IBP - Jobs

JOBS

Help Us Monitor Bird Populations

IBP monitors birds for conservation and research using a wide variety of survey techniques, including mist netting, point counts, nest monitoring, and telemetry. Each year we offer crew leader and volunteer technician positions on interesting projects around the US. For the spring/summer of 2024, we have the openings listed below.

**Note: All positions are open until filled. Many positions fill quickly, so apply as soon as possible.**

Crew Leader Positions (supervisory role; hourly pay + free housing)

Field Technician Positions (non-supervisory role; hourly pay + free housing)

Nocturnal Raptor Surveys

FILLED - Field Technician - Spotted Owl Surveys on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV and CA

FILLED – Field Technicians - Spotted Owl Surveys on the Stanislaus National Forest, CA

FILLED - Field Technicians - Great Gray Owl and Spotted Owl Surveys on the Stanislaus National Forest, CA

Diurnal Raptor Surveys

FILLED - Field Technicians - American Goshawk Surveys on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV and CA

Point Count Surveys

FILLED - Field Technicians (4 Positions) - Black-backed Woodpecker Monitoring and Multi-species Point Counts in the Sierra Nevada, California

FILLED - Field Technician – Backcountry Point Counts in Sierra Nevada National Parks, California

FILLED - Field Technicians - Avian Point Counts in Southwestern National Parks, Four Corners National Parks

FILLED - Field Technicians – Avian Point Count in Meadow and Aspen Restoration Research Areas, Sierra Nevada National Forests

FILLED - Field Technicians – Backcountry Point Counts in Pacific Northwest National Parks, Washington State

Nest Surveying

Field Technicians (1 Position) - Nest Searching, Nesting Bird Response to Wildfire Management in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA

Insect Surveys

FILLED - Field Technicians – Bumble Bee Response to Meadow and Aspen Restoration in the Sierra Nevada, California

Bird Banding

FILLED - Field Technician - Bird-banding Technician on Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Entry-level Field Technician Positions (classified as volunteer; per diem and housing provided)

Nocturnal Raptor Surveys

FILLED - Owl Surveyors (4) - California Spotted Owl Survey on the Stanislaus National Forest, CA

Diurnal Raptor Surveys

FILLED – Goshawk Surveyors - American Goshawk Survey on the Stanislaus National Forest, CA

Flycatcher Surveys

FILLED - Flycatcher Surveyors (4) Willow Flycatcher Surveys on Tahoe National Forest

Bird Banding

FILLED - Assistant Bird Banders (3) - Bird-banding with the MAPS Program, Yosemite National Park, California

Additional Information

2024 MAPS Field Crew Information Packet

Photo Credits: Top of Page, Jade Ajani; Right column photos: IBP, Alma Schrage

COMMENTS

What some of our past volunteer technicians have said

"I learned a lot in this single summer and through it all, I realized that this is what I want to do with my life ... I really enjoyed being a part of this experience ... Thank you for giving me this experience which will take me far in my academic endeavors."

"This was a crash course in backpacking and field work. I was bitten and smitten and have returned to IBP each summer since ... I feel privileged to work with its employees, who are incredibly patient and generous with their knowledge and have instilled a lifetime passion in me."

"I completely enjoyed my summer ... and I cannot believe how much I learned."