Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

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• Women's Summer 2023 Internship Information Session November 10

  Oct 28, 2022 2:15 pm76 views

  Gain a competitive edge! Learn about the Natural Resource Career Development Program (NRCDP) & ACES Women’s Internships

  USDA focuses on providing support to landowners backed by science and research. NRCShelps American farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners make conservation work for them.

  Targeted Academic Degrees: Soil sciences, rangeland management, civil/ agricultural/ environmental engineering, conservation, and natural resources

• Smithsonian Forest Ecology Internships (April-Oct. 2023), National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (Front Royal, VA; due Nov. 21)

  Oct 31, 2022 11:30 am53 views

  Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI; https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation) is offering five paid internships in forest ecology from spring to fall 2023. Interns will work on a team conducting the 2023 census of the Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) plot at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute outside of Front Royal, VA. Interns will be mentored by plot principal investigators Dr. William McShea & Dr. Kristina Anderson-Teixeira. The team will inventory all woody plants within a large (25.6 ha) forest dynamics plot, including species identification and mapping while helping to pioneer a new system of data collection and management techniques using tablets and a system of automated quality control. Interns will gain skills in forest ecology and data management and will be invited to coauthor at least one publication arising from the census. These internships are ideal for recent college graduates who wish to gain research experience prior to pursuing graduate studies or other forest-related career opportunities.

• Dr. Kazys Grinius Endowment Scholarship (due Nov. 28)

  Nov 1, 2022 11:00 am37 views

  Students of Lithuanian descent or students studying the Lithuanian language, culture, or history! Apply for the Dr. Kazy's Grinius Endowment Scholarship!

• Biological Science Technician (Natural Resources), USDA Forest Service (many vacancies in various U.S. locations; due Dec. 30)

  Nov 2, 2022 11:30 am27 views

  The Department of Agriculture is hiring a Biological Science Technician! The position entails supporting natural resource programs. Learn how to apply!

• Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), USDA Wildlife Services (Peoria, IL; due Nov. 18)

  Nov 2, 2022 11:45 am15 views

  The USDA is hiring a Biological Service Technician! The incumbent serves as a Biological Science Technician within the Wildlife Services (WS)Program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), responsible for developing and implementing a Wildlife Hazard Management Program to minimize wildlife hazards and enhance human safety. The incumbent coordinates project activities and performs assignments involving project management. The technician assists with other wildlife damage management projects and spends much of their time working independently and with other state/federal wildlife personnel.

• Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2023), AmeriCorps (Montana)

  Nov 2, 2022 12:45 pm1 views

  Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) is an AmeriCorps program that assists Montana’s watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals.BSWC members develop and implement climate resiliency initiatives through streams 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, training, and volunteer opportunities. Overall, BSWCmembers confront climate change with innovative solutions developed in direct partnership with community organizations and local stakeholders

• River Ecologist, Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; Due Nov. 28)

  Nov 2, 2022 2:30 pm24 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a River Ecologist to Administer research activities of the Survey by managing and conducting activities focused on developing and accessing field sampling protocols used to monitor small fish Species of Greatest Conservation Needs (SGCN) in large rivers of Illinois. This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

• Graduate Student Position for Landowner Survey on Wildlife Management (Deadline: December 2, 2022)

  Nov 4, 2022 1:15 pm2 views

  The University of Maryland Extension is seeking a graduate student to assist in conducting research of private landowner knowledge and actions related to wildlife and habitat conservation. The purpose of this project is to inform future educational and extension initiatives related to wildlife conservation. Because 92% of Maryland's land area is under private ownership, wildlife and habitat conservation in the state relies heavily on the actions of private landowners. The graduate student will work with the principal investigator, Dr. Luke Macaulay, and a postdoctoral researcher in implementing the project.The graduate student will be focused on the implementation of the survey, analysis, and publishing results. A significant amount of preparation and design work for the survey has been completed, including conducting focus group meetings, establishing a statewide sample of landowners with both addresses and emails, and pre-testing and piloting the questionnaire. The student will be able to draw on this work in making final adjustments to the survey. The survey will consist of both written and electronic delivery of the survey to maximize response and minimize bias.

