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• Outdoor Education Program Seasonal Leader (summer 2025), McHenry County Conservation District (Crystal Lake, IL; open until filled)

  Jan 16, 2025 2:15 pm1 views

  Are you looking for a chance to work in the outdoors?  Working with our Education Services team as a summer camp and public program leader is a great way to gain experience in environmental education and make a positive impact!  

• Restoration Ecology Field Crew (Seasonal), McHenry County Conservation District (Woodstock, IL; open until filled)

  Jan 16, 2025 2:15 pm4 views

  Gain real life experience in the natural resources field by working alongside our skilled Ecologists! 

• Wildlife Resource Center Seasonal, McHenry County Conservation District (Wonder Lake, IL; open until filled)

  Jan 16, 2025 2:15 pm1 views

  Be actively involved in the husbandry (cleaning/feeding) of the resident raptors, reptiles, feeder colonies as well as rehabilitating wildlife. Participate in our Blanding’s turtle and smooth green snake head-starting projects as well as the bluebird trail monitoring program. Contribute to environmental education programs and development of program materials/wildlife artifacts. Enhance your communication and customer service skills in responding to wildlife related inquiries from the public.  

• Natural Areas Worker (seasonal), Chicago Park District (Chicago, IL; due Jan. 23)

  Jan 16, 2025 10:45 am5 views

  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.

• Arborist Registered Apprenticeship, Openlands (Chicago, IL; due Feb. 2)

  Jan 8, 2025 2:15 pm14 views

  The Arborist Registered Apprenticeship is a 3-year training program administered by Openlands in partnership with the Department of Labor and tree care companies across the Chicago region. Apprentices work alongside industry professionals and gain hands-on experience, training, and skills to launch their green careers in arboriculture and urban forestry. 

• 2025 Summer Internships, Vermont Center for Ecostudies (White River Junction, VT; due Feb. 28)

  Jan 8, 2025 1:30 pm12 views

  The Vermont Center for Ecostudies is now accepting applications for our three summer internships. Housing and access to a field vehicle provided.  

• Outdoor Education Intern (summer 2025), Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See (Manteno, IL)

  Jan 7, 2025 2:30 pm1 views

  Our summer camp creates unforgettable experiences for youth aged 7–17, focusing on adventure, learning, and personal growth. We are committed to providing enriching educational opportunities in an outdoor setting. We’re looking for an energetic Outdoor Education Intern to lead activities that immerse campers in nature and teach them essential outdoor skills. This position is available as a part-time or full-time opportunity and is fully paid.

• Various Seasonal Positions (including summer 2025), Green Mountain Club (Mt. Tabor, VT)

  Jan 6, 2025 4:30 pm8 views

  The mission of the Green Mountain Club is to make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people by protecting and maintaining the Long Trail System and fostering, through education, the stewardship of Vermont’s hiking trails and mountains.

• Conservation Educator (summer 2025), Michigan United Conservation Clubs (Chelsea, MI)

  Jan 6, 2025 4:15 pm7 views

  The Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp is seeking six conservation educators to run our camp programming for the 2025 season.  

• Summer 2025 Diversity in Clean Energy Internship-Advocacy, NRDC (hybrid in Chicago, IL)

  Jan 3, 2025 4:15 pm11 views

  The intern will work with E2 staff from across the country to develop, execute and support initiatives to advance current clean economy initiatives and policies. They will also help expand and amplify diverse business voices in support of these efforts.  

• Public Policy Intern, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (Chicago, IL; open until filled)

  Jan 3, 2025 3:00 pm3 views

  The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is seeking an intern in the Board of Commissioners Office. During the internship, intern may participate stakeholder engagement, event planning support, policy research, content development, project coordination, and other skills and tasks to support the functions of a Commissioner's Office. 

