15 Wildlife - Endangered Species - Biodiversity jobs

Where the great Paraguay River meets the even larger Parana river, the water rebounds and overflows the banks.  The amazing delta system spreads for miles as two rivers converge and the water carves a giant network of underground tunnels, large sandy lakes, and slow flowing streams spread across the country side. The name of this area is the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex. Located in Southwestern Paraguay, this area has been heavily understudied. Home to squirmy eels, tiny minnows, hundreds of cichlids, and giant stingrays, this mosaic habitat is certainly hiding new species for science. Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat. When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion? At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats. Our ichthyology team is focusing on establishing a bio-geographical inventory of species to define just how much the species communities vary by micro-habitat. By comparing the community structure found in the different areas of the delta system we hope to find areas of interest to evolutionary biology. This confluence is a meeting place of many species and the network of temporary floodplains often leads to extended isolation events. Whether you’ve a proven interest in ichthyology or just beginning your career as a conservation biologist, this internship gives you the opportunity to design your own project and execute a methodology of your own design. Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marches and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams running through the area are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters. Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer. Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in conserving this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.     The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to  paralatierra.py@gmail.com . Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.  $925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.   Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.   Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals. 

Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor. Once in-country, interns are trained in the field techniques required for their project. Whether its mist-netting for birds in the early hours of the morning, fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for frogs, PLT will make sure that our interns are confident in the methodology needed to move their research forward. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat.    When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion?    At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.   Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marches and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams running through the area are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters.   Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.   Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in conserving this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.        The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to   paralatierra.py@gmail.com . Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.   $925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.   Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.    Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.  

Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Based in the center of the Ñeembucú Wetland System, Para La Tierra’s research team has been investigating the behavior, ecology, and social structure of the Black-&-Gold Howler monkey. Our research station offers an incredible opportunity to study these highly adaptable arboreal primates in a variety of different habitats, from riparian forests to the city parks. As tropical forests continue to disappear, it is increasingly important to understand how wild animals can survive alongside human populations. Para La Tierra is interested in understanding how the primates are affected by the urban environment of the city of Pilar, how their behavior varies from that of the groups located outside the city, and what can be done to better protect the wild animals from the negative effects of the near constant human-wildlife interaction.   Primate Behaviour Research Interns are challenged to further our collective understanding of the Howler monkeys found in Ñeembucú. With the help of our expert on-site primatologist, each intern creates their own methodology, collects independent data, analyses their results, and presents their findings. The focus of the study will be completely defined by the intern’s own interests. Previous interns have studied: Parasitology, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Acoustic Behaviour, Social Structure, and much more.   When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion?    At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.   Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marshes and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters.   Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.   Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in promoting the conservation of this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.    Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit conservation organization that protects habitats and species in Paraguay through scientific research, community outreach and environmental education.       The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to   paralatierra.py@gmail.com . Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.   $925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.   Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.    Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.    

