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• Conservation Warden, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

  Mar 20, 2025 3:45 pm18 views

  We will begin accepting applications for the 2026 class of conservation wardens starting April 10, 2025. 

  We will be hosting a virtual webinar on April 22, 2025 from 5 – 6 p.m. to discuss the hiring process, training program and more!

• Summer 2025 Internship Webinars, Environment for the Americas

  Dec 3, 2024 9:30 am18 views

  Environment for the Americas engages in racially and ethnically diverse early career professionals through internships in science communications, history, interpretation, and other natural resources fields. Six webinars on different topics will take place in December and January. Applications open in early December.

• The University of Chicago MS in Environmental Science Virtual Information Session Nov. 7, 2024

  Nov 1, 2024 2:30 pm14 views

  Out in the field or on the back of an envelope, our graduate students find new and surprising ways to attack scientific problems. We spend our time making (and breaking) waves on supercomputers, sniffing out the composition of stardust and the ancient Earth, and searching for ground truth in the forests of Madagascar, the ice shelves of Antarctica, and the mountains of Tibet.

  
  

• National Parks Service Federal Employment Overview August 13 (virtual)

  Aug 6, 2024 1:00 pm26 views

  Ever wanted to work for the National Parks Service? Come join our event on August 13th at noon MST to learn more about the opportunities available! Come learn about the in-demand jobs, available benefits, and meet the hiring team! This is a virtual event at no cost to you.

• An Introduction to Careers in Environmental Law and Policy free webinar June 4, 2024

  May 23, 2024 3:45 pm18 views

  Our Summer School Series begins with an introduction to the many exciting career opportunities in various sectors of environmental law and policy. This session offers budding environmental professionals the opportunity to ask questions and interact with leading experts working in environmental law and policy fields. 

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

  Apr 19, 2024 3:30 pm8 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.

• Be EPA Virtual Hiring Webinar February 7, 2024

  Feb 2, 2024 1:30 pm20 views

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hiring! At this free virtual webinar, you’ll hear from EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, EPA hiring specialists, and current EPA employees. 

• HDR, Inc. Open House and Reverse Career Fair January 4, 2024

  Dec 19, 2023 2:45 pm18 views

  HDR Inc. in Rosemont, Illinois is in search of environmental studies and engineering students.

• Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship

  Dec 15, 2023 12:30 pm31 views

  The Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship 2024 cohort application will be available on Monday, January 8. They will be hosting a virtual, informational session on Monday December 18 at 6pm to provide interested applicants more information about the program, discuss the hiring timeline, and answer questions.

• USDA Forest Service Recruiter Visit - September 25, 2023

  Sep 19, 2023 11:30 am30 views

  Learn about internship and recent graduate opportunities with fall application timelines.

• First Look @Argonne STEM Recruitment Event for Underrepresented Groups October 20, 2023

  Sep 6, 2023 11:45 am35 views

  Our goal for this conference is to show students the diverse STEM research and opportunities at Argonne and across the DOE laboratory complex, and the support we offer in navigating the summer internship application process.

  Register by October 2, 2023.
  
  

• Career Information Session - USDA Forest Service - March 27

  Mar 7, 2023 4:15 pm22 views

  Jesse McDicken with the USDA Forest Service returns to campus to discuss hiring for student internships and recent grad positions.

• Urbana Park District Job Fair

  Mar 1, 2023 3:00 pm18 views

  PART TIME JOB FAIR - Urbana Park District

  Thursday, March 9, 2023

  5 to 6:30pm

  Phillips Recreation Center, Urbana IL

  https://www.urbanaparks.org/jobs/

• USA Jobs YouTube Channel

  Mar 1, 2023 2:45 pm14 views

  Do you have questions about job opportunities and the hiring process? Explore and learn at the YouTube channel of USAJOBS, the Federal Government's official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.

• Job Fair - American Fisheries Society Student Subunit of UIUC - March 1

  Feb 24, 2023 1:45 pm14 views

  The UIUC AFS student subunit will be hosting a job fair event in which participating UIUC faculty and graduate students will present their current research programs and upcoming undergraduate job/internship openings.

• Davey Resource Group Career Information Session February 14

  Feb 12, 2023 11:15 am14 views

  Join us to learn about job opportunities (full time, summer jobs, internships, job shadowing and ride-alongs) at Davey Resource Group with a focus on the Consulting Utility Forester position.

• V3 Companies Information Session February 22

  Feb 8, 2023 1:00 pm21 views

  V3 Companies representatives with their Ecological Restoration group will discuss full-time and summer job opportunities. The target audience is individuals who are interested in Forestry, Natural Resources, or Ecological Restoration. V3 Companies is located in Woodridge, IL, but also have an office in Villa Park, IL. 

• Sustainability Career Panel February 15

  Feb 7, 2023 2:15 pm43 views

  Join us for a sustainability career panel featuring leaders from the Illinois EPA, Urbana Park District, Illinois Environmental Council, Prairie Rivers Network, Sola Gratia Farm, and more!

• Peace Corps Informational Events

  Jan 31, 2023 10:15 am17 views

  The Peace Corps hosts a variety of online events.

• Green Corps seeks graduating seniors (apply by Feb. 15)

  Jan 25, 2023 2:00 pm28 views

  Green Corps, the Field School for Environmental Organizing, provides a paid training program in environmental organizing. They are accepting 20 candidates for the 2023-2024 program that begins in August. Zoom information sessions January 26 and February 6.

• NOAA Career Panel to discuss internships and careers January 20

  Jan 12, 2023 1:30 pm15 views

  In coordination with Southern Illinois University and Morgan State University, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries plans to host a career panel on January 20, 2023 from 11:30am to 1:00pm EST (10:30am to 12:30pm CST). The panel will include an informational session on NOAA internships and careers. Deadlines for NOAA undergrad internships will close in January and February of 2023.

