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• Visitor Services Intern (summer 2023), Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge (Prairie du Chien, WI; due Apr. 14)

  Mar 30, 2023 1:15 pm5 views

  Intern will perform duties as assigned pertaining to the visitor use and biology program of
  the Upper Mississippi River NW&FR, McGregor District. The incumbent serves as a Visitor Services intern
  assisting with the operations of the refuge's visitor services program. Intern will also cooperate with the
  Friends of Pool 9 on various projects. Intern will also occasionally support the biology program.

• Multiple summer 2023 internships with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (open until filled)

  Apr 3, 2023 10:30 am81 views

  MWRD's Internship Program offers paid internship positions. While the main focus is on wastewater management, there are opportunities to gain knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of functions in each department.

  For additional information, please visit the Online Employment Center at www.districtjobs.org. 

• Land Conservation Intern (summer 2023), Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (Elizabeth, IL; due Apr. 26)

  Apr 20, 2023 1:45 pm22 views

  The Land Conservation Internship (“the Intern”) position is a 40-hour per week, seasonal, paid position responsible for assisting with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s (“JDCF”) Land Preservation and Land Stewardship programs, with a particular emphasis on conservation real estate transactions, geographic information systems, and ecological restoration. This position will also assist with the land stewardship activities at Twin Ponds Research Farm. This position is designed to give the Intern a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit land protection practices and procedures and land stewardship practices.

• Cabin Leader Internship (summer 2023; males needed), Dunes Learning Center (Chesterton, IN)

  Apr 27, 2023 9:45 am2 views

  Cabin Leaders help students create connections, build confidence, and develop a sense of place by providing opportunities to explore, ask questions, reflect, and work together as a team. They facilitate the evening programs (campfire, group games, night hike, ice cream social, etc), lead meal and flag raising activities, and provide overnight supervision of campers throughout the week.

• Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) / Customer Service YIP Intern (July 2023-Jan. 2024), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Denver, CO; accepting 25 qualified applications)

  May 4, 2023 9:30 am17 views

  The purpose of the Youth Internship Program (YIP) for Natural Resources is to employ and expose students and recent graduates to natural resource careers within Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).  The selected candidate will experience a variety of learning experiences (i.e. ride along with officers, wildlife surveys, educational activities, seminars, training’s) and gain a broader understanding of CPW and its various careers.  This position is a great experience for those wanting to pursue a career as a District Wildlife Manager, Park Ranger, or biologist.

• Joe Burns Memorial Wildlife Policy Intern (July-Dec. 2023), The Wildlife Society (Remote)

  May 11, 2023 2:45 pm15 views

  The Wildlife Society (TWS) has an anticipated opening for a paid wildlife policy intern with an interest in federal natural resource policy issues. This will be a six-month appointment running from July-December 2023.  The wildlife policy intern will be an integral part of TWS’ Government Affairs program. This program works to ensure that 1) TWS’ members are informed of policy issues and the impact policies have on their work in wildlife conservation, 2) policies empower, enable, and assist wildlife professionals in their work of wildlife conservation and management, and 3) wildlife science is the foundation upon which wildlife-related policy decisions are made.

• GIS Internship (12 months), Ducks Unlimited, Inc (Dexter, MI; due May 31)

  May 17, 2023 9:00 am28 views

  Responsibilities include GIS data development for the National Wetlands Inventory within the Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, and U.S. territories in the Caribbean, and assisting with a variety of projects as needed, including data collection and management, cartography, geospatial analysis, and geospatial web applications.

• Aquatic Research Data Internship (6 months), Colorado Parks And Wildlife (Fort Collins, CO)

  May 24, 2023 1:30 pm14 views

  This internship utilizes online training and personal one-on-one instruction, working with software packages such as SQL, R, ArcGIS, and Tableau, to manage, manipulate, and analyze fisheries data from across the state. A primary topic of interest will be developed in consultation with the data analyst and worked on throughout the internship to produce a publication or presentation at the local American Fisheries Society Chapter meeting. Various opportunities to work alongside field crews to see how data collection is occurring in the field will be arranged.