JOB SUMMARY   Battelle manages and operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.  Our teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data.  Once structures are completed, a leading-edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.  The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.   Field Ecologist I  - The Field Ecologist I is a biological sampling lead performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities and sample processing. Seasonal field sampling is conducted with the assistance of temporary field crews under the guidance of the Field Ecologist.   The NEON Project's Domain 17’s primary work location is in Fresno, CA. This position supports sites in the Pacific Southwest Domain, which covers most of CA. Pacific Southwest sites are located at the San Joaquin Experimental Range and on the High Sierra Ranger District of the Sierra National Forest near Fresno, CA. These sites are distributed along an elevation gradient from the Sierra Foothills to about 9000 feet in the Sierras. Vegetation ranges from oak savannah and scrub at the lower elevations, coniferous forest (including giant Sequoias) and granite domes in the mid to upper elevations, and alpine vegetation and barren peaks at the highest elevations. The office is located less than 3 hours from Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, the Pacific Coast, and the San Francisco area. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES   Lead, perform and coordinate plant phenology, diversity, biogeochemistry and productivity measurements. Identify local flora to species using techniques including: general observation, field references, dichotomous key, comparison with identified specimens, or other identification methods. Local species identification skills are used to complete activities such as plant diversity observations, classification of phenological stages of local flora, and sorting of plants and debris into functional group or category. Collect and process samples for activities such as clip harvest, biomass, canopy foliage and leaf area index measurements as well as vegetation structure measurements. Map and measure structural metrics of free-standing woody stems.  General duties include: Report activities, completed work, and sampling problems according to Field Operations protocols. Inspect, maintain and operate field, safety and laboratory equipment. Operate laboratory equipment (e.g. Wiley Mill, drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, pH meter, microscope, and muffle furnace). Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of seasonal field personnel. Provide instruction and technical guidance to seasonal field personnel. Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation as well as measuring and marking plots. Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials planning, inventory and ordering as well as day-to-day oversight of personnel and scheduling of activities coordinated from the field office. Follow NEON Project safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.  Field activities may include: Follow established, standardized field protocols for sample collection and handling; record and verify accuracy of data from sample collections; process samples in the laboratory; send samples to external analytical labs. Train and lead field crews performing the aforementioned items. Perform other field sampling activities as assigned including: ground beetle collection (pitfall trapping), mosquito collection (CO2 light traps, tick collection (dragging and flagging) and soil core collection. Test, troubleshoot and operate tower, soil and aquatic instruments, calibration equipment and test fixtures. Inspect and maintain civil infrastructure including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks and instrument huts. Monitor and sample aquatic sites for water quality, biological indicators and physical properties of site (e.g. gaging streams, geomorphic mapping).  THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED   Equivalent education and experience may be considered.  Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental sciences or related scientific discipline. One (1) or more years of related experience. Ability to work in a team environment. Experience should include performing scientific data entry and data management. Ability to hike off-trail to assigned field site for long distances carrying field equipment (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) for extended periods. Ability and willingness to travel overnight frequently (e.g. semi-monthly for 3-4 nights).  The NEON Project will take into consideration qualifications for specific and diverse experience in the following areas:  Leadership: Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others. Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to determine and act on changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and priorities.  Skills: Ability to perform minor troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of field equipment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies as needed. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make effective decisions that take into consideration safety and operational standards.  Working conditions: Ability and willingness to work varied field operations schedules (up to 12+ hours per day), including split shift, part-time, pre-dawn early mornings, evenings and weekends. Ability and willingness to work on towers ranging in height from 24 feet to 300 feet including ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs on instrument towers. Perform field assignments in a variety of terrain and of weather conditions including cold and wet winter weather and extreme heat. Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, noise and toxicodendron plants (e.g. poison ivy and poison oak), ticks, biting insects and other natural hazards.  Ability and willingness to travel overnight frequently (e.g. semi-monthly for 3-4 nights) is required.  Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.  Employment is contingent on background screen, drug screen, motor vehicle records check and physical.  Must possess a current and valid State issued driver’s license with insurable Department of Motor vehicle record (parking violations, minor driving offenses excluded) as determined by Battelle’s insurance provider.  LEGAL DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. BENEFITS Battelle’s competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.  