- Application deadline: May 29, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Apply here: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-REG5-GLNPO-2026-0002
Showing posts with label ecological opportunity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ecological opportunity. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
EPA Fellowship in Protection and Restoration of Great Lakes Ecosystem Health
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
ENCAP, Inc. Internship Listing
Ecological Restoration Technician Internship - https://encapinc.net/careers/
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Still accepting applications for our winter-break field course in the Caribbean!!!🌍🌴🐠
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
DeKalb County Forest Preserve District Summer Internship
2025 Student Intern Opportunities in Restoration Ecology
DeKalb County Forest Preserve District
The DeKalb County Forest Preserve District carries out a broad range of ecological restoration activities
related to our core mission: “preserve, protect and restore the flora, fauna and natural beauties of our
lands, as near as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the education and recreation of our
citizens”. This position will be from approx. mid-May to mid-August. Wage rate is $14.00/hour.
Primary duties and activities:
1. Invasive species control, including spraying (back-pack or vehicle mounted) or wicking
herbicides, weed-eater operation, mowing, and hand-pulling.
2. Native plant community restoration and reconstruction, including propagation, planting,
seeding, watering, weeding, barrier construction and predation control.
3. Seed collection, and assisting volunteers during seed collection activities.
4. Inventory and assessment activities including plant and animal identification, data
collection, mapping and report preparation.
5. Assist with monitoring and inventory of rare or endangered species. This may include the
use of telemetry and GIS equipment, and frequent wading in steams, marshes or ponds.
6. Maintain a daily log, including activities and, as directed by the supervisor, species lists. The
log will be reviewed periodically by the Natural Resources Manager.
7. Other tasks. Occasionally, interns will assist staff with other related tasks.
Requirements:
1. College student or recent graduate with education or background in biological sciences,
forestry, ecology, botany, horticulture, environmental sciences or similar disciplines.
2. Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks on a routine basis, while tolerating
exposure to heat, humidity, insects, poison plants, and allergens. In other words, working
outdoors in native plant communities in Northern Illinois during the summer, all day long.
3. Obtain an Illinois Pesticide Operator’s License through the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture. This
must be obtained as soon as possible after work begins, preferably before.
4. Valid Driver’s license.
Applicants should submit a resume and contact information for two references by May 5th, 2022 to:
DeKalb County Forest Preserve District
200 N. Main Street
Sycamore IL 6017 jclark@dekalbcounty.org (815) 895-7191
https://dekalbcounty.org/departments/forest-preserve/
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Ecological Monitoring Tech Job with LCFPD
Position: Seasonal Ecological Monitoring Technicians
Employer: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Location: Lake County, Illinois
Job Description: Two ecological monitoring technician positions are available to assist the Lake County Forest Preserve District with its Ecological Monitoring Program from late April through October 2025 (approximate dates). As part of a partnership between the Chicago Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Lake County Forest Preserve District (LCFPD), each organization will hire two ecological monitoring technicians, who will cross-train and work as a team of four. (Please note that there will be a separate posting for the two LCFPD technician positions.) Lake County is located north of Chicago, IL and boasts 65 preserves managed for biodiversity and natural resources, set within a suburban landscape. Technicians will conduct a variety of wildlife and vegetation surveys including: coverboard and live-trap surveys for fish, amphibians, and reptiles, observational invertebrate surveys, herbaceous plant monitoring, tree and shrub monitoring, plant-pollinator network monitoring, and may have an opportunity for involvement in telemetry/nest monitoring for endangered Blanding’s turtles, or smooth greensnake nest monitoring/egg incubation. One of the technician positions will be more involved with wildlife monitoring and the other with vegetation monitoring. Both technicians will be trained in wildlife and vegetation monitoring and equipment will be provided for all essential job duties. Technicians will work with CAS Biologists and LCFPD Ecologists, and will be expected to work independently depending on scheduling and survey type. *This position is ideal for recent graduates looking to develop proficiency in a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation survey techniques*.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of the organization. We strongly encourage applications from people of color and members of underrepresented groups.
