Dekalb County 4H Job

 

Job Openings in the Geothermal Industry

 Hi friends,

 

For those looking for renewable energy jobs through all this uncertainty here are some options. The geothermal industry is hiring, including my organization, Geothermal Rising. My nonprofit is hiring for a major gifts officer and two research fellows. There are also academic positions, communications & marketing positions, and jobs that require project management expertise. Many of these positions are remote or have flexible working environments.

 

Job postings here: https://geothermal.org/index.php/resources/job-board

 

Thanks,

Bryant

 

Bryant Jones, PhD

Executive Director

Geothermal Rising

Use the Earth to Save the Earth

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Human Dimensions of Nature at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, USA

 Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Human Dimensions of Nature at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, USA

 

Application Deadline – 15 March 2025 and Internal Deadline – 10 February 2025

For details contact Dr. Helina Jolly (helina.jolly@uvm.edu)

 

The Jolly Lab at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is seeking a dedicated student for a fully funded PhD program  to investigate the human dimensions of nature, engaging with Indigenous and local communities on critical topics such as wildlife, land, water, and food systems. Preference will be given to projects with a local geographical focus; however, we also encourage compelling proposals with a global perspective.

 

Some examples of preferred projects are applying Indigenous and traditional knowledge in human-wildlife coexistence, biocultural food systems, food security, land/water stewardship and management practices such as cultural burning, and the characterization of ecosystems from community perspectives and policy discourses around these. These examples serve merely as a starting point; prospective students are invited to think creatively alongside and beyond them. If you are passionate about making a difference through community engaged research, we invite you to apply.

 

Key Highlights:

• Fully funded for three years (tuition, stipend, and health insurance) through Research & Teaching Assistantships
• Potential fourth-year support through TA positions (subject to availability)

• Strong emphasis on community collaboration and engagement with local organizations

Preferred Qualifications & Expectations:

• Master’s degree in environmental sciences, wildlife, ecology, geography, natural resource management, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience engaging with communities and stakeholders/rightsholders
• Training in qualitative and/or quantitative social science research methods
• Ability to design and conduct original, empirical research
• Willingness to co-author publications and collaborate on funding proposals

Application:  If you are interested, please submit the following to Prof Jolly at helina.jolly@uvm.edu with the subject line – “Prospective Graduate Student” by February 10, 2025.

 

**Curriculum Vitae (CV)**: Please include your contact information and details for three references who can speak to your academic and professional qualifications.

  

**Cover Letter**: This should outline how your background aligns with the preferred qualifications listed in the advertisement, highlighting any relevant experience and skills.

  

**Research Proposal**: Submit a 1–2-page proposal that presents your initial research ideas.  Typically, your proposal should outline:  your project and research goals, how your project fits into the field , your plan for conducting your   research , the scope of the project and timescales. We understand these concepts may evolve over time, but we value your preliminary thoughts.

  

**Writing Samples**: Include one or two samples of your previous written work to showcase your research and writing abilities.

 

Strong applicants will be encouraged to complete an application to the UVM Graduate College for the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) Program (PhD in Natural Resources) by March 15, 2025 – when applying, please state your interest in this position in the Statement of Purpose.” We look forward to your application and the opportunity to work together in making a meaningful impact on environmental research and community engagement! 🌍

Nachusa is hiring summer techs

 Restoration Technician at Nachusa Grasslands

The Nature Conservancy

OFFICE LOCATION

Franklin Grove, Illinois, USA

Nachusa Grasslands Office, Franklin Grove, IL

Dixon, IL

The Illinois Nachusa Restoration Technicians will work together to manage and restore tallgrass prairie at

Nachusa Grasslands. The work includes invasive weed management using backpack herbicide sprayers

and hand spades, hand-harvesting native seeds, and assisting with native plantings. The Technicians will

also assist with outreach events for visitors and volunteers, maintain public preserve areas, and repair

and maintain tools and equipment.

This is a full-time (average 37.5 hours per week), short-term position starting early May and ending early

August, with possible extension through fall. The position is located at Nachusa Grasslands Preserve

near Franklin Grove and Dixon, IL and includes nice, clean on-site housing (one technician per room,

high speed internet available at Headquarters, no pets). We have multiple positions available.

Responsibilities & Scope:

• May interact with visitors.

• Works with and interacts with volunteer stewards.

• Works under close or infrequent supervision.

• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated

settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Nature Conservancy in Illinois is seeking Restoration Technicians to help manage and restore

tallgrass prairie at the Nachusa Grasslands Preserve. This 4,000-acre preserve, near Dixon, IL, is home

to more than 700 native plant species, 180 species of birds, and a herd of bison! The Technicians work

together on a crew to restore agricultural lands back to high diversity prairie, wetlands, and savanna. The

position affords the opportunity to engage in interesting, educational, and challenging outside work at a

dynamic restoration project. This is an exceptional entry level position to learn what it really takes to do

natural areas management and ecological restoration. If you enjoy being outside and interacting with

people and nature, come join us today and help make a difference with the world’s leading conservation

organization!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience

• Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. lawn

mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).

• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. Moderate pack walk test

of 24 pounds for two miles under 30 minutes, First Aid, CPR, herbicide application).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Course work in ecology or experience with natural areas restoration.

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on

behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program,

visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may

include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay for a candidate selected for this position is $16.00 per hour (subject to required tax

withholding). This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a

successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including,

for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries

outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market,

and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56153, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button

at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or

contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the

recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people

of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive

organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures,

races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation,

gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background

screening process.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience

with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled

veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability,

please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC

strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to

being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible

location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established

as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of

our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their

location specific range upon request.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Internship Posting

 

Hungry World Farm Summer Internship 2025

 Greetings from Hungry World Farm,

 

Our team looks forward to another great internship season ahead here in Tiskilwa, Illinois. For students interested in agriculture, environmental sustainability, and ecology, our summer internship program offers varied opportunities for learning and professional experience related to farming, environmental education, food service, and more- all in a beautiful setting alongside others. Please share news of the opportunity with student groups and individuals as you'd like. More information can be found at:

 

https://www.hungryworldfarm.com/interns-volunteers

 

Our team looks forward to a summer full of learning, sharing, hard work, nourishing food, and lots of fun!