Battelle provides employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Please share this opportunity with your peers, students, colleagues, and social media networks! The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Washington is a diverse, committed, and creative community from around the country that aims to change the face, practice and future of conservation.   What we do : DDCSP@UW is a paid, two-summer undergraduate experiential learning opportunity that explores conservation in the Pacific Northwest. We support emerging conservation scholars in developing innovative perspectives and skills by providing opportunities to explores nature conservation and its relationship to environmental justice and cultural identities, in both urban and rural contexts . The program is interdisciplinary and partners with researchers, community-based organizations, NGOs, local, state and federal agencies, and Tribal nations.   Who we’re looking for : We are looking for 20 undergraduates who reflect cross-cultural perspectives with an emphasis on students from underrepresented groups in the conservation field.   The details: Multi-year program, 8-weeks per summer (mid June to mid August) Location: Washington State Paid travel, lodging, and food Additional stipend: $4,400/summer, total $8,800   APPLY NOW Visit our website at http://uwconservationscholars.org/program/apply/ to learn more and apply. Our application period will remain open until 11:59pm PST February 5, 2020.   More about the program: Year One :  Through field tours and exposure to research projects in action, scholars engage with conservation issues in a broad range of ecosystems, from temperate rainforests to urban farms. Scholars develop skills, perspectives, and relationships that serve as a foundation for the second summer, and their futures in conservation. Learn more here:  https://bit.ly/2PeQdHX Year Two : Scholars engage with a regional partner in an internship, while continuing to build community and deepen their analysis of conservation, equity, and inclusion. The summer culminates in a "Conservation Scholar Summit" that centers storytelling and provides career networking. Learn more here:  https://bit.ly/2S68gia   Learn More about the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Washington Visit our website: http://uwconservationscholars.org Email our team: ddcsp@uw.edu Follow us on social media: Facebook , Instagram , Vimeo Learn more about the national program: https://bit.ly/2Jd6dER   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change.  We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.  We are here   because the earth needs a good lawyer . Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.  We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment.  Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.  The Alaska office works to protect Alaska’s public lands and waters, fish and wildlife, air and water quality, and public health from threats posed by oil and gas development, old growth logging, minerals and coal mining, industrial-scale ocean trawling, and other activities. We represent conservation groups, Alaska Native tribal and nonprofit organizations, community groups, fishing organizations, and others in litigation and other advocacy before federal and state agencies and in the courts.  With offices in Juneau and Anchorage, we work on issues throughout the state.  Our current priorities include protecting America’s Arctic from oil and gas development, roadless area and old growth forest protection on the Tongass National Forest, and opposition to several proposed large-scale mines in western and southeast Alaska and on transboundary rivers in Canada.  For more information about the Alaska office, please visit   http://earthjustice.org/about/offices/Alaska . Responsibilities Litigate cases from beginning to end, performing all aspects of litigation. Develop litigation and legal advocacy strategies to support program goals. Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners. Cultivate new and diverse clients, allies, and coalition partners in support of program goals. Lead teams and mentor other staff, including associate attorneys, litigation assistants, and law clerks. Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners. Help develop and execute effective media and, where appropriate, legislative strategies. Work effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation. Qualifications Attorney with substantial litigation experience and the ability to litigate cases from beginning to end, independently if necessary. We expect that in most cases a candidate meeting this requirement would have at least six years litigation experience, but candidates with fewer years of experience are welcome to apply so long as they meet this functional requirement. Admitted to, or willing to apply for admission, to the Alaska bar. Excellent litigation skills, including top-notch legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Ability to manage a litigation docket effectively, lead a litigation team, and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations. Proficient at working with technical experts. Strong skills in communicating litigation and advocacy goals and messages to the media. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with client partners and staff Strong and demonstrated initiative, good judgment, and work ethic. Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations. Commitment to serving the public interest, and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission. An awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. An ability and commitment to help create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. Salary depends on experience and location. Salary range in Anchorage, AK: $125,100+ depending on experience We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. For litigators and advocates committed to saving the planet and the people who depend on it,   Staff Attorney at Earthjustice is the best job on the planet.   Learn more about our Staff Attorney careers and work online here:   https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/staff-attorney To Apply   Please apply online via the Jobvite system. Interested candidates should submit a: Resume. Cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to this position and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (2) competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues.  Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written. List of three references. We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please reach out to   jobs@earthjustice.org   if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco:  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles:  We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.  

