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Tip: Your message to SUST-MAR must be html-free. So, BEFORE you hit SEND, please go to your "Format" pull-down menu and select "Plain text." Thanks! ____________________________________________________________________________ JOB OPPORTUNITY IN THE ANTIGONISH AREA Please spread this around. Thank you! SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Nova Scotia Coastal Guardian Program, is seeking a person to coordinate the Nova Scotia Piping Plover Stewardship Action Project for the Pomquet area for 13 weeks beginning May 25, 2004. Job responsibilities include: - Patrolling these beaches while educating the general public about protecting the beach habitat and Piping Plover breeding areas; - Collecting incidental data on Piping Plover behaviours and potential predator instances and activities; - Coordinating Piping Plover volunteer guardian efforts to educate the public on the beach; - Reporting Piping Plover disturbance violations to the Department of Natural Resources conservation officers when necessary; - Preparing and presenting educational displays in high visibility areas such as malls, schools and community centres on occasion, as well as on beaches; and - Reporting to the Provincial Coastal Guardian Coordinator on a daily basis. Skill Requirements: - Keen interest and enjoyment in working outdoors - Ability to work independently - Driver’s license and vehicle access; - Comfort and ease in talking with people; - French and English language comprehension and verbal skills; - Knowledge of excel, email and internet use. Assets: - Keen interest and knowledge of conservation issues; - Knowledge of beach flora and fauna; - Computer and email or fax machine access. Application procedures: - Must be received by May 17, 2003 at 4:00 by email, fax or post. - Interviews will be conducted May 21, 2004. - Job begins May 25, 2004. - Only those requested for an interview will be contacted. Rate of Pay: $8.00 per 35 hours per week for 13 weeks between May 25 and Aug. 28, 2004. Contact: Anna McCarron, 19 Thompson Drive, Wellington, NS B2T 1J4 Phone/fax (must call first to send fax): (902) 860-1263 Email: plover@istar.ca (Word attachments) Funding for this project is provided through BirdLife International by the Community Action Fund of the Canadian Important Bird Areas Program, a joint initiative of the Canadian Nature Federation and Bird Studies Canada and the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk. Thank you for your interest and good luck! ____________________________________________________________________________ Did a friend forward this to you? Join sust-mar yourself! Just send 'subscribe sust-mar' to mailto:majordomo@chebucto.ca
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