• Assistant Research Scientist, River Ecologist (Champaign, IL)

  Nov 4, 2022 1:45 pm25 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a River Ecologist to Administer research activities of the Survey by managing and conducting activities focused on developing and accessing field sampling protocols used to monitor small fish Species of Greatest Conservation Needs (SGCN) in large rivers of Illinois. This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois

• Philanthropy Coordinator, Idaho Wildlife Federation (Boise, Idaho), (Deadline: November 25, 2022)

  Nov 4, 2022 2:00 pm3 views

  With the hiring of this position, the Idaho Wildlife Federation continues its growth as a five-person organization, representing the largest coalition of sporting and conservation groups in the state of Idaho.  As such, we are seeking a knowledgeable candidate to implement simultaneous fundraising strategies and complete tasks associated with cultivating charitable giving for the organization. The position will require a broad application of skills and tasks to continue IWF's growth, necessitating flexible work prioritization with diverse tasks. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development for the right individual seeking to grow their career in conservation or fundraising. This position must be based out of Boise.

  The Philanthropy Coordinator will collaborate with the Executive Director and IWF staff to coordinate and ensure the effective implementation of all IWF philanthropic activities. This position will involve the identification, recruitment, and retention of individual and corporate donors, organizing in-person and online fundraising events, searching for grants, and assisting staff with grant writing and reporting. Travel will be required in certain times of the year.

  Job responsibilities include the core functions of communications, outreach, and recordkeeping. This full-time position requires awareness of current political and scientific issues and IWF’s public policy objectives and strategies. The Philanthropy Coordinator will help facilitate IWF’s continued success and take a proactive role in day-to-day operations of IWF.

• Project Learning Tree Green Mentor Program Feb.-July 2023 (apply by Nov. 21)

  Nov 9, 2022 11:15 am21 views

  The Project Learning Tree Green Mentor program is a dynamic short-term program that connects young people (ages 18–30) with seasoned Green Jobs professionals. We use an industry-leading platform and algorithm and have matched hundreds of people based on their personalities, learning styles, goals, interests, and more

• Senior Scientific Specialist, Terrestrial Ecology (Champaign, IL)

  Nov 10, 2022 9:00 am7 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Terrestrial Ecologist to conduct basic and applied research assisting with ongoing surveys for terrestrial reptile, bat, and noctuid moth species that are threatened, endangered, and Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and assist with planning and analysis of research studies associated with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

• Program Support Assistant, Natural Resources Conservation Service (Amboy, IL; due Nov. 21)

  Nov 11, 2022 11:30 am17 views

  This position is located in a USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service state, area or field office within a designated state. This is an administrative and technical support position under the supervision of the District Conservationist, Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, or other higher-graded employees. The position is responsible for processing and maintenance of records related to NRCS conservation programs and the day-to-day business and offices processes of the NRCS.

• Orientation Leader (Fall 2023), UIUC New Student Programs (Urbana, IL; due Nov. 28)

  Nov 11, 2022 1:30 pm42 views

  The OL position is designed to offer students the opportunity to implement orientation programming for new first-year students and family members. OLs are expected to be knowledgeable about the University of Illinois and have the desire to help new students make a successful transition. OLs attend a Spring Leadership Training course to help prepare them to be student leaders for New Student Program events. All OLs will assist at various events such as international Student Orientation, Fall Orientation/Welcome Days, and various other orientation programs. Opportunities for summer OL work will also be available. More information will be provided in the spring semester.

