This isn’t your average desk job. Based in the rugged and beautiful Hill Country near Leakey, TX, this role puts you at the heart of field-based wildlife research. You’ll drive real conservation impact by working alongside local landowners, managing remote camera arrays, coordinating field teams, and collecting data critical to rangeland and wildlife management. If you are seeking a role with opportunities to publish, lead independent research, participate in a variety of field work opportunities, and learn how to coordinate research teams in remote locations, this is the job for you. While you have the opportunity to establish an independent research footprint of your own, you will also be supervised by professors with a track record of guiding students to their dream jobs. 

Join a fast-moving team of applied ecologists across a range of disciplines, and lead boots-on-the-ground science with purpose! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
 

Minimum Requirements 

Education – Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Master's degree preferred. 

Experience – Two years of related professional experience.  

Knowledge of -- appropriate field and technical equipment, specifically camera traps. 

Ability to -- effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks; multi task and work cooperatively with others; perform strenuous field work, especially in high heat.  

Registration, Certification, or Licensure  

Valid driver’s license 

This position will be based remotely in Leakey, TX and primarily out of a field office.   

This internship revolves around gaining knowledge and hands-on experience with the American Alligator, venomous and non-venomous snakes, a variety of other reptiles, and several other animals. While much of the internship deals with animal care/husbandry and educating the public, interns will be exposed to and expected to participate in various park functions. These include but are not limited to enclosure maintenance, janitorial duties, landscaping, working in retail, construction, customer service, and any other task that is part of how a park runs. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how to safely handle and work with a variety of animals including venomous snakes and several crocodilian species, among others, in situations that range from doing educational shows and events, giving private tours, moving animals within the park, and going on nuisance alligator and snake calls. 

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess or be currently pursuing a degree in animal biology, wildlife management, herpetology, environmental science, zoology, or any other focus involving animals, conservation, or education. We are primarily an educational facility so applicants must be comfortable with public speaking and will be required to present educational shows and private tours for customers daily. Applicants must be in good physical condition. A valid Drivers' license is required and having your own transportation is preferred. Applicants must be able to intern for a minimum of 3 months to fulfill the internship program. 

 The Sioux County Conservation Board (SCCB) and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Cooperative Habitat Technician (CHT) at SCCB Oak Grove Station of the Great Lakes Big Sioux Sub-Unit (GLBSS). This position will be under the supervisor of the Sioux County Board of directors with financial and supervisory support from the DNR.  The CHT will work with other SCCB, DNR, and Pheasants Forever staff in primarily Sioux and Lyon Counties and secondarily in Plymouth, O’Brien and Osceola Counties. The CHT will play a vital role in project administration, habitat management, facility development and maintenance, equipment operation and maintenance, wildlife population management, conservation education, etc., ensuring compliance with County and Department policies and regulations while contributing to the conservation and enhancement of natural resources. 

See job posting for additional details.

JOB DUTIES:     Collect, process, summarize and interpret fish population data and angler harvest data;

evaluate physical, chemical and biological characteristics of fish habitats following Fisheries Division sampling

guidelines and using accepted scientific and statistical procedures. Collect and analyze data for formulation of

management plans and development of specific waterbody (lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams) goals and objectives. Plan and implement natural and artificial fish habitat improvement projects. Assist with fish stocking and in collection of broodstock fish for production purposes. Provide technical assistance of fisheries habitat enhancement techniques and fish management to lake associations, private clubs and private pond owners. Prepare technical reports and maintain records. Perform related work as required.   

  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  Extensive knowledge of fisheries and aquatic habitat management principles, goals and objectives; fish species; life history and habitat needs; research, statistics, and record keeping systems; and conservation statutes and regulations as they relate to fisheries management. Ability to communicate effectively; set goals and objectives; perform heavy physical labor and work outdoors for long periods of time; operate and perform maintenance on boats, motors, fish sampling equipment and electro fishing gear; work with little supervision; develop and maintain professional relations with a broad range of agencies and publics.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor's degree in fish or wildlife management or closely related field or equivalent experience in the field of biological science AND three years experience in fish or wildlife management or a closely related field;

                                                                                           OR

Master's degree in fish or wildlife management or closely related field or equivalent experience in the

field of biological science AND one year experience in fish and wildlife management or a closely related

field.

