Natural Resources Job Board

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting six (6) AmeriCorps Archaeology Crew Members to complete Section 106 Cultural Resource surveys required in order to perform thinning and other wildfire mitigation activities, site recording and monitoring for various projects within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. These projects all serve the Cultural Resources program’s greater mission of helping the USFS in the fulfillment of their work on the National Priority Landscape / Wildfire Crisis Strategy, and more specifically within the Wildland Urban Interface. The work that you will do directly improves the quality of these forests helping ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come.
 
This work provides professional development and leadership opportunities in cultural resource management including increased exposure and responsibility enacting USFS processes, procedures and compliance measures; assisting in reporting and data entry/quality assurance and control. Expanded opportunities and exposure to additional disciplines (e.g., forestry, wildlife, hydrology, etc.) and projects may exist.
 
Archaeology technicians perform a variety of activities to support all stages of project implementation. Crew size will range between 3-8 people. Primary archaeology field duties will include:

 

Location: Mountain City, Ruby Mountains, Jarbidge Ranger District, Elko, NV

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers a setting of classic Western beauty and is known for its many recreational opportunities, scenic vistas, and wild places where visitors can still find solitude. The Forest does not resemble most other National Forests in that it has numerous fairly large but non-contiguous sections scattered across most of the state of Nevada and a portion of eastern California. It is divided into seven uniquely different administrative units. Six of the units are referred to as “ranger districts” and one is a “national recreation area.” Located in northeastern Nevada, the Ruby Mountains area is composed of rocky peaks, glacier-formed lakes, steep narrow canyons, and rolling hills.

 

 

 

Segal Education Award:
After successfully completing an AmeriCorps term of service members are eligible to receive a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.

 

Student Loan Forbearance:
If you are currently paying on any federal student loans you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your time as an AmeriCorps volunteer, that will allow you to cease payments while serving.

Interest Accrual Repayment:
As an AmeriCorps alum, you are eligible to have the National Service Trust pay all or a portion of the interest that accumulated on your qualified student loan(s) during your term of service. These payments are made in addition to the Education Award and are not deducted from your Education Award balance. To be eligible to have accrued interest paid: The loan must have been placed in forbearance for the service period, and you must have successfully completed a term of service and received an Education Award.

 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility:
AmeriCorps Volunteers qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Qualifications

 

 

TO APPLY
Please submit an up-to-date resume, a one-page cover letter that details your interest in the position, and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume, and contact information for three professional references.  Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position, please contact isengupta@gbinstitute.org

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This physically demanding work, often in remote locations, will provide crew members with rewarding exposure to some of America's backcountry landscapes. These positions require extensive hiking in sometimes steep terrain at altitudes ranging from 750 - 10,000 ft AMSL. Archaeology crew members will be expected to carry their own personal gear and water on a daily basis, possibly during extreme or inclement weather conditions such as heat, snow, or rain. Work schedules, generally four 10-hour days with 3 days off each week, are subject to change depending on weather and project needs. Camping near a work site for several days will be required to meet project objectives.

Archaeology crew members must be able to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry a heavy pack in excess of 40lbs, and be in overall good physical condition. Prior experience working in similar backcountry settings is preferred.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, GBI reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice. 

Job Announcement: Senior Manager of Animal Health & Welfare (Veterinarian)
Location: Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary – Freetown, Sierra Leone

Start date: August 2025
Application Deadline: Until filled
Contract Length: 1 year (renewable)

 

Overview
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS) was established in 1995 by the Government of Sierra Leone in partnership with conservationist Bala Amarasekaran and the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone. The sanctuary was created to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for orphaned, abandoned, and confiscated pet chimpanzees. Beyond sanctuary care, TCS plays a vital role in wildlife conservation through education, law enforcement, research, community engagement, advocacy, and ecotourism.

TCS is currently seeking a full-time Senior Manager of Animal Health & Welfare (Veterinarian) to oversee the health and welfare of over 120 resident chimpanzees in alignment with the highest standards of care.