Qualifications: Ideal candidates will be comfortable independently working long hours in the outdoors with little shade and with abundant biting insects, ticks, and poison ivy. Familiarity with field sampling techniques across taxa. The most important qualification is an enthusiasm for fieldwork and wildlife biology. Additional requirements include:
● B.S./B.A. in wildlife, ecology, botany/plant ecology, environmental biology, natural resources, biology or related field with relevant coursework
● Valid driver’s license and insurance
● Familiarity with or *ability to learn* regional vertebrate, invertebrate, and plant species and ability to safely handle large and potentially aggressive animals (e.g. snapping turtles)
● Ability to read maps and navigate to survey points with GPS
● Adherence to safety and animal handling protocols
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems
● Ability to communicate effectively with forest preserve agency personnel and the public regarding project details
● Flexibility regarding work schedule and conditions
● Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and habitats
● Physical strength, stamina, and endurance sufficient for full days of strenuous field work (several miles of hiking in waders while carrying heavy (35 lbs) equipment in hot weather)
● Commitment to a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment
● Sense of humor. Everyone floods their waders, but it doesn’t have to ruin your day.
Essential Job functions:
● Capturing, handling, and identifying, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates
● Safely marking and measuring reptiles and small mammals
● Setting, baiting, checking, and cleaning aquatic and mammal traps
● Deploying and maintaining camera traps
● Conducting vegetation surveys for herbaceous plants, trees, and shrubs
● Following disinfection procedures and biosecurity
● Traveling among field sampling sites and wildlife facilities
● Maintaining accurate notes/reliable data entry, data entry into database
● Basic data summarization for end-of-year reports
● Working without direct supervision
Salary: Range: $17.75-$19.75/hr (depending on qualifications), 37.5 hr per week; bunkhouse style lodging available first come first serve~$217/month; work vehicle provided for trap deployment/removal, but personal vehicles may be required for daily sampling activities (with mileage reimbursement).
How to Apply: Those interested should submit their application to hr-biofieldtech@naturemuseum.org as a single document (PDF) containing a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 references. Please indicate within the cover letter which position you are more interested in (wildlife or vegetation focused), but all applications will be considered for both. The email subject should read:
" LastName_EMPTech_Application_2025" and the document filename should be: "LastName_EMPTech_Application_2025". Applications received by January 24th, 2025 are guaranteed consideration. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
About Us
For 166 years, The Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (‘Nature Museum’) has been connecting Chicagoans to nature and science. As a leader in the field of scientific research, education and community programming, Nature Museum’s mission is to create a positive relationship between people and nature through collaboration, education, research and collections, exhibitions and public forums to grow the region’s urban connection to the world of nature and science. The Nature Museum believes that nature and science should and can be accessible to everyone and seeks to be a spark that ignites and fosters a sense of wonder for nature, an understanding of science and protection of the natural world.
Founded in 1857, the Chicago Academy of Sciences is Chicago’s oldest museum and one of America’s oldest scientific institutions. Created by members seeking to understand the natural world through methodical exploration and study, the Chicago Academy of Sciences became the first private scientific museum founded in the city of Chicago. When the Academy opened its doors to the public in 1869, the institution’s focus expanded to that of a community museum with the goal of welcoming and engaging Chicago residents and visitors. The scientific collections that have been curated and preserved through the Chicago Academy of Sciences have been used to help define human understanding of nature, ecology and the diversity of life in the United States. They are key resources in allowing the scientific community to interpret our present place in history as well as anticipate future conditions.
Application Deadline: 21 February 2025
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Job posted for Nachusa Restoration Ecologist!
Nachusa Grasslands Restoration Ecologist (CP V) - 55855 – The Restoration Ecologist develops, manages, and advances conservation programs, plans, and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas. The Ecologist addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process. The Ecologist coordinates community support, ensures the maintenance of preserve areas frequented by the visiting public and coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines, and manages completion. They will assist with managing the Nachusa bison herd. This position is onsite at Nachusa Grasslands near Dixon, IL and this position will close once a strong applicant pool is identified. For more details and to apply, please visit https://careers.nature.org/ and search for Nachusa or Job ID 55855.
STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Caribbean field course during winter break!!!🌍🌴🐠
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