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Positions Available

Volunteer Project Manager

Hiring Organization:
The Monkey Bridge Project

Date Posted:
2009-11-03

Position Description:
The Monkey Bridge Project (MBP) is looking for a volunteer project manager to oversee daily operations in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. The volunteer will work approximately 40 hours per week on applied conservation and research aspects of the project such as maintaining wildlife bridges and collecting demographic data on mantled howler monkey study groups.

Qualifications/Experience:
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in biology, anthropology, or another related field. Preference will be given to applicants with Spanish and English communication skills. Field experience in animal behavior and/or ecological methods is also preferable.

Salary/funding:
None.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
None. The volunteer is responsible for all living expenses, including room and board, meals, and transportation.

Term of Appointment:
Minimum commitment of six months; dates are flexible.

Application Deadline:
The position will be filled as soon as possible.

Contact Information:
Stacy Lindshield
324 Curtiss, Department of Anthropology, Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
USA

Telephone Number:
(785)550-6026

Fax Number:
(515)294-1708

E-mail Address:
slind@iastate.edu