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  • Multiple Summer Positions, Champaign County Forest Preserve District

    Feb 2, 2016 1:00 pm49 views

    The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is offering seasonal and summer positions thru the Education Department.

  • Summer Forestry Intern, Village of Winnetka

    Feb 2, 2016 1:15 pm134 views

    The Village of Winnetka is pleased to announce we are currently recruiting for a Summer Forestry Intern. 

  • Physical Scientist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Detroit, MI) due 2/16

    Feb 2, 2016 2:15 pm41 views

  • 2016 Seasonal Jobs CCFPD Education Department

    Feb 2, 2016 2:15 pm37 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Feb 2, 2016 2:45 pm21 views

  • SWANA Land of Lincoln Chapter Scholarship

    Feb 3, 2016 10:30 am61 views

    The Land of Lincoln Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America annually provides a scholarship to students enrolled in civil or environmental engineering, biology, geology, environmental studies, environmental science or related studies. The enclosed notice outlines the qualifications for submitting an application for this Chapter Scholarship. This year’s scholarship is $2,500.00. Students that can demonstrate they qualify as member related can receive an additional $500.00.

  • WinField Careers in Agriculture Scholarship

    Feb 3, 2016 10:45 am52 views

    WinField  is pleased to announce Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is available to high school graduating seniors and first or second year college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.The program demonstrates scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.Scholarships worth $1,000 will be awarded to 10 high school seniors and 10 college students in their first or second year.

  • Aquatic Field Technician

    Feb 3, 2016 10:45 am40 views

    Field technicians are needed to conduct applied research in the area of aquatic ecology and large riversystems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection ofstandardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection.

  • SUPERVISING FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST (Fisheries Research Project Leader):

    Feb 8, 2016 9:30 am9 views

    : Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! ODFW Mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. • This position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Ocean Salmon/Columbia River Program (OSCRP) located in Clackamas (which is in the greater Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area).

  • COASTAL CONSERVATION PROJECT COORDINATOR:

    Feb 8, 2016 10:15 am20 views

    The Coastal Conservation Project Coordinator works in a program or preserve office and provides project management, research, administrative, and other general assistance to program staff working toward the achievement of protection, conservation or stewardship goals.

  • Naturalist Fellow

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am35 views

    Learn and present environmental and agricultural education programs to children and adults •Develop and implement fall, spring, and summer camps 

  • Home Energy Squad Member

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am9 views

    Make a lasting impact on your community while learning valuable repair and energy-efficiency skills! AmeriCorps Home Energy Squad Members (ages 18-25) receive on-the-job training and complete energy efficiency upgrades in Twin Cities metro area homes in cooperation with Neighborhood Energy Connection (NEC).

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am0 views

    Looking for an exciting way to spend your year? Apply for a field crew! AmeriCorps Northwest Minnesota Field Crew Members (ages 18-25) work outdoors and gain valuable field skills. Crew members receive on-the-job training in natural resource management, fire control and conservation methods, and then put those skills into practice on natural resource projects across the Midwest.

  • Program Specialist (Flood Recovery/Restoration)

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am24 views

    Provide assistance to the Coordinator in restoration planning and implementation tasks including: Using the Watershed Master Plan to evaluate priority projects in an efficient and compliant manner ensuring collaboration with all stakeholders. Research potential funding sources help develop a strategy to fund project implementation and long term maintenance and monitoring.

  • Field Organizer

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am4 views

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Field Organizer is responsible for: 1. Empowering individuals to speak for themselves by identifying and developing a diverse group of members who agree to serve as the organization’s public voice on a variety of issues. 2. Formulating sound organizing strategies by analyzing the social and economic forces, power relationships and political agendas that shape the local communities where they live and in North Dakota as a whole.

  • Tomorrow: Post-Graduation Service Opportunities

    Feb 8, 2016 2:00 pm9 views

    This workshop introduces students to nationally-known service programs that provide attractive post-graduation career development opportunities and help you develop employable skills. The event will begin at 4:00 pm at the School of Social Work (1010 W. Nevada) in room 2027.

  • Upcoming Pre-Law Events

    Feb 8, 2016 3:00 pm8 views

    Pre-Law Advising Services is pleased to offer the several upcoming programs. As always, our events can be found on our online calendar.

     

  • Summer Avian and Insect Technician

    Feb 8, 2016 8:45 pm45 views

    NRES graduate student is hiring a summer field technician.

