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• Multiple internships with housing provided (summer 2024), Vermont Center for Ecostudies (White River Junction, VT; due Feb. 29)

  Jan 22, 2024 11:45 am28 views

  Each year, VCE hosts a cohort of individuals early in their ecology careers to gain hands-on experience on research and conservation projects. We are offering three internship opportunities for the summer of 2024 (June 11th- August 16th) based out of our offices in White River Junction VT. Interns will be paid $15 an hour and housing will be provided. The internship application period will close at 5pm EST on February 29th. Applicants can apply to more than one internship. 

• Visitor Services Technician (Temporary; summer 2024), Sylvan Lake State Park (Eagle, CO; open until filled)

  Jan 22, 2024 11:30 am8 views

  Housing available.

• Indiana State Coordinator (full-time), Pollinator Partnership (flexible or remote within IN; due Feb. 28)

  Jan 22, 2024 11:30 am9 views

  Pollinator Partnership (P2) seeks to hire a motivated and detail-oriented individual in Indiana to serve as State Coordinator to accomplish native, ecotypic seed collection and volunteer programming, as well as provide technical assistance to urban and agricultural communities.  

• Limited Commissioned Ranger (Summer Temporary), Sylvan Lake State Park (Eagle, CO; open until filled)

  Jan 22, 2024 11:15 am6 views

  Housing provided.

• Seasonal Forester (2-3 positions for summer 2024), Colorado State Forest Service (Gould, CO; due Feb. 16)

  Jan 19, 2024 3:45 pm18 views

  Dormitory style housing and utilities provided. Applications will be considered until all vacancies are filled; however, materials should be received by February 16th, 2024 for full consideration.

• Aquatic/Fisheries Field Technician (Hourly) (up to 8 positions for June-Oct. 2024), Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due Feb. 23)

  Jan 19, 2024 3:45 pm4 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking up to 8 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.  

  For full consideration, applications should be received by 02/23/2024, but the position may be filled sooner when a suitable candidate is found.         

• Program Leader or Specialist (Outdoor Education) (summer 2024), Girl Scouts of Chicago and Northeast Indiana (various locations)

  Jan 19, 2024 3:30 pm9 views

  Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana operates three camp locations for ages 5-17. As a camp staff member, you will practice real-world skills that are transferable to all career paths, including leadership, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. You will make a positive difference in hundreds of lives and have fun at summer camp while you do it!

• REU Internship "Wetlands in a Modern World" (summer 2024), National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (East Alton, IL; due Feb. 16)

  Jan 19, 2024 3:00 pm6 views

  In this summer program students will employ a modern integrative approach to wetland science that makes use of recent technological and theoretical developments across the geochemical, biological, and physical sciences. Students will conduct research at NGRREC’s state-of-the-art field station in Alton, IL and local field sights situated at the confluence of the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers.  

• Natural Areas Internships (summer 2024) - Grand Prairie Friends (Illinois; open until filled)

  Jan 19, 2024 2:45 pm29 views

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

• Biological Science Technician (2 position listings), Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit (Burns, OR; due Feb. 9)

  Jan 18, 2024 11:30 am8 views

  This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns, OR.
  
  In this position, you will actively participate in one or more phases of the research process related to soil and vegetation by performing a variety of technical duties in a field or laboratory environment. 

• HACU Internships with Federal Agencies (various positions for summer 2024)

  Jan 18, 2024 11:15 am4 views

  The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has partnered with USDA to provide high-quality internship experiences for college students. Internship opportunities are available during Spring, Summer and Fall. Current college students and recent graduates are eligible to apply and do not have to be enrolled in a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) to apply for a position.

• Student Trainee (Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences) (Internship Program), U.S. Forest Service (many vacancies in various U.S. locations including Wilmington, IL; due Feb. 7)

  Jan 18, 2024 11:00 am16 views

  The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. 

• Student Trainee (Forestry Tech) (Internship Program), U.S. Forest Service (many vacancies in various U.S. locations; due Feb. 7)

  Jan 18, 2024 11:00 am10 views

  The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed.  

