Natural Resources Job Board

We seek a candidate who will expand the expertise of our department and integrate undergraduate and graduate education with cutting-edge research that serves the needs of the people of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Island region. The successful candidate will have research expertise in stock assessment, decision science and/or risk analysis with a specific focus on policy analysis and management for coastal fisheries, which can be construed broadly to include targeted, invasive, and/or threatened fish populations and other environmental challenges of federal, state, and community resource managers. The research program developed by the successful candidate will emphasize decision-making, quantitative modeling to evaluate consequences and trade-offs of potential management actions, and/or stock assessment with the aim of generating results with clear and tangible benefits to resource management agencies. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching and mentoring skills that enrich the department’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs course offerings. The candidate should also have a strong desire to collaborate across the University of Hawai‘i System to build and grow a world-class fisheries science graduate program.

 

NREM’s mission is to weave knowledge systems, build capacity and leadership for stewardship in Hawaii, and create scalable, holistic solutions to local and global environmental challenges. Our department is part of the land-grant College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the founding college of UH. More information about NREM is available at https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/nrem/.

Panther Ridge is looking for a full time keeper to care for our ten species of exotic felines. We are a small non profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for the animals in our collection, all the while supporting conservation efforts. Although we are not currently open to the general public, we provide educational private tours conducted by all staff. Panther Ridge is currently home to 27 cats including Cheetah, Leopard, Jaguar, Puma, Clouded Leopard, Fishing Cat, Lynx, Ocelot, Serval, and Caracal and we are rapidly growing. Check out our website at Pantherridge.org to learn more. Panther Ridge is located in Loxahatchee Groves in South Florida – 30 min southwest of West Palm Beach, 20 min from the ocean and 1.5 hours from Miami.

EDUCATION AND PRE-REQUISITES

Responsibilities Include:

• Diet and meat preparation

• Cleaning, disinfecting and general maintenance of enclosures

• Animal interactions, training, enrichment

• Animal observation to monitor health and well-being

• Landscaping/special projects

• Assisting with veterinary care if needed

• Providing enrichment

• Managing interns and docents

• Public interactions with guests in a courteous and professional manner

• Follow safety procedures, be reliable and show initiative

Requirements:

• A degree in biology, zoological or a related field

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

• At least 2 years of exotic animal experience

• Interpersonal and communication skills

• Physically fit with the ability to crawl, run, climb and lift at least 60 lbs.

• Ability to work in the Florida weather conditions for extended periods of time

• Must work all holidays and weekends

• Ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours each day

• Must be a hard working, self-motivated individual

• Must work well with others and be a team player

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary is dependent upon experience. Paid vacation, tour tips and bonuses are included. This position works an 8 hour day, 5 days a week.

Please send resume, cover letter, a letter of recommendation and three references to the Animal Curator – sadieryan1117@gmail.com

Panther Ridge Conservation Center offers full time 3-month internships and for the right individual it may be extended to 6 months. We are a ZAA accredited 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for the animals in our collection, all the while supporting conservation efforts in the wild. Although we are not currently open to the general public, we provide educational private tours conducted by all staff. Panther Ridge is currently home to 27 cats including Cheetah, Leopard, Jaguar, Puma, Clouded Leopard, Fishing Cat, Ocelot, Lynx, Serval, and Caracal and we are rapidly growing. Check out our website at Pantherridge.org to learn more. Panther Ridge is located in Loxahatchee Groves in South Florida – 30 min southwest of West Palm Beach, 20 min from the ocean and 1.5 hours from Miami.

Responsibilities Include:

• Diet and meat preparation
• Cleaning, disinfecting and general maintenance of enclosures
• Animal interactions/training/enrichment
• Animal observation to monitor health and well-being
• Landscaping/special projects
• Assisting with veterinary care if needed
• Providing daily creative enrichment
• Public interactions with guests in a courteous and professional manner
• Follow safety procedures, be reliable and show initiative

Requirements Include:
• A degree in biology, zoological or a related field
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• At least 3 months previous carnivore experience preferred
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically fit with the ability to crawl, run, climb and lift at least 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in the Florida weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Must work all holidays and weekends
• Ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours each day
• Must be a hard working, self-motivated individual
• Must work well with others and be a team player

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We have free housing available for 2 interns on site and offer a $200/month stipend. An increase in stipend is offered for 6 month interns. All tour tips can be kept as well. No pets are allowed in the intern house. Interns will work 5 days a week and must be up to date on vaccinations including tetanus and be TB negative