The Senior Manager of Animal Health & Welfare leads and coordinates the Veterinary and Animal Welfare Departments. Responsibilities include direct oversight of chimpanzee health, supervision of the animal care team, coordination of interns, volunteers, and researchers, and involvement in general sanctuary operations, including infrastructure, staff management, and administrative duties.

This position reports to the Operations Manager and Programme Director and liaises closely with the Head of Maintenance and Camp Supervisor.

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is located approximately 30 minutes from Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, in West Africa. The sanctuary offers accommodation in a private house with bathroom, kitchen, and living area.

To apply, please send your CV (in PDF) and a cover letter in English, along with your earliest possible start date, to:
info@tacugama.com
Subject Line: SENIOR MANAGER OF ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE

An M.S. Graduate Assistantship is available in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Tennessee, under the supervision of Dr. Tyler Gifford. The USDA Forest Service, Forest Inventory and Analysis, National Resource Use Monitoring program collects Timber Products Output (TPO) data to estimate the production of roundwood and mill residue by-products. The incoming student will contribute to a larger project focused on assessing the current TPO sample methodology and evaluating alternative designs and frequencies to improve uncertainty in estimates such as county-level volume production. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts and researchers within the USDA Forest Service and the University of Tennessee. The student will be expected to participate in regular collaborative meetings, present results at professional meetings and conferences, and publish findings in reputable academic journals.

LOCATION: Knoxville, Tennessee with occasional travel to present results at meetings and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS: A B.S. degree in forestry, natural resources, statistics, geographic information systems (GIS), or a related field is required. The incoming student must have a strong interest in statistics and data analysis. Prior experience with statistical and GIS software (e.g., R, Stata, ArcGIS, etc.) is strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION AND TIMELINE: This 2-year M.S. Assistantship includes an annual stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. The expected start date is the Fall 2025 semester.

APPLICATION: Interested candidates should email Dr. Tyler Gifford (tgiffor1@utk.edu) with (1) a short description of research interests, career goals, and past experience, (2) a resume/CV, (3) contact information for three professional references, and (4) an unofficial copy of undergraduate transcript. Candidates will be reviewed until the position is filled.

 Join Our Team to Make an Impact!
 
At Heartland Ecological Group, Inc., we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. As a woman owned business rooted in Wisconsin, we’re committed to excellence in ecological solutions across the Midwest. Our team works on high-impact projects in natural resource assessments, GIS, regulatory compliance, and restoration for a wide variety of clients. Join us to help shape resilient ecosystems and sustainable communities.
 
Why Choose Heartland?
• Community and Collaboration: Experience a supportive, close-knit work environment where every team member’s input is valued. You’ll work directly alongside our leadership team and senior scientists on meaningful projects that make a difference.
• Professional Growth: We’re growing, and we prioritize our team’s development. With direct mentorship from expert ecologists, you’ll have the opportunity to build skills and advance your career in environmental science and regulatory policy.
• Diverse and Impactful Work: Gain exposure to a wide range of field and office tasks—from GIS mapping and ecological assessments to native restoration and compliance monitoring—ensuring your work stays engaging and fulfilling.
• Robust Benefits: Competitive compensation, health and dental coverage, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, and performance bonuses. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and career longevity.

Position Overview
We are seeking a mid to Senior level Wetland Delineation and Regulatory Specialist to join our team full-time (40+ hours per week). Applicants for this role are required to demonstrate the ability to lead wetland delineations independently with knowledge of the local, state, and federal wetland regulatory process.
This role offers opportunities to engage in a variety of tasks, including:
• Wetland delineation and assessment
• Strategic regulatory planning and permitting
• Wetland mitigation bank design and assessment
• Ecological restoration planning and site monitoring
• Wildlife habitat and botanical surveys
• Environmental compliance observations

Qualifications
• Degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field 
• Minimum 5 years professional experience completing wetland delineations 
• Professional Wetland Assurance Certification is desirable, although not required 
• Proficient in native and nonnative plant identification 
• Field-ready: adaptable to remote, diverse field conditions 
• Strong communication and technical writing skills 
• Valid driver’s license; ability to walk up to five miles and lift up to 50 lbs 

Primary Position Function: Conduct field and lab research within the Sustainability Theme of the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI). 

