# 1 Position title:
Wildlife Diversity Outreach Program Assistant

Location:  Boone Wildlife Research Station, Boone, IA

Length of Service: To begin October 2011 and completed by September 2012

Minimum Hours: 1700 hours must be served to fulfill minimum of service contract

Living Allowance:  $19,000 for one year and 1,700 hours of work.  A limited health insurance plan is available along
with a $5,500 education award after completion of the 1,700 hours worked and one year of service.  No housing is provided with this position.

Duties:

• Coordinate
  Wildlife Diversity Program (WDP) outreach programs (this is mostly on weekends)
• Includes special events such as HawkWatch, Pelican Festival, Prairie Chicken Viewing, Bald Eagle Days, State Fair and Other public speaking engagements
• Design newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, and webpage updates for the Wildlife Diversity Program and the Wildlife Action Plan
• Record data and enter into electronic databases (computer skills required)
• Assist the WDP staff with other projects as directed
• Nest monitoring, trumpeter swan round ups, duck banding, checking traps, assisting with Multiple Species Inventory & Monitoring program, transport of injured endangered species
  Many of these will require extensive travel and over night stays within Iowa
• Participate in AmeriCorps personal and professional development training activities
• Prepare quarterly accomplishment reports

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduated from or currently enrolled in college with a degree in (or pursuing a degree in) wildlife ecology, biology, or another closely related Natural Resource Field.  Preferred qualifications include a BS degree in wildlife ecology, biology or a related field.
• Able to travel on overnight duties.
• Work with minimal supervision, demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Preferred qualifications include strong computer and interpersonal skills, ability to identify various non-game wildlife species.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team, with the public, in all conditions, on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as required
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must be available for all interviews and training as required
• Follow policy and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers
• Exhibits honesty and integrity.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.

#2  Position title: Breeding Bird Atlas Volunteer Coordinator, AmeriCorps Member

Location:  Boone Wildlife Research Station, Boone, IA

Length of Service: To begin October 2011 and completed by September 2012

Minimum Hours: 1700 hours must be served to fulfill minimum of service contract

Living Allowance:  $19,000 for one year ($21,000 if returning member) and 1,700 hours of work.  A limited health insurance
plan is available along with a $5,500 education award after completion of the 1,700 hours worked and one year of service.  No housing is provided with this position.

Duties:

• Coordinate volunteer activities of the Breeding Bird Atlas
• Present information on the Breeding Bird Atlas to groups such as the Audubon Society and other partners
• Assisting with maintenance and upkeep of the Breeding Bird Atlas website (web design experience preferred but training will be provided)
• Design newsletters, pamphlets, and brochures
• Record data and enter into electronic databases (computer skills required)
• Assist with special events and workshops such as HawkWatch, Pelican Festival, Prairie Chicken Viewing, Bald Eagle Days
• Participate in Americorps personal and professional development training activities.
• Prepare quarterly accomplishment reports.
• Assist the WDP staff with other projects as directed
• Nest monitoring, trumpeter swan round ups, duck banding, workshop teaching, checking traps, assisting with Multiple Species Inventory & Monitoring program, transport of injured endangered species
1. Many of these will require extensive travel and over night stays within Iowa

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduated from or currently enrolled in college with a degree in (or pursuing a degree in) wildlife ecology, biology, or another closely related Natural Resource Field.  Preferred qualifications include a BS degree in wildlife ecology, biology or a related field.
• Able to travel on overnight duties.
• Work with minimal supervision, demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Preferred qualifications include strong computer and interpersonal skills, ability to identify various non-game wildlife species.
• Able to work alone or as part of a team, with the public, in all conditions, on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as required
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must be available for all interviews and training as required
• Follow policy and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers
• Exhibits honesty and integrity.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.

Deadline for all Americorp positions:  Send Resume, Cover letter and References to Pat Schlarbaum by September 30, 2011

Contact: Pat Schlarbaum, Iowa DNR Diversity Program, Pat.Schlarbaum@dnr.iowa.gov