NRES Career Information

Resources related to careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Openlands’ Arborist Registered Apprenticeship is an opportunity for individuals to participate in a 3-year registered apprenticeship program, working alongside industry professionals and gaining hands-on experience, training, and skills in arboriculture.

Program start date is March 7, 2022.

The U.S. Forest Service is hiring seasonal biological technicians for a long-term bioregional amphibian monitoring program focusing on the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) and the Yosemite toad (Anaxyrus canorus). 

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is in search of a current college student seeking an internship opportunity in its Monitoring and Research (M&R) Department.

Under general supervision, conducts environmental assessments of projects submitted to the Division using a range of tools including fieldwork, topographic maps, technical reports, and computerized databases and applications.

$60,840.37 / Annually

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is accepting applications for the testing and assessment of individuals for an entry level Natural Resource Officer I position within the Law Enforcement Division. Successful applicants will become part of a pool of eligible applicants that may receive offers for employment as a Natural Resource Officer I, commonly referred to as a Game Warden. Kansas Game Wardens are responsible for the statewide enforcement of state and federal fish and wildlife laws, boating laws, and public lands regulations. 

Great experiential positions for sophomore and higher college students or recent grads

Skelly and Loy is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented individual to serve as an Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist to focus on the performance of threatened and endangered bat habitat assessments, surveys, and regulatory agency coordination throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

The Morton Arboretum, the champion of trees, working toward a greener, healthier, more beautiful world, seeks multiple summer Grounds Crew Aides.

These include positions as Biological Science Technicians (Plants – up to Four), a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife – One), a Forestry Technician (Range – One), and an Interdisciplinary Information/GIS Specialist (One).

The primary purposes of the position will be to provide conservation planning, outreach, and mid-contract management assistance to agricultural producers in order to leverage Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) opportunities to achieve wildlife and water quality goals. 

The Natural Areas Crew is dedicated to ecological restoration and the promotion of outdoor safety, education, stewardship, and equitable access to natural spaces within our community. They implement conservation and restoration methods to enhance the quality of natural areas and engage in trail maintenance, fence repairs, and general park upkeep to ensure the safety and accessibility of outdoor spaces.

The Village of Winnetka is pleased to announce we are currently recruiting for a Summer Forestry Intern. 

ELI is offering a two-year opportunity for Research Associates.  Research Associates at the Environmental Law Institute help grow dynamic initiatives in the environmental law and policy research space.  The Research Associate position is a two-year entry-level position that begins in Summer 2025 and ends in Summer 2027. 

We seek an exceptional Post-Doctoral Scholar to conduct independent researchin the growing interdisciplinary field of soil and environmental microbialecology.

McHenry County Conservation District seeks a Restoration Ecologist working out of the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Richmond, IL. Applications close 8/21/2015.

The Illinois Wildlife Services program is recruiting a Wildlife Specialist (Biological Science Technician) for work in managing conflicts with wildlife. The position will be a full-time, term position for 13 months. The appointment may be extended if funding is available. The starting salary will range between $16.77/hour (GS-404-5/1) and $20.78/hour (GS-404-7/1), depending on qualifications. Eligible fringe benefits will be provided for this position. Eligible relocation costs for current Wildlife Services employees may be reimbursed. The starting date is negotiable, but would prefer the incumbent to start in mid-February or earlier if possible.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hiring two conservation Education Representatives for six month appointments at Starved Rock State Park. The email to us included the following: "Please let students know that the description states English and Journalism majors but we are looking for Forestry, Park and Recreation, Biology, History, and related fields of study."

I STARs share their love for UIUC and knowledge of campus by leading campus tours and events for prospective students and their families. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strongly encourage applications from individuals who possess and promote these values. I STARs assist our office with hosting 40,000+ visitors to campus yearly.

A one year postdoctoral scholar position in plant and soil science is available for a highlymotivated candidate.

This 12-15 week paid internship willfocus on the maintenance of the UI Arboretum hosta garden and native pond plantings.The intern will also gain experience integral to public garden maintenance.

These positions are 12-15 week paidinternships with opportunities to interact with faculty members and students from variousdepartments. Interns will gain experience integral to public garden maintenance and canparticipate in special projects in areas such as plant propagation, plant selection ofspecies for various landscapes, landscape design, and other topics critical to thedevelopment of the UI Arboretum.

May - July 2022 (approximate dates)

Description

Across the Chicago Region, communities are voluntarily taking steps to become more sustainable and help make their communities attractive places to live and work. These steps are outlined in the Greenest Region Compact (GRC), a partnership between the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus) and the 100+ municipalities who are working every day to as stewards of the environment, community and local economic vitality. To learn more about the GRC, please visit: http://mayorscaucus.org/initiatives/environment/rec/