Natural Resources Job Board

Program Overview: Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming, while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to improve lives and foster civic engagement all across the country.

Service Site Overview: This position will be located at The Greenway Foundation in Denver, CO. Since 1974, TGF has led efforts to reclaim the South Platte River and its tributaries, transforming this vital watershed from a virtual cesspool to a place of environmental and recreational pride. Today, we continue this work through equitable community engagement, education, and stewardship.

Service Position Summary: The Youth Engagement Specialist will help TGF with community outreach in target neighborhoods with high minority and low-income populations to better serve these communities through its South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) programming as well as act as an environmental educator and youth mentor on SPREE programs serving students from these neighborhoods.

Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities): eeCorps members engage with their Host Site organizations to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps’ and The Greenway Foundation’s goals. These duties include:

Term of Service: This is a full-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 1,700 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). The position begins 9/2/25 and ends 8/15/26. Flexible hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Bekky Harkins, The Greenway Foundation Education Director, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2025-26 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at 1820 Platte St., Denver CO 80202 (TGF's main office) and service will be performed at parks and neighborhoods throughout Denver.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: The Greenway Foundation shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on relevant qualifications and abilities.

The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) recognizes the value of diversity and inclusiveness to advance environmental education. CAEE defines diversity in its broadest sense and welcomes everyone to the field of environmental education and the Alliance, including but not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, national origins, socioeconomic status, religious affiliations, languages, and heritages.

How to Apply:  If you are interested in applying to this position, please prepare the following documents and submit them via the form found at https://tinyurl.com/eeCorpsApply: 1) a resume, 2) a short cover letter outlining your interest in the program and commitment to national service, and 3) a list of three references.

Salish Kootenai College is seeking applicants for a fish and/or wildlife ecologist. The ideal candidate will have education and experience that emphasizes ecology, genetics, population dynamics, conservation, environmental policy, stewardship, research methodology, statistical analyses, and R programming. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational, research, and community service.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach, advise, and interact with graduate and undergraduate students, develop curricula, mentor and administer graduate and undergraduate research, compete effectively for external funding, and work with internal and external stakeholders.

The individual hired in this position should have excellent communication and skills, a demonstrated commitment to mentoring students from under-represented groups successfully, and motivation to build interdisciplinary collaborations within SKC and a diverse community of tribal programs, educators, stakeholders, managers, scientists, and policy makers both locally and beyond. We seek candidates who approach research and teaching with creativity, flexibility, cultural congruency, and a strong focus on student success. Proven ability to seek out and successfully apply for grants in the related disciplines.

 Job Posting: Fisheries Biologist 

Company: Blue Wing Outdoors Fisheries Science 

Location: Haven, KS (25 miles northwest of Wichita) 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Compensation: $18 - $22 per hour, with opportunity for advancement. 

Benefits: 401k Retirement, Health Care Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off, Overtime Pay 

Earliest Start Date: July 14th, 2025 

About Blue Wing Outdoors: 

Blue Wing Outdoors is a premier pond and lake management company with a specialized focus on creating and enhancing world-class private fisheries. We are a team of passionate, hands-on professionals who develop and manage lakes and ponds to their highest potential. We pride ourselves on using a scientific approach to lake management to help landowners achieve their goals, from growing trophy-class fish to creating a balanced, healthy aquatic ecosystem for family recreation. 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Fisheries Biologist to join our Central crew based near Haven, KS. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a passion for fishing and conservation, and hands-on experience in fisheries, aquaculture, or a related field. This role is crucial to our operations, as you will be on the front lines implementing the management plans that make our clients' waterbodies thrive. This is a field position where you will be actively working on and around water to improve aquatic habitats and fish populations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Fisheries Biologist, your day-to-day work will vary by season and project but will include: 

Qualifications:
 

Compensation & Work Schedule:
 

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated, hands-on individual with a passion for fisheries and a desire to do great work, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you would be a good fit for the Blue Wing Outdoors team to jared@bluewingoutdoors.com. 

Warning: Any applications written with Artificial Intelligence will be thrown out immediately.
 
 

At WRA, you'll play a key role in supporting a wide range of projects—from ecological restoration and open space management to water and wastewater infrastructure and climate resiliency initiatives. While our work spans the state, this role will primarily focus on projects in the San Francisco Bay and Estuary.

Your work will take you from the coastal salt marshes of the Bay and Pacific Coast, to the grasslands and vernal pools of the Central Valley, and into the Sierra Nevada mountains. As a mid-level professional, we're looking for someone who is motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to learn from our team of experienced biologists. We are especially interested in candidates with experience working with special-status species and a passion for encountering some of the rarest wildlife in the continental United States—while continuing to grow both technically and as a project manager.

