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  • Conservation Student Intern (summer 2025), University of Wisconsin (Green Bay, WI; open until filled)

    This position will assist in the creation of educational materials to reduce the incidence and severity of surface and groundwater-impacting manure spills/incidents through researching/summarizing digital, online and paper records to determine the root causes of manure spills/incidents, environmental impacts, and remediation, summarizing trends, and developing a reduction/prevention strategy. Open to undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates. 

  • Summer Field Technician University of Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming; due Feb 28th 2025)

    Dr. Eric Larson (https://publish.illinois.edu/erlarson/) in the University of Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences is seeking a summer undergraduate technician to assist with field work in Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah for five weeks of summer 2025 from mid-July to mid-August. The technician will be directly supervised by graduate student Jacob Watson, sampling native and non-native crayfish populations and measuring associated stream habitat characteristics. This will be a full-time position (40 hours per week) at a rate of $15 per hour with travel, lodging, and meals (per diem) provided. 

  • Summer 2025 Scholar, Illinois Climate Jobs Institute (Urbana, IL; due March 28)

    The Illinois Climate Jobs Institute (CJI) is accepting applications from upper level undergraduate and graduate students for our 2025 Summer Scholars Program. Summer scholars will gain research and writing experience at the intersection of clean energy, policy, labor, and workforce development. They will assist with research projects to inform the Illinois clean energy transition, with a focus on workers and their communities. Summer scholars are mentored by experienced staff as they contribute to applied research projects and learn about Illinois clean energy policy.

    Positions are full-time for the duration of the summer and in person at the Labor and Employment Relations building on campus. Summer scholars will receive an hourly wage.

  • Restoration Specialist, The Wetlands Initiative (Hennepin, IL)

    The Wetlands Initiative is hiring a restoration specialist to conduct year-round prairie, wetland, and savanna restoration. This is a full-time position with benefits that is based in Hennepin, IL. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in the ongoing restoration and management of a large, high-quality natural area. The normal work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday. 

  • Grassland Bird Point Count Technician (mid-May - June 2025), American Bird Conservancy (TX and OK; open until filled)

    One Point Count Technician is needed for grassland bird and quail population monitoring as part of a coordinated bird monitoring effort to assess the impacts of grassland management in the Oaks and Prairies region of northern Texas and central Oklahoma. Point counts will be performed on private lands as part of an effort to assess the effectiveness of private lands management. Basic plant monitoring is included to tie together bird populations and habitat. This is an opportunity to be part of a large-scale grassland bird conservation effort involving partner conservation agencies and organizations in Texas and Oklahoma. 

  • Ecological Restoration Technician (Full-Season and Summer), EcoNorth LLC (Ashland, WI; due March 31)

    EcoNorth LLC is hiring summer and full-time Ecological Restoration Technicians for the 2025 season. The job would be out of our headquarters in Ashland WI, near Lake Superior. Our work takes us to a variety of northern ecosystems including pine barrens, coastal estuaries, northern forests, and lakeshores. Because of our unique location, we get to work in old growth forests, remnant prairies, dune-swale complexes, and rare plant communities that few others have the opportunity to see. The bulk of our time is spent controlling invasive species, but we also survey plants, plant prairies, and create habitat for rare wildlife. 

  • TPWD - Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (Wildlife District Biologist), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (statewide locations in TX; due Feb. 28)

    Two biologist positions available. One will office in Woodville, TX (counties of responsibility: Tyler, Hardin, and Liberty); one will office at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (counties of responsibility: Walker and Montgomery).

    Under the direction of the District 7 Leader, these positions are responsible for performing the professional planning and implementation of natural resource management, monitoring, and research duties associated with wildlife and habitat resources within the Pineywoods ecological region of the District 7 Wildlife District.  Provides technical assistance and public outreach programs to the general public, private landowners/land managers, sportsmen, and new constituencies.  Develops comprehensive wildlife management plans for private landowners upon request.  Disseminates information to the general public through news releases, radio/TV interviews, program presentations, and other public outreach and educational opportunities.  Performs administrative duties and prepares technical reports, popular articles, and professional journal publications.  Responsible in assigned area for public relations and educational/extension efforts to involve private citizens and organizations in support of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) programs.  Identifies public hunting and non-consumptive use opportunities on public and private lands.  Performs additional duties as assigned.  Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. 

