A primary purpose of these positions is to identify bat roosts and make emergence counts of summer cave
and structure bat roosts. In addition, participants may perform acoustic transect surveys and stationary
acoustic monitoring in association with state and national cooperative efforts to evaluate summer bat
populations to assess impacts of White Nose Syndrome (WNS). In addition, participants may provide field
support for researchers studying the use of burned and unburned areas of the park by bats, including locating
roosts and conducting additional acoustic monitoring. Participants my assist or conduct a variety of other
research projects associated with the study and managment of bats relating to White Nose Syndrome.
Position ID: PO-00723948
Expected Dates: May 4, 2018 - September 20, 2018
Location:
NPS Warehouse
61 Maintenance Road
Brownsville, KY 42210
US
Training Provided: The project will provide interns with mentoring and training in techniques that are used to monitor bats and other wildlife of concern to the NPS. The Interns will be mentored by park Resource Mgt. staff
Educational/Recreational Opportunities: A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available in the park including, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, camping, bicycling. SCA members may also receive the opportunity to participate in monthly Cave Research Foundation expeditions.
Handicap Accessible?: No
Main Area of Focus: Wildlife Mgmt
Further Details
AmeriCorps Eligible: Eligible
Driving Logistics: Recommended
It is recommended that the member provide their own vehicle to drive to nearby towns for shopping, medical/dental services, entertainment, worship, etc.
Housing or Stipend Provided?
A. Partner will provide suitable housing for the member
Housing at Mammoth Cave will consist of either (a) shared 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch style home. The house
contains a full kitchen, utility area, dining area, living room, mud room/sunroom, one-car carport. Two
bedrooms are single occupancy with one being double occupancy, however, depending upon the occupancy
level the double room could be used as a single room., or (b) one bedroom apartment with two twin beds in
the bedroom, full kitchen, dining/living area, one bathroom. The apartments are part of a four-plex with a closet
midway down the rear of each building...this closet contains a commercial grade washer and dryer.
Indoor/Outdoor: Combination
US Citizenship: No