• Ecology Technicians (Forest Ecology and Plant Community Ecology; seasonal), Washington University (due Dec. 12)

  Nov 11, 2022 2:15 pm9 views

  The Myers lab at Washington University in St. Louis (http://www.myersecologylab.com) seeks two seasonal field technicians to participate in two large-scale forest ecology projects at the university's field station, Tyson Research Center (http://tyson.wustl.edu): 1) a re-census of a temperate forest-dynamics plot that is part of the Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) global network of scientists and forest research sites dedicated to advancing long-term study of the world's forests (https://www.forestgeo.si.edu); and 2) a landscape-scale experiment investigating the importance of plant-functional traits in determining responses of forest diversity and ecosystem functioning to environmental change (prescribed fire) and natural enemies (seed predators & herbivores). The technician will develop skills and gain experience in: 1) field protocols for censuses of long-term ForestGEO plots, including tree identification, tree mapping, and measurements of tree growth, mortality, and seed production; 2) data collection for large-scale field experiments, including surveys of plant community composition and dynamics across environmental gradients; 3) management of large data sets; 4) mentoring of undergraduate and high school students in field research; and 5) team-based ecological field research.

• Computing Across the Sciences Mini-Semester (Dec. 13-16), Argonne National Laboratory (due Dec. 1)

  Nov 15, 2022 10:45 am45 views

  Dear Students,

  Argonne National Laboratory strives to provide students with access to high-quality STEM learning, and we want to help you on your own STEM journey and connect you with real-world applications for science. We would like to invite your students to the laboratory's third annual Computing Across the Sciences - Mini-Semester for underrepresented Groups in STEM on Tuesday, December 13, 2023 through Friday, December 16, 2022. This year’sMini-Semester will be conducted virtually zoom.

• Senior Scientific Specialist, Terrestrial Ecologist. (Illinois Natural History Survey) (Champaign, Illinois)

  Nov 15, 2022 11:30 am4 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Terrestrial Ecologist to conduct basic and applied research assisting with ongoing surveys for terrestrial reptile, bat, and noctuid moth species that are threatened, endangered, and Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and assist with planning and analysis of research studies associated with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

• Barnum Conservation Policy Fellow. (Michigan United Conservation Clubs) (Lansing, Michigan)

  Nov 15, 2022 11:45 am8 views

  Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) is now accepting fellowship applications for the upcoming academic semester to serve as the Barnum Conservation Policy Fellow. MUCC is a non-profit member-based organization with more than 200 affiliated clubs and 40,000 members. Since 1937, MUCC has United Citizens to Conserve, Protect and Enhance Michigan’s Natural Resources and Preserve Our Outdoor Heritage through education, communication, and advocacy. The late Dean Oliver Barnum was a life member of MUCC, a lifelong hunter and conservationist, and a government professor. 

  Applicants can expect to gain diverse experience working for a non-profit entity that is fully dedicated to the conservation of Michigan’s natural resources and the enhancement and preservation of our recreational pastimes. Additionally, the MUCC Policy Fellow will be directly engaged in the day-to-day legislative, regulatory and media-related advocacy efforts of the organization. 

• Crew Lead/Researcher. (University of Wisconsin-Madison) (Madison, Wisconsin)

  Nov 15, 2022 2:15 pm2 views

  The Peery lab (https://peery.russell.wisc.edu/) is hiring a crew/lead researcher to help conduct their large-scale bioacoustics program in the Sierra Nevada in California monitoring for several avian species including owls, woodpeckers and several species of conservation concern. The project is crucial to multiple well-funded projects and is expected to directly inform management planning and practices in an ecologically sensitive and high-profile region.

  The researcher would report to a project manager while recruiting, training, and leading 2-5 technicians each summer to deploy, collect, and assist with processing data from acoustic recording units across the landscape in remote areas of the southern Sierra Nevada. The researcher would spend the remainder of the year (mid-August to mid-April) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI as part of the Peery research group. The fall/winter would be spent processing and analyzing acoustic data, while the spring would be spent largely on field preparation work.

  The position ideally would start on February 1, 2023 but can be shifted if necessary, and includes a full-time salary with a benefits package, including health insurance, and retirement. The position would be for 2 years with the potential to extend.

• Eastern Iowa Field Coordinator. (Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa) (Cedar Falls, Iowa)

  Nov 15, 2022 2:15 pm0 views

  The Field Coordinator (FC) is integral to the AmeriCorps field program’s goal of accomplishing challenging conservation projects, as well as providing training, education, coordination, and leadership to ensure a positive and safe experience for regional field program participants. The Field Coordinator must have the ability to assist in personnel management, maintain equipment, and coordinate or provide training in technical and personal development skills.