• Summer Science Internships (various positions for summer 2024), Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park or Grand Lake, CO; deadlines vary)

  Jan 18, 2024 10:00 am14 views

  Rocky's Partnerships and Intern Engagement program offers early career individuals opportunities to learn from and contribute to the expansive world of National Park Service operations. We believe by engaging a cohort of individuals in various fields necessary to the effective management of public lands and resources we can help prepare the next generation of stewards. 

• Conservation Leader Internship Program (CLIP) (summer 2024), Land Conservancy of McHenry County (Woodstock, IL; due Feb. 9)

  Jan 12, 2024 2:15 pm22 views

  Do you love the outdoors and nature? Do you have an interest in learning more about the field of conservation?? If so, CLIP is for you! CLIP is a PAID internship designed to empower underserved, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students interested in pursuing a career in the field of conservation. CLIP will provide interns with relevant hands on experiences in the field of conservation; collectively these skills will give each participant a strong understanding of the field of conservation and serve as a springboard for a professional career in the field of conservation.

• Various Internship Positions (summer 2024), Wild Rivers Conservancy (Osceola, WI; due Feb. 9)

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  Wild Rivers Conservancy interns support activities that give people opportunities to learn about and explore the Riverway, as well as protect and restore the watershed’s rare natural resources. These internship activities include assisting with K-12 environmental education programs and outdoor public programs to connect people to the Riverway and encourage stewardship, supporting land management by using GIS and other tools to develop snapshots of key habitat corridors and vital parcels of land for protection, working hand in hand with park rangers, creating opportunities for park visitors to understand the significance of the Riverway and its resources, monitoring and surveying water quality, aquatic invertebrates, zebra mussels, and bats, and educating the community on the spread of invasive species by connecting with people at landings and assisting with community-based invasive species awareness activities.

• Conservation Education Representative (many openings), Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) (various IL locations; deadlines vary Jan. 18-24)

  Jan 12, 2024 9:15 am57 views

  Recent and soon-to-be graduates: Are you a looking for a rewarding summer job? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has a fantastic opportunity for you!

   Join Us as a Conservation Education Representative: This summer, we are excited to offer unique positions for recent grads who enjoy working with youth and are passionate about the outdoors. As a Conservation Education Representative (CER), you'll be a part of a team making a difference in various parks around the state. 

• NSF – Research Experience for Undergraduates (grassland ecosystem ecology; summer 2024), Arizona State University (Las Cruces, NM; due Jan. 21)

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  The Sala Lab at Arizona State University is looking for motivated undergraduate students to participate in research activities in grassland ecosystem ecology, for 10 weeks, during the summer of 2024. Successful applicants will work with peer students, faculty, graduate students, technicians, and postdocs to assist with ongoing rainfall manipulation experiments, vegetation and soil sampling, and other field surveys at the Jornada Experimental Range (~25 miles from Las Cruces, NM). Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to work with Sala Lab members and the PI to develop a personalized research project. Students can expect to conduct field work in summer weather conditions and live on-site at the Jornada Headquarters. Successful applicants will be awarded a stipend of $7,000, which is to cover food, travel, and personal project costs.

• Various Summer Internship Positions (summer 2024), U.S. Forest Service (apply Jan. 12 - Feb. 7)

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  Positions will be open to students, and you can apply on USAJOBS from January 12th to February 7th. Positions are available in various locations across the nation, location information will be available on the USAJOBS announcements. 

• Naturalist Intern (seasonal), Missouri Department of Conservation (Cape Girardeau, MO; due Jan. 31)

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  Job duties include, but are not limited to assisting with the development and presentation of scheduled programs, outdoor skills clinics, and special events on, and off, site, staffing the exhibit research lab and/or discovery station up to twice a month offering a hands-on activity and interacting with visitors, helping with the research, preparation, and staffing of a mix naturalist day camp programs for 7-11 year olds, 12-16 year olds, and multi-generational, and proposing, initiating, and completing an approved project (project scope will be decided between the intern naturalist and the nature center assistant manager based upon the needs of the facility and the skills and interests of the intern).