• Conservation Leader Internship Program (summer 2025), Land Conservancy of McHenry County (Woodstock, IL; due Feb. 4)

  Jan 3, 2025 11:45 am24 views

  CLIP is a paid summer internship that will provide women, underrepresented, BIPOC & LGBTQ+ students/youth with hands-on professional training in the field of conservation. Participants will gain experience in areas such as Plant identification, Land management, GIS/GPS training, Prescribed fire training, Herbicide use, Rare plant monitoring, Wildlife/Stream surveys, Sustainable farming techniques, Land preservation techniques, Field safety, Scientific research/Experimental design, Art in the natural world, Career development and Professional networking. 

• RISE Research Internship in Sustainable Bioenergy (summer 2025), CABBI (various universities including Illinois; due Feb. 20)

  Jan 3, 2025 10:45 am13 views

  During the 10-week program, students gain experience in plant biology, agronomy, synthetic biology, genetics, environmental sciences, chemical engineering, and civil & environmental engineering. Successful applicants will be given a $6,000 stipend; housing and travel are provided. 

• Summer 2025 Internships, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (due Jan. 31)

  Jan 3, 2025 10:30 am7 views

  Opportunities in multiple fields across the state of Minnesota

• Sustainability Intern (Spring 2025), U of I Facilities & Services (Champaign, IL; due Jan. 4)

  Dec 20, 2024 9:00 am14 views

  Facilities & Services is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student intern to support the Associate Director of F&S for Sustainability with implementation of the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP). The student will work 10-15 hours per week this spring.

• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) (Summer 2025), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN; due Jan. 8)

  Dec 19, 2024 2:30 pm11 views

  Scientific discovery is a team effort. Researchers, engineers, and technical and business professionals support achievements in science and technology by helping to manage and operate research projects and facilities. We believe the teams required to solve the nation's most pressing scientific challenges are those that combine a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. 

• Research Student Internships (Summer 2025), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN; due Feb. 27)

  Dec 19, 2024 2:15 pm11 views

  Scientific discovery is a team effort. Researchers, engineers, and technical and business professionals support achievements in science and technology by helping to manage and operate research projects and facilities. We believe the teams required to solve the nation's most pressing scientific challenges are those that combine a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. 

• Naturalist Intern (Summer 2025), Missouri Department of Conservation (Cape Girardeau, MO; due Jan. 31)

  Dec 17, 2024 8:45 am7 views

  At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.   

• Community Conservation Intern (Summer 2025), Missouri Department of Conservation (Cape Girardeau, MO; due Jan. 31)

  Dec 17, 2024 8:30 am4 views

  At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.  

• NGRREC NSF REU Internship (Summer 2025), The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (East Alton, IL; due Feb. 14)

  Dec 16, 2024 1:15 pm18 views

  In this summer program, students will employ a modern integrative approach to wetland science that makes use of recent technological and theoretical developments across the geochemical, biological, and physical sciences. 

• Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Summer 2025 Internships (due Feb. 15)

  Dec 11, 2024 1:15 pm22 views

  Are you passionate about science and eager to be involved with research that can shape the future of our planet? SERC is now accepting applications to join our team of 2025 summer interns! Interns at SERC conduct independent projects on a wide range of topics, including some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, such as habitat loss, climate change and invasive species. The internship program enables students to work on independent research projects relevant to their own academic and professional goals under the mentorship of an internship supervisor. Projects span the range of research conducted at SERC, including environmental chemistry, marine and estuarine ecology, molecular ecology and terrestrial ecology. Projects are also offered in public engagement, with opportunities in environmental education, participatory science and science writing. 

• Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) (Summer 2025), Prairie Research Institute (Champaign, IL; due Feb. 10)

  Dec 11, 2024 11:45 am30 views

  In collaboration with the Graduate College’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), PRI is offering hands-on summer internships that will enable undergraduate students from populations underrepresented in graduate study at Illinois to explore careers in applied science. This opportunity is open to students at any U.S. undergraduate institution.

