Bird Campus Fellowship

Job Summary

Season/hours:
July through November, approximately 5-10 hours a week. Hours may vary between 8 and 10 hours/week, Monday through Friday. Scheduling is flexible.

Summary:

This fellowship offers candidates an opportunity to develop skills relating to field observation and identification of flora and fauna, assessing and describing habitat composition and quality for native birdlife, and bird conservation.

The intern will be supervised and mentored by the EIC's Natural Areas Manager.

• GIS mapping
• Generate and update Storymaps
• Organize spatial data

• Conduct biological surveys in minimally managed landscapes on the UM-Dearborn campus, focusing on describing current conditions that support birdlife.
• Use information gathered through these assessments to create a Habitat Management Guide that includes recommendations for managing the habitats mentioned above, with a focus on improving resources for native birds.
• Research and help install a cost-effective bird collision deterrent film onto the EIC building windows.

• Current UM-Dearborn student or very recent graduate
• Background coursework in field biology and/or field ecology
• Appropriate level of familiarity with the techniques of field observation and identification of local flora and native birdlife
• Basic knowledge of ecological processes and concepts
• Interest in birds and bird conservation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable doing field work
• Organized and self-directed
• Ability to work independently

• Familiar with EIC mission and goals.
• Formally trained using a diversity of ArcGIS software programs and apps.
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback from staff and visitors into map design and goals.
• Ability to work independently and solve technical problems.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.