Basic Summary: The Director of Defenders of Wildlife’s California Program leads Field Conservation staff and programs in California.  The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation described in Defenders’ California program plan.  The California program utilizes a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy, outreach and scientific strategies to conserve imperiled wildlife and habitat throughout the state.  The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to California Field Conservation staff, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible and efficiently and effectively managing the office.  Priorities include conserving gray wolves, desert tortoises, salmon, sea otters and numerous other imperiled species in the state; promoting coexistence tools to reduce human-wildlife conflicts; influencing state legislative and administrative initiatives impacting wildlife, water, coastal areas, and other natural resources; promoting conservation planning on public and private lands; securing sustained funding for wildlife conservation needs; ensuring sound water policy that meet fish and wildlife conservation needs; addressing public land management issues on national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal and state public lands that impact sensitive wildlife species and important landscapes; addressing global climate change impacts on California ecosystems and wildlife, including work to meet state mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and the conservation of biodiversity in general. The Director provides leadership and support for outreach efforts in the state, with a priority on engagement with underrepresented communities. The Director works closely with the Vice President for Field Conservation Programs, other senior managers, field staff, and interdisciplinary teams on developing and coordinating strategies, campaigns, workplans, programs, projects, publications, coalitions, communications, organizational growth, educational materials, reports, and budgets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement California program strategies and workplans including, but not limited to, imperiled species and recovery and habitat conservation, water policy, public and private land management, climate change and biodiversity conservation planning. Supervise California-based field office staff, interns, volunteers and contractors. Influence federal, state and local wildlife policies through administrative, legislative, and judicial forums, using a range of strategies including but not limited to: grassroots and direct advocacy efforts with government officials, seeking policy and programmatic changes in relevant federal and state agencies, recommending litigation where appropriate, and providing technical support to legal teams. Represent Defenders in coalitions, public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and in general communications with the media, the public, Defenders’ membership, and public officials. Actively promote and expand Defenders’ California wildlife campaigns and projects through lobbying, testimony, comments on proposed policies, media development, and coalition-building with existing and new partners. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of key federal and state agency staff, California elected and appointed officials, and other relevant NGOs. Oversee Defenders’ public outreach in the state, and media functions (in cooperation with the Vice President for Communication) for the California program, seeking maximum exposure and credit for Defenders’ work. Coordinate wildlife and land management advocacy efforts in the state with Defenders’ public lands, communications, marketing and science staff. Facilitate and promote the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies into Defenders’ programmatic and outreach work in California. Provide timely briefings to the President’s Office, senior management, and program staff on significant developments and new opportunities. Follow all internal administrative procedures, including timely approval and preparation of all administrative reports. Assist all Defenders’ departments with tasks relating to education, development, membership, publications, litigation, grassroots, and media coverage. Work with Membership and Development staff to identify new funders, and to continually raise funds to support California program staff and conservation work Develop short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements. Develop and recommend departmental budgets prior to the start of each fiscal year. Recommend, review and implement employment actions, including interviewing, hiring, promotions and raises, in conjunction with Human Resources. Partner with Human Resources in the handling of disciplinary issues. Ensure communication of duties and responsibilities to direct reports and monitor performance. Provide regular coaching and counseling. Identify training needs. Prepare and deliver performance reviews; review and approve performance and salary appraisals as necessary. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Advanced degree in natural resources science, public policy, conservation biology, law, wildlife management or related discipline. Experience: 10+ years of progressively responsible, substantive experience with resource policy and with a working knowledge of water and land use planning, state and federal environmental law and regulation, and conservation biology. Strong management, planning, and administrative skills, including 2+ years of non-profit management/supervisory experience. Experience developing, implementing, and managing state legislative advocacy and advocacy conservation campaigns. Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development and grant writing experience. Substantial relationships and experience working with local government, diverse stakeholders (e.g., hunting and fishing organizations, water agencies, other conservation organizations), state and federal agencies including California Natural Resources Agency, California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Skills: Strong writing and verbal communications skills, including familiarity working with the media. Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills. Significant working knowledge of state and federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources and wildlife including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Ability to operate effectively as an advocate of Defenders' programs, preferably with demonstrated experience working effectively with coalitions. Ability to analyze research, information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects. Ability to supervise, coordinate, train, evaluate, and motivate program staff, interns and volunteers. Work Expectations: Work Environment: General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position requires regular travel within the state and periodic travel to Washington, D.C. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so. All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. How to Apply: Interested applicants please  apply with a cover letter through our  jobs  portal at  http://www.defenders.org/jobs About Defenders: Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Our employees work in an environment that is inclusive and honors each of our unique perspectives and backgrounds. We believe that the conservation of biological diversity is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and cultures.  We strive toward a collective goal of including all people in the conservation of our Nation’s wildlife and wild places. Visit Our  Values and Diversity  page to learn more about who we are and how we operate. It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

About the opportunity Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. SWCA is seeking one or more on-call hourly Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioners to support a variety of environmental projects involving a range of field and office duties. Work hours may vary seasonally, and depend on project needs and your skills. On-call staff are requested for work as it becomes available and are free to accept or refuse the work based on their schedule. As our team continues to grow, additional opportunities for advancement and/or transition to a regular, full-time or part-time position may be available. It is anticipated that moderate travel, including overnight stays, may be required for this position. Fieldwork will include travel throughout the Central Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, and Northern California. Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.   What you will accomplish Implement Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Water Pollution Control Plans, and dewatering plans. Operate personal and SWCA vehicles safely, including operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles on rugged, back-country roads. Follow industry-leading safety check-in and reporting procedures. Communicate effectively with SWCA project managers, construction crews, and other environmental specialists to complete the field work and reporting requirements. Understand project environmental requirements and the applicable laws and regulations related to stormwater management.   Experience and qualifications for success Required Qualifications • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or a related life sciences field required • Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification and/or other erosion and sediment control practitioner certification (e.g., CESSWI, CPESC, etc.) • Knowledge of general construction • Ability to travel to a location, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, sometimes at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel • Report or other writing experience Preferred Qualifications • Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification • Prior experience with water quality testing equipment including but not limited to pH meters and turbidity meters • Knowledge of linear construction projects for utility and infrastructure projects • Prior experience with GIS software (ArcPad; ArcGIS Collector) and ability to use technology for data collection • Knowledge of common and special status California fauna and flora and experience working in the Central Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, and Central Valley is preferred • Species-specific experience surveying and monitoring for California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, and nesting birds is preferred This position is temporary, hourly. Pay is dependent on experience. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. E OE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

The Job   The   Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District   offers multiple and immediate   part-time, full-time, seasonal, and year-round   employment opportunities   at the District-run community and recreational facilities throughout the Big Bear Valley.  These include both year-round and seasonal positions, with a   special need for lifeguards,  recreation assistants, and  park maintenance workers . The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District oversees a wide array of community recreation facilities and activities for the residents of Big Bear, which include the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, community parks, a swim beach, youth and adult recreation sports, an after-school childcare program, and an active senior center. Our mission is to enhance the community by promoting healthy activities and positive recreational experiences while striving to maintain a standard of excellence through our people, parks and programs. We invite you to be an active participant in your community activities : Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire today! Minimum Requirements Lifeguard:  American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, and CPR card for the Professional Rescuer.   Note: Applications will be accepted from those who qualify to enroll in these courses; training will be offered in the Spring - for information, visit  www.bigbearparks.com .) Recreation Assistant:   Current possession of a CA Class C driver license. Ability to get Class B is highly desired. Park Maintenance Worker:  Six (6) months experience in park maintenance, landscaping, custodial care, construction, or facilities maintenance; and current possession of a CA Class C driver license. Cashier:   Six (6) months experience operating a cash register and reconciling cash drawer. Animal Keeper:   One (1) year experience in a zoo or clinic involved in the care and rehabilitation of animals and wildlife. Childcare Aide:  Experience in childcare is desired.   