• Community Conservation Intern (seasonal), Missouri Department of Conservation (Cape Girardeau, MO; due Jan. 31)

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  Job duties include, but are not limited to conducting resource-related educational functions including but not limited to library programs, fishing clinics, pond and stream management workshops, field days, community stakeholder workshops, career days, and youth organization camps, assisting with the development of education materials and handouts for community partners: plans, grant applications, etc., working closely with Community Conservation Team and partners to help citizens identify valuable ways they can connect with fish, forest, and wildlife in their communities., and working with partners to integrate green space into the urban environment to provide equitable public access to nature.

• Environment for the Americas Internship Programs (up to 200 positions in summer 2024), National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service (application deadlines vary)

  Jan 10, 2024 3:00 pm26 views

  Environment for the Americas internship programs seeks to engage racially and ethnically diverse college students, graduates, graduate students, veterans, and others up to age 35 in natural resource, conservation, and stewardship careers.

• Student Workers Needed Spring/Summer 2024, UIUC Department of Crop Sciences

  Jan 9, 2024 4:45 pm43 views

  The Weed Science Herbicide Evaluation group is looking for student workers to help with greenhouse and field experiments for SPRING/SUMMER 2024.

• Natural Resource Instructor (summer 2024), Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (Castleton or Woodbury, VT; open until filled)

  Jan 9, 2024 3:45 pm15 views

  If you’re interested in wildlife conservation, working outdoors, and educating youth, then jumpstart your conservation career with a position at the Green Mountain Conservation Camps. Salary: Starts at $714/week + room and board.

• Coastal Environmental Education Internship (summer 2024), BHI Conservancy (Bald Head Island, NC; due Jan. 14)

  Jan 9, 2024 1:00 pm5 views

  The Bald Head Island Conservancy on Bald Head Island (BHI), NC, is seeking rising college juniors and seniors with outdoor and environmental education experience to join our nonprofit team dedicated to the conservation, education, and preservation of barrier islands. Duties are primarily leading outdoor educational programs, but will also include conservation field work and other responsibilities essential to the function of a nonprofit organization. Interns will live and work on an island only accessible by ferry with the main form of transportation being golf carts. 

• Environmental Educator, Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University (Hickory Corners, MI; due Jan. 1)

  Dec 20, 2023 2:15 pm9 views

  Environmental Instructor. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Hickory Corners, MI.

  The MSU’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta, MI seeks passionate and energetic environmental educators to engage students in hands-on, place-based learning experiences at MSU’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Instructors are assigned to lead field trips and outreach programming, These positions report to KBS’s Outreach Coordinator.

• Environmental Education Program Coordinator, Dallas County Conservation Board (Perry, IA; due Dec. 27)

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  This position is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of environmental education programs.  This position has direct supervision over Naturalist.

• Biological Science Technician (Plants) (summer 2024), National Park Service (Ashland, OR; due Dec. 29)

  Dec 20, 2023 1:45 pm14 views

  The Pacific West Region is recruiting for summer seasonal Biological Science Technician (Plants), GS-0404-5/6/7 positions intended to assist permanent staff with Biological Science Technician (Plants) field work.
  
  Open to the first 125 applicants or until 12/29/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

• Events, Outreach & Communication Coordinator, Rock River Coalition (Jefferson, WI; due Jan. 10)

  Dec 20, 2023 1:45 pm13 views

  Rock River Coalition seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person with a strong understanding of both science and communications to assist with communications, outreach, and event management efforts. 

• Temporary Limited Commissioned Ranger (May-Sept. or Oct. 2024), Vega State Park (Mesa County, CO; open until filled)

  Dec 19, 2023 3:00 pm3 views

  Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

• 2023-2024 HOPE Scholarship (due Jan. 29)

  Dec 19, 2023 2:45 pm10 views

  Who can apply?

  Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled during the Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024 semesters are invited to apply. To receive full consideration, complete the HOPE application by the application deadline listed below.

  Already received the scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year? Read below.
  **If you already received the scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year, you are not eligible to re-apply at this time. Please do not submit an application. Should there be additional funding after the second round of scholarships is awarded, the committee will assess additional funding opportunities.**

• HDR, Inc. Open House and Reverse Career Fair January 4, 2024

  Dec 19, 2023 2:45 pm7 views

  HDR Inc. in Rosemont, Illinois is in search of environmental studies and engineering students.

