Widecast Costa Rica The Osa Sea Turtle Conservation Program 2008 Nesting Season
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR SEA TURTLE MONITORING FIELD ASSISTANT August 1, 2008 - December 15, 2008 The Osa Sea Turtle Program has been developing regional sea turtle protection, conservation and research activities focusing on the nesting beaches of Carate, Rio Oro, Pejeperro, and Madrigal, which will result in the gathering of baseline information to contribute to the local, regional, and global study of populations of olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Pacific green (Chelonia mydas), and leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) sea turtles. Project long-term goals also include (i) Protecting the most important sea turtle nesting areas on the Osa Peninsula - Carate, Rio Oro, Pejeperro and Madrigal beaches - through nightly and daily patrols. (ii) Decreasing poaching of sea turtle eggs through a community-based initiative. (iii) Standardizing and unifying methods and techniques (recording data, tagging, and using hatcheries) for sea turtle conservation and management on the Osa Peninsula. (iv) Finally, we look to increase awareness about the importance of sea turtles, their habitat, and all of the Osa's natural ecosystems. Field Assistant Position Description To head the volunteer's training period once they arrive at the station. To lead beach patrols (night and morning) To verify that all of the proper equipment is prepared before patrolling. To coordinate and oversee the volunteers work at the beach while they are collecting and relocating eggs, and releasing the hatchlings To make sure the hatchery stays clean and organized Every morning, to make sure that all of the data collected during the previous night is transferred to the data sheets, and to ensure that it is entered into the computer database To make sure that the nest temperatures are recorded. To motivate the volunteers to do their work and follow the rules, and promote a fun working atmosphere at the station Field Assistant Requirements Must commit to working: 3 months Must be at least 18 years old Must at least have some field work experience Must have two reference emails English and Spanish skills are helpful Must be able to work well with others Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in tropical climatic conditions (rain, humidity, insects) Must fill out and send the application form (www.osaseaturtles.org) Must have a passion and determination to work with sea turtles. Have a personal insurance policy Field Assistant Benefits/Costs Room is covered while living at the field station. You will be responsible for food at $8/day. Field Assistants are responsible for transportation and enrollment fee of US $35. Field Assistant Application Information: 1. Letter indicating why you are interested in the position and personal strong points. 2. CV/Resume 3. Application Form (www.osaseaturtles.org) 4. Email addresses of two references Send all items to Lia Yohannes, Project Field Coordinator, [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED]
