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  • 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.

  • Shooting Sports and Wildlife Instructor and Counselor (summer 2023), Camp Wildlife (Summerton, SC; due March 1)

    Feb 17, 2023 12:00 pm0 views

    The camp is located on YLI’s Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). Amajority of the camp week will focus on hunting and fishing techniques, wildlife ecology, outdoorsurvival skills and shooting sports activities (shotgun, rifle and archery). Instructors will be trained andcertified through USA Archery, South Carolina 4H Shooting Sports, and South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources. In addition to these activities, we will also utilize other components such asswimming, team building, and various recreation activities. To see more about the camp, visithttps://wildlifesummer.camp/.

  • Peer Advisors (summer 2023), UIUC Division of General Studies (Urbana, IL; due Mar. 19)

    Feb 20, 2023 2:45 pm0 views

    The Division of General Studies is hiring Peer Advisors to assist with New Student Registration for Summer 2023 

  • Program Coordinator, International Field Studies (Columbus, OH)

    Feb 24, 2023 3:00 pm0 views

    The Program Coordinator has two main responsibilities: 1) act as the liaisonbetween IFS and the trip instructor/students to ensure that all details of eachtrip are handled properly and IFS is of maximum assistance to theinstructor/students and 2) responsible for administration of trips includingbilling, form collection and coordinating travel. The employee performs a fullrange of office support assignments.

  • CivicSpark Fellow (Sept. 2023 start) in CO, WA and CA (deadlines Apr. 7 and May 12)

    Mar 15, 2023 2:00 pm0 views

    The CivicSpark Fellow Application for the 2023-24 service year is NOW OPEN!For 11 months, beginning in September, over 100 Fellows will bring energy, commitment, and drive to supportcommunities tackle their climate and community resilience challenges while gaining professional experience. Afterlaunching our pilot cohorts in Colorado and Washington last year, we are excited to continue to serve those statesthis year, in addition to California. Our early deadline is April 7th and our priority deadline is May 12th.

  • Resource Data Analyst, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (Wheaton, IL)

    May 2, 2024 10:00 am0 views

    This position performs data entry and analysis working with multiple software applications ranging from database management systems to GIS. Coordinating and maintaining ecological databases and maps in support of natural resource restoration and monitoring activities. This person will be able to analyze data sets and provide reason, rationale, and guidance on past, current, and future projects and initiatives. 

  • Laboratory Manager, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (Oshkosh, WI; due May 12)

    May 2, 2024 1:00 pm0 views

    UW Oshkosh is hiring a Laboratory Manager for its Environmental Research and Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art research and testing lab that offers a full range of water, renewable energy, and compost testing capabilities.

    This is an entry level position for someone with a year or two of experience, which can include course work. The Lab Manager will oversee students working at the ERIC and provide clients with project reports and manage client research and development projects. 

  • Lab Assistant (summer 2024), Carl R Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (Urbana, IL)

    May 2, 2024 12:30 pm0 views

    The incumbent will assist with plant biology experiments in the lab, greenhouse, and field. In the lab the incumbent will be responsible for RNA extractions, seed counting, tissue collection, planting and harvesting, physiological measurements, etc.. 10-15hrs per week during Spring & Fall, with up to 40hrs per week Summer. 

  • Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter, The Nature Conservancy (near Lewistown, IL; open until filled)

    May 2, 2024 12:45 pm0 views

    The position is focused on interacting with visitors in our public use area and work hours will track peak visitation days/times. We expect that there will be time to work with our stewardship staff on land management activities, help with scheduled visits, monitoring or science-based work, and potentially a variety of other odds and ends, with plenty of recreation opportunities when off work. There’s an potential for housing on-site as well. Start and end dates are negotiable, but we expect the position to roughly span the summer months (June – August).

  • IL Seasonal Tech - Vegetation Assessments (summer 2023), Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (southern IL; due May 16)

    May 3, 2023 2:30 pm0 views

    The Seasonal Technician – Vegetation Assessments will be responsible for conducting vegetation assessments at defined locations on rights-of-way in southern Illinois, completing assessment forms and entering data. This position will be responsible for accurate data collection and entry and take measures to ensure quality control. Assessments will be conducted from June 1 through August 15, 2023.

    This position may have the opportunity to assist other Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever staff in planning and conducting habitat management on private lands, coordination outreach events or attending chapter sponsored events. 

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

    May 19, 2022 9:00 am0 views

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to explore and quantitatively assess existing fish length and age data to evaluate various approaches to fish stock assessment and identify/pursue data gaps to characterize reach-specific population demographics of recreational and commercially important sport fishes in Illinois and Mississippi rivers (e.g., Pool 26 of the Mississippi River, La Grange reach of the Illinois River). The results of this evaluation will guide ongoing sampling strategies to obtain an unbiased representative sample for any given sportfish species within a navigation pool and will provide information required for development and evaluation of harvest regulations. This project will be guaranteed for at least 2 years with possible extension for three additional years.  The position duties will require a balance of field sampling, laboratory science, data analysis, and writing.

