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  • Principal Wetland Specialist, Stormwater Management Commission (Libertyville, IL; due August 31)

    Aug 10, 2023 3:45 pm2 views

    The position within the organization performs complex work related to environmental concerns for all phases of site development and ensures compliance with wetland regulations in the Watershed Development Ordinance (WDO). This position is under moderate supervision. This person serves as a subject expert in wetland science and management (ecology, delineation, regulation, mitigation, and restoration), providing scientific and technical expertise to commission, County staff, local jurisdictions, other agencies, consultants, and the public regarding wetland ecology, management, and regulation. This involves project/permit review, field inspections, guidance/expertise in ordinance revisions, public speaking, technical assistance, and training. This position provides the public "face" and "voice" of the commission on wetland-related topics.

  • Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever (Aitkin and Carlton Counties, MN; due Aug. 27)

    Aug 16, 2023 11:00 am2 views

    Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD’s), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the voluntary conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and related state, local and other voluntary conservation programs. Activities will include program promotion, contract coordination, conservation planning, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting. Provide technical assistance to farmers/landowners on conservation planning, habitat planning and other wildlife related practices. Meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and other local partners to influence habitat management efforts and participate in statewide meetings. Attend Farm Bill Biologist training and assist in coordinating technical assistance efforts.

  • Research Project Coordinator, Kansas Biological Survey at The University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)

    Aug 17, 2021 1:00 pm2 views

    Application review begins on August 23, 2021 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool is identified. 

  • STEM Program Specialist, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (Dallas, TX; due Sept. 30)

    Aug 30, 2023 1:00 pm2 views

    The STEM Program Specialist is responsible for the implementation of STEM and outdoor education programs and activities including but not limited to preparation, set-up, facilitation, and clean-up. The position has excellent interpersonal skills, is a team player, enjoys working in a dynamic environment and makes exemplary customer service a priority. Additionally, the STEM Program Specialist enjoys working with children and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • Program Administration Coordinator, Tennessee Wildlife Federation (Nashville, TN)

    Sep 8, 2023 4:15 pm2 views

    Tennessee Wildlife Federation seeks a dynamic individual to join its program team in its Nashville office. This full-time position will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day administration, management, and growth of the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), Hunters for the Hungry, and Hunting and Fishing Academy. 

  • Complementary Workforce & Boating Safety Education Coordinator, Department of Wildlife Resources (Charles City, VA; due 9/18)

    Sep 10, 2020 9:15 am2 views

  • Education Specialist, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (Great Bend, KS; due Sept. 22)

    Sep 11, 2023 11:15 am2 views

    This unclassified, full-time position is part of the Education Section team and is stationed at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) in Great Bend, Kansas. It is directly supervised by Michael Rader, Wildlife Education Supervisor.  The incumbent develops and presents educational programs, lectures, tours, outreach programs, field trips, workshops, media programs, special events and seminars. Conducts in-service trainings for local teachers, administrators, and students to implement wildlife/aquatic and outdoor education into the curriculum of local school districts. Facilitates these trainings with KACEE (the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education) and ensures the success of the curriculum and training through evaluation. Responsible for coordination of public programs and activities which includes the development and implementation of on-site wildlife programs, the presentation of special on-site and off-site activities for the public and the evaluation of the effectiveness of these programs. Presentations will serve to inform and educate constituents about the natural resources of Kansas.

  • AmeriCorps Community Outreach Corpsmember

    Sep 17, 2015 3:00 pm2 views

  • Salmon Recovery Grant Program Coordinator, Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board (Wenatchee, WA; open until filled)

    Sep 22, 2023 9:00 am2 views

    The Salmon Recovery Grant Program Coordinator (Upper Columbia Lead Entity Coordinator) manages an annual multi-million dollar grant process that strategically directs resources to voluntary, high priority salmonid habitat restoration and protection projects. The position supports project sponsors through funding proposal development; coordinates project review by a committee of local, technical experts and a committee of local citizens; and oversees development of the final list of projects that receive funding from the state Salmon Recovery Funding Board. The position also serves as a liaison between the Upper Columbia region and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office’s (RCO) salmon recovery program staff. 

  • BIOLOGIST II - SURVEY COORDINATOR – Wildlife Division

    Sep 23, 2016 4:30 pm2 views

    This position is within the Wildlife Division of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and the employee also serves as a team member of the Game Management Section.  This section is responsible for conducting a wide variety of surveys, research and management activities for big game, upland game, furbearers, migratory game birds, and wildlife diseases in North Dakota.  The successful candidate will be the primary source for sound statistical survey design related to conducting and evaluating the aforementioned and other Department programs.  This includes working independently and providing direction to Administration and other Department staff on appropriate survey methods and courses of action.  

  • Director, US Meat Animal Reserach Center

    Oct 18, 2017 4:15 pm2 views

  • Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I - Prescribed Fire (Northern Missouri - Milan, MO preferred; due Dec. 1)

    Nov 10, 2023 11:30 am2 views

    The Prescribed Fire Coordinating Wildlife Biologist will work as a member of the Missouri Quail Forever Team in close coordination with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Missouri Department of Conservation, and other key partners. The primary responsibilities of this position are prescribed fire planning, outreach, training, and coordination. This position will work closely with a wide range of individuals and resource professionals promoting the development and implementation of prescribed fire in Missouri. This position will require a self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills and a strong work ethic. This prescribed fire partnership effort will provide an opportunity to make significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources across Missouri.