 

Summary: This hourly technician will conduct field and laboratory research tasks associated with a study of the biogeochemical impacts of cane cultivation for biofuel production in the research group of Nuria Gomez-Casanovas. Key objectives are to: (1) Understand how prior land use history and stand age influence greenhouse gases (GHGs; CO2, CH4 and N2O) emissions from sugarcane plantations; and, (2) Quantify the efficiency with which sugarcane uses water resources.  

 

The employee will be required to work in Jeanerette and Houma, Louisiana, and must have the capability to travel from one location to the another in a timely fashion. The employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. A valid driver’s license is required. Some evening and/or weekend work will be required. When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors including, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may also be subjected to various mental and physical demands including, but not limited to, independently traveling to and performing work at different locations, ability to move, transfer, and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing, and pulling movements. 

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

Position Requirements: 

  

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Rate of pay: $40-$44/hour. Non-benefit eligible, academic hourly position paid on a bi-weekly basis.

 

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Position duration: this is a 12-month position that can be renewed through November 30, 2027, contingent on satisfactory progress and the availability of funds 

 

Start date: June 2025 or as soon as possible

 

To Apply, please send the following to Anna Fedders (afedder2@illinois.edu) using the subject line, “Academic Hourly Researcher Application”

 

 

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

 

Application review will begin immediately. The position is open until filled. 

 

Contact Anna Fedders via email (afedder2@illinois.edu) for more information.

 

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

 

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

I am inviting applications for a graduate position (MSc) that includes support as a graduate assistant. The appointment is to begin this Summer or Fall 2025 in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. This position includes a research component aimed at investigating water movements and fish populations over artificial reefs via sonar surveys, ROV surveys, and acoustic doppler current profilers (ADCPs). Duties will include collection, processing, and analysis of samples, and ROV and sonar survey data over several artificial reef placements along the Texas coast.

The successful applicant will be expected to enroll full time in the UTRGV Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences program pursuing the thesis option. The available assistantship has a stipend of $1,333 per month and includes tuition support.

Interested applicants should send to Dr. Richard Kline (richard.kline@utrgv.edu) a copy of their CV or resume, GPA, a written statement of graduate research interests, and contact information for two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in marine biology, ecology or a related field and have experience working in the marine environment. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research and ability to work independently. Prior experience working with sonar equipment or ROVs is preferred. SCUBA certification and diving experience is preferred. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3.

 The James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center at Clemson University is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. or M.S. candidate to conduct research on materials for tidal trunks and other water control structures with the goal of developing alternative, cost-effective solutions for water level management in waterfowl impoundments in coastal South Carolina. 

 

Water control structures are critical for effective wetland management. Historically, wooden tidal trunks had a life span of 25–30 years, but the discontinuation of chromate copper arsenate and creosote-treated lumber has reduced this to 8–10 years due to the use of pressure-treated lumber with alkaline copper quaternary preservatives. These trunks lose tensile strength from cyclic wetting and drying, salt crystal formation, decomposition, and insect colonization, with replacement costs reaching $20,000 to $25,000 each. Research is required to evaluate new materials and designs for tidal trunks while considering traditional design significance. The objectives of this study are to 1) inventory the number and characteristics of tidal trunks and other water control structures in South Carolina's coastal counties, 2) interview land managers and owners to evaluate critical and desirable design features of tidal trunks, 3) conduct a comprehensive literature review evaluating potential materials and designs, 4) document wildlife and invertebrate use of tidal trunks, 5) evaluate material performance, and 6) work with experienced tidal trunk builders to design, build, and install new prototypes.  

 

The student will be working toward a graduate degree in Forest Resources, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, or Civil Engineering at Clemson University. Clemson University (http://www.clemson.edu/about/) is a public land-grant Carnegie R1 Research University in a college town atmosphere on Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Students will take classes on the main campus and conduct fieldwork along South Carolina's coast at the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, located on the 16,000-acre Hobcaw Barony property, and other coastal locations. 
 