  • Nature Program Instructor- Seasonal position (summer 2025), Round Lake Area Park District (Round Lake, IL; due April 15)

    The Round Lake Area Park District is seeking a seasonal outdoor nature recreation instructor! 

    Are you looking for extra work this summer? Are you interested in working in parks and recreation? Do you enjoy getting outside in nature? Does environmental education interest you?  Then, our seasonal nature program instructor position is the position for you!  

    The Prairie Grass Nature Museum is seeking one seasonal nature program instructor to work with staff on outdoor nature  programs in the 2025 summer season. The Recreation instructor position is a seasonal hourly position (10-15 hours per week). The position will approximately run from June - August 2025.  

  • 2025 Kennebec Land Trust Summer Internship (summer 2025), Kennebec Land Trust (Winthrop, ME; due March 2)

    The Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) is seeking summer interns to work on trail maintenance and construction, land conservation projects, invasive plant control, educational programming, and general office work such as writing press releases and sending out mailings. 

    Interested applicants should be able to perform physically demanding field work, be comfortable multi-tasking in the office, be willing to learn basic plant identification skills, and have an interest in land conservation.

  • Natural Resource Instructor (summer 2025), Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (Castleton or Woodbury, VT; open until filled)

    Natural Resource Instructors (NRIs) work under the Camp Director and Camp Coordinator. Instructors will be involved in teaching courses at a residential camp ranging from first aid education, hunter firearm safety, fishing, forestry, ecology, fish and wildlife management, and outdoor recreation. NRIs also directly supervise and support 8-10 campers, ages 12-16, on a weekly basis. They will also be responsible for mentoring campers in educational, social, and personal matters and assisting all staff members in carrying out camp goals, objectives, and the Vermont State Fish & Wildlife Department’s mission. Please note: this is a residential position at either the Edward F. Kehoe Camp in Castleton, VT or the Buck Lake Camp in Woodbury, VT. 

  • Seasonal Youth Outdoor Ambassador Intern, Forest Preserves of Cook County (Chicago, IL; due March 31)

    Are you curious about the Forest Preserves and the natural world around you? Join our team as a seasonal Youth Outdoor Ambassador (YOA) intern at one of the most historic agencies of the last hundred years. This position will support operations within the Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming (CEP) as well as other departments in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Interns are mentored by nature educators and professionals to develop a foundation of life and career readiness skills. Interns will learn local ecology, recreation, community engagement, native plants and animals and much more. As YOA interns, you will also learn about various careers in the Forest Preserves while gaining exposure to other conservation and recreation organizations. Spend your summer connecting with people, connecting with nature, and connecting people to nature. Interns will assist all CEP staff and could work in any CEP location including, but not limited to, General Office, Nature Centers, and Campgrounds. Interns will provide support in a variety of administrative tasks, assignments, programs and operational functions, and will perform other duties as required or assigned. This is a seasonal position and for a duration of up to 6 months.

  • Various Seasonal Positions, Forest Preserve District of Kane County (Geneva, IL)

    Various job openings and internships with the Forest Preserve of Kane County including positions in:

    - Community Engagement

    - Community Engagement & Environmental Education

    - Human Resources

    - Natural Resource Management

    - Planning & Operations


  • Seasonal part-time Field Technician, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (East Alton, IL)

    Assist the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) in collecting ecological field data in large river floodplains, riparian zones and adjacent areas. The individuals in these positions will participate in a variety of field and laboratory research activities, providing day-to-day support for NGRREC scientists, visiting scholars, and research equipment.

    This position is a temporary hourly position supported by grants/contracts. Hours vary week to week during seasonal periods up to 30+ hours and the position ends within 6 months after the start date.  