• DC and District Internships (Fall 2023), U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (due July 17)

  Jul 11, 2023 3:15 pm9 views

  Interns will gain insight into the legislative process, network with staff, and learn about the inner workings and responsibilities of a congressional office. My internship is seeking qualified undergraduate or graduate students, or recent college graduates to apply for either a part-time or full-time position. Interns will receive a monthly stipend. The D.C. Office operates Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and the Fall internship will run from August to Mid-December 2023.

• Students Pushing INovation (SPIN) Internship (AY 23-24), NCSA (Urbana, IL; open until filled)

  Jul 18, 2023 9:45 am8 views

  The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) has a history of nurturing innovative concepts, and some of the best ideas have come from highly motivated, creative undergraduate students. The Students Pushing INnovation (SPIN) internship program was launched to provide University of Illinois undergraduates with the opportunity to participate in hands-on research and contribute to interdisciplinary projects covering focused research areas in Culture and Society, Earth and Environment, Bioinformatics and Health Sciences, Material and Manufacturing, Data and Computational Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, and Digital Agriculture. The SPIN program is currently accepting applications for the Academic Year 2023-24 session. Please apply at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/2039582713 by August 13, 2023. We will consider applications on a rolling basis, so apply early. 

• Program Management Intern, Stormwater Management Commission (Libertyville, IL; due September 1)

  Aug 10, 2023 2:15 pm5 views

  Depending on the assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all the following duties, and perform related duties as assigned:

  • Program Management Support will include, but not limited to:
    • Communication and collaboration between SMC and homeowners, stakeholders, and various government entities
    • Project cost tracking
    • Property transfer assistance
  • Bid Administrative Support will include, but not limited to:
    • Maintaining bid files
    • Asbestos abatement planning and supervision
    • Bid development and writeup
    • Bid opening
  • Demolition Project Administrative Support will include, but not limited to:
    • Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office products
    • Maintaining demolition files
    • Scheduling demolitions
    • Permit support

• Wildlife Protection Intern (Fall session, part-time), The Humane Society of the United States (remote; due Aug. 31)

  Aug 17, 2023 10:45 am106 views

  The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking three (3) remote Interns for the Wildlife Protection department. As a Wildlife Protection Intern you will be introduced to state and federal wildlife protection policy (i.e. laws and regulations addressing wildlife), and to the animal protection and environmental protection fields. You will also learn about and develop the skills and tools necessary to effectively advocate for wild animals through outreach, education, and policy. 

• East-Central Illinois Jobs: Grand Prairie Friends

  Aug 25, 2023 1:30 pm19 views

  East-Central Illinois Jobs: Grand Prairie Friends
  Grand Prairie Friends (GPF) is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, conservation organization and land trust composed of people from many walks of life who share a commitment to preserve and restore natural areas in east-central Illinois. 

  Community Engagement Coordinator (full-time): 
  GPF is searching for a highly organized, creative, sociable, and reliable full-time Community Engagement Coordinator. This front-line position serves as the essential link to GPF's dedicated team of volunteers, membership, and donors.

  Seasonal Natural Areas Tech (part-time, seasonal): 
  The Seasonal Natural Areas Tech is a unique conservation land trust position which combines ecological management, site maintenance and working with volunteer stewards on the land.

  Visit https://www.grandprairiefriends.org for full job descriptions.

• Climate Internships by Green Jobs Network

  Aug 29, 2023 12:00 pm28 views

  The goal of the initial release of ClimateInternships.org is to make it easier to find environmental, sustainability, and climate internships, as well as related career resources. The site includes a selection of featured internships, internship programs, and one-click access to hundreds of internships via GJN's job boards. 