TO APPLY:  Apply on line at statejobs.nebraska.gov. Applications must be entered on or before the application deadline to be considered.

The Natural Resources Technician will assist with various aspects of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SFS) Environmental Program with a focus on population assessments and population monitoring. This position is in-person, full-time, Monday-Friday for the full duration. 

General tasks may include, but are not limited to:

 

•        Wildlife surveys and/or management

•        Threatened and endangered species monitoring and/or management

•        Field-data collection, entry, and/or management

•        Writing and editing technical reports

•        Data analysis and/or mapping using ArcGIS

•        Update and/or maintain plan (Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan, site inspections and/or monitoring, Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, Avenza Maps, or other data form development

 

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:   

•        Sea turtle nest density and productivity monitoring 

•        Florida scrub-jay population assessments including assisting with banding individuals 

•        Southeastern beach mouse population assessments using game cameras and/or track tubes 

•        Bat monitoring through acoustic detectors and maintaining the detectors 

•        Shorebird monitoring including nesting and wintering seasons 

•        Gopher tortoise conservation 

•        Assist with reviewing and updating the installation’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan 

 

·        Must have an interest in pursuing a career in federal lands management. 

·        Pursuing a B.S. in natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental policy-related field (at least a sophomore standing).

·        Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. 

·        Must have a valid driver’s license for operating federal vehicles. 

·        Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.

·        The successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. citizenship; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

·        Experience collecting field data and entering data in paper or digital forms. 

·        Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.

·        Experience flora and/or fauna monitoring or management (specify taxa/ecosystem/regions of prior experience). 

·        Experience performing habitat restoration or invasive species management. 

·        Experience with manual labor using powered tools and heavy equipment such as chainsaws, weed-eaters, mowers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs etc. 

·        Training and experience using GIS software.

 

Please note: The tasks and duties listed are potential and may change due to season, general weather, or changes to the management plan. Other things that may impact the tasks include personnel changes and site availability. Successful candidates will be flexible in assisting with tasks as assigned by the NRM; and they must understand that no two days may be alike and at times the daily tasks can change unpredictably.

Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to conduct legal advocacy, including litigation and administrative advocacy, with the California Regional Office. The hybrid work position requires 0-3 years post-law school legal experience. The attorney selected for this position will play a key role in legal actions that can make a real difference to people’s health and well-being and protect important environmental values. This attorney’s emphasis area will be our Right to Zero priorities. The Right to Zero program is working to transform the way we use energy and transport goods, services and ourselves across the country. From our power grid to ports, buses to garbage trucks, the Right to Zero team works to ditch fossil fuels and lead the shift to zero-emissions. The attorney will primarily focus on California-specific Right to Zero litigation and advocacy, and may also work on Right to Zero issues that are either federal or outside California, or on other California Regional Office priorities. 
 
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. 
 
 
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Miami, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, Houston, and Washington, D.C. 
 
 
Earthjustice’s California Regional Office was the first of the now fifteen Earthjustice offices. With offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the California Regional Office covers almost all areas of our work. We fight for the rights of all Californians to a healthy environment. Earthjustice’s work in California is particularly important given California is both a health and climate leader and yet has some of the worst air in the country, is still one of the largest producers of oil in the country, faces some of the most challenging water issues, and is seeing its unique biodiversity face unprecedented threats. Learn more about the California Regional Office and its work at - https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/california. 
 
 
The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to develop thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation.  As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney.  Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. 
This is a hybrid position based in our California Regional Offices and requires regular in-person attendance.  
 