  • Seasonal Aquatic Field Technician (Hourly) (4 positions for summer 2025), Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; due March 9)

    We are seeking up to four (4) field technicians to assist with aquatic research for summer 2025, with the possibility for extension depending on funding and programmatic needs. Duties include collecting mussels by hand sampling, snorkeling, and quantitative sampling along transect lines; setting and maintaining water quality collection devices; and collecting eDNA samples. Other work may include collecting fish by dip-netting, seining, and trawling, as well as back-pack, barge, and boat electrofishing; lab and museum work, data entry, processing specimens for curation, museum maintenance; equipment cleaning and maintenance; and other duties as needed. Travel is expected, and overnight travel with 2–3 hours of travel time to research sites should be expected during some work weeks. Workdays may consist of long hours outdoors or inside a lab.  

    The position will be based in Champaign, Illinois. Housing is not provided. 

  • Ecologist, Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe, IL)

     The ecologist works with the Garden's managing ecologists to collaboratively manage the Garden’s natural areas (including our woods, prairie, river, lakes, and shorelines) while supporting applied research and helping to grow our new Stewardship and Ecology of Natural Areas (SENA) program. 

  • Natural Areas Internship, Grand Prairie Friends (various locations in east-central Illinois; open until filled)

    The Natural Areas Internship is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career or college program in conservation/ ecological management. Candidates with experience or interest in natural resources, or already attending college in programs related to natural resources, are encouraged to apply. 

    Position Dates: May–August positions available, start dates may vary; alternating weekends/ holidays required. 

  • Michael Curry Summer Internship Program (with various agencies including the IEPA), State of Illinois (various locations in IL; due Feb. 28)

    he Michael Curry Summer Internship Program offers current college juniors, seniors, and graduate students in all disciplines (including law) an opportunity to work in one of the agencies under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Governor on a full-time basis for ten (10) weeks during the summer. In order to be eligible you must be a citizen of Illinois. Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States, without employer sponsorship, on a full-time basis for any employer. 

  • Shooting Sports and Wildlife Instructor & Counselor (summer 2025), Clemson University's Youth Learning Institute (Summerton, SC; due March 1)

    The camp is located about an hour and a half from Charleston, South Carolina at Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting and fishing techniques, wildlife ecology, outdoor survival skills and shooting sports activities (shotgun, rifle and archery). Instructors will be trained and certified through USA Archery, South Carolina 4H Shooting Sports, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. In addition to these activities, we will also utilize other components such as swimming, team building, and various recreation activities.

  • Land Conservation Specialist, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (Champaign, IL))

    The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is seeking a Land Conservation Specialist (LCS) to actively provide agricultural conservation assistance to USDA-NRCS in a multi-county region (Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion, Dewitt, Macon, and Piatt) . The primary purposes of the position will be to provide conservation planning, outreach, and mid-contract management assistance to agricultural producers in order to leverage Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) opportunities to achieve wildlife and water quality goals 

  • Sustainability Career Panel at U of I February 26

    Are you considering a career in sustainability? iSEE is partnering with the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) to bring in recent graduates to talk about their career pathways in sustainability. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, and food will be provided! The event will be split into two sessions (5:30-6:30 and 6:30-7:30) to accommodate students who may not be able to attend the entire time. Sign up to learn more about career opportunities from these young sustainability professionals! Register >>>

  • Resource Management Fisheries Internship (summer 2025), Friends of the Forest Preserves (Orland Park, IL; due Feb. 28)

    This intern will gain hands-on experience with the professional staff of the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s fisheries section. Tasks include the everyday management of the Forest Preserves’ 40 fishing lakes and other water bodies. Candidates must be hard-working and open-minded, with a passion for the conservational aspects of not only fisheries biology, but also general biology and the recreational aspects of fishing.