  • Part-time Summer Office Assistant, NRES (Urbana, IL) deadline ASAP

    Jun 2, 2017 11:15 am0 views

    NRES Business Office is seeking a part-time office assistant (10-20 hours per week) for the summer.

  • Student Web Developer, Dept. of Crop Sciences (Urbana, IL; open until filled)

    Jun 23, 2021 2:30 pm0 views

    Immediate for 10-20 hours/week (flexible). Would like someone who is available to work through the summer into future fall and spring semesters.

  • Extension Specialist, Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), Crop Sciences (Urbana, IL; due Aug. 1)

    Jul 12, 2023 11:30 am0 views

    The primary function of the Extension Specialist, Pesticide Safety Education Program is to work as a member of the interdisciplinary Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team to prepare and conduct training programs for commercial and private pesticide applicators and operators in Illinois.

  • US Forest Service Job Outreach Event in Bloomington, Indiana October 25

    Aug 23, 2018 11:15 pm0 views

    As part of the 2018 Natural Areas Conference (October 23-25 in Bloomington, IN), the US Forest Service is holding a Job Outreach Event on Thursday, October 25th. Carefully check registration rates before making plans to attend.

  • Agricultural Science Research Technician, Agricultural Research Service (Morris, MN; due Sept. 1)

    Aug 30, 2021 2:00 pm0 views

    Conduct health assessments research on soil and plant samples

  • Eastern Iowa Field Coordinator. (Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa) (Cedar Falls, Iowa)

    Nov 15, 2022 2:15 pm0 views

    The Field Coordinator (FC) is integral to the AmeriCorps field program’s goal of accomplishing challenging conservation projects, as well as providing training, education, coordination, and leadership to ensure a positive and safe experience for regional field program participants. The Field Coordinator must have the ability to assist in personnel management, maintain equipment, and coordinate or provide training in technical and personal development skills.

  • Natural Resource Specialist position in South Dakota

    Jan 25, 2016 2:15 pm1 views

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

  • Traveling Outdoor Educators (March-June 2023), Nature's Classroom (Portsmouth, NH)

    Jan 30, 2023 2:15 pm1 views

    Do you enjoy teaching kids, exploring new places, and meeting other nature and scienceenthusiasts?

    Become a Nature on Wheels Instructor this spring and travel across New England providing outdoor learning experiences to elementary and middle school students.

  • Consulting Utility Forester, CN Utility Consulting (Springfield/Bloomington, IL)

    Mar 18, 2024 9:30 am1 views

    As a Consulting Utility Forester, you’ll keep communities informed about the trees and power lines, while ensuring safe delivery of their power and pursuing opportunities to develop sustainable habitat throughout the utility right-of-way. In this role, your office is the great outdoors! Other work locations available.

  • CONTENT SPECIALIST & EVALUATION ASSOCIATE

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am1 views

    The Content Specialist & Evaluation Associate works as part of the Science Education Research Center (SERC) team at Carleton College to develop new and improve existing websites, support professional development programming, maintain SERC collections, and assist in education research and evaluation projects. The Science Education Resource Center is a grant-funded office at Carleton College, founded to improve education in the Earth sciences and beyond. Today we are a team of 13 educators, researchers and technical specialists who have worked with over 100 award winning education projects across the STEM disciplines and allied fields.

  • Biological Science Technician - Wildlife/Plants, Forest Service (Tofte, MN)

    Apr 23, 2024 9:00 am1 views

    This is an entry-level position on the Superior National Forest that will assist with the management of wildlife and plants. This is an eight-month fellowship from July 2024 - February 2025.

  • MN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever (Caledonia, MN; due May 13)

    Apr 26, 2024 12:00 pm1 views

    An individual in this position will implement wildlife habitat-related conservation programs and provide technical assistance within a multi-county area while located in the USDA Service Center in Caledonia, MN.  

  • Biological Science Technician (soils), Agricultural Research Service (Lincoln, NE; due May 5)

    May 2, 2023 11:30 am1 views

    Duties include collecting, preparing, evaluating, and verifying soil samples and supporting records, performing routine soil laboratory techniques using specialized equipment for microbiological analyses, tabulating, statistically analyzing and summarizing data using personal computers and software packages, preparing solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, maintaining detailed records of experimental data, and assisting in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

  • Multiple positions at the Great Basin Institute (western U.S.A.)

    May 3, 2023 2:30 pm1 views

    Multiple positions at the Great Basin Institute across the Western United States.