 
Responsibilities:  
Associate Attorneys perform a range of work, in partnership with Senior Attorneys and professional staff, to investigate, develop, and pursue litigation in court and advocacy before administrative agencies.  
As Associate Attorneys gain experience, their dockets may include cases for which they have primary responsibility under the supervision of a Senior Attorney in addition to matters on which they work in a supporting role with Senior Attorneys. Specific responsibilities include:  
Working closely with Earthjustice attorneys, scientists, professional staff, and clients to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients. 
Participating in the full range of tasks involved in litigation and administrative advocacy, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, memo writing, negotiation, discovery, briefing, and oral advocacy. 
Participating in cultivating relationships with new clients, allies, and coalition partners. 
Integrating communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies. 
Supporting efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. 
Representing Earthjustice at remote and in-person meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts. 
Developing skills required to serve as spokesperson in media. 
Participating in hiring and supervision of student law clerks and externs.  
Qualifications:  
Law school graduate with 0-3 years of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the California State Bar. 
Strong research, analytic, writing, and communication skills. 
Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity. 
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. 
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well collegially. 
Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission. 
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. 
Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. 
High level of emotional intelligence. 
Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including for case work, court appearances, and meetings with clients and partners. 
Legal or non-legal experience supporting communities working to overcome injustice a plus. 
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer a congenial, flexible, hybrid work environment and a casual dress code. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.  
 
Salary depends on experience and location.    
Salary range in Los Angeles, CA: $105,000 - $117,100 
Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $110,500 - $ 123,300 
 
To Apply:  
Interested applicants should submit the following via Jobvite:  
Resume. 
Cover letter that addresses: 1) your interest in, and qualifications for, serving as an Associate Attorney: (2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or social justice issues that inspire you; and (3) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in work with clients and colleagues. Also, please include the earliest date you would be available to begin work. 
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum containing legal analysis. Please ensure that any confidential information is redacted and that you have permission to share any non-public memorandum written for another legal employer or client. We recognize that many legal work products are edited by multiple attorneys; at the same time, we expect that any writing sample be predominantly, if not exclusively, your own work. Please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of any editing by someone else, and any other details about the writing sample that you believe Earthjustice will find helpful. 
Law school transcript. 
Candidates graduating from law school in 2025 will be considered.  
For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in September 2025 or January 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by July 17, 2025. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.  
 
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.  
 
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  
 
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.  
 
#LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite

Earthjustice solicits a full-time Senior Litigation Assistant to join us in Seattle. The Sr Litigation Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support services to our Oceans Program and Northwest Regional Office. The position will support teams of lawyers who are working around the country to protect oceans and ocean wildlife from threats such as overfishing, offshore oil, and gas drilling, and to conserve old-growth forests, salmon, water quality, clean air, and the communities that call the Pacific Northwest home. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Seattle. Our ideal candidate would be available to start as soon as possible, in office at least two days per week.

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, Tallahassee, Honolulu, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities
The Senior Litigation Assistant will join a team of litigation support staff of three paralegals who provide administrative and litigation support services for attorneys practicing in state and federal courts. This position reports directly to the Supervising Litigation Paralegal in the Oceans Program, and the position will be equally split between the Oceans Program and the Northwest Regional Office.

Tasks may include but are not limited to the following: 

Preparation and editing of documents for filing, including proofreading, cite checking, Bluebooking, formatting, producing tables of contents and authorities, assembling exhibit lists, etc. 
Filing and service of paper and electronic filings. 
Ensuring all court rules are met.
Creating, organizing, and maintaining case files and contacts.
Submitting and tracking new matters and board approval requests, litigation updates, maintaining data for matters, etc. 
Computing and calendaring court deadlines. 
Assisting in the collection, processing, and review of incoming and outgoing discovery productions. 
Assisting attorneys with deposition and hearing preparation, including organizing document binders, printing exhibits, creating exhibit lists, communicating with court reporters, etc. 
Supporting attorneys in gaining admission to courts, registration renewals, and creating and managing e-filing accounts. 
Cite-checking data figures and numbers. Generating research notes, memoranda, summaries, tables, maps, and other visuals as needed. 
Drafting basic pleadings and other case-related documents under attorney supervision, including case initiating documents, proposed orders, cover letters, FOIA requests, pro hac vice applications, etc. 
Communicating with courts, experts, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and government officials as requested by attorneys. 
Tracking relevant dockets and issues related to the work of the Oceans Program and the Northwest Regional Office via the Federal Register, agency web sites, various distribution lists, media outlets, etc. 
Participating in conference calls and meetings when relevant to the position and/or assigned projects. 
Operating all office equipment (copier, Stamps.com equipment, fax machines, etc.). 
Engaging in general administrative support (e.g., receiving packages, scanning mail, managing office supplies, taking notes, greeting visitors). 
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
Two-plus years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a litigation setting. 
Interest in and knowledge of environmental or social justice issues is a plus. 
A can-do attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and an unrelenting commitment to high performance standards.
Excellent research, analytical, writing, and computer skills (word processing, databases and spreadsheets, Internet, etc.). 
Knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
The ability to organize, set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure.
The ability to work effectively with remote staff and to maintain confidential information. 
The ability to coordinate workflow and assignments with fellow Litigation Staff and to mentor peers.
Flexible, punctual, highly reliable, and available for occasional evening and weekend work. 
Ability to work for extended periods on the computer as needed to meet filing deadlines. 
A team player who will enthusiastically take on tasks that range from intellectually challenging to more routine administrative work. 
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 