• Federal Internships and Pathways Recent Graduate Positions

  Sep 5, 2023 10:30 am8 views

  The White House Hispanic Initiative Team is seeking interns, fellows and experienced professionals to work with them remotely or in Washington, D.C. Candidates are considered on a rolling basis.

• First Look @Argonne STEM Recruitment Event for Underrepresented Groups October 20, 2023

  Sep 6, 2023 11:45 am8 views

  Our goal for this conference is to show students the diverse STEM research and opportunities at Argonne and across the DOE laboratory complex, and the support we offer in navigating the summer internship application process.

  Register by October 2, 2023.
  
  

• Integrated Fire and Recreation Internship (Jan.-May, 2024), Student Conservation Association (multiple U.S. locations)

  Sep 18, 2023 9:00 am5 views

  The internship will start with a two-week training with basic firefighter training (S-130 & S-190), an arduous work capacity test, and basic trail management and maintenance.  After the training, interns will spend approximately 14 weeks on districts implementing what they learned in the field. Upon completion of their 640-hour internship, interns will have the opportunity to earn the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority giving them eligibility to apply to merit vacancy announcements for two years with the Federal Government. Check out this quick 5-minute video about the program for an in-depth look and to hear from alumni. This position is split between fire service and trail work, the amount of fire work will vary from site to site. 

• Environmental Organizing Fellowship (2024-2025), Green Corps (multiple U.S. locations)

  Sep 18, 2023 9:45 am24 views

  The planet needs all the help it can get. To win now and build a strong foundation for lasting progress, we need people who know how to organize: to run organizations and campaigns that will inspire the support and action we need to save our environment. Our program starts with intensive classroom training. You learn about issues and campaigns, organizing theory and principles, and skills from recruiting volunteers to staging a media event. Then, you move to a more hands-on experience. You make a difference on important campaigns to transition our country to clean energy, protect wildlife, and more. For example, Lauren Karpinski, an organizer from the Green Corps Class of 2019, brought together a coalition of 40 groups that helped win a landmark solar energy bill in Arkansas.

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) applications for Spring 2024 due Oct. 6

  Sep 18, 2023 9:45 am10 views

  Application is open to all registered undergraduate students who have little or no research experience (both domestic and international). As part of the application, students will provide a statement of interest that speaks to:

  The list of research project descriptions can be found here: Research Mentors 2023/24

  Please read the project descriptions carefully. While these projects are meant for students with few or no research skills, participation in this program does require diligence, enthusiasm, and commitment.

• USDA Forest Service Recruiter Visit - September 25, 2023

  Sep 19, 2023 11:30 am19 views

  Learn about internship and recent graduate opportunities with fall application timelines.

• 2024 Forestry Summer Internship - Mid Atlantic Region, American Forest Management, Inc. (due Oct. 31)

  Sep 22, 2023 9:15 am14 views

  Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? If so, you may be a good fit at American Forest Management!  AFM’s Mid-Atlantic region has 4 openings for a Summer Internship in Beckley WV, Richmond VA, Hope Mills NC, and Edgefield SC reporting to the District Manager. As an intern at AFM, you will be paired with a forester throughout your summer to gain a wide range of forestry and business experience. Activities will mostly include inventory work using a variety of cruising techniques, timber sale layout and stream buffer delineation, harvesting inspections, GIS/GPS work, tract inspections, and other duties assigned by AFM foresters.  If you like the outdoors, are an analytical thinker, and enjoy work of an independent nature, we’d like to talk with you! 

• USFS LANDIS-II Forest Simulation Model Research Opportunity (Internship), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (Rhinelander, WI; due Oct. 13)

  Sep 28, 2023 11:00 am11 views

  A research opportunity is available with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) within the Institute for Applied Ecosystem Studies at the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

  The USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station’s mission is to deliver the science needed to help people make informed decisions about pressing natural resource challenges.  One important way that the Station does this is through science delivery, that is, by providing science-based tools that deliver sound, peer-reviewed science in a way that is easy for land managers and others to understand and apply. See the Station’s Strategic Framework at Northern Research Station Strategic Framework | US Forest Service Research and Development (usda.gov).