Note: applicants must obtain CPR card and complete a Pediatric First Aid course.   Desired: Applicants with Early Childhood credits are highly desired, and may result in greater responsibility with appropriate hourly wage. Bus Driver:  CA Class B (or higher) Driver License with Passenger endorsement.   All positions are scheduled as needed, up to 1547 hours per year. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Primary Responsibilities In the role of   Environmental Scientist/Planner   we'll count on you to • Work on wide variety of environmental planning, environmental compliance, natural resources projects as they relate to transportation and development projects. • Work on environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation and other infrastructure projects that require conformance with Federal/State/City Environmental Reviews. • Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientists and managers. • Assist with environmental permits, biological assessments, and NEPA, MEPA, CEPA, SEQRA and similar study documents. • Assist senior and mid-level scientists with fieldwork delineating and documenting wetlands, and conducting functions & values assessments. • Assist scientists, planners and engineers in production of deliverables, and performing quality reviews and documentation. • Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance and applications. • Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc. • Assimilate and manage data, provide creative graphical representations of complex information. • Work with geographic positioning tools and information systems. • Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings • Perform other related duties as needed. Position can be based in HDR office in Boston, MA; Manchester, NH or Portland, ME  Qualifications   Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field, advanced degree desirable. • 2+ years-experience related to permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation and other infrastructure projects • Excellent writing skills. • MS Office suite experience. • Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities. • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. • Experience in the New England area preferred. • Some fieldwork will be required, and candidate must have the ability to work in field conditions and carry necessary tools and equipment • Travel may be required to project sites within New England. Primary Location :   United States-Massachusetts-Boston Other Locations :   United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-Maine-Portland Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Title : Wilderness Fellow Reports To : National Program Director Classification : Hourly Locations : 11 Positions are available, located in the following: Medicine Bow Route and Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests, CO; Tonto National Forest, AZ (2 positions); Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV (2 positions); Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, CA; Siuslaw National Forest, OR; Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests, WA (2 positions); Tongass National Forest, AK (2 positions).   Duration : May 18, 2020 – November 6, 2020 (Tongass National Forest positions will start in March) Time : Full Time (40 hours), Seasonal Salary : $15 hourly Benefits : 1 earned personal day per month (vacation is not eligible to be cashed out at any time) and federal holidays; Forest Service housing provided. Closing Date : January 31st, 2020 Partners The Society for Wilderness Stewardship (SWS) is a non-profit organization seeking to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness.  In other words, we are a professional society working to set the standard for wilderness management.  The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute (Leopold) is dedicated to the development and dissemination of knowledge needed to improve the management of wilderness, parks, and similarly protected areas.  The Leopold Institute was established in 1993 under the Rocky Mountain Research Station and has been the wilderness research arm of federal agencies ever since.  The Institute operates under an interagency agreement among the federal agencies that have wilderness management or research responsibility – the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) was founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, and today oversees 445 wilderness areas or 33% of the National Wilderness Preservation System.  Inaugural Chief of the USFS, Gifford Pinchot, stated that the USFS existed to “provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run.” Program Overview The Wilderness Fellows Program is a collaborative of the three organizations above, and was created in order to complete Wilderness Character Baseline Assessments, thereby continuing important assessment work that has been underway since 2001, and fulfilling the USFS Wilderness Stewardship Performance (WSP) element “Wilderness Character Baseline”.  The Wilderness Character Baseline requires that steps be made to determine a baseline and provide the foundation for evaluating trends in wilderness character.  These trends indicate the outcome of management actions and success at preserving wilderness character as directed by the Wilderness Act. As stated in Keeping It Wild 2: An Updated Interagency Strategy to Monitor Trends in Wilderness Character Across the National Wilderness Preservation System (Landres et. al, 2015), “the results of wilderness character monitoring provide [agency staff who manage wilderness day-to-day, and regional and national staff who develop wilderness policy and assess its effectiveness] some of the key data they need to improve wilderness stewardship and wilderness policy.”  The report goes on to say that, “Implementing this monitoring strategy does not guarantee the preservation of wilderness character, but it informs and improves wilderness stewardship, and ensures managers are accountable to the central mandate of the 1964 Wilderness act – to preserve wilderness character.” In 2001, the USFS Wilderness Monitoring Committee developed the first national framework for Wilderness Character Monitoring (WCM).  