  • Research Assistants in Forest Ecology (5 positions for summer 2025), Marquette University (western Cascade Mountains of Oregon; open until filled)

    The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is currently looking to hire 5 enthusiastic research technicians with experience in forest-survey techniques and/or Pacific Northwest tree and plant identification skills to address questions related to the maintenance of plant species diversity in old-growth forests along a 1,000 m elevational gradient in the Western Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The work will occur at the Andrews Forest Dynamics Plots (https://forestgeo.si.edu/sites/usa/andrews) at the Andrews Experimental Forest (https://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/), an NSF Long-tern Ecological Research (LTER) site that is located roughly 55 minutes east of Eugene, Oregon. The area is known for its recreational opportunities including hiking and backpacking, scenic volcanoes, and the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Pay will be commensurate with experience, and apartment- style housing at the H. J. Andrews Forest field station will be provided. Anticipated start date is 5/5/2025, and the position will run through at least 7/25/2025 (12 weeks). In addition, we will be extending one of these technician positions through 10/31/2025 (for a total of 26 weeks) and will be re-hiring 1-2 of these positions to work from 9/15/2025 to 10/31/2025 (additional 7 weeks beyond initial 12 weeks) to help set up field-based experiments in Fall 2025.

  • Stream and River Research Technicians (Hourly) (6 positions for June-Oct. 2025), Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; open until filled or due March 31)

    The Stream Ecology lab at the Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking up to 6 research technicians to conduct bioassessments of aquatic life in streams and rivers in Illinois. 

  • Seasonal Natural Areas Worker, Champaign Park District (Champaign, IL)

    The Natural Areas Support Worker assists with the establishment and ongoing maintenance of Park District natural areas. Typical work week is 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday with typical season beginning in April and lasting through September to potentially continue into the winter months. However, work week hours may vary according to weather or seasonal demand. Some overtime hours on the weekend during peak season are required.


  • Summer Technicians (2025), The Nature Conservancy Illinois Seasonal Team (multiple IL locations; open until filled)

    The Nature Conservancy in Illinois is seeking summer Technicians across multiple locations to help manage and restore tallgrass prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and more. Some locations may include extension options into the fall. The Technician position provides opportunities to learn about plants and animals and natural areas management with an emphasis on ecological restoration including interesting, educational, and challenging outside work

  • Life Sciences Career Trainee (stream and lake monitoring) (Targeted title- Environmental Protection Specialist I), Illinois EPA (Springfield, IL; due Feb. 19)

    The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Water Pollution Control, Surface Water Section, Northern, Central, and Southern Monitoring/Central Unit is seeking to hire a Life Sciences Career Trainee (LSCT) (Option E).  The ideal candidate will participate in the agency sponsored training program for a period of six to twelve months. This trainee position receives working assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consonant with various professional life sciences career discipline. As a LSCT, you will receive controlled assignments in a broad range of departmental activities with increasing difficulty and responsibility.


  • Feb. 7: Info Session about Summer (2025) Internship and Laborer Opportunities with Veolia Milwaukee in Wisconsin.pdf

    Info session on paid internships and laborer positions with Veolia Milwaukee! Feb. 7, Noon-1pm

  • Western Reserve Herb Society Scholarship (due Feb. 28)

    The Western Reserve Herb Society offers Plant Science scholarships. These are open to students who have completed the second/sophomore year of undergraduate study and are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree. The applicants for these scholarships must be attending an accredited college or university and have achieved a grade point average of 3.2 or above. 

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    2 Summer Interns Illinois EPA (Des Plaines, IL; due February 23rd)

    NRES will hire two students to supplement Illinois EPA field staff in the collection and management of the Agency's various stream and inland lake monitoring programs. These students will be given hands-on environmental education experience working side-by-side with professional stream and lake biologists from both the Illinois EPA and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Full-time May 12-August 15; $15/hour.

  • Great Lakes Education Intern, Inland Seas Education Association (Suttons Bay, MI; due Feb. 9)

    We’re hiring! ISEA is seeking two individuals for Great Lakes Educator Intern positions, to help with ship and shore programming April 28 – August 15. While previous sailing experience is not necessary, much of the education programs will be provided onboard our traditionally rigged schooners. Programs can be both day sails around Grand Traverse Bay, as well as multi-day sails to away ports such as Detroit, MI, or Duluth, MN. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team player, with enthusiasm for teaching about environmental science and the Great Lakes. Early career professionals and people looking to transition into environmental education are encouraged to apply. 