• Networking Opportunity for Current Undergraduates with Illinois Alumni

  Dec 8, 2022 10:45 am15 views

  The Illinois Leadership Center will be hosting its annual Imprint I-Program on February 25, 2023. Registration closes January 31, 2023.

• Making a Splash for (Freshwater) Conservation: The Global Center for Species Survival at Indianapolis Zoo

  Nov 22, 2022 9:45 am14 views

  This seminar will take place at 4 p.m. November 29, 2022. Hybrid viewing options available.

• Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers podcast

  Oct 28, 2022 9:45 am11 views

  Produced by The Morton Arboretum, each episode focuses on the fascinating world of tree and plant science careers and features interviews with professionals in fields such as landscape architecture and plant breeding, among others. 

• The Peace Corps and the State Department: Great Career Moves event October 7

  Sep 29, 2022 3:45 pm59 views

  2 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 in Coble Hall, Room 306 (801 S. Wright St., Champaign)

• Arboricultural Career Fair September 9 (River Forest, IL)

  Sep 2, 2022 9:15 am18 views

  Meet arborists with different career paths and open positions; see demonstrations of chainsaws, chipper trucks, and even give tree climbing a try!

• Careers and Opportunities With NOAA - online webinar June 28

  Jun 15, 2022 3:15 pm35 views

  Are you interested in becoming an environmental lawyer for the American public? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans and coasts, to share that knowledge with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. This event is free and open to the public but you must register by June 24th.

• Illinois Solar Jobs Fair May 18 at University of Illinois at Chicago

  May 13, 2022 10:30 am25 views

  Meet with solar companies to learn about opportunities being offered in Installation, customer service, engineering, finance, sales, project management, and more.

• Panel Discussion: International Careers with the U.S. Government (virtual) - Monday, April 18

  Apr 10, 2022 3:45 pm17 views

• Legal Careers at the EPA webinar February 2, co-sponsored by Environmental Law Institute and EPA

  Jan 28, 2022 3:15 pm29 views

  11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST
  Free and open to the public; register by January 31

• Becoming a Federal Scientist: A Guide to Applying for Jobs, Internships, and Fellowships published by the Union of Concerned Scientists

  Dec 1, 2021 1:30 pm80 views

• SECS Career Panel (online)- WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

  Oct 11, 2021 3:30 pm47 views

• First Look@Argonne Conference on October 29

  Oct 8, 2021 3:45 pm33 views

  This year's conference will be held virtually and will allow students to:

  1. Learn about the Department of Energy (DOE) complex and Argonne’s mission science research. 

  2. Explore Argonne’s campus and research facilities virtually.

  3. Network with Argonne researchers and engineers across the many different STEM disciplines.

  4. Learn about summer and year-round research opportunities for undergraduate students.

  5. Connect with current and past interns.

  6. Consider participation in a tandem event, Mini-Semester, to further prepare you for an internship at a national laboratory.

• Jobs With the Forest Service - Virtual Career Fairs Sept. 28 and Oct. 5

  Sep 9, 2021 10:45 am52 views

  Come hear about intern & recent graduate positions as well as Summer 2022 jobs soon to be advertised!

• Opportunities in the Peace Corps - virtual meeting Sept. 9

  Sep 3, 2021 4:30 pm21 views

• Research Park Block Party September 2

  Aug 17, 2021 4:00 pm28 views

  The Block Party event is meant to give students an opportunity to network and learn more about Research Park and its year-round internship opportunities.

• 2021 Virtual Trail Apprentice Program (apply by August 15)

  Jul 1, 2021 1:45 pm21 views

  The Trail Apprentice Program provides scholarships for young leaders interested in a career in recreation, natural resource management, conservation, environmental studies, history, or a related field, to attend the PNTS virtual fall workshop for free and participate in career exploration, networking and educational opportunities amongst the National Trails community.

• Article: Explore Career Opportunities in Environmental Science

  Jun 24, 2021 9:30 am24 views

• National Wildlife Federation EcoCareers Conference April 7-8

  Apr 6, 2021 5:45 pm16 views

  This is a terrific, free opportunity for current students! Check out the conference program and attend as your schedule allows.

• Peace Corps Environment Programs Info Session April 22

  Apr 5, 2021 11:15 am17 views

• Careers in Sustainability Panel Discussion (virtual) Friday, April 9

  Mar 25, 2021 5:45 pm26 views

• Careers in Sustainability Panel Discussion Recording

  Mar 25, 2021 5:45 pm14 views

• GrizzlyCorps info session for 2021-2022 fellowships April 6

  Mar 16, 2021 3:30 pm38 views

• IAEP Annual Student Career Seminar Feb. 20, 2021

  Feb 16, 2021 1:30 pm27 views

  This is a free, online event for students presented by the Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals (IAEP).

• Building a Career in Sustainability: Advice from Advocacy & Lobbying Leaders - March 24 webinar

  Feb 11, 2021 4:30 pm36 views

• Webinar: Building a Career in Sustainability - Wednesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. CST

  Jan 25, 2021 2:45 pm25 views

• Hiring & Recruitment Events (webinars), U.S. Forest Service through February 25, 2021

  Jan 21, 2021 2:15 pm26 views

• 3 Day Immersive Virtual Entrepreneurship Experience Focused on Social and Environmental Impact

  Oct 12, 2020 12:00 pm23 views

• Free Registration to Sustainable Forestry Initiative's E-Summit (register by 10/16)

  Oct 8, 2020 9:30 am34 views

• Green Observer Magazine is Recruiting

  Oct 6, 2020 3:30 pm36 views