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  • Summer Internship, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (various locations) due 1/18

    The NGRREC internship is an amazing research based opportunity for undergraduates.

  • Summer and Year Internships, Mt. Cuba Center (Hockessin, DE)

    Internships are Mt. Cuba Center’s greatest investment in the future. Our goal is to inspire students to have an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a desire to protect the environments that sustain them.

    We offer two types of programs: a summer program that runs for 12 weeks for college undergraduates or recent college graduates and a one year program for recent college graduates.

  • Internship Opportunity for Underrepresented Students deadline February 8th

     The goal of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment is to diversify the conservation workforce by finding and developing the next generation of land, water, and wildlife professionals among traditionally underrepresented groups. 

    Doris Duke Scholars are eager to be immersed in an experiential learning program that incorporates diversity and inclusion into their understanding of conservation practices.

    Doris Duke Scholars are committed to becoming a part of and changing the conservation arena, bringing new ways of looking at, understanding, and protecting the earth's land, water and wildlife.

  • Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Various) due 2/10

    The Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP) is a fellowship program in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The DFP is designed to provide a fellowship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to participate full time for at least 11 weeks on projects that meet the qualification of a rigorous internship program.

    Participation in the DFP will offer the selected fellows an opportunity to demonstrate to supervisors and managers their potential for success. Management may directly hire a fellow who has successfully completed their fellowship program and requirements for his or her degree program.

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    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.

  • Monsanto Graduate Student Scholarship

  • Shooting Sports and Wildlife Instructor and Counselor (summer 2023), Camp Wildlife (Summerton, SC; due March 1)

    The camp is located on YLI’s Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). Amajority of the camp week will focus on hunting and fishing techniques, wildlife ecology, outdoorsurvival skills and shooting sports activities (shotgun, rifle and archery). Instructors will be trained andcertified through USA Archery, South Carolina 4H Shooting Sports, and South Carolina Department ofNatural Resources. In addition to these activities, we will also utilize other components such asswimming, team building, and various recreation activities. To see more about the camp, visithttps://wildlifesummer.camp/.

  • Peer Advisors (summer 2023), UIUC Division of General Studies (Urbana, IL; due Mar. 19)

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

  • Program Coordinator, International Field Studies (Columbus, OH)

    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.

  • CivicSpark Fellow (Sept. 2023 start) in CO, WA and CA (deadlines Apr. 7 and May 12)

    The CivicSpark Fellow Application for the 2023-24 service year is NOW OPEN!For 11 months, beginning in September, over 100 Fellows will bring energy, commitment, and drive to supportcommunities tackle their climate and community resilience challenges while gaining professional experience. Afterlaunching our pilot cohorts in Colorado and Washington last year, we are excited to continue to serve those statesthis year, in addition to California. Our early deadline is April 7th and our priority deadline is May 12th.

  • Agriculture Future of America Leader Conference 2024

    Agriculture Future of America is a national organization that fosters professional growth for students studying agriculture, food, and natural resources. One of the main programs AFA facilitates is AFA Leaders Conference which brings college students from across the country to Kansas City from November 7-10, 2024 to connect with top companies, attend workshops, and listen to professional speakers. 

  • IL Seasonal Tech - Vegetation Assessments (summer 2023), Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (southern IL; due May 16)

    The Seasonal Technician – Vegetation Assessments will be responsible for conducting vegetation assessments at defined locations on rights-of-way in southern Illinois, completing assessment forms and entering data. This position will be responsible for accurate data collection and entry and take measures to ensure quality control. Assessments will be conducted from June 1 through August 15, 2023.

    This position may have the opportunity to assist other Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever staff in planning and conducting habitat management on private lands, coordination outreach events or attending chapter sponsored events. 