• Resource Technician, Forest Preserves of Cook County (River Forest, IL; due Nov. 24)

  Nov 18, 2022 11:15 am45 views

  $60,840.37 / Annually

• Sustainability Coordinator, The Village of Wilmette, Illinois (open until filled)

  Nov 18, 2022 1:45 pm63 views

  The Village of Wilmette and Wilmette Park District is excited to announce the recruitment of a full-time Sustainability Coordinator. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to make a lasting community-wide impact as this position will support the various governmental bodies in Wilmette to advance sustainability initiatives. The position will primarily work with the Village of Wilmette and Wilmette Park District, but also provide guidance and support as needed to Wilmette School District #39, the Wilmette Public Library, and New Trier Township. This is a newly created position intended to lead the implementation of the Village’s recently adopted Sustainability Plan and assist the Park District in the development of its own plan. Wilmette is a beautiful, historic community located 16 miles north of downtown Chicago with convenient access to the Metra train station (Union Pacific North Line) which is steps away from Village Hall, as well as the CTA Purple Line. The community has approximately 28,000 residents and a total area of 5.4 square miles. As progressive organizations, the Village and Park District are committed to making Wilmette a more livable and welcoming community through sustainability, diversity, equity & inclusion, affordable housing, support of open space and recreation, and active transportation.

• International Research Experience for Undergraduates (summer 2023), Plant Science for Global Food Security (Philippines; due Jan. 9)

  Nov 18, 2022 2:30 pm10 views

  PSGFS is offering a six-week program made up of two components: three weeks of hands-on research, whereby students will work with IRRI scientists and their teams to evaluate diverse rice genetic materials; and three weeks of a training course called “Rice: Research to Production” (RR2P) in which PSGFS students will interact with other RR2P participants from around the world to learn about the basics of rice research and production and gain an appreciation for the challenges and rewards of international collaboration. RR2P includes socio-cultural trips (e.g., to the Banaue Rice Terraces) and activities in the field, greenhouses, and lab.

   

• Habitat Specialist, Pheasants Forever, Inc. (Watertown, SD; due Dec. 5)

  Nov 18, 2022 2:30 pm5 views

  A full-time position is part of a partnership between South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (SDGFP) and Pheasants Forever, Inc (PF). The incumbents will conduct habitat management work on public wildlife management areas. They are full-time, permanent employees of Pheasants Forever and will receive daily leadership from SDGFP Field Managers. The position location will be based at the Game Fish and Parks regional offices in Watertown, SD.

• Recreation Positions (many vacancies), USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region; due Dec. 5)

  Nov 18, 2022 2:30 pm5 views

  The Forest Service is hiring for recreation positions across the Eastern Region. Jobs are available in a variety of exciting and rewarding locations. If your passion is working in the great outdoors the Forest Service invites you to apply! Recreation specialists and technicians perform most of their duties outdoors, which could include trail repair, campground maintenance, visitor information, wilderness protection, and even patrolling on skis.

• Various eeCorps positions with Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (varied Dec. deadlines)

  Nov 18, 2022 2:45 pm2 views

  The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education has numerous open jobs found throughout Colorado. Please visit if interested in facilitating or running such programs & educating others on different aspects of the environment!

• Summer 2023 Internship (6 positions), University of Idaho Franklin H. Pitkin Reforestation Nursery (Moscow, ID; due Dec. 31)

  Nov 21, 2022 9:15 am38 views

  • The forest nursery program at the University of Idaho was established in 1909, making it the oldest programs in the country.
  • Previous employees now work at prominent forest and native plant nurseries and are in high demand due to operational experience.
  • We are one of two university-run forest nurseries that grow seedlings for reforestation needs.
  • Interns will interact with and learn hands on skills from professional nursery staff with many years of operational experience.
  • $18/hour pay for 40 hours of work per week over the course of 10 weeks in the summer (May 29-August 4, 2023).
  • Housing will be provided.
  • Start and end dates may be flexible.