• Temporary Seasonal Employee (various positions or internship May-Sept. or Oct. 2024), Vega State Park (Mesa County, CO; open until filled)

  Dec 19, 2023 2:45 pm6 views

  The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

• Fisheries Management Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey (Gibson City, IL; due Feb. 16)

  Dec 18, 2023 9:15 am19 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (up to 2) technicians to conduct field and laboratory work in support of sportfish management projects in streams and reservoirs in Illinois. Fieldwork responsibilities include measuring limnological parameters and sampling fish using boat electrofishing in reservoirs and stream electrofishing gears in wadable streams. Must be knowledgeable in or willing to learn field and laboratory techniques associated with fisheries and aquatic ecology research. Experience operating boats, outboard motors, and trailers is preferred. Other duties include data entry and maintenance of sampling gears, boats and trailers, outboard motors, and laboratory equipment. Experience with field gears, microscopy, and freshwater fish identification is preferred. Work will be conducted in conjunction with Illinois Department of Natural Resources District Fisheries Biologists. Job offer comes with an expected commitment of 12 months, renewable up to 24 months.

• Seasonal Forester (2-3 positions in summer 2024), Colorado State Forest Service (Gould, CO; due Feb. 16)

  Dec 18, 2023 9:15 am13 views

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Cruising and data collection for forest-wide inventory
  • Scouting and treatment layout for projects focused on watershed protection and climate change
  • Field support on Adaptive Silvicuture for Climate Change projects
  • Chainsaw operation - thinning, firewood, and defensible space work
  • Assisting with timber sale layout - cruising, boundary delineation, and marking
  • Various GPS and GIS applications
  • Assisting with assessment and treatment of insect and disease projects
  • General labor - rock headers, fences, facility and equipment maintenance, construction projects, etc.

• Undergraduate Research Internships (summer 2024), Thomas More University (Crestview Hills, KY; due Feb. 9)

  Dec 18, 2023 9:00 am29 views

  The Thomas More University Biology Field Station, home of the Center for Ohio River Research & Education (CORRE), is offering 8 paid research internships for undergraduate students. These internships are in the fields of aquatic biology, conservation, ecology, and environmental science. Projects involve animal husbandry, bioassessments/biomonitoring, climate change, fisheries, harmful algal bloom monitoring and toxicology, among others.

  Time Period: Internships begin on June 1st and finish August 4th, 2024 with a break at the mid-point during the week of June 30th.

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (summer 2024), The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL; due Feb. 2)

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  The Center for Tree Science REU program offers a wide range of research experiences in evolutionary biology, forest ecology, conservation biology, tree root biology, urban forestry and tree care, computer modeling, and engineering solutions. Undergraduates applying for the 2024 program will have a chance to select and rank their top three projects from the list on the website. 

• Seasonal Ecology Internships (3 positions in summer 2024), Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission (Edgartown, MA; due Feb. 5)

  Dec 18, 2023 8:00 am46 views

  The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission is seeking three ecology interns for the 2024 summer season from May-October ($17/hr, 40-hour week). Start and end dates are flexible. The position supports the land bank’s ecologist and livestock manager with ecological surveys and the restoration grazing program on over 3000 acres of conservation land owned by the Land Bank.

• Natural Areas Worker (summer 2024), Chicago Park District (Chicago, IL; due Jan. 4)

  Dec 15, 2023 1:15 pm26 views

  Under immediate supervision, performs manual labor and operates equipment in support of natural areas restoration activities conducted at Park District facilities, including parks, special facilities, greenhouses, nurseries and nature gardens and other nature area communities. Performs related duties as required. 

• LAKES REU Internship (summer 2024), University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI; due Feb. 1)

  Dec 15, 2023 1:15 pm34 views

  The research focus of the LAKES REU program is in areas of sustainable watershed management, with aspects of social, economic, and environmental approaches incorporated into broader problems of sustainability and community. Students involved in the program will be mentored by faculty members having wide-ranging backgrounds in relevant research areas.

• Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship

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  The Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship 2024 cohort application will be available on Monday, January 8. They will be hosting a virtual, informational session on Monday December 18 at 6pm to provide interested applicants more information about the program, discuss the hiring timeline, and answer questions.

