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  • CONTENT SPECIALIST & EVALUATION ASSOCIATE

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am10 views

    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.

  • COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am13 views

  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Mar 21, 2016 9:00 am14 views

    The successful applicant will be passionate about our mission and the strategies (including litigation) therein. You must be able to work efficiently and independently from a home office or ours, recognize priorities and work under the direction of the Steering Committee overall and the Chair in particular.

  • BIOLOGIST II - SURVEY COORDINATOR – Wildlife Division

    Sep 23, 2016 4:30 pm14 views

    This position is within the Wildlife Division of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and the employee also serves as a team member of the Game Management Section.  This section is responsible for conducting a wide variety of surveys, research and management activities for big game, upland game, furbearers, migratory game birds, and wildlife diseases in North Dakota.  The successful candidate will be the primary source for sound statistical survey design related to conducting and evaluating the aforementioned and other Department programs.  This includes working independently and providing direction to Administration and other Department staff on appropriate survey methods and courses of action.  

  • Colorado State Forest Service Program Manager

    Nov 25, 2015 9:00 am14 views

    The Colorado State Forest Service is hiring for a Program Manager in the Forest Management Division.  

    Required Job Qualifications: 

    A degree in forestry, another natural resources program, or a related degree will be considered. Four years of combined field forestry and Forest Management program administration experience. Successful applicants must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment.  

  • Director, US Meat Animal Reserach Center

    Oct 18, 2017 4:15 pm15 views

  • Outdoor Education Instructor

    Jan 7, 2016 9:45 am16 views

    Join a positive and enthusiastic team at YMCA Camp Kresge. Nestled in the Poconos right at the base of Mount Yeager, our property encompasses 1,100 beautiful forested acres including our very own 20 acre Beaver Lake. . Our Outdoor Education Mission for students is to create a connection with nature and have fun while learning. Outdoor Education Instructors will teach classes in a variety of topics including Lake Study, Animal Adaptations, Forest Ecology, Discovery Hike, Team Building, Climbing Tower, High Ropes Course, Archery and more.

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am16 views

    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.

  • Field Organizer

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am16 views

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Field Organizer is responsible for: 1. Empowering individuals to speak for themselves by identifying and developing a diverse group of members who agree to serve as the organization’s public voice on a variety of issues. 2. Formulating sound organizing strategies by analyzing the social and economic forces, power relationships and political agendas that shape the local communities where they live and in North Dakota as a whole.

  • Day Camp Leader - Allerton Park in Monticello, IL

    Feb 11, 2020 3:15 pm16 views

  • COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CORPSMEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:15 am17 views

  • Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey (Kearneysville, WV; open until 50 applications are received)

    Jun 1, 2020 11:30 am17 views

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    Mar 4, 2016 4:30 pm18 views

    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. Typical projects include tree planting, exotic species management, trail construction, stream bank stabilization, prescribed burning, wildland fire fighting and emergency response. Crew members also get the chance to work alongside conservation professionals and explore career options within the environmental field.

  • FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT

    Mar 21, 2016 10:15 am18 views

    The purpose of this position is to collect field information on status and trends of vegetation on BLM lands across southeastern Oregon, to manage a 5 year rangelands inventory effort, and to provide assistance to the INR-Portland Director on managing the overall ecology program at INR. The Research Assistant (Ecologist) will work with the INR-Portland Director to assure the BLM inventory program is successful, and that vegetation plot and training data are integrated initially across southeastern Oregon, and eventually across the state.

  • RESTORING RELATIONS YOUTH CORPS LEADER

    Jan 25, 2016 3:15 pm19 views

    The position seeks applicants who are members of Native American Tribes, or identify as American Indian/Native American. Crew leaders will lead, teach, mentor and learn in a way that supports American Indian culture and values. In this way, leaders will help youth participants make connections between service project goals and indigenous values. -- Gain leadership skills and valuable job skills applicable to any career -- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans -- Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals -- Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills.

  • EAST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER:

    Jan 25, 2016 4:15 pm19 views

    Make a difference in Natural Resources! Located in La Grande, provide administrative and2technical leadership to ensure consistency regarding data collection and analyses of anadromous fish lifecyclemonitoring, population dynamics, and habitat evaluations. Manage professional staff and leadefforts in research, monitoring, and evaluation studies in Oregon's Columbia River tributaries aboveBonneville Dam.

