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  • Natural Resource Specialist, UW-Madison Arboretum (Madison, WI; due Dec. 6)

    Nov 27, 2023 2:30 pm4 views

    The Natural Resource Specialist is a member of the Arboretum Land Care field crew and works with the Land Care Manager, Natural Resource Crew Leader, and the rest of the field crew to implement restoration and management plans for the Arboretum's restored and remnant plant and animal communities. Sample responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, invasive tree and shrub removal with chainsaws, brush saws, etc.; invasive herbaceous plant management with herbicide, hand-pulling, etc.; and collection of native seeds. This position also assists in the management of the horticultural gardens and performs general maintenance of the grounds, including snow removal and mowing grass.

  • 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. 

  • Forestry Technician, Shawnee RC&D

    Dec 5, 2023 1:45 pm4 views

    The Shawnee RC&D is seeking applicants to fill a full-time (40 hours/week) term Forestry Technician contract position. Work will include reviewing, writing and updating forest management plans and implementing practices that restore and regenerate oak forests.  Additional duties include preparing and implementing prescribed burns, conducting Forest Stand Improvement, invasive species control, and other duties as assigned. This position works under the general direction of the IDNR District Forester and submits reports to the Shawnee RC&D. Follow this link to view the position announcement and application instructions: Forestry Tech Announcement 2023

  • 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

  • Morelli Scholarship application open January 1 - February 25, 2024

    Dec 6, 2023 3:30 pm4 views

    The Morelli Scholarship is for students with dyslexia, who are pursuing a STEM degree at a university/college, community college, or technical school in the Fall of 2024.

  • SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

    Dec 10, 2015 10:00 am4 views

    Skelly and Loy is seeking a senior environmental scientist to join our Hunt Valley, Maryland team. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with natural resources and environmental planning expertise in the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia).

  • Youth Outdoors Crew Member/Leader

    Dec 10, 2015 10:30 am4 views

    Work outdoors leading youth in environmental conservation work! AmeriCorps Youth Outdoors Members and Leaders (ages 18-25) engage TwinCities’ youth in after-school service projects and environmental education. In spring and fall, corps members lead crews of Twin Cities’ youth participants (ages 15-18) in environmental education and community service projects after school and on Saturdays.

  • Student Trainee (General), St. Louis District, Operations, Readiness, and Regulatory Division; Mark Twain Lake Project Office (Monroe City, MO; due Jan. 20)

    Dec 13, 2022 3:45 pm4 views

    This intern position is designed to prepare a student trainee for employment after graduation as a Park Ranger or Natural Resources Specialist.

  • Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Seasonal Internships

    Dec 17, 2019 10:30 am4 views

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

    Jan 10, 2024 3:45 pm3 views

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

  • Reminder: Living-Learning Community Intern (Sustainability LLC), University Housing (Urbana, IL) due 2/16

    Jan 18, 2017 9:00 am3 views

    Sustainability Living-Learning Community is looking for a great Sustainability LLC intern for the 2017-18 school year. Application deadline is February 16th

  • Volunteer Opportunities with Illinois Enactus (spring 2023; apply by Feb. 2)

    Jan 23, 2023 3:45 pm3 views

    Illinois Enactus is a social entrepreneurship organization at UIUC working towards the creation of sustainable enterprises that will address local environmental and social inequalities. See the linked page for information session details.

  • Career Opportunities in Certification Verification

    Jan 25, 2012 9:00 am3 views

    CAR, VCS, ISO 14000, FSC, MSC.* These are only a few of the veritable alphabet soup of voluntary environmental standards that companies use to assure consumers that they are environmentally responsible. You may have learned about some of these standards in NRES classes, but have you ever thought about the career opportunities that they create?

