🚨Nature is hiring its next intern! If you or someone you know is passionate about science journalism and wants to work with an ace team for 6 months, look no further. Deadline to apply is October 15. Location is DC (but NYC also an option) 🚨
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nationalparkservice_great-smoky-mountains-national-park-is-hiring-activity-7374115362268807168-3543?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC_fCFIBmcCgWx22aIV0cFWLt-iqWgmmzRA
Are you considering graduate school in ecological or environmental fields? The Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program at Purdue University invites you to our Fall Preview Day on Friday, October 3, 2025.
This free event is a chance to:
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Purdue Hall for Discovery and Learning Research (DLR)
We’d love for you to join us and discover how ESE can help you shape a more sustainable future! Contact us at ese@purdue.edu with questions you may have.
PhD Fellowship in Ecology, Evolution, Environment & Society (EEES), Dartmouth College
Autumn on the Prairie at Nachusa is their annual public event and is this coming Saturday Sept. 20th. It's free except for $5 parking and there are bison tours, and other tours, a few of which are led by graduate students in my lab. I narrate the bison tours from 12-4. They also have arts and crafts, food, and merch as well. Check it out!
Also, BIOS folks, since Nachusa hosted our retreat for free, if you're looking for a way to thank them, you could donate to the science endowment that Friends of Nachusa has, which gives out thousands in grants to support especially student research projects, or you could donate your time by volunteering to help them collect seed for future restorations and/or remove weeds from current ones.
NIU’s Vegetarian Education Group [VEG] is having its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sept. 17th from 5;30-7:00PM. See flyer below for details. All environmental studies students are welcome to attend.
🌱 Are you a NIU student interested in sustainability? Join the Office of Campus Sustainability, the Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability and Energy (IESE), and the Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability (NICCS) for a monthly sustainability round up! Sustainability is intersectional, vast, and important for all students to understand and engage with. This monthly session is a space for creativity engagement, and sharing your voice. Learn through connections, activities, and opportunities to engage with sustainability efforts.
Details:
We're getting started this Wednesday, September 17 and no one is expected to have read anything yet. If you have students who would benefit from this type of applied learning experience - especially those interested in leadership roles or understanding professional success - I'd appreciate you sharing this opportunity in your classes. And, if you're interested in this book yourself, you're more than welcome to join as well.
NIU Events Calendar: https://calendar.niu.edu/event/innovation-pages-at-71-north-9349
@Matthew Deitch is also hosting one of the sessions on the book "Hooked" Tuesdays at noon. More info on the Innovation Pages Book Club Series: https://71north.github.io/innovation-pages-f25/
Climate Week NYC takes place Sept. 21-18. Though the full event takes place in New York, there are many virtual and hybrid events within the week. You can search here by format to find events that you can attend from afar. Many of these events—on mitigation strategies, community organizing, coping with climate anxiety, and more—may be of interest
Exotic Animal Care Internship
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge – Northwest Arkansas
About the Organization Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) is a GFAS-accredited
non-profit sanctuary dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned, and unwanted big cats. Located
in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, our refuge provides a lifetime home for
over 100 rescued animals, including tigers, lions, bears, and more.
Position Overview We are seeking self-motivated and passionate individuals for a full-time,
six-month internship. This physically demanding role offers an incredible opportunity to gain
hands-on experience in exotic animal husbandry. Interns are crucial members of our team and
must have a strong desire to provide the highest standard of care to our animal residents. The
ideal candidate is observant, able to keep detailed records, and works well both independently
and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
● Animal Husbandry: Provide daily care for a variety of species including Tigers, Lions,
Cougars, Black Bears, Brown Bears, Leopards, Servals, Bobcats, a Jaguar, and a
Hyena.
● Public Education: Inform the public about our resident species and the big cat crisis in
the United States.
● Habitat Maintenance: Ensure animal safety through daily exhibit checks, routine
landscaping, clearing underbrush, and providing creative animal enrichment.
● Diet Preparation: Prepare specialized diets with prescribed supplements, maintain high
standards of food quality and hygiene, and monitor each animal's food intake and waste
output.
● Health Monitoring: Maintain detailed daily records of animal behavior, appetite, and
health to quickly identify and report any signs of illness or abnormality.
● Rescue Support: Assist with preparations for animal rescue operations as needed.
Qualifications
● A degree in Zoology, Biology, or a related field is preferred.
● Relevant experience in exotic animal husbandry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
● Must be highly self-motivated, observant, and detail-oriented.
● Ability to perform strenuous physical work in varying weather conditions.
● Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
● A weekly stipend of $100.
● Free on-site housing is provided for the duration of the internship.
● Housing Amenities: Heat, A/C, paid utilities, full bath, kitchen, washer & dryer, TV and
internet service.
Internship Schedule (Spring 2026 Session)
● Positions Available: 15
● Internship Duration: 6 months
● Start Date: February 1, 2026
● Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and two (2) letters of
recommendation by the deadline to:
Emily McCormack
Animal Curator
Email: emily@turpentinecreek.org
Join the National Park Service for a rewarding seasonal job & help protect America’s treasures.
📝 Apply on USAJobs.gov
Seasonal Recreation Fee Clerk & Technician - (Sept. 15 - Sept. 21)
Seasonal Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) - (Sept. 12 - Sept. 19)
More seasonal positions coming soon - we will keep you posted!
🕓 Important: Job announcements will close by the posted date or when the applicant limit is reached (whichever comes first).
Learn more about working with us on the park website: https://lnkd.in/d8uXqgMd
📌 Note: A new 2-page resume policy has been implemented. Only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine qualifications.