You will lead and conduct fieldwork, perform data analysis, and prepare technical reports to support regulatory compliance for restoration, development, and infrastructure efforts. The ideal candidate brings experience with field assessments, permitting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), as well as impacts and mitigation evaluations for CEQA and other regulatory approvals.

To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within approximately 45 minutes of our San Rafael, Emeryville, and Petaluma offices. This proximity ensures you can actively contribute to our collaborative team environment and be available for local field site visits as needed.

WRA has an established internal leveling system for our staff that maps to salary bands that have been informed by market data. Our leveling system is dependent on years of relevant industry experience, education, and the level of responsibility and autonomy at which you’re expected to operate.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 which represents 2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role. In your first conversation with our recruiter, we will discuss leveling and compensation with you to make sure that expectations are aligned. 

WRA’s an employee-owned environmental consultancy. We are a tenacious team of planners, engineers, and scientists, and we aim to leave the lands we love better than we found them. 

Our clients and partners hire us because we’re skilled at navigating through challenging projects involving wildlands, parks, community spaces, and infrastructure. We bring over four decades of expertise, long-standing relationships, and connections to our local communities to make sure that projects are pursued in responsible ways where both people and the environment thrive. 

As an organization, we believe that independence and interdependence are not mutually exclusive. We invest in systems, processes, and employee programs to support our staff’s collective engagement and success. At the same time, we encourage our employees to operate with an ownership mindset, taking responsibility for outcomes and being true to our commitments. 

WRA’s company vision is to cultivate a sustainable future where people and the environment thrive, and that effort starts first with our staff. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and we have developed flexible policies, internal practices, and are investing in programs that prioritize learning and sustainability. We aim to create conditions that allow employees to prioritize their families, lead healthy and balanced lives, and to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We believe that by creating an exceptional workplace, our employees will be able to do their best work and be able to meaningfully contribute to the sustainability of the environment and the communities in which we live.

WRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse environment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Environmental Education Instructors at Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center teach students through a residential outdoor environmental education program known as Coastal Communities. Instructors of the Coastal Communities program facilitate students in grades 3 - 8, and occasionally students as young as kindergarten and high school age. In this program, students come with their class for a one-day, two-day, three-day, or even five-day nature experience. Instructors teach a variety of different explorations, depending on which programs teachers select. 

Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center's Environmental and Outdoor Educators are required to have a bachelor's degree in a science or education related field or in outdoor recreation and experiential education. They should possess experience or strong interest in teaching children in an outdoor setting. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and effective communication skills are a must. Those persons seeking internships must currently be obtaining a college degree in a related field and possess a strong desire to teach children in an outdoor setting.

Corvus Ecological Consulting is seeking a qualified field biologist for various projects in the Mojave Desert region of Southern California. Camping will be expected in some areas for some projects, and hotels will be provided for projects unsuitable for camping. 

Duties include desert tortoise, Burrowing owl, and other sensitive species surveys, general habitat condition surveys, botanical surveys, game camera management, and land assessments.

Work can start immediately and may include summer months during which temperatures often exceed 110˚ F. Applicants should have experience working in extreme climates.

Minimum requirements are: 

·        Ability to walk 10 miles per day (average 40 miles per week) on uneven terrain

·        Have exceptional knowledge and experience with ecological communities of the Mojave Desert

·        Ability to identify birds of the Mojave Desert by sight

·        Desert tortoise survey experience

·        Have experience with GPS units, basecamp software, and topographic maps

·        Experience with digital data collection systems or databases

·        Bachelor of Science in biology or related field 

·        A minimum of 2 years of field experience working with desert wildlife. Work conducted as part of a university course is not included, thesis or dissertation experience can be included.

·        Have a keen eye for details 

·        A valid driver’s license and clean driving record

·        Have experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds

Preference will be given to candidates with Mojave Desert tortoise experience. 

Compensation includes:

Compensation includes:

·        Lodging when necessary

·        Hourly pay of $30/hr

·        Reimbursement for personal vehicle use - $0.56/ mile (onsite project miles only)

·        Daily stipend of $60/day for meals and incidentals

 

To apply please send a cover letter, résumé, and list of 3 references with phone numbers and email addresses to jobs@corvusecological.com. Please include your availability to start. No phone calls, please. Please note that due to the timing of surveys, schedules of students enrolled in courses at a university are generally not compatible with this work. References, cover letter and résumé should specifically address the qualifications outlined in this announcement and the candidate’s experience. If the minimum requirements outlined above with respect to field experience are not demonstrated in the application packet, you will not be contacted for an interview. The preferred method of attachment is as a single document or a zip file of separate documents. Applications will be accepted immediately until the position is filled. 

Job Type: Forest Wildlife Specialist – Wisconsin 

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin 

Region: Western Great Lakes Region 

Posting Open Date:  June 22, 2025 

Posting Close Date:  July 20, 2025 

Term of Position: August 2025 to July 2027, likely to be extended with additional funding. 

