blog navigation

NRES Career Information
Resources related to careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Seasonal

blog posts

  • Environmental Education and Facilitation

    Mar 4, 2016 3:00 pm33 views

  • INVASIVE SPECIES TECHNICIAN POSITION (open until filled)

    Mar 19, 2020 10:15 am32 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Apr 26, 2016 3:30 pm32 views

  • Biological Technicians

    Jan 7, 2016 4:00 pm31 views

    EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a leading national environmental consulting firm specializing in water resource issues, soil and groundwater remediation, strategic environmental engineering/management, and regulatory compliance solutions.  We currently have an excellent opportunity available in the Chicago, IL, area for several, full-time and seasonal biological technicians.  Full-time positions will begin from late February through late March.  Seasonal positions will begin in May and extend throughout the summer, possibly into the fall.  Some positions will involve a combination of field and lab work as well as travel throughout the Midwest; whereas, other positions will consist primarily of processing biological samples in the laboratory.

  • Natural Areas & Operations Technician, Grand Prairie Friends (Coles County, IL) Due 3/25

    Mar 11, 2019 3:15 pm31 views

  • Education Seasonal Program Leader/Intern

    Jan 26, 2016 10:30 am30 views

  • 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 Technician GS-462-05/ Forestry Technician GS-462-07 Stanilaus National Forest

    Apr 14, 2016 10:30 am28 views

    The Beautiful Stanislaus National Forest is looking for  two highly skilled individuals to join our team in the capacity of  GS-462-05 and  GS-462-07 Forestry technicians ( these are One year Temporary appointments). The duty locations are at Mi-Wok Ranger District in Mi-Wuk Village, CA and at Groveland Ranger District, in Groveland, CA. These positions are primarily associated with the recovery and reforestation efforts following the Rim Fire that occurred in 2013.

  • Fish Hatchery Aid (Two Positions Available), Mead Fish Hatchery, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism ( Meade, KS)

    Jan 8, 2018 1:15 pm26 views

  • RESTORING RELATIONS YOUTH CORPS LEADER

    Apr 8, 2016 4:30 pm26 views

  • Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor/Counselor

    Feb 2, 2016 9:00 am25 views

  • Seasonal and Full Time opportunities with Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (Deadlines vary)

    Mar 27, 2020 2:00 pm25 views

  • Nature Day Camp Educator (Seasonal) (Homer, IL) Due 2/28

    Jan 29, 2018 2:15 pm24 views

  • AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) OUTREACH INTERNS

    Jan 7, 2016 11:00 am23 views

    Member will provide national service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a host site for the Nevada Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program. Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting interns to learn about and participate on multiple projects including resource management and education at LMNRA. During the main boating season (April-September), the intern will educate the boating public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) and water safety, as well as gain skills and knowledge of natural and cultural resources in the LMNRA.

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    Jan 26, 2016 10:45 am23 views

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    Jan 26, 2016 9:15 am23 views

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service - Jan 7, 2016

    Jan 7, 2016 1:15 pm21 views

  • I Can Camp! Youth Outdoors Crew

    Feb 19, 2016 10:30 am21 views

  • Seasonal Forester

    Apr 14, 2016 10:15 am21 views

  • Habitat Junior Project Assistant, NGRREC-Environmental Sustainability (Vandalia, IL)

    Apr 25, 2019 2:45 pm21 views

  • 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.

  • Aquatic Field Technician, Illinois Natural History Survey Prairie Research Institute (Havana, IL) Due 3/2/19

    Feb 1, 2019 2:30 pm20 views

  • BOTANIST/RANGE RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

    Mar 21, 2016 11:30 am20 views

  • Conservation Education Representative

    Apr 28, 2016 10:45 am20 views

  • CAMP COUNSELOR (S) - NATURE CAMP, Chicago (Deadline April 10,2020)

    Mar 31, 2020 11:00 am17 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.

  • Conservation Worker II

    Jan 7, 2016 3:45 pm15 views

    Conservation Worker II needed for employment with the City of Ann Arbor, MI, Natural Area Preservation (NAP).

  • Seasonal Naturalist (Homer, IL) Due 2/28

    Jan 29, 2018 2:30 pm15 views

  • NORTHWEST FIELD CREW MEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:30 am15 views

  • Seasonal Environmental Technician, Upper Sioux Community (Granite Falls, MN)

    May 24, 2017 10:00 am15 views

  • Colorado State Forest Service Seasonal Positions

    Nov 12, 2015 3:15 pm15 views

    Colorado State Forest Service is hiring for Seasonal Foresters (4 positions).

