Natural Resources Job Board

Two positions: Pierre or Gettysburg, and Mound City or Selby, South Dakota
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Anticipated Start Date: May19, 2025         
     
Overview: In partnership with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and local Pheasants Forever chapters; these positions will coordinate and implement wildlife-related conservation programs and provide technical assistance. Work in joint capacity with PF, NRCS, and GFP to promote, coordinate and implement conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related wildlife conservation programs. Duties will include wildlife habitat planning, contract coordination, writing plans, site assessment and reporting.  Provide technical assistance for wildlife habitat and grazing enhancement techniques to private landowners and public organizations.  Meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever to help coordinate and influence habitat management efforts and participate in county and statewide habitat meetings.  Implement specific conservation programs to improve wildlife habitat.

Duties:

Location Description: Pierre and Gettysburg, South Dakota are located in Central South Dakota.  Pierre, being the state capital, is a good-sized city in South Dakota with a population of just under 14,000.  Located along the banks of the Missouri River, Pierre boasts great recreational opportunities for upland bird hunting on the nearby Fort Pierre National Grassland, big game hunting, waterfowl hunting, and fishing along the river. Gettysburg is a smaller town located about 45 minutes NE of Pierre. With a population of just over 1,000, Gettysburg provides many similar recreational opportunities as Pierre, with a small rural town feel. Gettysburg also has multiple convenience stores, K-12 School district, general store, café, and a number of other small-town businesses.

Mound City and Selby, South Dakota are both small rural communities located in North Central South Dakota. Campbell and Walworth counties provide excellent hunting opportunities for a variety of upland species including ring-necked pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse, as well as big game species including white-tailed and mule deer. World class fishing and recreational opportunities await along the Missouri River less than 30 minutes from each town. Amenities offered in Mound City are limited with only a restaurant. Larger towns of Herreid (10minutes), Eureka (25 minutes), and Mobridge (30 minutes) all provide grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, hardware stores, and K-12 schools. Selby is slightly larger than Mound City, and offers a gas station, hotels, restaurant, K-12 school, medical clinic, and general and hardware stores. Additionally, Mobridge is an easy 25 minute drive from Selby for additional resources.

Training and Experience Guideline: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  A Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field is required.

Starting Salary:  $40,000-$49,000 depending on experience + benefits (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs).

To Apply: Please include your cover letter, resume and 3 references in your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. Only online applications will be accepted.
                                                               
Pheasants Forever, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.

The Quantitative Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology Lab at Utah State University is recruiting a talented MS student to begin in Fall semester 2025. Our research focuses broadly on how aquatic ecosystems and fish populations respond to environmental changes and management efforts. The successful candidate will lead population modeling efforts to support recovery of the threatened June sucker (Chasmistes liorus), and to inform invasive common carp (Cyprinus carpio) control in Utah Lake, a large shallow lake in central Utah. A key benchmark of June sucker recovery is the establishment of a self-sustaining wild population, yet detecting wild recruitment may be challenged by the large number of hatchery fish stocked each year. The student will examine the probability of detecting natural recruitment across a range of stocking scenarios, natural recruitment rates, and sampling intensities. Additionally, the common carp population in Utah Lake has been subject to ongoing mechanical removal efforts since 2009. The student will examine the economic conditions necessary to effectively incentivize commercial harvests of common carp, particularly as biomass is reduced during removals. The results of each of these population modelling efforts will directly inform management decisions in Utah Lake, and inform similar native fish recovery and invasive species control efforts globally. 

Qualifications: B.S. in biology, ecology, mathematics or a related field and a minimum 3.2 GPA. A good work ethic and strong mathematical, writing, organizational and data management skills are required, as well as the ability to maintain positive working relationships with members of the lab, department, and stakeholder groups. A willingness to work in the field, often in boats, in challenging conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, snow) is required. 

Location: The successful applicant will be based out of the Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University in Logan, UT. Logan is a small college town located at the base of the Bear River Range and the Cache National Forest, offering a diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as being within a short drive of Salt Lake City and its many amenities.

Stipend: $2,250 per month stipend, plus tuition, fees and subsidized health insurance (total award ~$36,000/year).

Closing date: Until filled. Potential applicants should submit materials as soon as possible to be considered.

Starting date: July 15, 2025 (mid-August at the latest)

Contact: Please e-mail a letter of interest, your CV, a professional or academic writing sample, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Tim Walsworth, e-mail: timothy.walsworth@usu.edu, Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University

Wildlands is looking to hire a full-time field biologist with desert field experience to help manage and monitor approximately 50,000-acres of preserved desert tortoise habitat throughout the Mojave and Colorado deserts. We are seeking an extremely independent, self-motivated biologist with a strong work ethic and excellent writing and communication skills. The candidate should have experience conducting field surveys, identifying desert flora and fauna, familiar with desert tortoise habitat, desert vegetation habitat types, and non-native vegetation. Job duties will also include fence and sign repair, and trash removal.