Anticipated Start Date: August 2025. 

 

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is North America’s foremost conservation organization dedicated to creating healthy forests, abundant wildlife, and promoting a conservation ethic. Together with the American Woodcock Society (AWS), established in 2014, RGS & AWS work with private landowners and government agencies to develop critical wildlife habitat utilizing scientific management practices. 

 

RGS & AWS has entered a collaborative partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Together, RGS & AWS and DNR are looking for a motivated individual to work effectively with private landowners, industrial landowners, multiple state property managers, multiple county forests, and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest on forest habitat improvement initiatives in the north-west region of Wisconsin. The Forest Wildlife Specialist will function as a Habitat Biologist, providing technical service across multiple forest ownerships in Northern Wisconsin providing conservation technical assistance.  

•       A degree in wildlife conservation, forestry, and/or closely related field, with 2+ years of experience and/or a graduate degree in natural resource management. 

•       Knowledge in the field of forest wildlife management, including habitat management, young forest habitat management, deer management, vegetation surveys, and             wildlife surveys. Experience in conservation biology, plan writing, and/or prescribed fire is a plus. 

•       Excellent spoken and written communication skills, networking skills, organization and ability to engage with diverse collaborators. Must be comfortable speaking in               public and engaging landowners on a one-to-one basis. 

•       Ability to use MS Word, Excel, ArcGIS, Google Maps and other computer mapping systems to identify and delineate project boundaries. 

•       Ability to track accomplishments and produce reports with guidance from other team members. 

•       Ability to use Excel, ArcGIS, Google Maps, and other computer mapping systems to identify and delineate project boundaries. 

•       Willingness and ability to frequently travel throughout north-west Wisconsin and perform arduous fieldwork on steep terrain and various weather conditions. 

•       Applicant must be self-motivated and responsible. Required ability to work independently and manage multiple projects under deadlines. Ability to produce effective             results and problem-solve. 

•       The position must participate in specific training programs to use partner facilities and equipment. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. 

Position Summary: 

Functioning as a Habitat Biologist, the Forest Wildlife Specialist main duties will include working with a diversity of partners. This includes working with RGS & AWS staff, WI DNR staff, private landowners, County Foresters, USDA Forest Service staff, the American Bird Conservancy, Wisconsin Young Forest Partnership, US Fish and Wildlife Service, other conservation nonprofits, consulting foresters, timber purchasers, and other contractors to: 

•Complete Level 2 & 3 Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) enrollments, to include scheduling, site visits, and management plan delivery, as assigned by the DNR. 

•Increase private landowner awareness of existing DNR, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Bill, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Partners for Wildlife (USFWS-PFW), Wisconsin Young Forest Partnership (YFP), and other conservation partner habitat and public access programs. 

•Provide technical and financial assistance to implement young forest wildlife habitat management projects in accordance with the Department’s Wildlife Management Program Young Forest Habitat Management Guidelines. 

•Organize and implement annual workshops for landowners and partners that promote young forest, forest health, and other forest wildlife habitat management practices. 

•Assist the U.S. Forest Service implement selected Good Neighbor Authority projects that provide young forest habitat or compatible access for hunters. 

•Assist the DNR Wildlife Management Program with the development and implementation of young forest wildlife habitat projects and compatible access projects on DNR-managed lands, County owned lands, and Federal lands. 

•Meet with managers of Industrial Forest lands on opportunities to integrate management of both public and private lands to comprehensively maximize wildlife benefit and seek out partnership opportunities. 

•Assist with completion of project planning prerequisites for both private and public lands (NEPA, National Heritage Inventory, and cultural resources reviews). 

•Conduct wildlife surveys assigned by the DNR and entering appropriate data into DNR systems 

•Lead the administration of non-commercial treatments and commercial timber harvests to achieve desired forest conditions, including preparing bid announcements, selecting contractors, forest road maintenance, and performing site inspections and evaluations. 

•Lead the administration of other contracts such as trailhead improvements or road access for habitat treatments. 

•Lead volunteer efforts with RGS & AWS members and the public, including monitoring efforts, information or interpretive programs, and habitat workdays. 

•Communicate the importance of active forest management to RGS & AWS members and the public during field trips, presentations, blog posts, and local media pitches. 

•Maintain a database to track performance, achievements, and outcomes. 

•Write and submit regular summaries, interim and annual reports to RGS & AWS and partners. 

The Forest Wildlife Specialist is an RGS & AWS employee and will represent RGS & AWS in its collaborative work, but will be based out of the Rhinelander, WI DNR office. The Forest Wildlife Specialist will be supervised by RGS & AWS’s Wisconsin Forest Conservation Coordinator, in partnership with the WI DNR and will receive daily assignments from WI DNR staff. There will be a 90-day probationary period.   