• Community Service Officer (CSO) Paid Internships (Summer 2025), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (various WI locations; due Jan. 21)

  Dec 11, 2024 11:30 am8 views

  The Community Service Officer (CSO) position is a non-sworn, summer role that will work closely with conservation wardens on gaining voluntary compliance from the public (security and education), engaging in community education/outreach, and on other natural resource regulation-related tasks. They will work at state parks and forests, public boat launches, community events, etc.  

• Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Summer (2025) Internship Program (due Feb. 7)

  Dec 6, 2024 1:00 pm14 views

  In 2025, IISG is hiring an intern in each of the following four areas:

  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure (Urbana, IL and remote)
  • Microplastics Outreach (remote)
  • Sustainable Communities (West Lafayette, IN)
  • Youth Education (West Lafayette, IN)

• Research & Policy Intern (Summer 2025), Environmental Law Institute (Washington, DC; due Jan. 13)

  Dec 5, 2024 11:30 am29 views

  ELI is hiring interns to support the research and publications departments of the Institute. Interns work directly with staff attorneys, editors, scientists, and policy analysts on a variety of projects. Substantive areas of focus in local, regional, federal, and international policy and law include: climate change, green technology, land use, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous waste and brownfields, wetlands and watersheds, armed conflict and the environment, environmental management systems, public participation, environmental justice, Indigenous issues, and environmental enforcement. 

• Hanson Professional Services, Inc. Summer 2025 Internship Program (offices nationwide)

  Dec 4, 2024 10:15 am14 views

  Hanson’s internal structure is comprised of six practice areas including environmental that includes environmental assessment, environmental compliance, natural resources, and water resources.

• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Program (Summer 2025) at 17 facilities nationwide (due Jan. 8)

  Dec 4, 2024 10:00 am23 views

  Are you an undergraduate student or recent graduate who is ready to use your major in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field or science policy to help make a difference in the world? Then the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) is for you! 

• NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program - Illinois Natural History Survey - Deadline to Apply: February 3, 2025

  Dec 3, 2024 2:15 pm15 views

   The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the Foundation. The Illinois Natural History Survey (Prairie Research Institute) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking undergraduate students who want to be involved in an ongoing research project focused on the detection and characterization of phytoplasmas, a group of bacteria associated with insects (vectors, primarily Hemiptera) and plants (hosts) and implicated in plant disease.

• Summer 2025 Internship Webinars, Environment for the Americas

  Dec 3, 2024 9:30 am8 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.

• Field Technicians (5 positions for Summer 2025), Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab at Illinois (Missouri; due Dec. 13)

  Dec 2, 2024 1:45 pm9 views

  The Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is recruiting five Field Technicians to aid in an 11-week study of bats in the northern plains of Missouri. The Missouri Bat Project is an 8-year study and collaboration between UIUC and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The main goal of the project is to understand how federally endangered Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis) are affected by timber management on MDC conservation lands. Technicians will aid in gathering data on bat population dynamics, distributions, and roosting ecology on six conservation areas

• Summer Intern, Immigration: Climate Migration, Emerson Collective (Washington, D.C.; due Jan. 10)

  Dec 2, 2024 1:30 pm6 views

  Emerson Collective is a company that invests in entrepreneurs and innovators driven by purpose and a sense of possibility, working to create a world of abundance for future generations. 

  As with the whole of Emerson Collective, what matters most is that we work with people who are not only the very best at what they do, but also the kindest.

  The Climate Migration intern will help our program advance on our mission to avert, minimize, and address climate displacement by conducting research, writing executive summaries, and providing analysis on the intersection between human mobility and climate change. This intern will also support the Climate Migration Council.  

• Summer Intern, Philanthropy: Environmental Justice, Emerson Collective (Palo Alto, CA; due Jan. 10)

  Dec 2, 2024 1:30 pm6 views

  The Philanthropy team partners with nonprofits that are working to create a more just and equitable world. The Environmental Justice intern will support a portfolio of nonprofits that are focused on supporting communities most impacted by climate change, especially as it relates to air quality, climate resiliency, energy, food, sanitation, and water. Throughout the summer, this intern will have the opportunity to help draft memos, conduct research, and participate in key meetings/calls that help advance our goal of providing meaningful support to impactful nonprofits. Candidates should have a passion for environmental justice as well as strong multitasking, research, writing, and communication skills. 

