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Temporary Publication/Media Assistant Temporary Bartels Science Illustrator NonexemptCornell Lab of OrnithologyCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)Ithaca, New York About the College The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a renowned nonprofit, member-supported institution dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of birds, wildlife, and our shared planet through research, education, citizen science, and conservation. We join with people from all backgrounds and abilities to make new scientific discoveries, share insights, and foster conservation action. Our collaborative relationship with the broader Cornell community allows us to tackle the big challenges for science and society and to translate cutting-edge science, technology and storytelling into real-world impact. Our online resources allow millions of people around the globe to deepen their connection with the natural world. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology wants to offer an opportunity to a Temporary Illustrator to join the Bartels Science Illustration Program for a unique visiting artist residency. This is a full-time, paid temporary appointment up to one year long. Are you an emerging artist who appreciates and understands the relationship between art and nature, and has an interest in birds? The Bartels Science Illustration Program offers opportunities to emerging artist illustrators seeking to gain experience in the field of science illustration and expand their portfolios while working on projects that help the Cornell Lab achieve its broader mission. This program has been highly successful in how it benefits both the illustrator and the organization, offering the artist the opportunity to work with a range of departments including Communications (Living Bird Magazine), Membership (Gifts for members), Education (K-12 programs), Higher Education (helping to teach undergraduate classes) and directly with many Cornell Lab scientists to communicate important research to the public. The artist will also benefit from the mentorship and supervision of the staff biological illustrator, which, along with access to a broad range of specialists, is truly an experience unique to the Cornell Lab and results in a diverse portfolio that can aid the illustrator in career development. The Bartels Science Illustration Program is well-known in the professional field of science illustration as a rare and valuable opportunity for emerging artist professionals with substantial biological illustration skills who are at the portfolio-building stage. What We Need As the Temporary Bartels Illustrator, you will need to work as part of a team and independently, contributing to a productive work environment. You will need to be able to communicate ideas to others and work collaboratively and inclusively to develop visuals that further the Cornell Lab’s mission. Additional requirements include: Associate’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in illustration or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Able to deliver work on schedule and the ability to incorporate feedback throughout the production process. Biological accuracy is highly important, and the illustrator will consult with their direct supervisor and other Cornell Lab experts before final completion and delivery of artwork. Willingness to work on a broad range of projects that come up during the residency with various subject matters, styles, au
