Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

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

  Sep 29, 2022 3:45 pm0 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 am5 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 pm15 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 am9 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 pm6 views

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

  Jan 28, 2022 3:15 pm16 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 pm21 views

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

  Oct 11, 2021 3:30 pm36 views

• First Look@Argonne Conference on October 29

  Oct 8, 2021 3:45 pm23 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 am42 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 pm10 views

• Research Park Block Party September 2

  Aug 17, 2021 4:00 pm19 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 pm14 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 am15 views

• National Wildlife Federation EcoCareers Conference April 7-8

  Apr 6, 2021 5:45 pm6 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 am8 views

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

  Mar 25, 2021 5:45 pm18 views

• Careers in Sustainability Panel Discussion Recording

  Mar 25, 2021 5:45 pm4 views

• GrizzlyCorps info session for 2021-2022 fellowships April 6

  Mar 16, 2021 3:30 pm29 views

• IAEP Annual Student Career Seminar Feb. 20, 2021

  Feb 16, 2021 1:30 pm19 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 pm29 views

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

  Jan 25, 2021 2:45 pm15 views

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

  Jan 21, 2021 2:15 pm22 views

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

  Oct 12, 2020 12:00 pm15 views

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

  Oct 8, 2020 9:30 am26 views

• Green Observer Magazine is Recruiting

  Oct 6, 2020 3:30 pm25 views

• Getting Started with Careers in Conservation Webinar October 8

  Sep 25, 2020 2:15 pm29 views

• Open Online Course on Gender and Environment

  Sep 21, 2020 4:45 pm29 views

• Free Short Courses on Water Topics

  Sep 21, 2020 4:30 pm29 views

• Peace Corps Virtual Information Sessions - September 23 & 24

  Sep 10, 2020 8:00 am24 views

• NAEP Career Development Workshops this week

  Aug 24, 2020 11:15 am8 views

  The 2020 conference of the National Association of Environmental Professionals is occurring virtually this week. They are offering Career Development sessions, and you can register for that portion of the conference free of charge (dont' let the prices scare you off on the first registration page, just keep going). These sessions will be from 11:00 to 11:55 am (Chicago time) Tuesday-Friday. The list of presenters and the link to registration are at https://naep.memberclicks.net/2020-career-development. They are also offering resume reviews.

• Conservation Warden Career Information Session 02/12/2020

  Jan 30, 2020 2:15 pm35 views

• Research Park Employer Panel - October 29

  Oct 25, 2019 2:00 pm7 views

  Learn about companies located in the Research Park on campus, the types of jobs panel members have, and how to find and apply for positions on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the ACES Library Heritage Room. More information at https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/events/314806/share_preview

• GIS Day - November 12

  Oct 25, 2019 1:45 pm10 views

  GIS Day is set for Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in the Illini Union Rooms B & C.  Various events will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be a panel discussion about career and internship opportunities from 1:00-1:50 p.m.  See http://gisday.illinois.edu/ for a complete schedule.

• Peace Corps Information Session - November 12

  Oct 25, 2019 1:45 pm4 views

  The campus recruiter for Peace Corps, Sydney Lazarus, will provide an information session about opportunities in the Environmental Sector of the Peace Corps on Tuesday, November 12 from 4-5 p.m. in W-121 Turner Hall.  E-mail peacecorps@illinois.edu with any questions.

• Fisheries Technician

  Jan 8, 2019 1:15 pm36 views

• Wellness Education Coordinator

  Dec 10, 2018 6:30 pm16 views

  The Wellness Education Coordinator VISTA serves primarily to develop healthy living components to the Student Stewards Program, which uses public parks as learning laboratories where students engage in hands-on citizen science.  

• Programs & Events Coordinator VISTA

  Dec 10, 2018 6:15 pm7 views

  The Programs and Events Coordinator VISTA will focus on expanding the scope of Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation’s “Healthy Parks Healthy People” programs in order to improve community health and park health.

• Learn about Careers in the FBI, Wednesday 10/10

  Oct 9, 2018 1:15 pm30 views

  Have you ever thought of applying your environmental science knowledge in a law enforcement and investigation career? Join an FBI agent for conversation on Wednesday, October 10th. There are three events throughout the day.

• Service Member, Greenest Region Corps, Chicago Region, IL

  Sep 5, 2018 11:45 am113 views

  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/

• Career Talk This Friday at 6:00 pm at University YMCA

  Feb 20, 2018 12:15 pm40 views

  Attend to learn about career paths in prairie and wetland restoration.

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  Pre-Law Panel Monday

  Nov 3, 2016 9:00 am22 views

  Anyone interested in a career in law is invited to this pre-law panel hosted by the History Department and Prof. Rabin’s Career Planning for History Majors course.

  Monday, Nov. 7 3-4:30 pm 223 Greg Hall

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  Working with Animals Panel Friday, November 4 at noon

  Nov 1, 2016 2:30 pm22 views

  Career Center Pizza and Professionals Lunch Series presents

  Working with Animals

  Friday, November 4th

  12:00-1:00 pm

  The Career Center Interview Suite (Room 213)

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  Upcoming Pre-Law Events 10/27/2015

  Oct 27, 2015 5:45 pm11 views

  The following upcoming Pre-Law programs are open to all students. We are hosting a special networking event on November 9 that should be of interest to many students.

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  Career Paths in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

  Oct 21, 2015 2:00 pm248 views

  This video was prepared for first year NRES undergraduates, but it contains information that will be useful to any NRES student.

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  Career Center Events and Workshops 09/21/15 - 10/02/15

  Sep 16, 2015 3:45 pm22 views
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  Exploring Environmental Careers Webinar: Corporate Careers

  Jul 15, 2015 1:00 pm183 views

  Did you know that an NRES degree can lead to a corporate career? On July 14th, three graduates of the NRES Bachelor of Science program talked about their corporate environmental careers. Learn more and access the video.

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  Exploring Environmental Careers: Consulting Careers

  Jul 1, 2015 1:30 pm166 views

  On June 30th, three graduates of NRES programs talked about their corporate environmental careers. Learn more and access the video. 

• Career Opportunities in Certification Verification

  Jan 25, 2012 9:00 am3 views

  CAR, VCS, ISO 14000, FSC, MSC.* These are only a few of the veritable alphabet soup of voluntary environmental standards that companies use to assure consumers that they are environmentally responsible. You may have learned about some of these standards in NRES classes, but have you ever thought about the career opportunities that they create?