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  • CONSERVATION EDUCATION INTERNSHIP

    Jan 25, 2016 3:00 pm20 views

    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

    Jan 25, 2016 3:15 pm4 views

    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

    Jan 25, 2016 3:45 pm4 views

    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

    Jan 25, 2016 3:45 pm14 views

    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:

    Jan 25, 2016 4:15 pm9 views

    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:

    Jan 25, 2016 4:15 pm12 views

    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.

  • Energy Program Coordinator

    Jan 26, 2016 8:00 am30 views

  • Home Energy Squad Member

    Jan 26, 2016 9:00 am17 views

  • NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship Program

    Jan 26, 2016 9:00 am16 views

    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

    Jan 26, 2016 9:15 am23 views

  • Field Organizer

    Jan 26, 2016 9:15 am18 views

  • WCEE Outreach Program Manager

    Jan 26, 2016 9:30 am22 views

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    Jan 26, 2016 10:00 am9 views

  • Communication Coordinator

    Jan 26, 2016 10:30 am26 views

  • Education Seasonal Program Leader/Intern

    Jan 26, 2016 10:30 am30 views

  • Outdoor Education Instructor

    Jan 26, 2016 10:45 am46 views

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    Jan 26, 2016 10:45 am23 views

  • Environmental Education and Facilitation

    Jan 26, 2016 10:45 am23 views

    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

    Jan 26, 2016 4:45 pm179 views

  • Postdoctoral Positions in Soil/Sediment Geochemistry

    Jan 26, 2016 4:45 pm398 views

    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

    Jan 26, 2016 4:45 pm29 views

    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

    Jan 28, 2016 3:15 pm20 views

  • Post-doctoral Researcher in Soil Microbial Ecology & Biogeochemistry

    Jan 28, 2016 3:30 pm51 views

  • Graduate assistantships in Soil Microbial Ecology & Biogeochemistry

    Jan 28, 2016 3:45 pm55 views

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

    Jan 28, 2016 4:15 pm43 views

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

    Feb 1, 2016 10:45 am104 views

    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

    Feb 2, 2016 9:00 am25 views

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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