  • Maintenance Worker I (2nd shift) (Mahomet, IL)

    Jan 29, 2018 2:15 pm3 views

  • Aquatic Field Technician (Hourly), Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due Feb. 25)

    Feb 2, 2022 1:00 pm3 views

    8-10 full-time positions June 1 – October 31, 2022 with potential extension to December 2022 and beyond

  • Illinois Global Institute Career Day - March 3

    Feb 13, 2023 1:00 pm3 views

    Current students and recent alumni are invited to a career diversity day focusing on using foreign language, area studies, and thematic studies in the job market. Come and join us for this in-person event to learn how to identify and better communicate your skills, hear professors, professionals, and practitioners discuss their current positions and paths from graduate study to employment, connect with alumni through informational interviews, and engage with peers, colleagues, alumni, and staff at the networking reception!

  • Biological Science Technician (soil and water), Agricultural Research Service (West Lafayette, IN; due Feb. 21)

    Feb 13, 2023 2:15 pm3 views

    This position is located in the National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area, West Lafayette, IN.

    In this position, you will develop the knowledge and technology needed by land users to conserve natural resources for future generations.

  • Field Technician (tree data; summer 2023), Purdue University (Indiana; due Mar. 15)

    Feb 20, 2023 2:45 pm3 views

    We are hiring one technician to assist in collecting fielddata at state parks in Indiana. This is a collaborativeproject between Purdue University and the HardwoodTree Improvement & Regeneration Center (HTIRC). Thetechnician will work alongside a graduate student toassess the regeneration characteristics of areas with andwithout ash in the overstory. Eight state parks will bevisited to resample plots established in 1996/97 andremeasured in 2010/11. In addition to biological data, thefield crew will collect site physiographic data and canopycover estimates using fisheye photography. Basicknowledge of proper field techniques and field safety isrequired. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

  • Program Coordinator, Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District (Crawfordsville, IN; due Mar. 10)

    Feb 27, 2023 1:15 pm3 views

    Incumbent will serve as the Program Coordinator for Montgomery County Soil & WaterConservation District (SWCD) and will work closely with the Conservation Director and the SWCD’spartners to develop and manage projects and programs that enable the SWCD to meet the goals inthe SWCD’s business plan. Conservation on the ground is the mission of our District. The incumbentwill perform a broad spectrum of duties and responsibilities to successfully fill this challenging andrewarding role.

  • Career Information Session - Wisconsin Conservation Warden - March 28

    Mar 8, 2023 10:45 am3 views

    Lt. John Sinclair with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will discussthe Conservation Warden hiring process that begins in April.

  • Visiting Scientific Specialist, Field Scientist (up to 6 hires) - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

    Mar 9, 2022 11:30 am3 views

    INHS is seeking to hire up to 6 Visiting Field Scientists to plan, monitor, and evaluate the forestry-associated Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) across the state of Illinois, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry Resources. These positions will be located in various sites throughout the state of Illinois.

  • Environmental Management Staffer - Sustainable Fisheries Team, Chesapeake Research Consortium (Annapolis, MD; due Mar. 30)

    Mar 10, 2023 9:15 am3 views

    The Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) is seeking an individual for a three-year Environmental Management Staffer position within its Environmental Management Career Development Program. All CRC Staffers in the Environmental Management Career Development Program support the work of the Chesapeake Bay Program. The Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) brings together leaders from state, federal and local government, as well as academia and the watershed’s many communities, to collaborate on creating the best strategies and tools for cleaning up the Bay and the rivers and streams that flow into it and engaging with diverse communities to restore habitat health for living resources and promote stewardship for an environmentally and economically sustainable Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Program is fueled by science and driven by partnership.

  • Invasive Species Management Seasonal Field Crew P/T, Michigan (Deadline April 13, 2020)

    Mar 31, 2020 8:45 am3 views

  • Aquatic Field Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

    Apr 17, 2023 3:00 pm3 views

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking field technicians (2-4 possible) to conduct applied research in large-river ecology in Southwestern Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term fish and water quality monitoring data and additional research projects. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located at the Great Rivers Field Station in Alton, Illinois.

  • Biological Sciences Technician, Forest Service (Potosi, MO)

    Apr 23, 2024 9:45 am3 views

    This position will serve in an integrated role on the Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest with a primary focus being in wildlife. This is an eight-month fellowship from July 2024 - February 2025.