• 2024 Forestry Summer Internship, American Forest Management, Inc. (Tennessee Valley Region; due Dec. 1)

  Oct 11, 2023 10:00 am33 views

  Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? If so, you may be a good fit at American Forest Management!  AFM’s Southeast Region has 2 openings for a Summer Internship in Kingston TN and Waynesboro TN/Russellville AL reporting to the District Manager. As an intern at AFM, you will be paired with a forester throughout your summer to gain a wide range of forestry and business experience. Activities will mostly include inventory work using a variety of cruising techniques, timber sale layout and stream buffer delineation, harvesting inspections, GIS/GPS work, tract inspections, and other duties assigned by AFM foresters.  If you like the outdoors, are an analytical thinker, and enjoy work of an independent nature, we’d like to talk with you!

• Reforestation Technician, Wildlife Technician, and other Summer 2024 Internships at Sierra Pacific Industries (CA, WA or OR; due Feb. 16, 2024)

  Oct 11, 2023 10:00 am45 views

  Selected interns help SPI’s Reforestation Professionals to implement the establishment and maintenance of our planted forests to ensure they flourish and produce high quality timber products for our sawmills. The Reforestation Intern’s primary duties include: aiding in area layout and preparation, vegetation cover assessments, stocking surveys, and plantation thinning administration.  Opportunities also include working with SPI’s Vegetation Management Specialists to establish and maintain our fuel break network and landscape fuels reduction areas to ensure the protection and long-term health of our forests. Interns will also have the opportunity to spend time at our new state-of-the-art nursery and aid in our advanced tree improvement program. Working alongside professionals and PCA’s in the field will provide a real-world foundation for continued education or a career in reforestation. 

• White House Internship Program (Summer 2024; due Nov. 10, 2023)

  Oct 27, 2023 2:30 pm12 views

  Applications will be reviewed by the White House Internship Program team on a rolling basis during the application window; completed applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications sooner rather than later in the application period.

• Council on Environmental Quality Internship Program, The White House (Washington, DC; due Feb. 29 for Summer 2024)

  Nov 6, 2023 8:00 am22 views

  CEQ interns are supervised by CEQ staff, and provide critical research and writing assistance on a range of environmental policies such as: implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental justice, sustainability, climate change, resilience, public lands, water, and transportation. Through CEQ’s participation in policy processes across the Federal government, interns have the opportunity to perform diverse and substantive policy work. Duties include but are not limited to: researching policy issues; assisting the staff in drafting fact sheets, memos, and blogs; attending meetings; liaising with external stakeholders; managing projects; performing administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.  The office environment is fast paced, so accuracy and attention to detail are absolute requirements. 

• Environmental Protection Program Intern (Summer 2024), Argonne National Laboratory (Lemont, IL; recommend applying by Dec. 15 but later applications accepted)

  Nov 6, 2023 8:45 am71 views

  Interns will assist staff in implementing the EPP in one or more of the above areas with appropriate guidance, oversight, and training.

• Illinois Natural History Survey - Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (Summer 2024) (Application Deadline February 5, 2024)

  Nov 6, 2023 12:45 pm89 views

  The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the Foundation. The Illinois Natural History Survey (Prairie Research Institute) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking undergraduate students who want to be involved in an ongoing research project focused on the detection and characterization of phytoplasmas, a group of bacteria associated with insects (vectors, primarily Hemiptera) and plants (hosts) and implicated in plant disease.