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to explore and quantitatively assess existing fish length and age data to evaluate various approaches to fish stock assessment and identify/pursue data gaps to characterize reach-specific population demographics of recreational and commercially important sport fishes in Illinois and Mississippi rivers (e.g., Pool 26 of the Mississippi River, La Grange reach of the Illinois River). The results of this evaluation will guide ongoing sampling strategies to obtain an unbiased representative sample for any given sportfish species within a navigation pool and will provide information required for development and evaluation of harvest regulations. This project will be guaranteed for at least 2 years with possible extension for three additional years.  The position duties will require a balance of field sampling, laboratory science, data analysis, and writing.

  • Part-time Summer Office Assistant, NRES (Urbana, IL) deadline ASAP

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

  • Student Web Developer, Dept. of Crop Sciences (Urbana, IL; open until filled)

    Immediate for 10-20 hours/week (flexible). Would like someone who is available to work through the summer into future fall and spring semesters.

  • Extension Specialist, Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), Crop Sciences (Urbana, IL; due Aug. 1)

    The primary function of the Extension Specialist, Pesticide Safety Education Program is to work as a member of the interdisciplinary Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team to prepare and conduct training programs for commercial and private pesticide applicators and operators in Illinois.

  • US Forest Service Job Outreach Event in Bloomington, Indiana October 25

    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.

  • Agricultural Science Research Technician, Agricultural Research Service (Morris, MN; due Sept. 1)

    Conduct health assessments research on soil and plant samples

  • Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

    The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.

    In 2017, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 each.

    The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

  • Learn about applying to present at the IPRH Undergraduate Research Symposium

    The Mellon Group for Environmental Humanities at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH) is planning a research symposium to take place on May 1st, 2020 centered around the environmental humanities. They are asking students in all disciplines related to the field to consider participating by presenting original research. This does include research conducted on behalf of a class. They will be holding information sessions for interested students on November 4th at 6pm, and November 7th at 5pm in Room 259 of the English Building, and they will have pizza. Direct questions to intern Amanda Watson at amandaw4@illinois.edu.

  • Eastern Iowa Field Coordinator. (Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa) (Cedar Falls, Iowa)

    The Field Coordinator (FC) is integral to the AmeriCorps field program’s goal of accomplishing challenging conservation projects, as well as providing training, education, coordination, and leadership to ensure a positive and safe experience for regional field program participants. The Field Coordinator must have the ability to assist in personnel management, maintain equipment, and coordinate or provide training in technical and personal development skills.

  • Reminder: Illinois EPA Internship Application Available Now

    Internships for U of I students working with EPA personnel in lakes and streams collecting water quality samples, sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, and fish, and recording discharge and assessing habitat. Internships are based in the IEPA Bureau of Water - Northern Monitoring Unit in Des Plaines, IL.

  • Reminder: Illinois EPA Internship Application Due March 10th

    Internships for U of I students working with EPA personnel in lakes and streams collecting water quality samples, sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, and fish, and recording discharge and assessing habitat. Internships are based in the IEPA Bureau of Water - Northern Monitoring Unit in Des Plaines, IL.

  • Reminder: Illinois EPA Internship Application Due March 10th

    Internships for U of I students working with EPA personnel in lakes and streams collecting water quality samples, sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, and fish, and recording discharge and assessing habitat. Internships are based in the IEPA Bureau of Water - Northern Monitoring Unit in Des Plaines, IL.

  • Unpaid Internship, Big Island Farms (Hawaii) unspecified deadline

    Big Island Farms offers internships (for which the student pays) on an organic permaculture farm in Hawaii.

  • Natural Resource Specialist position in South Dakota

    The Northwest Area Joint Board of Conservation Districts is seeking a self-motivated person, able to work independently and/or as a member of team in rural northwestern South Dakota. Application deadline is May 15, 2016.

  • Traveling Outdoor Educators (March-June 2023), Nature's Classroom (Portsmouth, NH)

    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.