  • Webinar: Getting Hired - What Students Need to Know

    Apr 25, 2018 3:00 pm3 views

    Wednesday, May 9, 2018; 1-2 pm EasternThis workshop, hosted by the American Fisheries Society (AFS), will cover what students need to know to enter the job market. Topics covered include interviewing skills, cover letters and resumes, how to get into graduate school, and what federal, state, and consulting firm employers are looking for in new hires. This webinar is open to students who are AFS members and non-members! Registration is free, but a limited number of seats are available. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5496107173033038593. 

  • Post-Graduate Fellowship (June 2023-May 2024), Dunes Learning Center (Chesterton, IN)

    Apr 27, 2023 9:45 am3 views

    Environmental Education Fellows are key members of the Dunes Learning Center team and are responsible for providing meaningful experiences for children and adults regarding the diversity of ecosystems and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes all year long. They 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.

  • Environmental Specialist (Stream Biological Monitoring Program), Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment (Shawnee County, KS; due May 17)

    May 6, 2021 9:45 am3 views

  • Fisheries Technician, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (Emporia, KS; due June 6)

    May 17, 2022 10:30 am3 views

    The Fisheries Technician will conduct field work related to removal, suppression, containment, and monitoring of invasive carp in the Missouri and Arkansas River basins according to the direction of the Invasive Carp Biologist and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator.

  • Senior Scientific Specialist or Assistant Research Scientist, Wetland Plant Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

    Jun 20, 2022 10:30 am3 views

    INHS is seeking a Senior Scientific Specialist or Assistant Research Scientist in Wetland Plant Ecology (level is dependent on qualifications) (up to three hires, depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to Administer research activities of the Survey by developing, planning, directing, and conducting basic and applied research with an emphasis on the coordination and participation in wetland determinations, assessments, and monitoring. The position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

  • Americorps VISTA - various positions open with Gateway to the Great Outdoors for the coming school year

    Aug 2, 2021 3:00 pm3 views

    Gateway to the Great Outdoors is an education non-profit in St. Louis and Chicago that provides STEM curriculum and hands-on nature experience to low-income students. 

  • Associate Director of Natural Resource Policy, IL Farm Bureau (Bloomington, IL)

    Aug 14, 2019 8:45 am3 views

    IAA is seeking an Associate Director of Natural Resource Policy. Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Policy, this position advocates on behalf of the organization in the promulgation, implementation and enforcement of natural resource regulation affecting Illinois agriculture. Maintains liaison with state and federal agencies as they are involved with natural resource issues. Develops and coordinates the organization's natural resource programs, communications and information.

  • SI Prescribed Burn Association Coordinator

    Aug 19, 2022 7:45 am3 views

    The Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. | The Shawnee RC&D (shawneercd.org) is seeking an experienced prescribed burn coordinator to support the work of the Southern Illinois Prescribed Burn Association Home – SIPBA. SIPBA Coordinator position announcement

    The successful candidate will contract with the Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. to execute contracts related to the SIPBA Coordinator position description with the option of including additional related projects. Compensation will depend on available funding, candidate preferences, and future grant opportunities.

     

  • Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2023), AmeriCorps (Montana; open until filled)

    Aug 22, 2022 3:15 pm3 views

    This program focuses on watershed protection initiatives and provides young professionals with meaningful hands-on experience while making a measurable difference in communities.  

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Aug 30, 2016 11:00 am3 views

  • Students Pushing INovation (SPIN) Internship Program (AY 22-23) - apply by Sept. 4

    Aug 31, 2022 4:15 pm3 views

    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.