  • Undergraduate Seasonal Intern, Argonne National Laboratory (Lemont, IL; due Feb. 28)

    Argonne’s Seasonal Internship program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research internships.

    A student will spend the first week of their Argonne experience with an Argonne staff member devising a research strategy and attending mandatory safety classes. For the next few weeks, the supervisor will provide considerable program assistance and guidance to implement the research plan. Subsequently, the student will be required to give a poster presentation at the end of their appointment.

    In addition to their research activities, participants attend a series of weekly seminars and tours dealing with current topics in science and engineering as well as career development.

  • Seasonal Interpretive Ranger, Tennessee State Parks (various locations in TN; due Feb. 18)

    Tennessee State Parks are among the most exceptional state park systems in the United States. We have amazing opportunities each summer for college students seeking degrees or those holding degrees in parks and recreation, natural and cultural resource management, general life sciences, forestry, wildlife, history, environmental science, and other related degrees to work in state parks handling a variety of responsibilities to support the needs of the park and their guests. If you want a fun summer, develop excellent customer service skills, work directly with Park Rangers, and enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities, this may be the perfect summer job for you! Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) for this position. For MQs and how to apply, please visit http://www.tn.gov/careers between January 28 - February 18. 

  • Environmental Restoration Technician - Seasonal, Natural Shore Technologies (Independence, MN; due March 15)

    As an Environmental Restoration Technician, you will work alongside experienced Crew Leaders to execute ecological restoration projects in the field. You will assist with planting, seeding, tool maintenance, brush cutting, light equipment operation, herbicide application, and more. This position provides valuable experience in plant identification, restoration techniques, and environmental management.

  • Summer Intern (2025), Oregon Desert Land Trust (Fields, OR; due March 1)

    Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT) is seeking two summer interns to support ranch and preserve management, land health monitoring, hosting guests and partners, represent ODLT to visitors, neighbors, and community members, and support land conservation and restoration projects such as general caretaking, facilities maintenance, fence /repair removal, invasive weed survey/control and stream restoration. Internships will take place at our Trout Creek Ranch property in Fields, Oregon.

  • Master of Science Graduate Assistantship in Forest Soils (Fall 2025 start), The University of Maine (Orono, ME; due March 1)

    The University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources is seeking a highly motivated M.S. graduate student to undertake research on forest soils.

    About the research: Northern forests are changing quickly due to climate change and human use. Policymakers look to researchers for guidance on how human activity will affect forest ecosystems, the climate, and livelihoods. As a graduate student in this program, you will have the opportunity to design and conduct independent research addressing these critical issues. 

  • 2025 Jim Roberts Scholarship, National Association of Environmental Professionals (apply by Feb. 28)

    We look forward to receiving your completed Jim Roberts Scholarship application. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student currently enrolled in an environmental program at any accredited university or college in the United States, its territories or Canada. All applications and the required materials must be submitted no later than February 28, 2025. 

  • Lab Assistant (spring and summer 2025), Don Ort Lab at the Institute for Genomic Biology (Urbana, IL; open until filled)

    The incumbent will assist with plant biology experiments in the lab, greenhouse, and field, including seed counting, tissue collection, planting and harvesting, etc.. 10-15 hrs per week during Spring & Fall, with up to 40 hrs per week Summer. 

  • SLAWR REU (summer 2025) in Montana and Minnesota (due March 30 with priority given to applications received by Feb. 2)

    Sustainable Land and Water Resources Research Experience for Undergraduates (SLAWR REU) is a community-centered and tribally focused summer program that explores the interactions between physical, natural, and social processes through the weaving of Indigenous knowledge with Western knowledge to advance scientific understanding and support tribal management decisions. The program provides transportation, housing, and food or full kitchens depending on location, plus a $700/week stipend (total $7000) to all participants.