  • 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.

  • Fall 2018 Ravine Internships (2), Lake County Stormwater Management Comission (Libertyville, IL) due 9/28

    Sep 7, 2018 12:15 pm14 views

    Position: Fall 2018 Ravine Internships (2 positions available)

    Location: Libertyville, Illinois

    Salary: $13.50/hourJob

    Summary: Ravine Assessments in Lake County, Illinois

    Becoming an intern would allow you to become involved with Stormwater Management within local government, ranging from standard ravine assessments and data collection to data analysis. Your day will consist of working as a team outdoors in variable weather conditions under the guidance of SMC staff to collect data including slope and channel erosion, types, sizes, and locations of stormwater pipes and discharges, failing structures, etc using tablets and Collector for ArcGIS. You will have endless opportunities to impact and make a difference within Lake County. Being able to build working relationships employees, wetland and soil scientists, planners, GIS, and regulatory staff is sure to keep you interested and continuously learning.

  • EDUCATION SEASONAL PROGRAM LEADER/INTERN

    Jan 25, 2016 2:45 pm13 views

    The District is currently seeking Seasonal Program Leaders for the 2016 summer season to lead summer environmental education programs, including day camps. Some evening and weekend work is required and scheduling flexibility is a must. Almost all programs are outdoors. Site orientation and training in safety, leadership skills and camp activities is included.

  • Day Camp Leader, Allerton Park & Retreat Center

    Mar 8, 2019 10:30 am13 views

  • Vegetation Monitoring Interns, National Park Service (Gatlinburg, TN) due 3/1

    Jan 18, 2018 11:15 pm12 views

    The National Park Services is seeking 5 Vegetation Monitoring Interns to work in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to work in the Inventory and Monitoring Branch in the Resource Management and Science Division from May 21 through November 1.

  • Forestry Technician, Bureau of Land Management (Cottonwood, ID or Pocatello, ID) Due 2/15

    Feb 12, 2019 2:15 pm12 views

  • EDUCATION SEASONAL PROGRAM LEADER/INTERN

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am12 views

    The District is currently seeking Seasonal Program Leaders for the 2016 summer season to lead summer environmental education programs, including day camps. Some evening and weekend work is required and scheduling flexibility is a must. Almost all programs are outdoors. Site orientation and training in safety, leadership skills and camp activities is included

  • Invasive Species Intern-Seasonal, Part-time Michigan (Deadline April 13, 2020)

    Mar 31, 2020 9:15 am12 views

  • Conservation Worker III

    Jan 7, 2016 3:45 pm11 views

    Conservation Worker III needed for employment with the City of Ann Arbor, MI, Natural Area Preservation (NAP).

  • EDUCATION & OUTREACH CORPSMEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:15 am11 views

    The Education and Outreach Corpsmember (ages 18-25) will provide communication, education and outreach assistance with the Monarch Joint Venture, of which the US Fish and Wildlife Service is a partner.

  • Assistant Education Coordinator, Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (due May 1)

    Apr 20, 2020 1:45 pm10 views

  • PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR

    Jan 7, 2016 11:45 am9 views

    Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center, is located in the American Heartland in South Central Indiana. We are surrounded by rolling hills, limestone bluffs, deciduous forests and miles of waterways. Indiana is central to great outdoor adventures with over 25 state parks, World-renowned climbing in nearby Red River Gorge, amazing backpacking in The Hoosier National Forest and miles of mountain bike trails.

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    Jan 26, 2016 10:00 am9 views

  • Day Camp Director, Allerton Park & Retreat Center (Monticello, IL)

    Mar 8, 2019 10:15 am8 views

  • COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CORPSMEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:15 am7 views

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    Mar 4, 2016 4:30 pm5 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. Typical projects include tree planting, exotic species management, trail construction, stream bank stabilization, prescribed burning, wildland fire fighting and emergency response. Crew members also get the chance to work alongside conservation professionals and explore career options within the environmental field.

  • Outdoor Education Instructor

    Jan 7, 2016 9:45 am4 views

    Join a positive and enthusiastic team at YMCA Camp Kresge. Nestled in the Poconos right at the base of Mount Yeager, our property encompasses 1,100 beautiful forested acres including our very own 20 acre Beaver Lake. . Our Outdoor Education Mission for students is to create a connection with nature and have fun while learning. Outdoor Education Instructors will teach classes in a variety of topics including Lake Study, Animal Adaptations, Forest Ecology, Discovery Hike, Team Building, Climbing Tower, High Ropes Course, Archery and more.

  • 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.