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  • Education and Outreach Coordinator

    The primary responsibility of this position is to fulfill the education and outreach mission of Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (CCESR), which is to providescience-based educational programs for learners of all ages to improve understanding of our planet’s ecosystems and how they are changing under humanpressures. The position involves teaching, developing, and coordinating all education and outreach activities at CCESR, which is near East Bethel, MN. Thisincludes teaching K-12 students, facilitating faculty teaching of university students at CCESR, providing professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers,and creating and leading outreach programs both at CCESR and off-site. Other duties include recruiting and training part-time teaching staff and volunteers,developing and updating programming content, evaluating programming, promoting CCESR by increasing the number of individuals participating in programs,maintaining the CCESR site usage database, reporting progress toward program goals, and working with other CCESR staff to support the research andconservation missions of CCESR.

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of January 11th, 2016

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service - Jan 14, 2016

  • Physical Science Technician

    The Northern Research Station is announcing an upcoming vacancy for a Physical Sciences Technician (GS-1311-7) position that will provide science and science support to the Center for Research on Ecosystem Change in the Northern Research Station.  The position is a permanent appointment with a full-time tour of duty, stationed in Grand Rapids, MN.

  • Graduate student opportunity in spatial analysis of socio-ecological systems at the University of Idaho

  • Wildlife Biologist III

    Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Franklin County, Kentucky.

    This is permanent, full-time position located at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Headquarters, 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Kentucky.

  • Natural Resources Lab Coordinator and Collections Curator

    Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources solicits applicants to fill a full-time, fiscal-year position as Natural Resources Lab Coordinator and Collections Curator. The incumbent will: coordinate and participate in activities related to field and laboratory instruction of undergraduate natural resources courses that involve identification of plants and wildlife; develop and maintain the departmental collections of vertebrate and herbarium/arboretum specimens upon which these courses rely; organize equipment, vehicles and schedules, hire Teaching Assistants, provide orientations, and coordinate daily operations on behalf of faculty and staff as Director of the department's natural resources practicum; offer, on an annual basis, an undergraduate course in natural resources.

  • Hydrologic Science Technician

    The Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory of the Southern Research Station is recruiting a Hydrologic Science Technician-GS-1316-06. The position will be advertised as a term two-year appointment. The position will be at the GS-6 level (salary range $35,306 to $46,294/yr plus standard Federal benefits). The duty station will be located at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in Otto, NC.  The Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory has been in continuous operation since 1934 and the research program spans the continuum of basic to applied science. Coweeta is a Long-Term Ecological Research Site and works cooperatively with several universities, National Forests, and local, state, and other federal agencies.

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

  • Wildlife Biologist 3 – Davidson County

    Under general supervision, is responsible for professional wildlife or fish management work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.

  • Biological Science Tech (Wildlife), US Forest Service (Baldwin, MI) opens 1/25 and due 1/29

    Please share the attached job Announcement far and wide!  This Announcement is for a GS-6/7 Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) on the Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District located in the northwest portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.  Note that this vacancy is being flown as a Permanent Part Time 18/8 position and has a closing date of January 29, 2016.  This is a great opportunity to join a team of professionals that manage complex landscapes and assist with the recovery of an endangered species, the Karner blue butterfly.  If you are interested, please go USAJobs and apply now.  The Announcement number for this position is 16-0904-217957DP-C.

  • Opportunities with U.S. PIRG

    Our spring application deadline for our fellows program and digital campaigner position is Feb. 21.

  • Green Corps Field School for Environmental Organizing

    Year long paid training program. Early Application Deadline: January 31st, 2016

  • Summer Internships at Morton Arboretum

  • Natural Resource Education Coordinator, Missouri Department of Natural Resources due 2/4

    Natural Resource Education Coordinator-This is a full time unclassified position (non-Merit position). This position is located in theDepartment of Natural Resources (DNR) Director’s Office, at the Lewis and Clark State OfficeBuilding in Jefferson City, MO. Application deadline is February 4, 2016.

  • Missouri Forestry Field Programs Missouri Department of Conservation (Jefferson City, MO) due 2/10

    Forestry Field Programs Supervisor – Community Forestry Program

    https://mdc6.mdc.mo.gov/applications/recruitment/JobDetail.aspx?intPstID=1801

    Application deadline:  Feb 10, 2016

  • Program Coordinator, Great Lakes Observing System (Ann Arbor, MI) due 2/19

    The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) is searching for an outgoing and self-motivated individual to serve as a Program Coordinator working out of our offices in Ann Arbor, MI. This is a full-time position.

  • Natural Resource Specialist position in South Dakota

    The Northwest Area Joint Board of Conservation Districts is seeking a self-motivated person, able to work independently and/or as a member of team in rural northwestern South Dakota. Application deadline is May 15, 2016.

  • RARE PLANT MONITORING & NATIVE SEED COLLECTION SEASONAL

    The McHenry County Conservation District is currently seeking a seasonal to help in monitoring the status of rare plant species and in collecting and processing native seed from District sites.

  • WILDLIFE RESOURCE CENTER INTERN

    Assist in the care of the resident raptors, reptiles, feeder colonies, as well as any rehabilitating wildlife species of conservation concern. Assist with the captive rearing of turtles and snakes. Contribute to environmental education programs and the development of program materials. Assist with cage maintenance and repair. Respond to wildlife related inquiries from the general public.

  • RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERN

    Primary duties emphasize field implementation of restoration work in the Midwest, including but not limited to brush removal and herbiciding; exotic weed control; rare-plant monitoring; plant and fungi surveys; seed collection, processing and planting; fish and mussel surveys; and breeding bird surveys.

  • EDUCATION SEASONAL PROGRAM LEADER/INTERN

    The District is currently seeking Seasonal Program Leaders for the 2016 summer season to lead summer environmental education programs, including day camps. Some evening and weekend work is required and scheduling flexibility is a must. Almost all programs are outdoors. Site orientation and training in safety, leadership skills and camp activities is included.

  • CONSERVATION EDUCATION INTERNSHIP

    Conservation Education Manager in carrying out environmental education programming for the Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board and Lime Creek Nature Center. Major duties include providing programs and field trips for a variety of audiences; creating and improving displays and bulletin boards in the Lime Creek Nature Center; and writing articles and press releases. Other special projects include one major project for the nature center, water quality monitoring, resource management activities, and professional workshop opportunities. Interns will receive valuable practical experience and continuing education during employment.

  • RESTORING RELATIONS YOUTH CORPS LEADER

    The position seeks applicants who are members of Native American Tribes, or identify as American Indian/Native American. Crew leaders will lead, teach, mentor and learn in a way that supports American Indian culture and values. In this way, leaders will help youth participants make connections between service project goals and indigenous values. -- Gain leadership skills and valuable job skills applicable to any career -- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans -- Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals -- Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills.

  • I Can Paddle! YOUTH OUTDOOR CREW/LEADER

    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) I Can! Programs introduce Minnesota families to a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, paddling, and rock climbing. Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! Crew Members serve as paddling instructors and guides for weekend canoe and kayak workshops. Instructors teach basic paddling technique and provide on-the-water guidance for first-time paddlers. Workshops take place on both lakes and rivers managed by the DNR. Instructors provide environmental education throughout the workshops as well, offering participants information about Minnesota’s natural resources.

  • SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST CREW MEMBER/LEADER

    AmeriCorps Superior National Forest Crews (ages 18-25) receive on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice working on projects throughout Superior National Forest. Superior National Forest seasonal crews are part of the Superior National Forest’s “Faces of Tomorrow” initiative, an effort to improve the diversity of their future workforce. Leader and member positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented outdoor work on conservation projects such as invasive species management, fuels reduction, campsite maintenance, timber stand improvement, trail maintenance, tree planting, timber marking, and wildfire suppression/prescribed burning. The Crew Leader works directly with Crew Members to complete all forest improvement projects, monitoring member performance and safety and providing on-site education and training. --valuable job skills applicable to any career -- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans -- Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals -- Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills.

  • EAST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER:

    Make a difference in Natural Resources! Located in La Grande, provide administrative and2technical leadership to ensure consistency regarding data collection and analyses of anadromous fish lifecyclemonitoring, population dynamics, and habitat evaluations. Manage professional staff and leadefforts in research, monitoring, and evaluation studies in Oregon's Columbia River tributaries aboveBonneville Dam.

  • WEST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER:

    Make a difference in Natural Resources! Located in Corvallis, provide administrative andtechnical leadership affecting the freshwater production of salmonids and monitoring coastal salmonidrestoration. Provide critical input on status and trends of sensitive and threatened species, effects ofmanagement actions to achieve conservation and recovery actions and other fish management activities.

  • Looking for a campus job or want to learn more about The Career Center?

    Career Center Opportunities Fair is January 26th, 5:30-7:30 pm at The Career Center (715 S. Wright St.), and there is a campus internships information session on Wednesday, January 27th in 1000 Lincoln Hall.

  • Energy Program Coordinator

  • Home Energy Squad Member

  • NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship Program

    The NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship Program is now recruiting candidates for the2016- 2018 fellowship program. This program was established in 1996 to provide on-the-job educationand training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and toprovide project assistance to state coastal zone management programs.

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

  • Field Organizer

  • WCEE Outreach Program Manager

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

  • Communication Coordinator

  • Education Seasonal Program Leader/Intern

  • Outdoor Education Instructor

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

  • Environmental Education and Facilitation

    Connections Program Facilitator: Connections programs serve middle school students in the Boston Public School (BPS) district. Lasting in length from one to three days with overnights, the Connections program strives to increase interest in science learning and the development of social emotional skills. The majority of these programs will use established curriculum, based on the Massachusetts State Science Standards to foster hands on learning experience in the natural environment. Connections Program Facilitators are responsible for overseeing the safety and course outcomes for agroup of 8-10 Boston Public School students on a Connections expedition. Facilitators promote teamwork, problem solving, character development, and effective communication through group processing and reflection.

  • PhD Positions available in Biogeochemistry and Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions – University of Florida

  • Postdoctoral Positions in Soil/Sediment Geochemistry

    The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Soil & Sediment Geochemistry team (SSGT) conducts research in solid-phase geochemistry to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) dual civil and military missions.

  • Biological Science Technician

    The Forest Watershed Science Unit (SRS-4353) of the USFS, Southern Research Station is recruiting one temporary Research Biological Science Technician.

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

  • Post-doctoral Researcher in Soil Microbial Ecology & Biogeochemistry

  • Graduate assistantships in Soil Microbial Ecology & Biogeochemistry

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service - Jan 29, 2016

  • Grounds Crew Aides, The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL)

    The Morton Arboretum, the champion of trees, working toward a greener, healthier, more beautiful world, seeks multiple summer Grounds Crew Aides.

  • Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor/Counselor