  • Lead Restoration Technician, Natural Shore Technologies (Independence, MN; open until filled)

    We design, install and maintain shorelines, prairies, rain gardens and other natural landscapes for public agencies, and commercial and residential clients. Our nursery provides Minnesota native plants to a wide range of commercial and retail clients. We are in search of a motivated and dependable person, with a passion for natural resources, to monitor and maintain a variety of ecological restoration projects in the Twin Cities area.

  • Aquatic/Fisheries Field Technician (Hourly; up to 10 positions) - Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; open until filled)

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (up to 10) field 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. 


  • University & Research Intern (3 positions for summer 2025), Chincoteague Bay Field Station (Wallops Island, VA; open until filled)

    Gain hands-on experience at a marine science field station while learning valuable technical and interpersonal skills. University & Research (U&R) Interns are immersed in the daily operations of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station, conduct research, and develop leadership skills as they support college students as resident advisors. Internships occur during our four summer sessions, beginning two weeks prior to, and ending at the completion of summer sessions. The intern will work three out of the four sessions, and may attend a course during their session off.

  • Grassland Bird Nest Technicians, Emporia State University (St. John, KS; due March 14)

    Successful applicants will assist a research team studying grassland bird responses to cattle grazing in CRP grasslands in central Kansas, late spring-summer 2025.  Technicians will search for and monitor nests ~May 19 - July 25 and also assist with vegetation structural measures. 

  • Wilderness Trail Crew Member, Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (Asheville, NC; due Feb. 14)

    Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) sets standards of excellence that inspire, connect, and equip people to steward wild landscapes. We provide stewardship to protected public lands in the Southern Appalachian region, including Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Kentucky. SAWS partners with federal agencies, including the Forest Service, to supplement existing stewardship efforts and provide additional support for training, skill-building, and community engagement. SAWS works to support safe, equitable access to public lands, preserve natural resources, and develop the next generation of conservation stewards. 

  • USDA Forest Service - Youth, Student & Recent Graduate Opportunities

    Are you a student or recent graduate interested in an internship opportunity? USFS has multiple third party opportunities and scholar programs available.

  • LTE Invasive Species, Door County Soil & Water (Sturgeon Bay, WI; due April 30)

    The Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department (SWCD) is looking for up to three field limited term employee (LTEs) for the 2025 season (May-Oct.) to inventory and control priority invasive species infestations and provide outreach throughout Door County. This position will work under the direction of SWCD staff. Position availability is based on available grant funding. 

  • Post Bachelors Student / Forest Health Program, Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos, NM)

    This post-bachelor's internship is for candidates who have received a bachelor's degree within the last five years.The selected candidate would work with staff from the Environmental Protection and Compliance Division, conducting field monitoring of wildland fire mitigation, forest thinning, and forest health projects across the Laboratory's approximately 40 square miles. The program collaborates with wildland fire staff in the Emergency Management Division, craft crews, biologists, archeologists, environmental monitoring staff, and scientists from the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division. 

  • Potter Internship (summer 2025), Illinois State Geological Survey (Champaign-Urbana, IL; deadline extended to Feb. 10)

    The Potter Internship offers students hands-on experience in geologic research and fieldwork, focusing on issues relevant to Illinois. Over the course of 10 weeks, interns will collaborate with ISGS professionals on cutting-edge projects, gaining valuable skills and contributing to meaningful research. 

  • Fishing Clinic Instructor, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Bloomington, IL; due Jan. 30)

    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Conservation Education Representative for Miller Park. This position will support the mission of the Office of Resource Conservation by educating students as Fish Clinic Instructors. These instructors will inform audiences of fish, fish ecology, fishing ethics and techniques for audiences of various skills and levels and experiences.  

  • Soil Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry Undergraduate Research Technicians (summer 2025), NRES Kent Lab (Urbana, IL; open until filled)

    This position would begin as early as May 12 (with some flexibility) and continue through summer (with the option to continue research in the fall). 

  • Outdoor Education Program Seasonal Leader (summer 2025), McHenry County Conservation District (Crystal Lake, IL; open until filled)

    Are you looking for a chance to work in the outdoors?  Working with our Education Services team as a summer camp and public program leader is a great way to gain experience in environmental education and make a positive impact!