  • GRANT & CONTRACT ASSISTANT

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm7 views

    The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) is seeking a Grant & Contract Assistant for its administrative office in Boise. The position will monitor conservation and wildlife federal-aid and state programs; identify long-range objectives and short-term goals based on in-depth knowledge of program regulations and requirements; interpret governing rules and regulations, operating policies, and procedure and compliance.

  • Director of Natural Resources

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm36 views

    The Forest Preserve District of Kane County ’s Natural Resources Department is accepting applications for one (1) Director of Natural Resources. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing all functions and activities of the Natural Resources department, including land management, wildlife management, habitat restoration, and compliance with all federal, state and local laws.

  • Permitting Technician

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm18 views

    The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is seeking applications for the two full-time positions of Permitting Technician. The Permitting Technicians will be joining a team that works cross departmentally to protect and enhance natural resources within the Minnehaha Creek watershed through the administration of rules, monitoring construction for compliance, and through partnerships to achieve greater natural resource outcomes than can be achieved solely through regulation.

  • Communication Coordinator

    Feb 9, 2016 3:45 pm10 views

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for: 1. Managing DRC communications. 2. Developing and maintaining media relations, maintaining media list. 3. Drafting and sending news releases, handling media requests and connecting media with DRC member spokespeople, coordinating news conferences.

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service - February 4, 2016

    Feb 9, 2016 3:45 pm25 views

  • Agricultural Research Service Vacancies for the Week of February 8, 2016

    Feb 9, 2016 3:45 pm9 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Feb 9, 2016 4:15 pm15 views

  • Forest Inventory and Analysis Seasonal Crew Leader

    Feb 10, 2016 9:30 am16 views

    Full-time seasonal positions are with the Colorado State Forest Service and will generally not exceed six months, with a possibility to extend to nine months. Expected range of employment will be from April 2016 thru the end of October 2016. Actual length of employment is dependent upon workload, weather, and other factors.

  • Seasonal Position-Avian and Insect Technician

    Feb 10, 2016 9:30 am34 views

  • Tropical Forest Ecology Internship

    Feb 10, 2016 9:45 am86 views

    Nearly all native seed dispersers have been extirpated from theisland of Guam, largely due to predation by the invasive Brown Treesnake. The Ecologyof Bird Loss Project (www.ecologyofbirdloss.org) aims to determine the full impact ofseed disperser loss on Guam’s forests – including impacts on individual species and toforest structure – and the potential for different dispersers, both native and non-native, torestore function. Our research examines the ecological role of seed dispersers throughcomparisons of dynamics on Guam to those on nearby islands (Rota and Saipan) wherebirds are present.

  • Summer and Long-term Advocacy Positions with Impact

    Feb 10, 2016 10:15 am32 views

    From Impact:

    Our priority application deadline for August-start positions, immediate positions, and summer internships is coming up this Sunday, February 14. We also have positions available immediately in Texas, New Mexico, New Jersey, and Arizona.

  • Dry Forest Ecosystems Postgraduate Opportunity

    Feb 11, 2016 10:15 am27 views

    Two postgraduate appointments are immediately available in the United States Forest Service (USFS) Research Participation Program. The USFS Research Participation Program will prepare a diverse, highly talented, educated, and skilled pool of scientists and engineers to address agricultural and technology issues and enhance the future scientific and technical workforce knowledgeable and trained in fields of specific interest to USFS. 

  • Conservation Biologist/Wildlife Tech Adv

    Feb 11, 2016 1:30 pm53 views

    Natural Areas Steward:Plan, schedule, and work independently on all aspects of on-going field projects related to property management and stewardship of state managed lands. These projects include, but are not limited to vegetation surveys, natural community restoration, habitat assessments and inventories for rare and listed flora and fauna, trails and infrastructure inventories, fencing, and boundary marking. This position requires an ability to travel throughout assigned work area and work irregular hours, evenings, and occasional week-ends. A willingness to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions is required.

  • Conservation Program Manager

    Feb 11, 2016 1:30 pm23 views

    National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) has regionally placed several grant funded Land Conservation Specialists (LCS and Specialist) and a Conservation Program Manager to target and implement relevant conservation programs aimed at reducing sediment and nutrient loading, and improving wildlife habitat in the Illinois and Kaskaskia River Basins in a coordinated effort. Under supervision of the Conservation Program Manager” the Land Conservation Specialists work with EPA, NRCS, USFWS, and IDNR to actively target Best Management Practices (BMPs) or conservation practices on private lands, using sound data; hiring and training of LCS and other related staff; and on special projects as they arise with NGRREC℠ partners. As time allows the Manager will serve as a backup to perform certain duties assigned to those in LCS roles if it would become necessary.