Salary is dependent on experience and location. Salaries reflect FY26 ranges.
Salary range in Seattle: $81,700 - $90,800 annually

To Apply 
Interested candidates should submit: 

Resume
One page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you, and (2) your skills and background that demonstrate competence to work with a diverse group of colleagues and clients.
Preference will be given to applications submitted by July 13, 2025. Professional references will be collected for finalist candidates later in the process.

Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Summer 2026 Law Clerkships will accept applications from July through Labor Day 2025.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups and supporters to take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country and have a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Earthjustice’s work is currently divided into three major areas:

Summer law clerks will have the opportunity to work with several attorneys on case development and litigation strategy. Students may draft pleadings and briefs, do legal research, develop strategy and legal theories, gather evidence, and attend client meetings and court proceedings. Earthjustice’s summer law clerk program also includes various programmatic offerings, such as in-person and virtual seminars with attorneys and guest speakers on current environmental issues, interactions with other local and regional environmental groups, and a job interview workshop.

Earthjustice summer law clerkships are paid positions. The total stipend amount will be dependent on any external funding a student secures, such as through their law school’s summer funding program. Earthjustice will provide a one-time stipend at the start of the clerkship in the amount of $1,320.00 per week, minus the total amount received from any other sources and applicable taxes. The summer law clerkship is designed to be 10 weeks long at full-time hours (37.5 hours/week).

You are welcome to pursue outside funding. The ability to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring process.

Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. law school through fall 2026 (i.e., not graduating before December 2026) and be available to commit to 10 weeks during summer 2026. Summer law clerks must work from the U.S. during their clerkship.

Each Earthjustice litigation team participates in clerk hiring; candidates may submit applications to whichever and however many litigation teams they are interested. Please be prepared to respond to our September follow-up e-mail, requesting your ranked choice of the teams for which you have applied. Do not include such rankings within your Jobvite application.

 This, one of a kind,  internship, based at the biggest alligator park west of the Mississippi, will give you numerous types of experience, that you won't be able to get anywhere else. You will work alongside and learn from the biggest nuisance alligator catchers in the state of Texas, all while educating the public about American Alligators and the conservation of various other reptiles. By the end of your internship,  you will have the skills needed to remove alligators safely and efficiently from a variety of settings. While much of the internship deals with animal care/husbandry & educating the public, interns will be exposed to and expected to participate in various park functions. These include but are not limited to enclosure maintenance, janitorial duties, landscaping, working in retail, construction, customer service, and any other task that is part of how a park runs. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how to safely handle and work with a variety of animals including venomous snakes and several crocodilian species, among others, in situations that range from doing educational shows & events, giving private tours, moving animals within the park, and going on nuisance alligator and snake calls. 
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess or be currently pursuing a degree in animal biology, wildlife management, herpetology, environmental science, zoology, or any other focus involving animals, conservation, or education. We are primarily an educational facility so applicants must be comfortable with public speaking and will be required to present educational shows and private tours for customers daily. Applicants must be in good physical condition. A valid Drivers' license is required and having your own transportation is preferred. Applicants must be able to intern for a minimum of 3 months to fulfill the internship program.