  • Biological Science Technician (Recent Graduate), Agricultural Research Service, Soil Management Research Unit (Morris, MN; due May 26)

    May 17, 2023 9:30 am1 views
    Duties include assisting in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of standardized or routine duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, common to the assigned area of work, maintaining inventory of chemicals, preparing solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, safely disposing of waste material (both chemical and biological), recording instrument readings, collecting samples, and taking measurements, keeping detailed records of experimental data, tabulating, analyzing, and summarizing data using personal computers and software packages, performing routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment, maintaining, calibrating, and modifying equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures, and more.

  • Eat Safe Fish Program Specialist, Lansing, MI (due, June 28, 2020)

    Jun 19, 2020 3:45 pm1 views

  • Fisheries Technician, Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due July 21)

    Jun 30, 2022 3:45 pm1 views

    Field technicians (1-4 possible) are needed to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Havana, Illinois mid-August – October 31, 2022, with potential extension to December 2022 and beyond.  Starting date can be adjusted slightly depending on candidate’s availability.

  • Assistant Research Scientist, Large River Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

    Aug 8, 2022 1:00 pm1 views

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Large River Ecologist to Administer research activities of the Survey by developing, planning, directing, and conducting basic and applied research for the aquatic macroinvertebrate component of the Long-Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRM), an element of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program (UMRR).

  • Agricultural Program Coordinator, Schuylkill Conservation District (Pottsville, PA)

    Aug 30, 2023 1:30 pm1 views

    The primary responsibilities of this position are to manage programs that provide important technical and financial resources to help protect and improve farmland, including the Agricultural Conservation Technical (ACT) Assistance Program, the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) and the Schuylkill County Farmland Preservation Program.

  • Urban Soil Health Specialist, Urban Soil Health Program (Fort Wayne, IN; due Sept. 25 or until filled)

    Sep 13, 2023 11:15 am1 views

    Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facilitating and leading local SWCD Boards and staff to work with partners to form local Urban Soil Health Working Groups, providing technical assistance, education, and outreach to local USH Working Groups, coordinating with partners to cultivate coverage of urban and small-scale agriculture and soil health programming regionally and statewide, representing the USH Program and IASWCD in public appearances to inform the public of the purpose of the Urban Soil Health Program and its events, and the SWCDs and local USH Working Groups, and more.

  • UT San Antonio: Associate Professor in Natural Resource Management

    Oct 21, 2015 3:30 pm1 views

  • Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2023), AmeriCorps (Montana)

    Nov 2, 2022 12:45 pm1 views

    Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) is an AmeriCorps program that assists Montana’s watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals.BSWC members develop and implement climate resiliency initiatives through streams and riparian restoration projects, re-vegetation projects, low-tech process-based restoration, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, terrestrial/aquatic invasive species removal, abandoned mine reclamation, beaver mimicry, irrigation infrastructure improvements, watershed inventories and so much more! BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and education by engaging local communities through lessons in schools, community field days, workshops, training, and volunteer opportunities. Overall, BSWCmembers confront climate change with innovative solutions developed in direct partnership with community organizations and local stakeholders

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (Population, Climate, and Disease Modeling) - Illinois Natural History Survey

    Dec 6, 2022 9:30 am1 views

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to collaborate on a project developing predictive models of avian disease in the Laurentian Great Lakes. This position will be based out of Champaign, Illinois.

  • 2016 Seasonal Timber Positions

    Dec 10, 2015 10:45 am1 views

    The Bridger-Teton National Forest will be hiring seasonal positions for the 2016 summer season starting in January of 2016.  The Forest will be filling up to 4 seasonal positions in timber. Government housing will be available for these positions.  The jobs will be posted starting January 8th   thru January 27th based on the grade of the position.

  • Environmental Science Specialist 1 or 2, Surface Water Inspector, State of Arizona (Phoenix, AZ; open until filled)

    Jan 6, 2023 2:00 pm2 views

    Learn about this and other job opportunities in the State of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

  • Undergraduate Research Ambassador (spring 2023), UIUC Office of Undergraduate Research (due Feb. 6)

    Jan 20, 2023 11:45 am2 views

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is seeking highly motivated and personable undergraduate students who are eager to guide and support their peers through the Illinois undergraduate research experience. If you have previous experience in research, whether through coursework, assisting faculty, research staff, or graduate students, or conducting a project of your own, we invite you to apply to become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help other students navigate their own research journeys.

  • Natural Resource Management Specialist, Great Basin Institute (Reno NV)

    Jan 24, 2017 3:15 pm2 views

    The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the BLM Nevada State Office is recruiting a Natural Resource Management Specialist to support the Bureau’s soil, water, air and riparian programs. This office-based position will expose the Specialist to a wide array of Bureau resources and provide an opportunity to better understand BLM Nevada resource management policy.