  • Water Resources Internship Program (summer 2024), Iowa State University (Ames, IA; due Feb. 5)

    Have an interest in the environment, conservation, and agriculture, particularly water and soil quality?  We are seeking undergraduate student interns for summer 2024 who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, strong communicators, enthusiastic, and have a sense of fun! The Iowa State University water resources internship program serves as an outstanding springboard for careers in agriculture, engineering, the environment, and/or further studies.  

  • Conservation Fellow (May 17-Oct. 6, 2023), Montana Conservation Corps (due Feb. 12)

    MCC’s Conservation Fellow (CF) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts whilestrengthening the experience of young adults. CFs serve a five-month term of service from May –October at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-basedconservation organizations across Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Projects include: climateresiliency, habitat restoration, rangeland science, soil monitoring, invasive species treatment, developedrecreation management, GIS mapping, stream and wetland restoration, cave and karst feature surveys,conservation education and outreach, volunteer management and more.

  • Boneyard Creek Community Day April 22 at Scott Park (register online by April 17)

    Looking for a class volunteer project or a new way to bring the family together? Join us in making a difference at one of Champaign-Urbana’s natural treasures. Help restore the beauty of the Boneyard Creek in Champaign, Urbana, and Campus-town by participating in this organized clean-up.Free lunch will follow at Scott Park!  

  • Grand Calumet River Restoration Crew Member

    In northern Lake County, Indiana, The Nature Conservancy owns or helps manage more than 500 acres containing a mosaic of rich habitats, including globally rare dune and swale habitat.  Restoration efforts are geared toward helping delist the Grand Calumet River as an Area of Concern by reinstating beneficial uses related to wildlife and wildlife habitat. 

  • Consulting Utility Forester, CN Utility Consulting (Springfield/Bloomington, IL)

    As a Consulting Utility Forester, you’ll keep communities informed about the trees and power lines, while ensuring safe delivery of their power and pursuing opportunities to develop sustainable habitat throughout the utility right-of-way. In this role, your office is the great outdoors! Other work locations available.

  • CONTENT SPECIALIST & EVALUATION ASSOCIATE

    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.

  • Biological Science Technician - Wildlife/Plants, Forest Service (Tofte, MN)

    This is an entry-level position on the Superior National Forest that will assist with the management of wildlife and plants. This is an eight-month fellowship from July 2024 - February 2025.

  • Biological Science Technician (soils), Agricultural Research Service (Lincoln, NE; due May 5)

    Duties include collecting, preparing, evaluating, and verifying soil samples and supporting records, performing routine soil laboratory techniques using specialized equipment for microbiological analyses, tabulating, statistically analyzing and summarizing data using personal computers and software packages, preparing solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, maintaining detailed records of experimental data, and assisting in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.

  • Multiple positions at the Great Basin Institute (western U.S.A.)

    Multiple positions at the Great Basin Institute across the Western United States.

  • Biological Science Technician (Recent Graduate), Agricultural Research Service, Soil Management Research Unit (Morris, MN; due May 26)

    Duties include assisting in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of standardized or routine duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, common to the assigned area of work, maintaining inventory of chemicals, preparing solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse, safely disposing of waste material (both chemical and biological), recording instrument readings, collecting samples, and taking measurements, keeping detailed records of experimental data, tabulating, analyzing, and summarizing data using personal computers and software packages, performing routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment, maintaining, calibrating, and modifying equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures, and more.
  • Eat Safe Fish Program Specialist, Lansing, MI (due, June 28, 2020)

  • Fisheries Technician, Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due July 21)

    Field technicians (1-4 possible) are needed 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 mid-August – October 31, 2022, with potential extension to December 2022 and beyond.  Starting date can be adjusted slightly depending on candidate’s availability.

  • Assistant Research Scientist, Large River Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Large River Ecologist to Administer research activities of the Survey by developing, planning, directing, and conducting basic and applied research for the aquatic macroinvertebrate component of the Long-Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRM), an element of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program (UMRR).