• Watershed Management Research and Outreach Undergraduate Internship Program (summer 2024), North Central Region Water Network (several locations including Champaign, IL; due Dec. 8)

  Nov 21, 2023 1:45 pm37 views

  While the internships will range in location, topic, and format, they each will provide students with broader perspectives and experience in water-related research and extension education. Students will gain real world experience with the complexities and trade-offs associated with water-related decisions in rural and urban landscapes.  In addition, students will get to know the interns in other locations across the region and participate in multistate exchanges exposing them to other ecoregions, agriculture and municipal systems, universities, and cultural contexts. As students are exposed to opportunities in extension, the program will develop interest in individuals for water management related careers outside of dedicated research.

• Camp Counselor/Naturalist (summer 2024), Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES), University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (open until filled)

  Dec 4, 2023 1:00 pm8 views

  We are hiring summer counselor/naturalists to serve as educators, caretakers, and mentors for the 2024 season. The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station is a field station supported by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources and the UWSP Foundation, Inc. The Station is operated year-round by permanent staff and university students as an environmental education center for people of all ages. 

• Yale Conservation Scholars - Early Leadership Initiative (summer 2024; information session Dec. 11; apply by Jan. 15)

  Dec 4, 2023 2:00 pm9 views

  If you are…

  • An undergraduate student interested in conservation, nature, and the environment;
  • Interested in internships in the environmental field;
  • Keen to explore natural habitats and outdoor spaces in New England;
  • Looking for a space to have discussions about diversity and inclusion as it pertains to the conservation and environmental fields;
  • Excited to bring new ways of looking at, understanding, and protecting the earth’s resources;
  • Eager to become a part of a community of like-minded peers from across the country —
    …you should consider applying!

  Information session Monday, December 11 at 11 a.m. Central Time

• LTER Plant Community Ecology Internships (summer 2024), Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (East Bethel, MN; due Feb. 19)

  Dec 5, 2023 1:45 pm10 views

  The Cedar Creek LTER (Long Term Ecological Research Network) has several opportunities for students to work as plant community ecology interns. Most positions run from June through August, but some interns are needed as early as March, and some are needed through October. Your educational institution may be able to approve this internship, with an appropriate independent project, for any field biology requirement of your major. As a research intern, you will contribute to ongoing field experiments, may have the opportunity to initiate individual research, attend scientific seminars, and interact with professors, post-docs, and graduate students. If you are an undergraduate or a newly graduated student with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, botany, environmental education, or related field we encourage you to apply.

  Pay is $15.00 per hour. Typical workdays are eight hours Monday through Friday; however, some projects require weekend, early morning, and evening work. Most of the work you do will be out in the field, though a few jobs have indoor laboratory or computer components. On-site dormitory housing is available to rent.

• REU Understanding Coastal Ecosystems - From the Everglades to the Coral Reefs (summer 2024), Florida International University (Miami, FL; due Jan. 30)

  Dec 5, 2023 1:45 pm29 views

  The Coastal Ecosystems Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site program is a 10-week paid research fellowship located on the campuses of Florida International University in Miami, FL. This year's program runs from May 20, 2024 - July 26, 2024.

  The Research Theme of the REU Site is the ecology of coastal ecosystems across gradients of human impact.  Specifically, our research looks at coastal ecosystem ecology, water quality, and the connections among the Everglades wetlands, coastal mangrove forests, seagrass beds and shallow water coral reefs. Our goal is to detect the sources, transport and transformation of environmental stressors and the ecosystem responses under rapid changing climate and land-use.

  The summer research experience for undergraduates includes a stipend of $6000 plus a $1200 food allowance for successful completion of the full 10-week program, as well as roundtrip travel to Miami and campus housing. For summer 2024, research opportunities will be based on the Modesto A Maidique Campus in west Miami. 

