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This position serves as both a strong individual contributor and a leader who guides and mentors the Program Support Group, which includes the Financial Administrator and three administrative assistants; manages MITSG’s competitive funding programs, including the biennial call for research proposals and Program Development funding; and oversees the full lifecycle of these programs—from solicitation and peer review through award management, reporting, and evaluation.  

NRES Business Office is seeking a part-time office assistant (10-20 hours per week) for the summer.

The Environmental Science Graduate Program at Oklahoma State University is seeking a motivated M.S. student to support a research project in the Eucha–Spavinaw Watershed (pending funding availability). This watershed supplies drinking water to communities in northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas and is a focus of ongoing watershed management efforts.

INHS is seeking a Senior Scientific Specialist or Assistant Research Scientist in Wetland Plant Ecology (level is dependent on qualifications) (up to three hires, depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to Administer research activities of the Survey by developing, planning, directing, and conducting basic and applied research with an emphasis on the coordination and participation in wetland determinations, assessments, and monitoring. The position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic candidate for an Extension Prescribed Fire Specialist position. Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for coordinating, conducting, and leading prescribed fires and prescribed fire training and outreach across Indiana. This position will also be responsible for supporting the formation of Prescribed Burn Associations (PBA) and supporting the Indiana Prescribed Fire Council (INPFC). In addition, this individual will work closely with Indiana conservation partners to develop prescribed fire training and outreach that builds the capacity and support for prescribed fire on public and private land in Indiana. 

The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (up to 10) field technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Havana, Illinois. 

The Illinois Natural History Survey at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking 2 Field Technicians to work with Survey botanists to conduct statewide monitoring of forest, wetland, and grassland vegetation for the Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP). This position is based in Champaign, Illinois. Candidates must have undergraduate coursework in biology, ecology, botany, or related subjects, preferably with field experience in plant biology. Applicants must be 1) willing to work outside under sometimes difficult field and environmental conditions, 2) travel regularly for 3-4 days at a time throughout Illinois with overnight hotel stays and sharded driving responsibilities, 3) competently use a computer and other electronic equipment, and 4) show good organizational skills. Long workdays are expected. A valid driver's license is requested. Ability to sort insects to order preferred, but not required. Salary $12.50 - $14.50 per hour depending on experience. Up to 40 hours per week. Available: Preferred duration: 16 May through 31 August 2022. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. To Apply: Email cover letter explaining your interests, qualifications, resume/CV, and names and contact information for three references (including email addresses) to Timothy Rye at trye@illinois.edu, (reference "Summer Botanist" in the subject line) Application deadline is March 15, 2022, but will remain open until positions are filled. 

The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled http//go.illinois.edu/EEO that participates in the federal e-verify program and participates in background check program focusses on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history.

INHS is seeking a Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist or Assistant Scientist, Wetland Soils (level is dependent on qualifications) ( up to two hires, depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to administer research activities of the Survey by developing, planning, directing and conducting basic and applied research with an emphasis on the coordination and participation in wetland determinations, assessment, and monitoring. The position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

May be of interest to continuing or graduating students. Due February 14, 2020.

The Division of General Studies is hiring Peer Advisors to assist with New Student Registration for Summer 2023 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Employees at this level conduct natural areas stewardship activities including, but not limited to, prescribed burning, firebreak creation and maintenance, seed collection and spreading, and herbaceous and woody invasive species control using chemical and mechanical means in conjunction with grant-funded resource management. Will need to work closely with IDNR partners facilitating resource management efforts through grant support. The coordinator is also responsible for directing the crew member and other workers in proper use and techniques related to listed duties.

Provide health protection services to the public in environmental health, communicable disease, and public health preparedness programs including but not limited to food sanitation, potable water, sewage disposal, vector control, solid waste, toxic and hazardous substances, indoor air, indoor tanning, body art, housing, facility sanitation, public health emergency preparedness, tobacco enforcement and nuisances. 

The Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator is a mission-critical, hands-on land management leader who plays a central role in advancing GPF’s conservation outcomes across East-Central Illinois. With a primary focus on Warbler Ridge Conservation Area (~80% of work time), the Coordinator will intermittently work across all GPF sites across the 130-mile service area across (8) counties in Central Illinois. This position partners closely with the Natural Areas Manager to implement land management plans, lead stewardship operations, and ensure ecological integrity across GPF’s diverse portfolio of prairies, savannas, forests, and conservation lands. 

Leads the Prairie on Farms program, developing expertise in seed-based prairie restoration and agricultural conservation programs; establishes relationships with rural stakeholders and initiates a project to address long term management of remnant and restored prairies; provides logistic support for selected Center projects and conducts prairie outreach and education; assists Director in seeking external funds for the program and manages grant budgets; and participates in common activities of the Center including improvements to Irvine Prairie 

We are hiring one technician to assist with the collection of field data at sites within the Hoosier National Forest, in southern Indiana, as part of a collaborative study between the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University and the USDA Forest Service. The technician will work alongside a graduate student collecting vegetation data (overstory, understory, and herbaceous) and soil samples to study long-term forest change. Basic knowledge of proper field techniques and backcountry safety are required. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license

INHS is seeking a Large River Ecologist who will serve as field crew leader/coordinator for Water Quality component of the LTRM, an element of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program (UMRR). This position is focused on monitoring the status and trends of selected water quality parameters of the La Grange Reach (80 miles) of the Illinois River.  Additional research into other areas of study related to water quality and its effects on native biota will be encouraged. Funding for these efforts is made available through long-term agreements with US Army Corps of Engineers and The US Geological Survey.  This position is located in Havana, Illinois.

Term Dates: 6/6/22 – 10/14/22    

Location: Varies based on host site placement

Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to those submitted before 5/22/2022

As part of the 2018 Natural Areas Conference (October 23-25 in Bloomington, IN), the US Forest Service is holding a Job Outreach Event on Thursday, October 25th. Carefully check registration rates before making plans to attend.

The Saint Mary's College Department of Biology invites applications for a 1-Year Visiting Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2026, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in Ecology, Conservation Biology, or Environmental Science. 

The Program Coordinator has two main responsibilities: 1) act as the liaisonbetween IFS and the trip instructor/students to ensure that all details of eachtrip are handled properly and IFS is of maximum assistance to theinstructor/students and 2) responsible for administration of trips includingbilling, form collection and coordinating travel. The employee performs a fullrange of office support assignments.

This is a combination position. You will get the opportunity to build and operate a naturalist program in Van Buren County, as well as get to work in the parks with various projects.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest will be hiring seasonal positions for the 2016 summer season starting in January of 2016.  The Forest will be filling up to 4 seasonal positions in timber. Government housing will be available for these positions.  The jobs will be posted starting January 8th   thru January 27th based on the grade of the position.

Looking for a rewarding career in conservation? NDOW has a wide variety of employment opportunities with meaningful responsibilities that help shape the future of Nevada’s wildlife and wild spaces. 

We are hiring a technician to assist in collecting field data in Indiana forests for a research project being conducted by the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. The technician will work alongside two graduate students collecting vegetation data to determine the effectiveness of invasive plant control treatments funded by federal cost-share programs. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Position will be based in West Lafayette, Indiana, but will work throughout the state of Indiana. Multiday travel will be required.

Employees in this position assist in conducting natural areas stewardship activities including, but not limited to, prescribed burning, firebreak creation and maintenance, seed collection and spreading, and herbaceous and woody invasive species control using chemical and mechanical means in conjunction with grant-funded resource management. Proper operation of vehicles and use of management/prescribed equipment. Help with equipment upkeep and maintenance. Assist in maintaining records of management methods /techniques used, herbicide used, other commodities used (chain oil fuel), acreage treated and total hours worked per site. 

This is 5-week summer program to introduced high school students to restoration work in the South Suburbs of Cook County. 