  • Regional Representative - Southern Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana - Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever (open until filled)

    Sep 12, 2022 11:00 am3 views

    Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking individuals with the talent, passion, and desire to promote and grow the nation’s leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization. The Regional Representative position is responsible for grassrootsmission delivery by engaging communities, chapters, volunteers,and members within the assigned region. The successful applicant will assist chapters to maximize their fundraising and mission impact at the local, state, and national levels. Additionally, the Regional Representative will work with Development teammates to identify, cultivate, and solicit mission-driven donations

  • Soil Conservation Technician (105 vacancies throughout the U.S.), Natural Resources Conservation Service (due Sept. 18)

    Sep 14, 2023 1:30 pm3 views

    Duties include, but are not limited to, gathering and compiling planning data on rural and/or urban sites, including physical features such as soil limitations, erosion, surface drainage, sedimentation, and other natural resource data, preparing basic natural resources conservation plans where soil survey information is available, scheduling follow up with landowners or operators to check progress of conservation practices that are under construction, reviewing and making simple adjustments when necessary to practices according to NRCS Practice Standards and specification, and more.

  • Biological Science Technician (fisheries), Agricultural Research Service (Stoneville, MS; due Sept. 20)

    Sep 16, 2022 11:15 am3 views

    This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, MS.

    In this position, you will improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of fish farming in the United States.

  • Environmental Specialist-Safety Sensitive Series, Missouri Department of Transportation (Jefferson City, MO; due Oct. 11)

    Oct 9, 2023 3:15 pm3 views

    The environmental specialist - safety sensitive performs routine entry-level activities in regard to assisting the environmental studies unit in an effort to comply with environmental regulations. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.  MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process.  As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position. 

  • USDA Forest Service Permanent Position: Archeologist

    Oct 12, 2015 4:15 pm3 views

  • Explore Gies College of Business - Saturday, October 22

    Oct 17, 2022 11:45 am3 views

    This Open House event is for students considering graduate school and will offer a glimpse into the experiences and resources Gies has to offer. It is also open to incoming undergraduate students as well. 

  • Forestry Job Opportunites

    Oct 21, 2015 3:15 pm3 views

  • Career Center Events and Workshops 10/26/15 - 11/6/15

    Oct 21, 2015 4:45 pm3 views

  • Wildlife/Wetland Easement Team Specialists, Conservation Districts of Iowa in partnership with Iowa DNR and Iowa NRCS (Fairfield, IA; due Nov. 6)

    Oct 26, 2023 1:45 pm3 views

    You would be serving as a member of the wetland easement team, working with Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). One of your main tasks would be to monitor easements to document progress towards meeting habitat and management goals. Monitoring provides an opportunity to assess the habitat and work with easement owners to plan for the development, enhancement, and management of wildlife habitat on their property. You would work with landowners and your team to develop plans that meet the goals of the easement and the landowner as well as the needs of the wildlife that will inhabit their land. The wetland easements that you will be working with are critical for wildlife and water quality efforts in Iowa, and the efforts you put in will be enjoyed for generations to come.

  • Forestry Job Opportunites

    Oct 27, 2015 3:00 pm3 views

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Visiting Scientific and Outreach Specialist, Land and Indigenous Management, Arboretum (Urbana, IL; due Dec. 1)

    Nov 21, 2023 1:45 pm3 views

    The Arboretum is seeking a Visiting Scientific and Outreach Specialist, Land and Indigenous Management to conduct applied research and service activities at the Arboretum with an emphasis on establishment of indigenous gardens, control of invasive species, and introduction of native species in the Southern Arboretum Woodlands and Miles C. Hartley Garden.

  • Maintenance Worker, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (5 vacancies including Marion and Ullin, IL; due Dec. 11)

    Dec 7, 2023 11:30 am3 views

    As a Maintenance Worker your duties will include, but are not limited to, performing general maintenance on facilities (e.g., painting, electrical, plumbing, siding), operating farm tractors, backhoes, mowers and other types of equipment to construct and maintain refuge facilities, using a variety of hand and power tools including hand saws, drills, planes, routers, power nailers and fasteners, metal shears, power saws, and power sanders and planes to maintain facilities, maintaining restrooms, roads, parking areas, boat ramps, etc, aiding in installation/repair of cabinets, fences, siding, etc., and assisting in mixing and pouring cement.

    This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. At management's discretion, this appointment may be extended up to one-year with the possibility of extending an additional one-year.