• Marine Fisheries Ecology Program 2023 Internship (Mar.-Oct.), Mississippi State University Marine Fisheries Ecology Program (Biloxi, MS; due Jan. 1)

  Nov 21, 2022 10:15 am27 views

  Applicants must complete a B.S. or B.A. by the start of this internship.

• Senior Scientific Specialist, Aquatic Ecologist - Illinois Natural History Survey (Due: Dec 12th)

  Nov 21, 2022 1:15 pm3 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking an Aquatic Ecologist to conduct basic and applied research assisting with ongoing surveys for aquatic amphibians and reptiles, freshwater mollusks, and fishes that are threatened, endangered, and Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and assist with planning and analysis of research studies associated with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

• Making a Splash for (Freshwater) Conservation: The Global Center for Species Survival at Indianapolis Zoo

  Nov 22, 2022 9:45 am4 views

  This seminar will take place at 4 p.m. November 29, 2022. Hybrid viewing options available.

• Chapter Support Internship (summer 2023), The Climate Reality Project (remote)

  Nov 23, 2022 9:45 am45 views

  The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.

• Sustainability Analyst, Interface (Atlanta, GA)

  Nov 23, 2022 10:00 am7 views

• Aquatic Explorations Guide, Shedd Aquarium (Chicago, IL)

  Nov 23, 2022 10:15 am38 views

• Sustainability Consultant, Reduction in Motion (Baltimore, MD)

  Nov 23, 2022 10:15 am10 views

• IL Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist, Pheasants Forever, Inc. (Central IL; due Nov. 30)

  Nov 23, 2022 2:30 pm21 views

  Pheasants Forever in partnership with Ducks Unlimited seeks a highly motivated team-oriented individual looking to join a dynamic Team, with a passion for wildlife, conservation, agriculture, and technology that has an interest in working with farmers to find conservation solutions. 

• Environmental Biologist Specialist, Kentucky Division of Water (Frankfort, KY; due Dec. 6)

  Nov 28, 2022 11:00 am21 views

  The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the Commonwealth.

• Conservation Land Analyst, Magnolia Land Partners (Chicago, IL; rolling review, due Dec. 31)

  Nov 28, 2022 11:15 am81 views

  Magnolia Land Partner is a conservation banking company. We earn environmental credits by restoring and protecting critical habitats and natural resources across the United States. Our clients use these credits to offset their environmental impacts, a process known as environmental mitigation. We’re fortunate to include among ourpartners all the largest renewable energy developers in the US, many state departments of transportation, and the US Department of Agriculture. This is a new model for conservation—one that doesn’t rely on public grants or private philanthropy and that marries the needs for economic development with environmental stewardship. We’ve conserved over 12,000 acres over the past five years.

• Biology Support Member, Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Jan.-May 2023), American Conservation Experience (Shirley, NY)

  Nov 28, 2022 11:30 am10 views

  American Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit conservation corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 2 Biology Support Members to assist with salt marsh monitoring and data management as well as other biological projects alongside Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex Staff. 

• Fisheries Support Members – Connecticut River, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, American Conservation Experience (Hadley, MA)

  Nov 28, 2022 11:30 am4 views

   American Conservation Experience, a Nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking 2 Fisheries Support Members to help with a variety of migratory fish studies and monitoring projects at the Connecticut River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office located in Sunderland, Massachusetts. This opportunity is intended for enthusiastic young professionals with a passion for natural resource management and an enthusiasm for fisheries management.

  During this 24-week term, the ACE member will work alongside US Fish and Wildlife staff on a number of projects ranging from fish population surveys, laboratory work, fish handling and equipment maintenance. 

• Live-In Environmental Education Internship (various time frames), Eco Justice Center (Racine, WI)

  Nov 28, 2022 11:45 am38 views

  Take a break from the ordinary and become an intern at the Eco-Justice Center. Spend three months to a year educating children about the environment, harvesting organically-grown vegetables, helping shear alpacas – the sky is the limit! Work alongside our experienced staff who will teach you by doing. This is not a classroom study but actual farm labor that will educate you on what it takes to grow food, care for animals, and teach people.