Applicants should have experience working in adverse weather conditions. Field work is year-round including summer months where temperatures often exceed 110˚ Fahrenheit. A moderate amount of travel will be required during the survey months to maintain other preserve areas, as needed.

Minimum requirements:
• Familiar with desert tortoise survey field methods and habitat.
• General knowledge and identification of desert flora and fauna.
• Capable of working in isolated desert wilderness areas in adverse weather conditions.
• Physically able to walk more than 20 miles and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to write technical documents.
• Basic computer skill knowledge (i.e., Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience in the operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles and all-terrain vehicles.

Preferred:
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in wildlife, biology, or related fields.
• Experience with remote digital data collection systems.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Experience with or knowledge of Mohave ground squirrel camera trapping.
• Familiar with State and federally listed species
• Familiar with western burrowing owl survey methods.
• Familiar with flat-tailed horned lizards.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS - RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL ONLY.

To apply please email a cover letter, resume, and three references. Include a phone number and email address for each reference. The cover letter and resume should specifically address the qualifications outlined in the announcement and the candidate’s experience. 

Please send your resume to lrodriguez@heronpacific.com

Position: Full Time
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package (medical, dental, life, 401k)
Housing: Desert Center, CA – available at a reduced rate
Company Vehicle: Vehicle and all-terrain vehicle provided, official use only

Position Title:  Urban Archaeology Corps(UAC) Collections Assistant – AmeriCorps Individual Placement  

Conservation Legacy Program: Southeast Conservation Corps 

Site Location: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Address: 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39213

Position Available: 1

Housing: Included

Start Date: 06/02/25

End Date: 08/15/25

AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 hr

Number of Weeks: 11

Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. This individual placement is in partnership with the National Park Service and is an AmeriCorps Position.

 

SECC empowers young adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, and environmental stewardship.  

SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, and emphasize experiential learning. SECC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southeast, including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels.  

 

The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, is a unit of the National Park Service honoring the life, work, and legacies of two important civil rights leaders: Medgar and Myrlie Evers.

 

The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

 

This internship is within the park’s History Division, which is responsible for historical research and programming about the Evers family, the rehabilitation and preservation of the Evers Home, and cultural resource management (including collections management) at park sites.

The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument became a unit of the National Park Service in November 2020 via Section 2301 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019. Park staff have spent the past few years developing interpretation, creating foundational documents, and building capacity for programs and partnerships. The park currently has a small collection comprised of artifacts uncovered during a 2023 archaeological survey—these items are stored at the Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC) in Tallahassee, Florida.

Recently, the Evers family has expressed interest in donating a significant number of artifacts to the park, which will likely include archival materials, clothing, furnishings, and a variety of objects. The Collections Intern's primary focus will be conducting research and engaging in collections management work to support the acquisition of this new collection. Based on the intern’s interest and experience, they will also have the opportunity to help interpret MEMY’s existing collections and develop interpretive materials (including exhibits, digital media, and in-person tours) to share the park’s cultural resources with the public.

·       Gain a comprehensive understanding of MEMY’s existing collections by becoming familiar with park foundational documents and procedures.

·       Photograph and document the collection as needed.

·       Conduct research about the objects in the collection where relevant.

·       Manage and update collections records in the Museum Collections Management System (MCMS).

·       Assist with collections care, storage, documentation, and transportation

·       Travel to the location where the collection is currently stored to assist with processing and transporting the collection to its new storage location (schedule-dependent)

·       Conduct research about objects in the collection where relevant

·       Engage with the Evers family to learn more about collection items (through formal oral histories or informal conversations, schedule-dependent)

·       Using research conducted over the course of the internship, develop an interpretive product to share particular aspects of MEMY’s collections with the general public

·       Create the project using a medium of the intern’s choosing (physical exhibit, flyer/brochure, in-person program, digital humanities tools, video, audio storytelling, etc.)

A personal vehicle is required due to the limited public transportation. NPS vehicles will be provided for transportation only. DOI Talent Defensive Driver course; one-on-one training with law enforcement staff about driving safety is required for the operation of park vehicles. The Individual Placement will be a driver.

 

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

·       Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. 

·       Meeting with regional cultural resources and curatorial staff; MCMS training.

·       Consultation with park and regional staff; research on the Evers family guided by Historian and Curator.

·       Once the individual placement has chosen a topic and medium for their project, we will work together to find training opportunities relevant to their project.