  • Crew Lead/Researcher. (University of Wisconsin-Madison) (Madison, Wisconsin)

    Nov 15, 2022 2:15 pm2 views

    The Peery lab (https://peery.russell.wisc.edu/) is hiring a crew/lead researcher to help conduct their large-scale bioacoustics program in the Sierra Nevada in California monitoring for several avian species including owls, woodpeckers and several species of conservation concern. The project is crucial to multiple well-funded projects and is expected to directly inform management planning and practices in an ecologically sensitive and high-profile region.

    The researcher would report to a project manager while recruiting, training, and leading 2-5 technicians each summer to deploy, collect, and assist with processing data from acoustic recording units across the landscape in remote areas of the southern Sierra Nevada. The researcher would spend the remainder of the year (mid-August to mid-April) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI as part of the Peery research group. The fall/winter would be spent processing and analyzing acoustic data, while the spring would be spent largely on field preparation work.

    The position ideally would start on February 1, 2023 but can be shifted if necessary, and includes a full-time salary with a benefits package, including health insurance, and retirement. The position would be for 2 years with the potential to extend.

  • Wildlife Biologist Eastern South Dakota (Wildlife Diversity Program), Department of Game, Fish and Parks (Sioux Falls, SD; due Nov. 28)

    Nov 16, 2023 10:15 am2 views

    The incumbent will coordinate South Dakota's Natural Heritage Program, manage Natural Heritage Database, and interact with NatureServ staff; collaborate with Environmental Review Coordinator and Natural Heritage and Wildlife Diversity Program team members to write comment letters, provide recommendations for rare species and habitat conservation, and provide oversight, maintenance, and training for an online Environmental Review Tool to streamline environmental review requests; oversee and assist with periodic rank reviews of animal species monitored in Natural Heritage Database; assist with environmental review of significant projects, including site visits for development projects to confirm presence/absence of species and provide recommendations for mitigation; provide technical assistance and collaborate with habitat biologists for habitat enhancement for nongame and rare species in eastern South Dakota; and more.

  • Various eeCorps positions with Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (varied Dec. deadlines)

    Nov 18, 2022 2:45 pm2 views

    The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education has numerous open jobs found throughout Colorado. Please visit if interested in facilitating or running such programs & educating others on different aspects of the environment!

  • Extension Specialist, Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), Crop Sciences (Urbana, IL; due Dec. 6)

    Nov 20, 2023 10:15 am2 views

    Work as a member of the interdisciplinary Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team to collectively create, prepare and conduct training programs for commercial and private pesticide applicators and operators in Illinois.

  • Big Sky Watershed Corps Member (Jan.-Nov. 2024; various MT locations)

    Nov 21, 2023 1:15 pm2 views

    BSWC members develop and implement climate resiliency initiatives through stream 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, trainings, and volunteer opportunities. Overall, BSWC members confront climate change with innovative solutions developed in direct partnership with community organizations and local stakeholders.

  • Land Conservation Coordinator, TennGreen Land Conservancy (Nashville, TN; due Dec. 31)

    Dec 1, 2022 2:15 pm2 views

    TennGreen Land Conservancy is looking for a Land Conservation Coordinator. The position is a multi-faceted position with responsibilities that include assisting with conservation easement, land acquisition, and land conservation outreach projects. The Land Conservation Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director.

  • Urban Agriculture Associate, Pollinator Partnership (flexible/remote within OH or MI; due Dec. 15)

    Dec 4, 2023 1:45 pm2 views

    Pollinator Partnership (P2) is looking for two experienced and passionate professionals who possess the skills to lead and advance sustainable urban agriculture in Ohio and Michigan.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Fish Management Biologist, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Winneshiek County, IA; due March 12)

    Mar 4, 2024 12:30 pm3 views

    The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Fish Management Biologist (NRB) in the Decorah Fish Management District. As the Fish Management Biologist, you will play a pivotal role in managing the public fishing waters within this district. 

  • 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.

  • Social Scientist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fort Collins, CO; due Mar. 29)

    Mar 22, 2024 5:30 pm3 views

    U.S. Citizens, Students - This College Graduate announcement is open to applicants who received a bachelors or advanced degree from a qualifying educational institution within the preceding two years OR will be receiving a degree no later than June 30, 2024. Note: Veterans who were precluded by their military service obligation from meeting this requirement will have up to six years to apply. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Field Technician, Humane Wildlife Solutions LLC (St. Louis, MO)

    May 23, 2023 2:00 pm3 views

    Humane Wildlife Solutions LLC is now hiring!
    ...and looking to fill one or two positions immediately!

    Humane Wildlife Solutions LLC seeks to transform the way we address conflicts with urban wildlife in St. Louis City, County, and surrounding areas. We offer to residents and businesses in these areas a variety of completely humane services designed especially for the welfare of wildlife.

    In short, we provide long-term solutions at affordable prices without harming wild animals.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Forestry Job Opportunites

    Oct 21, 2015 3:15 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.