  • Communication Coordinator

    Feb 9, 2016 3:45 pm19 views

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for: 1. Managing DRC communications. 2. Developing and maintaining media relations, maintaining media list. 3. Drafting and sending news releases, handling media requests and connecting media with DRC member spokespeople, coordinating news conferences.

  • Day Camp Director - Allerton Park in Monticello, IL

    Feb 11, 2020 2:45 pm19 views

  • Contracting Officer US Forest Service

    Nov 20, 2015 11:15 am19 views

    This position is part of the R1 AQM Staff, and will be located in Bozeman, Montana.

  • PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR

    Jan 7, 2016 11:45 am20 views

    Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center, is located in the American Heartland in South Central Indiana. We are surrounded by rolling hills, limestone bluffs, deciduous forests and miles of waterways. Indiana is central to great outdoor adventures with over 25 state parks, World-renowned climbing in nearby Red River Gorge, amazing backpacking in The Hoosier National Forest and miles of mountain bike trails.

  • Supervisory Forestry Technician

    Nov 20, 2015 11:30 am20 views

    The Grangeville Smoke Jumper Base is planning on filling a permanent  Smokejumper Foreman position at the GS-10/11 levels. The job is now posted in USA JOBS with this announcment number 16-FIRE-179048G-MAS. This position will be open to apply to from November 16, 2015 till closing.

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Jan 22, 2016 9:15 am21 views

  • I Can Paddle! YOUTH OUTDOOR CREW/LEADER

    Jan 25, 2016 3:45 pm21 views

    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) I Can! Programs introduce Minnesota families to a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, paddling, and rock climbing. Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! Crew Members serve as paddling instructors and guides for weekend canoe and kayak workshops. Instructors teach basic paddling technique and provide on-the-water guidance for first-time paddlers. Workshops take place on both lakes and rivers managed by the DNR. Instructors provide environmental education throughout the workshops as well, offering participants information about Minnesota’s natural resources.

  • GRANT & CONTRACT ASSISTANT

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm21 views

    The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) is seeking a Grant & Contract Assistant for its administrative office in Boise. The position will monitor conservation and wildlife federal-aid and state programs; identify long-range objectives and short-term goals based on in-depth knowledge of program regulations and requirements; interpret governing rules and regulations, operating policies, and procedure and compliance.

  • EDUCATION SEASONAL PROGRAM LEADER/INTERN

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am21 views

    The District is currently seeking Seasonal Program Leaders for the 2016 summer season to lead summer environmental education programs, including day camps. Some evening and weekend work is required and scheduling flexibility is a must. Almost all programs are outdoors. Site orientation and training in safety, leadership skills and camp activities is included

  • BANDON SENIOR HATCHERY TECHNICIAN

    Mar 21, 2016 9:45 am21 views

  • Weekly Jobs Update from the US Forest Service Northern Region

    Jul 20, 2016 9:00 am21 views

  • Forestry Technician

    Aug 30, 2016 11:45 am21 views

    The Six Rivers National Forest will soon be advertising for a GS-0462-10/11 Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration) position.  This position is permanent full time. The duty station for this position is Eureka, California.

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    Jan 26, 2016 10:00 am22 views

  • Principal Scientist

    Dec 10, 2015 9:15 am22 views

  • Conservation Worker III

    Jan 7, 2016 3:45 pm23 views

    Conservation Worker III needed for employment with the City of Ann Arbor, MI, Natural Area Preservation (NAP).

  • WEST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER:

    Jan 25, 2016 4:15 pm23 views

    Make a difference in Natural Resources! Located in Corvallis, provide administrative andtechnical leadership affecting the freshwater production of salmonids and monitoring coastal salmonidrestoration. Provide critical input on status and trends of sensitive and threatened species, effects ofmanagement actions to achieve conservation and recovery actions and other fish management activities.

