I held this job one summer - at that point Massachusetts Audubon was
paying a stipend. I can vouch for it being a terrific learning
experience, far and away the most interesting 'field assistant' type job
I've ever had. Terns are still some of my favorite birds, despite (or
because of) their dive bombing me mercilessly for weeks and weeks that
summer.

Christopher E. Hill
Department of Zoology
University of Washington
P. O. Box 351800
Seattle, WA 98195-1800


On Fri, 6 Feb 1998, Jon. Anderson and Marty Chaney wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I saw this job announcement on the Seabird-L listserver, and am passing it on to you in case someone might have the hankering and ability to put in a summer pleasantly Out East. It might tern out to be a fun job...
>
> Please direct any inquiries or responses to Dr. Arnold, not to me.
>
> Jon. Anderson
> Olympia, Washington
> festuca at olywa.net
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 17:45:16 +0200
> From: g1744jarno at umbsky.cc.umb.edu
> Subject: [SEABIRD:710] Field assistants needed
>
> VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS needed for studies of the behavior and ecology of
> the Common Tern at Bird Island, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Fieldwork will
> begin in early May and continue through late July. Duties will include
> censusing, behavioral observations, monitoring nests and chicks to determine
> reproductive success, and data entry. Applicants should have basic knowledge
> of biology and ornithology, willingness to work long hours, willingness to
> learn and adapt, and the ability to live and work well with others. Room and
> board will be provided. To apply, send resume and contact information to
> Jennifer Arnold, Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts/Boston,
> Dorchester, MA 02125 (phone-(617)287-6578, e-mail G1744jarno at umbsky.cc.umb.edu)
> on or before March 30, 1998.
>