The student will be advised by a multidisciplinary team comprised of Dr. Christophe Darnault (Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences), Dr. Brunela Rodrigues (Wood Utilization and Biomaterials), Dr. Michael Stoner (Civil Engineering), and Dr. Jim Anderson (James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center).  

QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. (for M.S.) and M.S. (for Ph.D.) in Environmental or Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Wood Science, Forest Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00. A strong interest and experience in engineering design, material science, and design software is crucial. Interest in environmental sustainability, historic preservation, wetlands, statistics, and publishing is a plus. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. Due to current visa restrictions imposed by the United States government, you must be a United States citizen to apply for this position. 

 

Clemson University does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, or disability. We encourage applications from minorities, women, veterans, and all other qualified applicants. 

 

STIPEND: $25,000 (Ph.D.) or $22,000 (M.S.) plus tuition waiver. 

 

CONTACT: Interested individuals should email a letter of interest, resume, a <1,000-word statement of purpose (why do you want to work on this project, your research interests, and long-term career goals), unofficial copy of transcripts, GRE/TOEFL scores (if available), proof of valid drivers license, examples of published papers, and contact information for 3 references to Ms. Crystal Anderson at crhode2@clemson.edu. 

*We run wildlife conservation and ecology projects running all year round, please get in touch*

How to Apply:
Please complete the Google Form here.

Cheetahs have been successfully bred in captivity for decades but releasing them successfully into the wild has been much more difficult.  As an intern for this project, you will be part of the only facility in the world that is successfully introducing cheetahs into the wild to increase the population. The scientists at this project have developed new and innovative methods to teach baby cheetahs to hunt, to avoid contact with potential threats, and have successfully released cheetahs into the wild and had them reproduce.  With a global population of approximately 7,500 cheetahs and only 600 in South Africa, this program is crucial to helping bolster the natural population.

This internship provides the opportunity to work with these magnificent animals while helping save the species from extinction.  You will be helping with daily care of cheetahs, assisting with medical care and procedures, training them to hunt, and reintroducing cheetahs to wild areas.

In addition, this facility houses other orphaned or injured African wildlife that will be released when healthy such as caracals, meerkats, and other African wildlife.

Learning outcomes you will gain during this internship:

How to Apply:
Please complete the Google Form here.

*We have wildlife conservation and ecology projects running all year round, please get in touch*

Field Study Abroad runs internship programs year round. Please get in touch.

How to Apply:
Please complete the Google Form here.

You will be working with biologists, park rangers, and other interns in a 25,000 hectare nature reserve in the lowveld area of South Africa. This area houses immense biodiversity and your internship will focus on the ecology and management of organisms on this reserve such as elephants, lions, hyenas and leopards. In addition, breeding initiatives on buffalo, Livingston eland and nyala are underway at this location.

The main research camp offers you a unique experience in the African bush and gives you the opportunity to be a part of the research and monitoring teams on the reserve, working as an assistant Field Ranger.

The focus of the project revolves around some of our key species; elephants, lions, hyenas and leopards. You will also be involved with monitoring our breeding of buffalo and their release into the open system. Habitat work also plays an important part of the monitoring process.

This Big 5 nature reserve is the home of nature conservation in South Africa and your work is vital for accurate management of the animals within the reserve. The data collected is also made available to students and researchers that we host, as well as a number of national conservation projects, including the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT).

Whether on a monitoring drive, on foot, or observing the wildlife at a waterhole, all of your work will be done under the guidance of our experienced field rangers. As each activity has a pre-determined objective, you don’t just get to view the animals, you get to live with them for a little while.

There’s nothing quite like sitting in the dark next to a lazing lion waiting for it to start its nightly call, or being surrounded by a herd of elephants and being able to spend time observing their individual traits and family dynamics.

At the end of the day, you return to the camp to share your experiences over dinner around the open fire and then fall asleep to the sounds of the bush. Join us for the experience of a lifetime!

Housing:
The Main Camp has:

How to Apply:
Please complete the Google Form here.