·       Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $1,565.08

·       Living Allowance: $500 per week.

·       Additional Benefit: $200 per week.

·       Possible student loan forbearance.

·       Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist.

·       Uniform shirts

·       Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths.

 

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to:

·       Bi-weekly timesheets

·       Monthly Accomplishment Report

·       Narrative Monthly Report.

·       Bi-Monthly Check-Ins

·       Midterm and Final Evals

·       Exiting Task

In accordance with a drug-free environment, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property. 

 

Keena Graham

Superintendent 

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

keena_graham@nps.gov

 

Ray Wilson

Individual Placement Coordinator

Southeast Conservation Corps

rwilson@conservationlegacy.org

 

 

Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist Internship
(5 Positions)
Locations: Milan (2), Richmond, and Shelbyville (2), Missouri
Application Deadline: May 11, 2025
Anticipated Start and End Dates: May through August 2025, with flexibility
Pay Information: $15.50/hour, 32-40 hours per week

Overview & Job Duties: Successful applicants will work in a joint capacity with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Quail Forever (QF) and other partners to assist in the implementation of Farm Bill and other related wildlife conservation programs. Activities may include providing CRP contract status reviews, contract coordination, site assessment, and reporting. Interns will work directly with a QF Farm Bill Biologist and closely with local NRCS field staff assisting with various projects related to wildlife management. These positions will be housed in a USDA Service Center and will be employees of, and supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc.

Required Knowledge. Skills and Abilities:

Education and Experience Preferred: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable applicants to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be pursuing or possess a degree in biology, wildlife management, or closely related field with natural resources focus.

To Apply: Please include your cover letter, resume and 3 references in your application on our recruitment website at www.quailforever.org/jobs. Please clearly indicate location preference or simply say “No Location Preference" if none. Only online applications will be accepted.

Contact: Haley Lockard, PF/QF Missouri Farm Bill Manager, (816) 427-1451 or hlockard@quailforever.org.

Pheasants Forever, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.

Position Title: Staff Wildlife Biologist

Location: Various locations in California (including Bakersfield, Fresno, Lancaster, Kernville, Victorville, Visalia); potential travel to AZ, NV, NM, OR, WA
Status: On-call / Non-exempt
Compensation: $22–$28/hour (DOE)
Hours: Flexible, up to 40+ hours/week
Start Date: Rolling/hiring as needed
To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and 3 references to: recruitment@summitwestenv.com

SummitWest is seeking an early-career Staff Wildlife Biologist to support environmental compliance and field biology projects across California and the western U.S. The role is ideal for individuals looking to grow in environmental consulting with a focus on wildlife and construction compliance monitoring.

SummitWest is a woman-owned small business dedicated to people-first leadership, transparency, and environmental excellence. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to supporting career development—especially for women in STEM.

Seacamp’s Newfound Harbor Marine Institute is currently hiring for Marine Science Educators! NHMI is located in Big Pine Key, Florida, in the beautiful Florida Keys. We are currently looking to fill positions for 2025.

Seacamp offers a beautiful environment in which to work, educating and sharing with youth and adults the marine ecosystem of the Florida Keys. Staff members enhance their career potential through comprehensive staff training programs. Staff lead interpretive programs in tropical marine science for campers/visiting schools and participate in hospitality services required to run a residential facility. 

Working at Seacamp Association Inc. can help you:

• Develop leadership and decision-making skills in handling creative challenges

• Gain experiential instructional experience, while having a positive influence on youth and adults

• Build life-long friendships working closely with a talented staff

• Build professional references and contacts

• Clarify career goals

• Learn from professionals in the fields of marine science, aquatics and youth development

Extensive training includes: science seminars; American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding, Oxygen Administration, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; Skin Diving Instructor and Rescue Diver (for currently certified SCUBA divers only, during our summer program); seamanship and boat handling; camp life and community living; and teaching techniques.

Requirements: Must have a college degree in the biological sciences, environmental science, education, or related field. SCUBA certifications strongly preferred but not required to apply. All applicants should be strong swimmers and should have a desire to work in a residential, community setting.

 

Benefits: Salary/Stipend, housing, meals when participants are in residence, extensive physical and academic training, various American Red Cross certifications, workers’ compensation insurance, and use of recreational equipment during time off.

Please send resume and cover letter to info@seacamp.org and an application will then be sent to you.

The nationally accredited Ozark Land Trust (OLT) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization into the future. This is a full-time, salaried position based at a flexible location in the Ozark region.  Compensation is $75,000 - $100,000, commensurate with qualifications, expertise and experience. 