• 2024 Seasonal (summer) Ecological Technicians, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (Pratt, KS; due Dec. 29)

  Dec 5, 2023 2:00 pm4 views

  Positions will be available for up to 12 technicians creating 3 separate crews. Incumbents will be performing aquatic or terrestrial surveys, dependent upon their assigned crew, across the state, specifically related to native Kansas fauna. Crews have the potential to conduct the following activities: (1) surveying for native mussels in their historical range throughout Kansas (2) assessment of threatened and endangered aquatic species statewide; (3) surveying for state-threatened species of reptiles and amphibians in appropriate habitats; (4) survey bats and small mammal communities using appropriate methods and procedures (5) conduct standardized aquatic surveys of fish and macroinvertebrate communities in public and/or private areas. Some lab work involving the identification, sorting, and cataloging of collected specimens obtained from surveys may be required. Assist with conducting educational events for students of various ages. Maintaining good working relationships with other institutions and personnel will be required. Perform other duties as required

• Summer Research Opportunities (SROP) (summer 2024), Big Ten Academic Alliance (various locations including Urbana-Champaign; due Feb. 10)

  Dec 6, 2023 3:30 pm34 views

  The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate education at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. The goal of the program aims to increase the number of underrepresented students who are pursuing graduate study and research careers. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities. 

• Bat Survey Field Technician (Hourly) (summer 2024), Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; due Jan. 31)

  Dec 6, 2023 4:00 pm33 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking 2 field technicians to assist with the 2024 summer field sampling for the Illinois Bat Conservation Program (IBCP), including acoustic surveys and mist netting. Technicians will generally work in teams of 2 to complete tasks which include communicating with landowners, deploying stationary bat acoustic recorders, driving mobile acoustic transects, and assisting with mist netting with the field team. Technicians will also be responsible for backing up, processing, and data entry of acoustic output.

• Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Management Research Experience for Undergraduates (summer 2024 in Ohio; due Jan. 15)

  Dec 6, 2023 4:00 pm12 views

  The Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Management Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program seeks to expand interest and enhance access to the fields of aquatic ecology and fisheries management.  

  Applicants do not need extensive experience in research or aquatic science to apply for and receive a spot in the program. We seek to enhance access to opportunities to conduct research in aquatic ecology or fisheries science for students from backgrounds that may have historically lacked connections to these fields. 

• NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program (summer 2024), Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; due Feb. 5)

  Dec 7, 2023 11:00 am43 views

  The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the Foundation. The Illinois Natural History Survey (Prairie Research Institute) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking undergraduate students who want to be involved in an ongoing research project focused on the detection and characterization of phytoplasmas, a group of bacteria associated with insects (vectors, primarily Hemiptera) and plants (hosts) and implicated in plant disease.

  The focus of this project is to uncover the true diversity of phytoplasmas worldwide, reconstruct their evolutionary relationships, and document their associations with insects and plants by screening a large collection of insects preserved in a museum biorepository using modern DNA sequencing techniques and by revisioning large available literature.

• REU Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes (summer 2024), Miami University (Oxford, OH; apply by March 2024)

  Dec 7, 2023 11:00 am7 views

  The Miami University Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) program in Ecology and Environment is a summer research program supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Our program is an exciting opportunity for 9-12 undergraduate students to actively engage in a 10-week collaborative research project. 

  • Each student focuses on an independent research project.
  • Research opportunities are available in the lab or field (aquatic or terrestrial environments).
  • Small groups of students and mentors form clusters that meet regularly to discuss current literature related to their projects. 
  • The summer includes field trips, short courses on ethics and professions in ecology and environmental science, and seminars by guest speakers.
  • Participants interact with students from diverse backgrounds and make connections with faculty and graduate students as they learn about Ecology and Environmental Science as a career.

• Bureau of Land Management is Hiring 100 Student Interns for Summer 2024

  Dec 8, 2023 9:00 am28 views

  Job applications will be open on USAjobs.gov from December 8 through December 18, 2023.
  
  

  Online workshops about navigating the application process will be hosted December 9 and December 14, 2023. The first session will be recorded and available on YouTube.

  
  

  
  

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

  Dec 12, 2023 3:00 pm5 views

  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. 

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

  Dec 12, 2023 3:30 pm40 views

  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.

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship

  Dec 15, 2023 12:30 pm19 views

  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.

• 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.

• 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.