• Water Affordability Intern (summer 2024), Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (remote; due Feb. 5)

  Dec 14, 2023 11:45 am47 views

  The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students opportunities to help address issues impacting coastal communities by combining social and environmental conservation sciences. Through this program, IISG’s interns will gain knowledge and skills in practices that help Lake Michigan coastal communities make more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These paid internships may include research, communications, and/or outreach activities. Applicants may have the opportunity to participate in activities (e.g., attending a professional conference) outside of their specific internship duties.

• Sustainable Communities Intern (summer 2024), Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (West Lafayette, IN; due Feb. 5)

  Dec 14, 2023 11:45 am47 views

  The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students opportunities to help address issues impacting coastal communities by combining social and environmental conservation sciences. Through this program, IISG’s interns will gain knowledge and skills in practices that help Lake Michigan coastal communities make more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These paid internships may include research, communications, and/or outreach activities. Applicants may have the opportunity to participate in activities (e.g., attending a professional conference) outside of their specific internship duties.

• Aquatic Invasive Species Education Intern (summer 2024), Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (remote; due Feb. 5)

  Dec 14, 2023 11:45 am31 views

  The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students opportunities to help address issues impacting coastal communities by combining social and environmental conservation sciences. Through this program, IISG’s interns will gain knowledge and skills in practices that help Lake Michigan coastal communities make more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These paid internships may include research, communications, and/or outreach activities. Applicants may have the opportunity to participate in activities (e.g., attending a professional conference) outside of their specific internship duties.

• Youth Education Intern (summer 2024), Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (hybrid remote and West Lafayette, IN; due Feb. 5)

  Dec 14, 2023 11:30 am11 views

  The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students opportunities to help address issues impacting coastal communities by combining social and environmental conservation sciences. Through this program, IISG’s interns will gain knowledge and skills in practices that help Lake Michigan coastal communities make more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These paid internships may include research, communications, and/or outreach activities. Applicants may have the opportunity to participate in activities (e.g., attending a professional conference) outside of their specific internship duties. 

• Community Service Officer (CSO) Summer 2024 Internships, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (various locations in WI; due Jan. 22)

  Dec 14, 2023 11:15 am10 views

  The WI DNR is hiring CSOs statewide for summer 2024 employment! CSOs are responsible for supporting the DNR’s law enforcement, security, outreach and education efforts. These roles will serve in big cities and rural areas, on both DNR lands and in other public spaces. Serve your community and gain valuable experience.

• Seasonal Herpetological Technician (Hourly), Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; due Jan. 15)

  Dec 12, 2023 4:15 pm35 views

  We are seeking 4 individuals to fill these roles. 2 positions will begin on or before March 1, 2024, and 2 will start on or around April 15, 2024. 2 positions will end on September 30, 2024, and 2 will end on October 31, 2024.  

• Natural Resources Technician, Forest Preserves of Champaign County (Mahomet, IL; open until filled)

  Dec 12, 2023 3:30 pm17 views

  The Natural Resources Technician is responsible for assisting with natural areas management throughout the District. This includes invasive plant management; restoration and conservation of prairie/savanna, forest/woodlands, and wetlands; and support of the District’s education and recreation efforts. 

• Conservation Land Management Program (summer 2024 start), Chicago Botanic Garden (various U.S. locations; interest form open)

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  The Conservation and Land Management Program (CLM) at the Chicago Botanic Garden offers real-world experience to recent college graduates and young professionals interested in land management and conservation science.  

  Through a cooperative agreement with the US Forest Service, in 2024 the CLM program will hire and train interns to assist National Forests/Grasslands with their native plant materials development program, primarily through seed collection. These positions are really great for building plant identification and botanical expertise, navigation skills in the field, as well as networking opportunities and experience working at a federal agency.  

  These are 19-23-week paid positions.

• Forest Nursery Internship (4 positions in summer 2024), University of Idaho Franklin H. Pitkin Reforestation Nursery (Moscow, ID; due Jan. 31)

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  We are seeking 4 paid interns for summer 2024 to learn operational greenhouse forest seedling production for reforestation and forest restoration. Housing will be provided. Interns that complete this program will be highly competitive for forest nursery careers.