Progression was attained by the USFS in 2006 with WCM pilot testing occurring in every USFS region and the publication of the Applying the Concept of Wilderness Character to National Forest Planning, Monitoring, and Management in 2008. After years of testing different monitoring protocols, the USFS and Aldo Leopold Research Institute published the Wilderness Character Monitoring Technical Guide in May of 2019.  This document provides a national framework and detailed protocols to monitor trends in wilderness character in the Forest Service. Wilderness Fellows will apply the tools in the Technical Guide to complete wilderness character baseline assessments.  Position Overview The Wilderness Fellow Program is seeking qualified candidates to fill Wilderness Fellow positions.  Fellows are based in locations around the country, with a significant amount of travel within their base region.   Work is roughly 80% office based and 20% field-based and is performed at USFS offices to directly support the goals of a collaborative wilderness character monitoring initiative currently underway in the USFS. Primary Wilderness Fellow Responsibilities Attend one-week training in Granby, Colorado (travel provided). Work out of remote USFS locations, residing in USFS housing. Coordinate meetings with USFS resource specialists and line officers to gather information regarding wilderness character. Research, compile, and analyze legislative and administrative historical data per wilderness area. Travel to and into wilderness areas. Select indicators relevant for each wilderness area to monitor wilderness character over time. Compile and analyze data for selected monitoring indicators and complete a baseline assessment for wilderness character monitoring. Implement inventory and monitoring strategies for tracking wilderness character. Write a wilderness character baseline assessment for each wilderness area worked in. Participate in weekly conference calls. Set and meet benchmarks and deadlines for data collection, meetings, and draft and final reports. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree preferred. Educational background in Wilderness Management, Protected Area/Natural Resource Management, Recreation Resource Management, Conservation Social Science, Environmental Policy, Natural, Biological and/or Physical Science. Deep interest in wilderness/resource management and the U.S. Forest Service. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Research skill and attention to detail and organization. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects, a high degree of initiative. Understanding and ability to use GIS is a plus. Results-oriented with the ability to set and follow realistic goals and objectives. Flexibility to adapt when faced with changing needs and priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, comfort with technology. Ability to travel to training and remote field locations (travel provided), and to relocate if necessary (assistance not provided). Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). A personal vehicle is highly suggested for travel to the location and for off-day travel. To Apply : E-mail a resume, cover letter, a one-to-two page writing sample, and three professional or academic references to Jacob Wall at: hiringmanager@wildernessstewardship.org Essential Functions : Employee may be required to sit, stand, and lift objects up to 50 lbs.  Employee may be required to travel and camp in the backcountry, and to drive or fly to remote project locations.  The Society for Wilderness Stewardship is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Find full job description here

Open & closing dates:  12/13/2019   to   12/23/2019.  This job will close when we have received   100 applications   which may be sooner than the closing date.   Learn more Summary Positions are located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, in the Natural Resource Management Division. O pen to the first 100 applicants or until 12/23/2019 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Major Duties:   These NTE 1039 hour positions are located within the Division of Natural Resource Management at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. You will serve as a program lead to implement new and established natural resource management projects involving integrated pest management (IPM), piping plover protection, and BARK Ranger volunteers, with an emphasis on visitor education. The position will work closely with other divisions to respond to a variety of pest management issues in park facilities, campgrounds, and in the field; conduct campground roves to educate campers about food storage policies; monitor and track reports of habituated wildlife; and lead a crew of volunteer BARK Rangers to promote park leash policies in piping plover nesting sites. Duties will include training and coordinating volunteers; identification of a variety of shorebirds and mammals; collecting field data, recording field data in established or new databases; implementing prevention and control strategies to manage pest species; providing outreach/education content for social media posts; coordinating outreach and media contacts; and preparing annual project reports. Successful applicants will be asked to train, schedule, supervise, and lead a large group of BARK Ranger volunteers to monitor beach areas with their dogs for compliance with park leash policies. The applicant will also be responsible for implementing the park's IPM program. At times, the applicant may lead smaller teams of NPS seasonal, intern, and other agency staff involved in wildlife projects. A portion of time will be dedicated to project logistics and preparatory ground work, equipment inventory and maintenance, data entry, preparation of field and project reports, tracking volunteer hours, and performing administrative duties in an office setting. The position will interface with the public on a regular basis and may require contact with state/federal agencies, and non-profit entities. Some assignments may require overnight travel for 4 days within the park (camping). Trips onboard a NPS boat operated by a NPS boat operator or commercial ferry to conduct work on the Lakeshore's islands may occur. If you need additional information regarding the area or the duties of this position, please contact Vincent Cavalieri, Wildlife Biologist, at 231-326-4751 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is March to September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 3/2020