• Watershed Management Research & Outreach Internships Summer 2023 (deadline extended to December 4)

  Nov 29, 2022 11:15 am21 views

  Undergraduates from any institution can apply today to be a full-time paid Watershed Research and Outreach Intern in summer 2023. 

  Interns are placed at one of six leading institutions across the North Central Region of the US where they will gain valuable experience that will help them pursue a future career in watershed management.

  Students that are interested can learn more about the internship in this recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8jJFQRZ7To

• Survey Aide, Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (Edwardsville, IL; due Dec. 2)

  Nov 30, 2022 12:45 pm16 views

• Soil Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (4 IL locations; due Dec. 12)

  Dec 1, 2022 1:00 pm12 views

  The USDA is hiring a Soil Conservationist. This position provides assistance in the development, planning, contracting, and application of land conservation practices and programs consistent with NRCS policy and procedures.

• Outreach Educator Internship (June 2023-May 2024), Dunes Learning Center (Chesterton, IN)

  Dec 1, 2022 1:45 pm10 views

  The Outreach team delivers programs in local school classrooms, natural areas, and online, to provide meaningful STEM experiences to thousands of students in Northwest Indiana. They help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together.

  Our Outreach Educator Internship provides an opportunity for next-generation leaders to receive training and coaching to develop their naturalist, outdoor education, and resource interpretation skills and techniques. Outreach Educators work both as a team and independently to lead a variety of programs to a wide audience in diverse settings, often working closely with public school systems and partners throughout the year. In the summer, the outreach team leads day-camps based at IndianaDunes National Park’s historic Chellberg Farm and assists with residential camps. Outreach Educator Interns have opportunities to extend their professional development through workshops, in-services, and networking.

• Land Conservation Coordinator, TennGreen Land Conservancy (Nashville, TN; due Dec. 31)

  Dec 1, 2022 2:15 pm2 views

  TennGreen Land Conservancy is looking for a Land Conservation Coordinator. The position is a multi-faceted position with responsibilities that include assisting with conservation easement, land acquisition, and land conservation outreach projects. The Land Conservation Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director.

• Biological Science Technician (Fisheries; summer field season), National Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (CA; apply Dec. 2)

  Dec 1, 2022 2:45 pm22 views

  These positions are located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the Division of Resource Management and Science.Open to the first 250 applicants or until 12/12/2022 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

• Paid Internships in Federal Agencies (spring, summer and fall sessions; summer session deadline Feb. 28)

  Dec 1, 2022 2:45 pm68 views

  Since 1992, HACU has offered one of the best internship programs in the country. Join our 14,000 alumni in gaining invaluable professional experience interning within a federal agency, while getting paid! 

• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I, Illinois Department of Public Health (Peoria, IL; due Dec. 15)

  Dec 2, 2022 11:45 am24 views

  Among other duties, this position performs elementary professional environmental investigations, collecting samples, investigating complaints, and providing detailed technical reports for supervisory review and approval. Travel required within Illinois. Salary: $4,164 - $5,982/month

• Surveying Aide, St Clair County Soil and Water Conservation District (Belleville, Illinois)

  Dec 2, 2022 1:00 pm40 views

  The St Clair County Soil and Water Conservation District is hiring two surveying aides. These are full-time, three-year positions subject to grant renewal.  Aides will be based in the St Clair County SWCD office.  A Bachelor’s Degree and/or an agricultural background is advisable, but training will be provided.

• Stewardship Coordinator, Forest Preserves of Winnebago County (Loves Park, IL; due Dec. 30)

  Dec 5, 2022 11:30 am17 views

  Under the general direction of the Director of Natural Resources, the Stewardship Coordinator will develop and administer all aspects of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County’s volunteer program. The primary focus of this position will be leading the District’s community science program, which utilizes District trained volunteers to collect data on the flora and fauna of Winnebago County. Additionally, the Stewardship Coordinator will lead restoration workdays, oversee the trail steward and litter league programs, and assist the natural resource department staff with prescribed burning and other restoration tasks as workload allows.