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• Summer Volunteer Program, UIUC Wildlife Medical Clinic (Urbana, IL; due Apr. 14)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 16, 2023 9:45 am |  10  Views

  As a nonprofit, volunteer organization we look to students to help manage the clinic and fulfill our mission between school years.

  Volunteers work under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Wildlife Medical Clinic veterinary interns, and two student managers. This team is responsible for the intake, care and release of all animals admitted to the clinic. Summer student volunteers also have the opportunity to help run the operations of the clinic. Groups can vary in size but will be around twelve to sixteen members.

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• Visiting Scientific Specialist, Wetlands Geology (up to 2 hires), Illinois State Geological Survey (Champaign, IL; due Apr. 30)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 16, 2023 9:45 am |  6  Views

  The Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) is a premier state geological survey serving the needs of the public, government, and industry with earth science information and research relevant to natural resources, environmental quality, economic vitality, and public safety. ISGS is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.  Learn more at https://prairie.illinois.edu/about/jobs/

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• Soil Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (Pontiac, IL; due Mar. 29)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 16, 2023 9:30 am |  5  Views

  This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with NRCS policy and procedures.

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• Grassland Field Technician (Bird, Mammal, Snake, Arthropod, Plant) (summer 2023), Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL; due Apr. 10)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 15, 2023 3:00 pm |  12  Views

  The Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab at Southern Illinois University is hiring 16 research technicians for projects investigating the impacts of habitat structure on grassland community interactions and grassland bird productivity. The field season will begin in May 15th (start date is flexible) and continue until August 11th.

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• Consumer Safety Officer - Recent Graduate, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (many U.S. locations; due Mar. 28)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 15, 2023 2:45 pm |  7  Views

  A great opportunity for students who recently graduated (within the last two years) or those who are going to graduate this semester. The postings are for Consumer Safety Officerswith FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs.

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• Research Intern (2 positions in plant and soil ecology; summer 2023), The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL; due Apr. 3)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 15, 2023 2:45 pm |  18  Views

  Do you seek an internship that connects restoration science and practice? The Midgley Soil Ecology Lab at The Morton Arboretum is recruiting two current or recent college-level Research Interns to participate in our experimental prairie and brush pile burning projects. The experimental prairie Research Intern will work with a team of students, scientists, and staff to survey prairie plant communities, collect and process soil samples, and maintain the experimental garden located at The Morton Arboretum.

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• Aquatic Field and Fisheries Technician (Hourly; up to 8 positions June-Oct. 2023), Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due Apr. 7)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 15, 2023 2:00 pm |  4  Views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking up to 8 technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Havana, Illinois.

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• CivicSpark Fellow (Sept. 2023 start) in CO, WA and CA (deadlines Apr. 7 and May 12)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 15, 2023 2:00 pm |  1 View

  The CivicSpark Fellow Application for the 2023-24 service year is NOW OPEN!For 11 months, beginning in September, over 100 Fellows will bring energy, commitment, and drive to supportcommunities tackle their climate and community resilience challenges while gaining professional experience. Afterlaunching our pilot cohorts in Colorado and Washington last year, we are excited to continue to serve those statesthis year, in addition to California. Our early deadline is April 7th and our priority deadline is May 12th.

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• Green Corps (Aug. 2023 start; due Mar. 31)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 13, 2023 2:30 pm |  3  Views

  We’re the country’s most respected training program for environmental organizers.Are you determined to make the biggest positive impact you can on issues like climate change and clean water, but youdon’t know where to start? Green Corps offers a yearlong, paid training program that will prepare you for a career inenvironmental organizing and the broader social change movement.

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• Natural Landscape Technician, Urbana Park District (Urbana, IL; due Mar. 27)

  by Taylor SiglerMar 13, 2023 2:15 pm |  5  Views

  This position is responsible for the management of natural resources within appointed Urbana Park District Natural Areas and the maintenance of Native Landscapes. This position performs activities associated with planting maintenance, prescribed burning, ecological restoration, and the removal and introduction of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous materials.

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