 

A passion for and experience in natural resource conservation, land protection and small nonprofit organization management are all substantial considerations.  Candidates need a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible positions, demonstrating professional growth and development in their field.  An exhibited ability to work with a wide range of individuals, agencies, nonprofits and landowners is a plus. A college degree is required, and an advanced degree will be considered. Past OLT leaders have had a variety of backgrounds, including natural resources, land trusts, conservation, government agencies, law, fundraising and nonprofit governance.  The organization desires a leader with strong ties to the Ozark region and who has a long-term commitment to the mission and geographic focus of OLT. 

 

OLT protects over 32,000 acres across the Missouri and Arkansas portions of the Ozark bioregion. These include, but are not limited to, watersheds, forests, caves, farming and grazing lands, prairies and scenic viewsheds. About 80 percent of these lands are protected by conservation easements with private landowners, with the remainder owned by OLT.  Additionally, OLT performs conservation practices in conjunction with a variety of agency and nonprofit partners.

 

Ozark Land Trust is the operating trade name of Ozark Regional Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri and doing business in Arkansas.  OLT is overseen by a Board of Directors with members across the Ozark region.  The Board meets quarterly and has an annual meeting of the membership. The Board has a Land Conservation Committee to review projects and land-related issues, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Governance Committee and Fundraising/Outreach Committee. The Board, in collaboration with the Executive Director, is responsible for strategic planning for the organization.

 

The Executive Director supervises the professional staff.  The position has ultimate responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the organization, including program and project oversight, land stewardship, budget and expense management, fundraising, newsletter production and social outreach.

 

OLT has seven full- and part-time associates for project management, stewardship, outreach and partnership, and administration. Staff are located throughout the Ozark region; therefore, weekly staff meetings are usually held via Zoom. OLT also engages contractors for accounting, audit, marketing, donor database, GIS and other areas as needed from time to time.  The current retiring Executive Director is available to continue in a part-time capacity to offer continuity and training, and to focus on areas of operation that might best serve the new leader.

 

OLT offers medical insurance, a Simple IRA plan option and paid leave. This is a home-based position, so the director will work from a home office in the Ozark region.  

 

OLT is funded by a variety of sources, including an annual campaign, landowner donations from new projects, grants from private/family foundations and agencies, and income from its stewardship and operating endowments. OLT’s financial condition is audited annually, and it employs an accounting firm for its normal financial operations, preparation of quarterly financial statements and to aid in planning and budgeting. The organization’s endowments are maintained with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

 

OLT has an extensive outreach presence within the region. Events are conducted around the Ozarks 2-3 times a year. Board members and staff attend a variety of agency and professional meetings to build relationships and support for land protection efforts. A print newsletter, website presence and social media platforms assist in  promoting our work and that of fellow land trusts through the Missouri Land Trust Coalition and the national Land Trust Alliance. 

 

It is the policy of the Ozark Land Trust to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual or affectional preference, or marital/civil union status.

 

 

Send inquiries to:  info@ozarklandtrust.org

Resumes accepted through May 16, 2025

 

Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University invites qualified candidates to apply for a PhD position, with research focus on environmental microbiology and fungal genomics. The PhD position will be supervised by Dr. Yong Zhang

 

The PhD position starts in Fall 2025. Teaching & research assistantship is available for competitive candidates. We are seeking motivated candidates with a strong interest in the following research areas:

 

·       Genomic evolutionary mechanisms underlying fungal adaptation to changing environment 

·       Functional diversity of host immune receptors conferring disease resistance to fungal infection

·       Analysis of OMICS data generated from high-throughput technology

 

·       B.S. or M.S. in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Ecology, Plant Science, Molecular Biology or related disciplines

·       Knowledge in bioinformatics, computational biology

·       Familiar with Python (or R, Perl)

·       Strong communications skills, self-motivation, and passion for research

 

·       Hands on experience in OMICS data analysis

·       Proficiency in computer programming and big data management

 

If you are proficient and experienced in at least one or more of the areas listed above, please send emails with your resume/CV, academic transcripts, and a short paragraph of personal statement to Dr. Zhang (yongzhang@georgiasouthern.edu)

 

 

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
 
 Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its students the best of all worlds!
 Beyond an ideal location, the Department of Biology is an aspiring leader in biological research and is committed to expanding its faculty expertise in support of the anticipated expansion of biological and biomedical jobs in Southeast Georgia. The department provides a foundation for life-long learning and appreciation of biological processes and biological diversity through teaching, research, and outreach. Three campuses and a variety of off-campus research facilities offer Biology students and faculty access to state-of-the-art equipment in the department (including a genomics core lab) and the COSM Core Research Lab (CCRL).