 

The Forest Wildlife Specialist positions are limited term positions with funding guaranteed until July 2027. 

These positions are likely to be extended with additional funding at that time.  
 

Competitive compensation; health insurance including medical, dental and vision; retirement options including employer contribution; a vehicle stipend for all business travel; a purchasing card for business and travel expenses; computer and printer; cell phone; office supplies and continuing education training and support as needed will be provided.  

 

Salary commensurate with experience, minimum starting $50,000–$55,000. 

Please email a cover letter and resume combined in a single .pdf file by July 20th, 2025, to  

JaredE@ruffedgrousesociety.org using "WI Forest Wildlife Specialist" as the email subject line. Submission of 3 references as part of the application submission is required. 

 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jared Elm at (715)-450-2531 

(JaredE@ruffedgrousesociety.org) 

Corvus Ecological Consulting is seeking a qualified field biologists for an avian fatality monitoring project in Blythe, California. We seek to fill one full-time position starting August 2025. The position will be 40 hours per week and pay $30/hour. A daily stipend of $60/day for meals and incidentals will also be included and housing will be provided.

Field Surveyor primary duties will include conducting transects to locate bird and bat fatalities within the project boundary, carcass collection, data entry, game camera management, capture and release of stranded birds, transportation of injured birds to rehabilitation facilities and Common Raven surveys. Other duties will include assisting with bias correction trials which may include specimen prep, placing specimens, and monitoring deployed specimens. The ideal candidate will have good attention to detail and the ability to concentrate while performing monotonous tasks in adverse weather conditions.

This work takes place in the Mojave Desert of Southern California and is year-round, including summer months where temperatures often exceed 110˚ F. Applicants should have experience working in extreme climates.

Minimum requirements are: 

·        Ability to walk 10 miles per day (average 40 miles per week) on uneven terrain

·        Have exceptional knowledge and experience with avian communities of the Mojave Desert

o   Ability to identify birds of the Mojave Desert by sight 

·        Have experience with GPS units, basecamp software, and topographic maps

·        Experience with digital data collection systems or databases

·        Bachelor of Science in biology or related field 

·        A minimum of 2 years of field experience working with birds. Work conducted as part of a university course is not included, thesis or dissertation experience can be included.

·        Have a keen eye for details 

·        A valid driver’s license and clean driving record

·        Have experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds

Preference will be given to candidates that have experience conducting avian surveys on renewable energy facilities especially related to fatality monitoring. 

Compensation includes:

·        Housing in Blythe, CA

·        Hourly pay of $30/hr

·        Reimbursement for personal vehicle use - $0.56/ mile (onsite project miles only)

·        Daily stipend of $60/day for meals and incidentals

To apply please send a cover letter, résumé, earliest date you can start, and list of 3 references with phone numbers and email addresses to jobs@corvusecological.com. No phone calls, please. References, cover letter, and résumé should specifically address the qualifications outlined in this announcement and the candidate’s experience. If the minimum requirements outlined above with respect to field experience are not demonstrated in the application packet, you will not be contacted for an interview. The preferred method of attachment is as a single document or a zip file of separate documents. Applications will be accepted immediately until the position is filled. 

About Western Landowners Alliance (WLA): Founded in 2012 by landowners and managers, the organization aims to increase the wellbeing of working lands in the American West and the living communities, including human and wildlife, that depend on them.

Position Overview: WLA’s Working Wild Challenge (WWC) program is designed to support landowners in achieving positive outcomes for both working lands and wildlife. The New Mexico Resources Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of WWC initiatives, including reducing conflicts between wildlife and livestock, and improving economic and regulatory support for wildlife stewardship on working lands.

Amount of Time & Status: 40 hours a week, exempt, Monday-Friday

Location: This position is remote, but individuals must be located in New Mexico. Periodic travel will be required.

Reports to: Working Wild Challenge Program Director

Compensation: $60,000-$75,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. Western Landowners Alliance offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental and medical leave, 403b retirement savings account with a discretionary match, life insurance, short-term disability benefits, and an employee assistance program.

Working Environment/Physical Activities: Work environment is an office setting with occasional field/ranch visits. Physical activities include sitting at a desk and working on a keyboard and computer several hours a day; conducting business over the telephone and via email; standing for long periods of time; traveling long distances by vehicle (including traveling on unpaved roads or in off-highway vehicles); walking on uneven ground; working outside in variable weather conditions. This position may also require moving agency materials up to 25 pounds. This position requires to facilitate meetings, and interface professionally with the public.

Application Procedure: Please submit your resume and cover letter via our website. Please, no phone calls. Western Landowners Alliance values diversity and inclusiveness and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or political affiliation. We encourage all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

Target Start Date: Immediately