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• Rocky Mountain Elf Foundation (RMEF) Wildlife Leadership Awards Scholarship Fall 2025 (due October 22, 2025)

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 15, 2025 3:00 pm |  5  Views

  RMEF, a leading conservation organization headquartered in Missoula, Montana, is offering a scholarship opportunity to undergraduate students in wildlife-related natural resource programs. The WLA scholarship program was created to “recognize, encourage and promote leadership among future wildlife management professionals.” The scholarships are presented to undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and provide a $5,000 scholarship and a one-year membership to RMEF.

   

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• Natural Resources Technician (Mahomet, IL - until position is filled)

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 12, 2025 1:15 pm |  13  Views

  The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is currently hiring a Natural Resources Technician to work at Lake of the Woods Preserve in Mahomet, IL. The position posted on 9/10/25 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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• Undergrad Research Apprenticeship (closes 10/10/25)

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 9, 2025 3:30 pm |  4  Views

  The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to work with graduate students and post-doctoral scholars on their research projects, explore the culture and process of research, and build on their existing abilities within a community of scholars. Running each Spring semester, the undergraduate component of URAP consists of two equally important parts: a one-on-one research experience with their research mentor, and the Introduction to Research course. The course is designed to complement the research mentoring experience, orienting undergraduate mentees to broader topics in the research process

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• Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) - University of Illinois Extension (Champaign, IL - closes 9/17/25)

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 9, 2025 3:15 pm |  2  Views

  The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development supports the promotion, expansion, and implementation of University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs in the schools and communities. 

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• Aquatic Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey - Macomb, IL

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 9, 2025 3:15 pm |  7  Views

  INHS is seeking field technicians (1-2) to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois, focusing on the Mississippi River. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection and lab sample processing. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be based in Macomb, Illinois. 

  
  

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• Undergraduate Hourly Technician (Insect Collections) - Illinois Natural History Survey (closes 9/22/25)

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 9, 2025 3:15 pm |  7  Views

  The INHS Insect Collection is looking for an undergraduate student to assist in preparing, databasing, and identifying Californian Arthropods under the direction of the INHS Insect Collections Manager, curators, and other staff.  

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• Molecular Plant Pathology Lab Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey (closes 9/15/25)

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 9, 2025 3:15 pm |  4  Views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey’s Molecular Plant Pathology Lab is seeking undergraduate/graduate students or hourly technicians for lab work on DNA extraction, detection, and identification of phytoplasma plant pathogenic bacteria. 

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• Scientific Specialist, Field Scientist - Illinois Natural History Survey (closes 9/22/25)

  by Beatriz HaverkosSep 9, 2025 3:00 pm |  9  Views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), a leader in investigating and preserving biological resources in Illinois and beyond, is seeking up to two Field Scientists to monitor, assess, and promote the Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). 

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• Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist, American Water (Champaign, IL)

  by Piper HodsonJul 29, 2025 2:00 pm |  46  Views

  This role:

  • Is responsible for collecting samples from various treatment plants and distribution system, performing routine water and wastewater analyses, sample custody, data entry, recordkeeping, and ordering supplies. Interpret water quality results and initiate chemical dosage changes to treatment process. 
  • Troubleshoots lab equipment and basic lab equipment maintenance. Responsible for organizing functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities. 
  • Investigates water quality complaints in the field and determines course of action needed. 
  • Helping maintain all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work.
  • Adheres to policies, practices, and programs to ensure environmental compliance. 

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• Full-Time Environmental Public Program Coordinator, Urbana Park District (Urbana, IL) CLOSES 8/18/25

  by Piper HodsonJul 23, 2025 12:30 pm |  40  Views

  
  The Environmental Public Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of environmental public programs, services, and special events. This position is based at the Urbana Park District’s Anita Purves Nature Center and may require work at any of the District’s parks or facilities, as well as remote program locations. 

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