  • Forestry Technician (Various locations statewide, Wisconsin) (Due 2/18)

    Feb 6, 2018 3:00 pm23 views

  • Annual Technical Support Position

    May 13, 2016 10:30 am23 views

    Assistant Research Technician

    A highly motivated individual capable of working both independently and as part of a diverse team is being sought to provide onsite support for the Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Climatic and Environmental Change Experiment (SPRUCE) located in the USDA Forest Service's Marcell Experimental Forest in northern Minnesota. The individual will assist with managing and maintaining SPRUCE infrastructure and work with SPRUCE scientific staff to facilitate experimental activities

  • Restoration Specialist, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (Stockton, IL; due 5/8)

    Apr 27, 2020 10:30 am24 views

  • SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST CREW MEMBER/LEADER

    Jan 25, 2016 3:45 pm25 views

    AmeriCorps Superior National Forest Crews (ages 18-25) receive on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice working on projects throughout Superior National Forest. Superior National Forest seasonal crews are part of the Superior National Forest’s “Faces of Tomorrow” initiative, an effort to improve the diversity of their future workforce. Leader and member positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented outdoor work on conservation projects such as invasive species management, fuels reduction, campsite maintenance, timber stand improvement, trail maintenance, tree planting, timber marking, and wildfire suppression/prescribed burning. The Crew Leader works directly with Crew Members to complete all forest improvement projects, monitoring member performance and safety and providing on-site education and training. --valuable job skills applicable to any career -- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans -- Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals -- Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills.

  • Purchasing Agent, Agricultural Research Service (Peoria, IL) Due 5/3

    Apr 29, 2019 2:45 pm25 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Jul 26, 2016 10:45 am25 views

  • Forester, Plains and Community Forestry, Colorado State University

    Jul 29, 2015 3:30 pm25 views

    Colorado State University seeks an individual to serve as the primary local Colorado State Forestry representative.

  • Forest Tax Law Specialists & Tax Law Compliance Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Statewide) Due 8/14/17

    Aug 8, 2017 10:00 am25 views

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of August 22nd, 2016

    Aug 24, 2016 9:45 am25 views

  • Soil Scientist

    Feb 19, 2016 4:30 pm26 views

    The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (CONF) is conducting an outreach for highly skilled and qualified candidates to fill a Soil Scientist, GS-0470-11 position with a duty station of Gainesville, GA.  This is a non-supervisory, forest-level position.  This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position.

  • Habitat Senior Project Assistant, Lewis & Clark Community College (East Alton, IL)

    Feb 22, 2019 10:30 am26 views

  • BOTANIST/RANGE RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

    Mar 21, 2016 11:30 am26 views

  • Group Leader, Forest Health GS-13

    Oct 7, 2016 10:00 am26 views

    This outreach is an early alert to inform potential applicants that the USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area, State and Private Forestry will soon be advertising a permanent, full-time GS-0414 (Entomologist) or 0434 (Pathologist) -13 Group Leader, Forest Health position. The position is located at the St. Paul Field Office in St. Paul, MN.  If you are interested in this position please respond, since the responses to this outreach notice will help managers decide how to advertise this position. 

  • Research Biologist

    Oct 7, 2016 10:00 am26 views

    The scientist is a Research Biologist in the Southern Research Station’s Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center (SRS-4854). The mission of the Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center (EFETAC) is to generate knowledge and tools needed to anticipate and respond to environmental threats. The most serious threats to forests and the benefits they provide inevitably involve complex factors interacting across multiple spatial and temporal scales. The Center’s challenge is to maintain a comprehensive and integrated research program to tackle these complex issues, while delivering knowledge to forest landowners, managers, decision-makers, scientists, and other interested audiences in a timely, useful, and user-friendly manner.

  • Assistant or Associate Professor of Silviculture (Virginia Tech)

    Oct 12, 2017 9:15 am26 views

  • Wood Promotion & Biomass Utilization Program Coordinator (Montana) Due 10/28

    Oct 13, 2017 3:30 pm26 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America NewsLetter

    Dec 11, 2015 4:15 pm26 views

  • NATIVE FISH INVESTIGATIONS MANAGER

    Jan 7, 2016 9:30 am27 views

    Make a difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources. Located in Corvallis, lead a team of researchers to plan, direct, and coordinate a complex statewide research and monitoring project that provides new data on Oregon's native fish (excluding salmon and steelhead).