  • Purdue University Ecological Sciences and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Fall Preview Day Sept. 28

    The Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program is hosting a Fall Preview Day for prospective students. Please join us to learn about the ESE program, meet current students and faculty, and have your questions answered by our staff. This is a free, in person event that requires an RSVP via the provided QR Code. If you are considering a graduate program to work toward environmental solutions we would love for you to join us!

  • Agricultural Program Coordinator, Schuylkill Conservation District (Pottsville, PA)

    The primary responsibilities of this position are to manage programs that provide important technical and financial resources to help protect and improve farmland, including the Agricultural Conservation Technical (ACT) Assistance Program, the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) and the Schuylkill County Farmland Preservation Program.

  • Urban Soil Health Specialist, Urban Soil Health Program (Fort Wayne, IN; due Sept. 25 or until filled)

    Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facilitating and leading local SWCD Boards and staff to work with partners to form local Urban Soil Health Working Groups, providing technical assistance, education, and outreach to local USH Working Groups, coordinating with partners to cultivate coverage of urban and small-scale agriculture and soil health programming regionally and statewide, representing the USH Program and IASWCD in public appearances to inform the public of the purpose of the Urban Soil Health Program and its events, and the SWCDs and local USH Working Groups, and more.

  • Career Center Events and Workshops 10/05/15 - 10/16/15

  • UT San Antonio: Associate Professor in Natural Resource Management

  • "Graduate School" Means Many Different Things

    At this time of year, there is a lot of discussion of “grad school” as an option for what to do after graduation. This can be an excellent next step in your career development, but “grad school” is not just one thing. Any student making a decision about whether or not to pursue an advanced degree needs to be aware of the different types of options.

  • Piper's Advice on Searching for Research Based Graduate Program

    Once you know that you want to pursue a research based graduate program, you may feel overwhelmed by the idea that, for many programs, you are supposed to find an advisor before you even apply. I frequently get asked, "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DO THAT?" So here is my advice:

  • Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2023), AmeriCorps (Montana)

    Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) 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.BSWC members develop and implement climate resiliency initiatives through streams and riparian restoration projects, re-vegetation projects, low-tech process-based restoration, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, terrestrial/aquatic invasive species removal, abandoned mine reclamation, beaver mimicry, irrigation infrastructure improvements, watershed inventories and so much more! BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and education by engaging local communities through lessons in schools, community field days, workshops, training, and volunteer opportunities. Overall, BSWCmembers confront climate change with innovative solutions developed in direct partnership with community organizations and local stakeholders

  • Administrative Officer (Department of Agriculture Grand Forks, ND) Due 11/16

    Job Description: This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Location Support Staff, located in Grand Forks, ND.The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the mangement of business functions in support of research programs. The incumbent works closely with the location's management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all administrative operations.This position is being concurrently announced under Delegated Examining Procedures on announcement number ARS-S18W-0009 open to any US Citizen. Current and former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to this announcement ARS-M18W-0010 to maximize opportunities for consideration since different referral criteria apply to each announcement type.

    Job Duties: Serves as the primary advisor and technical resource to officials on accounting and financial management matters.Leads and guides a staff in a variety of administrative areas including budget and finance, human resources management, internal controls, reimbursable agreements with other organizations, information management, property management and office support services.Advises management officials regarding procedures, laws, regulations, and policies dealing with workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, employee and labor relations, career development, training, and other human resources related activities.Procures supplies and services timely and within budget.Advises management officials and staff regarding procurement and contracting regulations, procedures, alternatives, and availability of funds.

    Required Qualifications:  At the GS-09:  One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes supporting a variety of administrative operations which includes budget, human resources, agreements, purchasing and contracting, and facilities; assisting with budget formulation, execution and administration; and preparing administrative reports and analysis to support the operation of an organization.  OREducation: Completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree; related degrees may include Business, Business Management, and Business Administration; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. ORA combination of education and experience as described above

    To Apply: Create a USAJOBS account and apply at  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/483520400

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (Population, Climate, and Disease Modeling) - Illinois Natural History Survey

    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.