The Content Specialist & Evaluation Associate works as part of the Science Education Research Center (SERC) team at Carleton College to develop new and improve existing websites, support professional development programming, maintain SERC collections, and assist in education research and evaluation projects. The Science Education Resource Center is a grant-funded office at Carleton College, founded to improve education in the Earth sciences and beyond. Today we are a team of 13 educators, researchers and technical specialists who have worked with over 100 award winning education projects across the STEM disciplines and allied fields.

The Minnesota DNR is currently seeking a statewide specialist on gamebird management, with an emphasis on management of wild turkey, pheasant, grouse species, and other resident gamebirds. 

In this position, you will participate in the research process by performing a wide range of technical duties related to honey bee colony establishment and their maintenance. You will perform sample collection and data recording with respect to colony health and population metrics.

Do you enjoy teaching kids, exploring new places, and meeting other nature and scienceenthusiasts?

Become a Nature on Wheels Instructor this spring and travel across New England providing outdoor learning experiences to elementary and middle school students.

Natural Resource Instructors (NRIs) work under the Camp Director and Camp Coordinator. Instructors will be involved in teaching courses at a residential camp ranging from first aid education, hunter firearm safety, fishing, forestry, ecology, fish and wildlife management, and outdoor recreation. NRIs also directly supervise and support 8-10 campers, ages 12-16, on a weekly basis. They will also be responsible for mentoring campers in educational, social, and personal matters and assisting all staff members in carrying out camp goals, objectives, and the Vermont State Fish & Wildlife Department’s mission. Please note: this is a residential position at either the Edward F. Kehoe Camp in Castleton, VT or the Buck Lake Camp in Woodbury, VT. 

Up to two full-time technician positions are available to assist on a on a field- andlaboratory- based research project that is designed to help the Ohio Division of Wildlife understandthe cause of reduced yellow perch angling success in western Lake Erie. This project requiresextensive field sampling during summer (June-October) for adult yellow perch, zooplankton, andhabitat on Lake Erie. Laboratory and computer work (e.g., zooplankton counting, diet processing,data entry and plotting) will occur when not in the field. One of the two incumbents will serve as thehead technician of the project. Opportunities to help with data analysis, manuscript writing, and/orstudent mentorship may exist, depending on the incumbent’s experience.

DJM Ecological Services is looking for candidates to conduct various timber inventory and forestry exercises across the Continental United States with emphasis on the Midwest.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Materials Management and Compliance Section, Compliance and Reporting Unit, Reporting Subunit is seeking a Life Science Career Trainee (Option E). The ideal candidate will participate in the agency sponsored training program for a six to twelve months duration. This trainee position receives working assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consonant with various professional life sciences career disciplines within the Materials Management and Compliance Section. As a LSCT, you will receive controlled assignments in a broad range of departmental activities with increasing difficulty and responsibility.

The Illilnois Natural History Survey and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville are recruiting for the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduats (REU) for summer 2019. Undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years in fall 2019 with interests in archaeology and ecology, especially first generated college students, are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is February 25, 2019.

The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to collaborate on a project developing predictive models of avian disease in the Laurentian Great Lakes. This position will be based out of Champaign, Illinois.

Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) sets standards of excellence that inspire, connect, and equip people to steward wild landscapes. We provide stewardship to protected public lands in the Southern Appalachian region, including Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Kentucky. SAWS partners with federal agencies, including the Forest Service, to supplement existing stewardship efforts and provide additional support for training, skill-building, and community engagement. SAWS works to support safe, equitable access to public lands, preserve natural resources, and develop the next generation of conservation stewards. 

We are currently recruiting for a variety of positions across several different programs, all providing great field experience and technical job training. 

All of our positions come with:

·  An AmeriCorps living stipend (even internships are PAID positions)

·  AmeriCorps Education award

·  FREE Health Insurance (members serving over 4 months)

·  Pro Deals

·  Food per diem while on overnight projects

·  Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority

·  Leadership and technical training