  • Vegetation & Butterfly Field Technicians (summer 2023), University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO; due Feb. 20)

    Jan 30, 2023 2:00 pm2 views

    Four (4) field technician positions are available for the summer 2023 field season to aid in researching tallgrass prairie butterfly habitats. This project is a joint effort between the University of Central Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation to better describe how vegetation and management influence Regal Fritillary butterfly population sizes. 

  • Orientation Leader (training in spring, work Aug. 12-21), UIUC New Student Programs (Urbana, IL)

    Feb 6, 2023 2:00 pm2 views

    The OL position is designed to offer students the opportunity to implement orientation programming for new first year students and family members.OLs are expected to be knowledgeable about the University of Illinois and have a desire to help new students have a successful transition. OLsattend a Spring Leadership Training course to help prepare them to be student leaders for New Student Program events. All OLs will assist atvarious events such as International Student Orientation, Fall Orientation/Welcome Days and various other orientation programs. Opportunities forsummer OL work will also be available. More information will be provided in the spring semester.

  • Day Camp Leader - Allerton Park in Monticello, IL

    Feb 11, 2020 3:15 pm2 views

  • Technical Positions in Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Ecology, The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH; due Mar. 3)

    Feb 20, 2023 1:45 pm2 views

    Up to two full-time technician positions are available to assist on a on a field- andlaboratory- based research project that is designed to help the Ohio Division of Wildlife understandthe cause of reduced yellow perch angling success in western Lake Erie. This project requiresextensive field sampling during summer (June-October) for adult yellow perch, zooplankton, andhabitat on Lake Erie. Laboratory and computer work (e.g., zooplankton counting, diet processing,data entry and plotting) will occur when not in the field. One of the two incumbents will serve as thehead technician of the project. Opportunities to help with data analysis, manuscript writing, and/orstudent mentorship may exist, depending on the incumbent’s experience.

  • Field Technician (vegetation data; summer 2023), Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN; due Mar. 1)

    Feb 20, 2023 2:30 pm2 views

    We are hiring a technician to assist in collecting field data in Indiana forests for a research project being conducted by the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. The technician will work alongside two graduate students collecting vegetation data to determine the effectiveness of invasive plant control treatments funded by federal cost-share programs. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Position will be based in West Lafayette, Indiana, but will work throughout the state of Indiana. Multiday travel will be required.

  • Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

    Feb 21, 2023 12:30 pm2 views

    The Kaskaskia Biological Station is seeking 1-2 hourly Research Technician to conduct field and laboratory work in support of research projects on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers.  Job offers come with an expected commitment of 12-24 months and this position will be based out of the Kaskaskia Biological Station in Sullivan, IL.

  • Grand Calumet River Restoration Crew Member

    Feb 28, 2019 9:30 am2 views

    In northern Lake County, Indiana, The Nature Conservancy owns or helps manage more than 500 acres containing a mosaic of rich habitats, including globally rare dune and swale habitat.  Restoration efforts are geared toward helping delist the Grand Calumet River as an Area of Concern by reinstating beneficial uses related to wildlife and wildlife habitat. 

  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Mar 21, 2016 9:00 am2 views

    The successful applicant will be passionate about our mission and the strategies (including litigation) therein. You must be able to work efficiently and independently from a home office or ours, recognize priorities and work under the direction of the Steering Committee overall and the Chair in particular.

  • Conservation Warden Webinar on the Hiring Process and Training Program April 23, 2024

    Apr 19, 2024 3:30 pm2 views

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be hosting an informational webinar on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 – 7 PM to discuss the conservation warden hiring process, training program, and more! Pre-registration is required and can be completed on our recruitment website. If you're unable to attend the session live, you will have the option to view the recording later.

  • Fisheries/Aquatic Ecology Research Technician (full-time), Kaskaskia Biological Station, Illinois Natural History Survey (Sullivan, IL; open until filled)

    Apr 21, 2023 2:45 pm2 views

    Conduct field and laboratory work in support of research projects on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers. Current research projects include spatial ecology and food web effects of habitat enhancements in reservoirs, experimental harvest regulations, and the ecology and management of invasive carp in the Illinois River. Field work responsibilities include measuring limnological parameters, sampling fish, zooplankton, and macroinvertebrate communities, and conducting creel surveys in rivers and lakes throughout Illinois.

  • Soil Conservation Technician, Natural Resources Conservation Service (4 vacancies in ME and MI; due May 7)

    Apr 26, 2024 12:45 pm2 views

    Summary: To provide assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) assigned to the field office (FO) within the assigned Natural Resource area; and to work with landowners to apply and maintain a number of conservation practices and review of financial assistance requests under the provision of federal, state, and possibly local agriculture programs. 

  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician, USDA Agricultural Research Service (Orono, ME; due May 9)

    Apr 30, 2024 11:30 am2 views

    In this position, you will assist scientists conducting research that will solve problems limiting production efficiency of coldwater marine aquaculture.