• 2025 Cedar Creek LTER Summer Internships and Technician Positions (MN; due Feb. 10)

  Dec 2, 2024 1:30 pm5 views

  As a research intern, you will contribute to ongoing field experiments, may have the opportunity to initiate individual research, attend scientific presentations, and interact with professors, post-docs, and graduate students.  If you are an undergraduate or a newly graduated student with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, botany, environmental education, or related field we encourage you to apply. 

• Freshwater@UW Summer (2025) Research Opportunities Program (13 Wisconsin universities; due Feb. 15)

  Dec 2, 2024 1:15 pm2 views

  The Freshwater@UW Summer Research Opportunities Program provides high-impact educational opportunities by facilitating immersive, hands-on mentored research experiences in freshwater science across the 13 UW Institutions. The program’s central aim is to support the growth of our freshwater research enterprise and freshwater workforce through collaborative, cross-system programming designed to train, recruit, retain and diversify the next generation of freshwater professionals 

• Conservation Biology Intern, Center for Biological Diversity (remote or Tucson, AZ; open until filled)

  Nov 27, 2024 1:00 pm9 views

  The Center for Biological Diversity’s Southwest program seeks motivated and organized interns dedicated to protecting biodiversity and preventing species extinctions. A bachelor’s degree in conservation biology, environmental science, or related fields is required. The desired start date is as soon as possible.  

• Watershed Management Research and Outreach Undergraduate Internship Program (summer 2025; due Nov. 18)

  Nov 12, 2024 2:45 pm22 views

  Whether you are interested in water resource management, soil health, agriculture, nutrient management, lake and stream monitoring, weather and climate, forestry, or limnology – this internship is for you! Interns will be placed in one of six locations throughout the North Central Region of the US.  

• Summer temporary 2025 fire jobs posted October 24 – November 6, 2024 on www.usajobs.gov

  Oct 24, 2024 10:30 am16 views

  These will include jobs in fire suppression, dispatch, lookouts, and other related fire positions.  

• Student Trainee (Soil Conservation) (Pathways Internship), Natural Resources Conservation Service (16 positions in IL, many others across the U.S.; due Oct. 31)

  Oct 24, 2024 10:15 am17 views

  • This position is designed to provide a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, and scope of the NRCS Soil Conservation Management Programs and a practical understanding of the policies of the employing organization.

  
  

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Pathways Program (internships for summer 2025)

  Oct 14, 2024 1:30 pm42 views

  The USDA-NRCS will soon be announcing internship opportunities with the agency for high school and college students who are at least 16 years of age. These are paid internships that can lead to meaningful careers as natural resources & rangeland management specialists, soil conservationists & scientists, ag/civil engineers, and more.

• Yale Conservation Scholars - Early Leadership Initiative (summer 2025) - Priority Deadline Dec. 8

  Oct 9, 2024 1:45 pm9 views

  The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is a 12-week summer fellowship opportunity that seeks to diversify the environmental field by cultivating the career aspirations of master’s and doctoral students from historically underrepresented groups by connecting students to work opportunities in environmental nonprofits, grant makers, and government sectors. 

• 2025 Forestry Summer Internship - Michigan, American Forest Management, Inc. (Houghton, MI; due Nov. 1)

  Sep 25, 2024 1:30 pm23 views

  Join American Forest Management for an enriching summer internship opportunity in the vibrant Michigan Region! We are seeking 2 dynamic individuals eager to explore the world of forestry alongside our seasoned professionals. As an intern at our locations in Ironwood & Houghton, Michigan, you'll embark on a journey of growth and hands-on learning under the mentorship of our skilled foresters.
  Our seasoned foresters are experts in the field and are here to train new foresters entering the industry. Our standards are high. We pride ourselves in being subject matter experts in our field, and our employees will have access to experienced professionals in every facet of Forestry. AFM provides the tools, technology, and education to ensure every employee is successful. We value individuals who are willing to learn and take their careers to the next level.  