  • land & Shallow Lake Monitoring Seasonal Opportunity 2016

    Feb 11, 2016 2:00 pm43 views

    The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Section is seeking three summer wetland monitoring assistants. The assistant will work with wetland monitoring biologists to identify, measure, collect, and record various types of biological, chemical and physical data from wetlands and shallow lakes located in Iowa. The objectives of this project are to assess the ecological condition of these systems related to statewide and federal initiatives to understand and improve water quality. Work will be performed primarily from late May to late August, with potentially flexible start / finish dates.

  • Habitat Senior Project Assistant

    Feb 11, 2016 2:45 pm25 views

    The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is seeking a Habitat Senior Project Assistant to assist the Project Coordinator in overseeing habitat strike team staff in utilizing common ecological restoration tools to establish and manage a suite of conservation practices. The primary purposes of the position will be to work with landowners to determine the best restoration or management practice application for the particular site and utilize the necessary tools to successfully accomplish the conservation goal while preparing students and practitioners to think at landscape scale levels as it pertains to conservation application. This position is part of a partnership between Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) and Lewis and Clark Community College/ National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC).

    https://jobs.lc.edu/postings/1018

  • Soil Scientist

    Feb 11, 2016 2:45 pm20 views

    The position requires participation in the land management planning and NEPA process, providing professional soils input into the development of the Forest Plan as well as Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.  The incumbent will provide support for a wide variety of land management programs including ski area management, timber, range, special uses, and recreation management while serving as a technical expert on projects that involve complex and conflicting program goals and requirements

  • Natural Resources Aide—Environmental Monitoring Field Technician

    Feb 11, 2016 3:00 pm73 views

  • IAEP Student Research Grant Program 2016

    Feb 11, 2016 3:00 pm21 views

    The SRGP is an effort to increase student interest in the environmental professions and to support them in conducting research and defining their career goals. The student research grant program will review all applications and give one First Place award of $1,200 and one Second Place award of $700 to aid students in conducting their research project (limited to supplies and mileage). The winners will receive their awards and recognition at the IAEP May 2016 meeting (location TBD).

  • Job & Internship Search Tools for NRES Students

    Feb 11, 2016 6:00 pm38 views

    Jean Drasgow, Director of ACES Career Services, will provide information on how to find positions related to your career goals, understand the importance of networking, and learn about LinkedIn and its role in your career.

    Tuesday, February 16

    5:00-6:30 pm

    W-109 Turner Hall

  • Research Hydrologist

    Feb 17, 2016 10:30 am53 views

  • Natural Resources Advanced Specialist Opt. 2

    Feb 17, 2016 10:45 am77 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Feb 17, 2016 1:00 pm18 views

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of February 15, 2016

    Feb 17, 2016 1:45 pm16 views

  • Seasonal Natural Resources Technician I -(6) Vacancies

    Feb 17, 2016 2:00 pm37 views

    The MD Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for up to six seasonal natural resource technicians.

    Note: The positions are full-time, 40 hours/week, with occasional weekend or evening obligations.  Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. 

  • Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Internship

    Feb 17, 2016 2:45 pm82 views

  • Illinois Water Resources Center Summer Internship

    Feb 17, 2016 2:45 pm120 views

  • IEPA's Governor’s Environmental Corps Summer Internship Program

    Feb 17, 2016 2:45 pm136 views

    The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is sponsoring the 25th annual Governor’s Environmental Corps (GEC) summer internship program, which will continue to be privately funded by Illinois corporations. Application deadline is March 4th.

  • Village of Oak Park Summer 2016 Seasonal Student Employment

    Feb 17, 2016 3:15 pm105 views

    The Village of Oak Park, Illinois is a thriving, transit-oriented community of about 52,000 people located immediately west of the City of Chicago and known for its great neighborhoods, architectural heritage and innovative public policy initiatives. Within its 4.5 square miles live one of the region's most diverse mixes of cultures, races, ethnicities, professions, lifestyles, religions, ages and incomes.Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. An elected legislative board consisting of a president and six trustees set policy and a professional manager oversees the day-to-day administration of government. Village services and programs are delivered by about 370 employees.

  • Naturalist Fellow

    Feb 19, 2016 10:00 am62 views

  • Wildlife Ecologist Seasonal Worker

    Feb 19, 2016 10:00 am69 views

  • Conservation Apprentice

    Feb 19, 2016 10:15 am54 views