Please send resume, cover letter, a letter of recommendation and 3 references to the Animal Curator– sadieryan1117@gmail.com

Panther Ridge Conservation Center offers 3 day a week part time internships for a 6 month duration. We are a ZAA accredited 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for the animals in our collection, all the while supporting conservation efforts. Although we are not currently open to the general public, we provide educational private tours conducted by all staff. Panther Ridge is currently home to 27 cats including Cheetah, Leopard, Jaguar, Puma, Clouded Leopard, Fishing Cat, Ocelot, Lynx, Serval, and Caracal and we are rapidly growing. Check out our website at Pantherridge.org to learn more. Panther Ridge is located in Loxahatchee Groves in South Florida – 30 min southwest of West Palm Beach, 20 min from the ocean and 1.5 hours from Miami.

Responsibilities Include:

• Diet and meat preparation
• Cleaning, disinfecting and general maintenance of enclosures
• Animal interactions/training/enrichment
• Animal observation to monitor health and well-being
• Landscaping/special projects
• Assisting with veterinary care if needed
• Providing daily creative enrichment
• Public interactions with guests in a courteous and professional manner
• Follow safety procedures, be reliable and show initiative

Requirements Include:
• A degree in biology, zoological or a related field
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• At least 3 months previous carnivore experience preferred
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically fit with the ability to crawl, run, climb and lift at least 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in the Florida weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Must work all holidays and weekends
• Ability to stand/walk for 6-8 hours each day
• Must be a hard working, self-motivated individual
• Must work well with others and be a team player

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Part time interns will work 3 days a week and must be up to date on vaccinations including tetanus and be TB negative.

Please send resume, cover letter, a letter of recommendation and 3 references to the Animal Curator– sadieryan1117@gmail.com

We run a small alpaca herd of 16 and growing, we breed and run an agritourisim operation outside of Austin, Texas.  Getting ready to breed 5-8 females this fall.  We also keep Dairy cows and milk and operate a Herdshare.  We are looking for volunteers who want to learn about alpacas, help with herd health, basic maintenance, halter training, etc.  Bonus points if you want to learn and are interested in milking and helping with dairy cows.  Flexible days and hours.  Located in Dripping Springs, Texas.

Job Title: Veterinary Technician

Department: Wildlife - Veterinary Sciences

Reports To: Hospital Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Effective: July 2024


White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earth's rarest wild animals through innovative training, research, education, and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature.  The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida, surrounded by 17,000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property.  Founded in 1982, White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care, develop holistic animal management techniques, and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large, naturalistic habitats.      

 

 To perform technical and clinical procedures in the treatment, surgery, medication, and laboratory evaluation of White Oak’s Wildlife collection, as well as collaborate within and across departments to help achieve White Oak’s Conservation initiatives. This position is for a combined laboratory (60%) and field (40%) technician, but preference will be given to candidates with a strong laboratory background and predilection.  This position could be transitioned to a full laboratory position for the right candidate.

 

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may include the following (other duties may be assigned, and some duties may be shared with other personnel, or may not be assigned at all):

 

 

·       Completion of a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or a related area from an institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. 

·       Demonstrated 3+ years veterinary technician experience required; preference given for technicians with 1+ year experience in a clinical pathology reference lab or providing laboratory support in a veterinary or medical practice.

·       Licensure and Certification preferred (e.g. LVT, CVT, RVT, MT, MLT, etc).

·       Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

·       Proficient in computer use and zoo industry record management software (ZIMS)

·       Strong systemic and strategic thinking in combination with a proven ability to translate thinking to action and impact

·       An excellent ability to build strategic networks and partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders

·       Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

·       Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed. Work-related travel may also be required.

·       Valid Driver’s License

 

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs. without difficulty, climb in/out of truck beds, stand/bend/stoop for extended periods of time, work in adverse weather conditions, and remain on their feet for long periods of time.

 

 

The 501(c) 3 non-profit Sustainable Bolivia is looking for individuals interested in conducting field-work at our newly constructed research station in the Bolivian Amazon (Aquicuana Reserve).  Sustainable Bolivia provides a comfortable space, with cabins overlooking the Aquicuana Lake, kitchen, bathrooms, as well as access to our research station with research materials.  Our staff is available to assist with planning your research by providing background information, local contacts/guides as well as in-depth knowledge of the area and the reserve.