• 2025 Forestry Summer Internship - Tennessee, American Forest Management, Inc. (Waynesboro, TN; due Dec. 21)

  Sep 25, 2024 1:30 pm20 views

  Join American Forest Management for an enriching summer internship opportunity in the vibrant Tennessee Valley Region! We are seeking 1 dynamic individual eager to explore the world of forestry alongside our seasoned professionals. As an intern at one of our locations in Russellville, AL and Waynesboro, TN, you'll embark on a journey of growth and hands-on learning under the mentorship of our skilled foresters.
  Our seasoned foresters are experts in the field and are here to train new foresters entering the industry. Our standards are high. We pride ourselves in being subject matter experts in our field, and our employees will have access to experienced professionals in every facet of Forestry. AFM provides the tools, technology, and education to ensure every employee is successful. We value individuals who are willing to learn and take their careers to the next level.  

• ESA-USGS Cooperative Summer Fellowship Program (nominations due Sept. 27)

  Sep 19, 2024 1:00 pm13 views

  The Ecological Society of America is pleased to partner with the US Geological Survey to offer summer internships to outstanding field-trained undergraduates for whom the experience would be transformative. These are paid summer internships. Don’t let travel and housing be an issue. There are virtual positions available!! 

• First Look@Argonne Conference October 10, 2024

  Sep 11, 2024 1:45 pm28 views

  Participants will learn about Argonne's multidisciplinary science portfolio, robust internship programs, and engage with the scientific staff dedicated to this work and developing the next generation of researchers. 

• Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2025), AmeriCorps (Montana)

  Sep 11, 2024 1:15 pm11 views

  Big Sky Watershed Corps is an AmeriCorps program that assists Montana’s watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals.

• (DHA ID) Outdoor Recreation Planner (BLM, Upper Snake FO) (summer 2024), The Great Basin Institute (Idaho Falls, ID; due May 20)

  May 6, 2024 12:30 pm2 views

  The selected associate will work on creating a GIS story map for the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. Successful completion of 11-week term will result in the applicant being eligible for the DHA-RAI Certificate of Completion, program participants that meet Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for a BLM mission-critical/hard-to-fill occupation may be directly appointed without competition to a full time, permanent position vacancy. 

• Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter, The Nature Conservancy (near Lewistown, IL; open until filled)

  May 2, 2024 12:45 pm14 views

  The position is focused on interacting with visitors in our public use area and work hours will track peak visitation days/times. We expect that there will be time to work with our stewardship staff on land management activities, help with scheduled visits, monitoring or science-based work, and potentially a variety of other odds and ends, with plenty of recreation opportunities when off work. There’s an potential for housing on-site as well. Start and end dates are negotiable, but we expect the position to roughly span the summer months (June – August).

• Lab Assistant (summer 2024), Carl R Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (Urbana, IL)

  May 2, 2024 12:30 pm19 views

  The incumbent will assist with plant biology experiments in the lab, greenhouse, and field. In the lab the incumbent will be responsible for RNA extractions, seed counting, tissue collection, planting and harvesting, physiological measurements, etc.. 10-15hrs per week during Spring & Fall, with up to 40hrs per week Summer. 

• Aquatic Ecology Field Technician (Hourly), Illinois Natural History Survey (Macomb, IL; due May 24)

  May 1, 2024 3:45 pm13 views

  INHS is seeking field technicians (1-3) to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois, focusing on the Mississippi River. This position will be 40 hours per week through July 2024, with potential for extension.   

• Bryant Williams Environmental Justice Fellowship (due June 2)

  May 1, 2024 2:45 pm32 views

  This is a one-year paid Fellowship to work at a Chicago Environmental Justice Network organization for a recent grad or someone looking to enter the Environmental Justice space. The Fellowship is a full time 12-month commitment from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025.