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• Research Technician (Hourly) (Jan. - March or June; studying wild turkeys), Illinois Natural History Survey (Shelbyville, IL; due Dec. 15)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 27, 2023 2:45 pm |  6  Views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking 3 field technicians to conduct research on the behavior and habitat use of wild turkeys in Illinois. Primary responsibilities will include trapping, radio-tagging, tracking wild turkeys, and remotely downloading data from their transmitters.

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• Research Associate (summer 2024-2026), Environmental Law Institute (Washington, DC; due Jan. 19)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 27, 2023 2:45 pm |  4  Views

  The Public Interest Law Fellow works closely with other ELI attorneys and professionals, including our U.S. and international partners, to advance environmental protection, the rule of law, and environmental justice. The work frequently requires considering how environmental protection is affected by other laws and policies that are related to environment and society — e.g., those governing energy, taxation, land use, human rights, and governance and administration.

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• Environmental Planning Specialist (NEPA), A.I.S. Inc. (Moline, IL; due Dec. 4)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 27, 2023 2:30 pm |  3  Views

  AIS is seeking a Environmental Planning Specialist (NEPA) to support the Illinois and Iowa Ecological Services Field Office (ILIA) by performing and assisting with biological duties in the Illinois and Iowa Ecological Services Field Office, particularly under the scopes of Conservation Planning Assistance and the Endangered Species Program. The selected candidate will support all Programs in the Field Office, with a focus on wind renewable energy.

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• Natural Resource Specialist, UW-Madison Arboretum (Madison, WI; due Dec. 6)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 27, 2023 2:30 pm |  2  Views

  The Natural Resource Specialist is a member of the Arboretum Land Care field crew and works with the Land Care Manager, Natural Resource Crew Leader, and the rest of the field crew to implement restoration and management plans for the Arboretum's restored and remnant plant and animal communities. Sample responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, invasive tree and shrub removal with chainsaws, brush saws, etc.; invasive herbaceous plant management with herbicide, hand-pulling, etc.; and collection of native seeds. This position also assists in the management of the horticultural gardens and performs general maintenance of the grounds, including snow removal and mowing grass.

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• Visiting Scientific and Outreach Specialist, Land and Indigenous Management, Arboretum (Urbana, IL; due Dec. 1)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 21, 2023 1:45 pm |  3  Views

  The Arboretum is seeking a Visiting Scientific and Outreach Specialist, Land and Indigenous Management to conduct applied research and service activities at the Arboretum with an emphasis on establishment of indigenous gardens, control of invasive species, and introduction of native species in the Southern Arboretum Woodlands and Miles C. Hartley Garden.

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• Watershed Management Research and Outreach Undergraduate Internship Program (summer 2024), North Central Region Water Network (several locations including Champaign, IL; due Dec. 8)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 21, 2023 1:45 pm |  12  Views

  While the internships will range in location, topic, and format, they each will provide students with broader perspectives and experience in water-related research and extension education. Students will gain real world experience with the complexities and trade-offs associated with water-related decisions in rural and urban landscapes.  In addition, students will get to know the interns in other locations across the region and participate in multistate exchanges exposing them to other ecoregions, agriculture and municipal systems, universities, and cultural contexts. As students are exposed to opportunities in extension, the program will develop interest in individuals for water management related careers outside of dedicated research.

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• Crew Leader Positions (Feb. 2024 start), Montana Conservation Corps (various MT locations)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 21, 2023 1:45 pm |  4  Views

  As a crew leader, you will work to oversee 3-4 adult crew members on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains. Some crew leaders will lead a crew solo, some will lead with a co-leader, and some will have an assistant crew leader. The crew you will oversee will be made up of adults who are 17-30 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds and locations throughout the country. Crew Leaders will be responsible for helping to facilitate crew member growth, manage conflict on their crew, and support the crew in completing quality project work in the field.

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• Big Sky Watershed Corps Member (Jan.-Nov. 2024; various MT locations)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 21, 2023 1:15 pm |  1 View

  BSWC members develop and implement climate resiliency initiatives through stream and riparian restoration projects, re-vegetation projects, low-tech process-based restoration, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, terrestrial/aquatic invasive species removal, abandoned mine reclamation, beaver mimicry, irrigation infrastructure improvements, watershed inventories and so much more! BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and education by engaging local communities through lessons in schools, community field days, workshops, trainings, and volunteer opportunities. Overall, BSWC members confront climate change with innovative solutions developed in direct partnership with community organizations and local stakeholders.

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• Graduate Student Assistantship, Masters in Soil Science, Soil Health Lab, North Dakota State University

  by Susan HelminkNov 21, 2023 12:30 pm |  1 View

  Start Date: May 2024 or sooner

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• Extension Specialist, Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), Crop Sciences (Urbana, IL; due Dec. 6)

  by Jordyn SiglerNov 20, 2023 10:15 am |  2  Views

  Work as a member of the interdisciplinary Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team to collectively create, prepare and conduct training programs for commercial and private pesticide applicators and operators in Illinois.

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