Generally speaking researchers will define and conduct their own research and we welcome researchers interested on a wide variety of topics.  Some specific projects include flora inventory of the Aquicuana Reserve, preparation of field guides, analysis of native palm oils, vegetation mapping, mycological inventory, analysis of bird populations - including the native masked antpitta,  biodiversity/environmental research, fish inventory, and ecotourism.  Independent researchers have the chance to work with Dutch-Bolivian research supervisor; Biologist Vincent A. Vos.  He is currently the third most cited researcher in Bolivia and has resided in the area for over 20 years.  

Whether you want to do your own research or contribute to some of our ongoing projects, this is truly a unique experience in a biodiverse, culturally-rich region of the world.  

To apply, send a brief cover letter and cv/resume to info@sustainablebolivia.org
We accept applications on a rolling basis.  

Title: Synthesis of critical knowledge gaps in climate change risks to wetlands and wetland ecosystems services in the Midwest.

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University (MSU) as part of the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (MW CASC), a Center funded by the U.S. Geological Survey and comprising academic and partner institutions in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana (https://mwcasc.umn.edu/). The MW CASC is part of a national network of regional Centers that teams scientists with natural and cultural resource managers and local communities to help fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate. The MW CASC Consortium’s vision is to advance climate adaptation science and practice across all components of the climate adaptation cycle by pursuing region-specific, collaborative, synthesis projects that build on past work, provide new resources and tools, and catalyze adaptation capacity across the Midwest.  

The MSU-based Postdoctoral Fellow will serve as the principal analyst and researcher for the Consortium’s synthesis project intended to identify key gaps in the translation of climate science, and use of climate change adaptation approaches, among practitioners actively restoring drained wetlands in the Midwestern United States. The approach will emphasize relationship-building and engagement with a diverse group of practitioners who will be invited to collaborate and assist with the synthesis.  Post-doctoral associate will assess the state of the science and practices used to inform projects where lands are being transitioned back from agricultural use. Initial goals are to learn about the restoration practices, including what guidance and tools practitioners are using for site selection and for implementing and evaluating restoration projects, particularly considering a changing climate.  The postdoc will be expected to lead data analysis, organize workshops, and develop senior-authored manuscripts as outputs from these activities. Research outcomes will be co-produced with non-academic partners to support the implementation of research findings in environmental decision-making and will require partner engagement and regular briefings.

The postdoc will work closely with MSU faculty, Drs. Jen Owen, Angela Burrow, and Barret Wessel, and TNC research scientist Dr. Kimberly Hall and with a regional synthesis working group that will include consortium members and state, federal, and tribal partners. The postdoc will be expected to interact in-person with the synthesis project’s working group at annual MW CASC meetings, workshops, and other appropriate events.  

Opportunities for training, professional development, and conference attendance will be provided by the team as well as through the MSU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (https://postdocs.msu.edu/).

Doctorate -ecology, natural resources or a related

All applications must be submitted online (https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/519975/research-associatefixed-term). E-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Please submit a CV, names and contact information for three references, 2-3 representative publications or papers, and a 2-3 page statement summarizing your research interests and experience, including any previous work engaging with managers/stakeholders, conducting needs assessments, and sharing science with diverse audiences. Please contact Dr. Jen Owen (owenj@msu.edu) with questions.

07/10/2024

Paws Animal Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. (PAWS) is a volunteer based non-profit organization focusing on wildlife education, rescue and rehabilitation. Due to our many state and federal permits, we have the widest range of wildlife species including raptors, waterfowl, a few songbirds, the usual mammal species (squirrels, rabbits, opossums, skunks, etc.) plus beavers, armadillos, and more, and also including domestic rabbits that have been rescued from crisis situations.

While we do not have a formal intern program, we often have volunteer interns from various colleges in the upstate area of SC that go on to become veterinarians and wildlife biologists.  Some of the schools give college credit for the time spent with us.  Some of our interns continue their volunteering with us even after their semester is over.  We love that!  (You do not need to actively be in college to volunteer with us.)

PAWS is looking for volunteers who can come to our facility in Laurens for approximately 4- 6 hours on your scheduled days.  You must be at least 18 years of age and have your own transportation. You will train with other volunteers and must be willing to commit to once a week.

For more information (or if you have questions), email us at paws.sc@gmail.com with VOLUNTEER somewhere in the subject line to get an email back with info about us,  with an application.  Please let us know how you heard about us in your email.