25 Conservation/ Natural Resources jobs

The Soutpansberg Mountains support a distinctive assemblage of reptile species shaped by past climate stability and geographic isolation. Cool rocky slopes, summit grasslands, and diverse forest systems create refuges for many endemic species. At the Lajuma Research Centre, interns assist in long-term reptile monitoring while gaining practical experience in species identification, habitat assessment, and ecological field methods. Internship Focus: Interns participate in reptile surveys and habitat evaluations across a range of environments. The project aims to document species distribution, abundance, and ecological requirements to support ongoing conservation and biodiversity research. Activities may include: Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments Recording species presence, abundance, and behaviour Supporting data entry, management, and reporting Fieldwork Requirements: All fieldwork is carried out on...

About Us The Lajuma Research Centre is home to more than 2,500 plant species and 600 tree species. They cover a variety of habitats including woody grasslands, mountain bushveld, mistbelt forest, and riverine forest, and their related floral diversity. Vegetation communities and structures are dynamic and need to be constantly studied. An array of vegetation studies can be undertaken in this unique landscape.  Internship Overview Depending on the project, interns will be actively identifying species, delineating environments or sampling vegetation communities, further expanding knowledge on this crucial aspect of ecology.  Activities may include: Ground truthing vegetation communities to update vegetation maps Alien and invasive species removal/mapping Focal data collection on species utilisation of key vegetation, eg Ficus sp.  Assisting with data management and reporting Fieldwork Requirements All fieldwork...

The Lajuma Research Centre provides a unique opportunity to study an exceptional diversity of birdlife within one of South Africa’s most ecologically varied mountain environments. More than 215 species have been recorded on the reserve, including the purple-crested turaco, narina trogon, cape vulture, violet-backed starling, African fish eagle, crowned eagle, crested guineafowl, and multiple owl species. The landscape encompasses woody grasslands, mountain bushveld, mistbelt forest, riverine forest, and clear mountain streams, offering an ideal setting for comparative research on avian diversity, habitat use, and behaviour. Internship Focus: This internship provides hands-on experience in bird monitoring, species documentation, and ecological field methods. Interns work largely independently while contributing to long-term data collection and broader conservation efforts at the centre. Activities may include: Recording species presence, behaviour, and...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Everglades National Park is seeking ONE Project Coordinator Member to contribute to coordinate projects during their pre-construction and construction phases alongside National Park Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website.   Start Date: April 2026 Estimated   End Date: or 52 weeks after start date *a 52-week minimum commitment is required *   Location Details/Description: Everglades National Park, Homestead, FL Everglades National Park protects the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States with more than 1.5 million acres of sawgrass prairies, pine rocklands, hardwood forest, and an extensive mangrove estuary leading to Florida Bay and the Gulf of America. Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park is home to many critically threatened and...

NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Summer Education & Outreach Steward to support public engagement around Lake Champlain. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental education, outreach, and communications while working with a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the Lake Champlain watershed. Position Overview The Steward will assist LCBP’s Education & Outreach team with a wide range of projects, including: Staffing community events across Vermont, New York, and possibly Québec. Transporting, setting up, and managing outreach exhibits and activities. Providing staff coverage at the Colleen Hickey Lake Champlain Resource Room at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Engaging learners of all ages in watershed education. Assisting with meetings, preparing outreach materials, and contributing to social media content. Schedule, Location & Pay Approximately...

U&R Interns will be immersed in the U&R program staff's daily activities, including all aspects of the summer U&R program, such as equipment and lab maintenance, assisting U&R staff with field excursions, and leading and supporting the college community. Interns will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and reporting an original, relevant research project. The duties of U&R Interns are split into three categories: Research , Program Maintenance , and Residential .

The Content and Social Engagement Intern will be immersed in U&R programming, assisting U&R staff with field excursions to collect marketing content, and leading and supporting the college community. They will also have the opportunity to support other CBFS programming, such as summer camps. The Content and Social Engagement Intern will be responsible for planning and executing college activities and events throughout the summer with assistance from other U&R staff. Interns will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and reporting on an original, relevant media project such as a newsletter, hype video, or other relevant marketing product. The duties of the Content and Social Engagement Intern are split into three categories: Content Collection and Distribution , Program Maintenance , and Residential .

Are you passionate about field research, biodiversity conservation, and hands-on scientific work? The Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre (BBRC) is offering an exciting internship opportunity focused on small mammal species diversity monitoring within a diverse private game reserve in South Africa. About the Internship This project is an opportunity to contribute to a significant research effort studying the diversity, abundance, and distribution of small mammal species. Interns will play a crucial role in identifying and monitoring various species, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the local ecosystem. What You’ll Be Doing Setting and checking live traps to safely capture small mammals Recording species data including identification, measurements, and other key ecological information Ensuring ethical handling of all animals, following a strict catch-and-release approach Assisting in habitat assessments to...

Join us for an incredible opportunity in South Africa! We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated interns for our Bird Diversity Project. This research initiative aims to investigate how different bird species utilise various habitats within our expansive 66,800 acres of continuous reserve. Surrounded by magnificent baobab trees and boasting over 17 different antelope species, the reserve also hosts a diverse range of predators, including Leopard, Cheetah, Caracal, African Wildcat, Brown and Spotted Hyena, and Serval, making it an ideal location for research. Project Overview This project focuses on monitoring the diversity of bird species across different habitat types on the reserve. By conducting regular bird surveys and recording species presence and abundance, we aim to better understand how bird communities vary across vegetation zones. The data contributes to long-term biodiversity monitoring and informs conservation management by identifying key habitats that...

Are you an aspiring wildlife conservationist with a passion for predators? Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre is excited to offer an exceptional internship focused on predator conservation and the dietary habits of various predator species. This opportunity takes place in a magnificent 27,000-hectare continuous game reserve, home to 17 different antelope species and a variety of both small and large predators. Project Overview Location: A sprawling, biodiverse game reserve that supports numerous feline and canine predators. Research Focus: Contribute to important predator conservation efforts by studying how predator diets vary by season and habitat. Carnivore Diet Studies: Conduct hair analysis from scat samples to determine predator diets. Predator Identification Kits: Help develop and expand ID kits to accurately track populations of Spotted and Brown Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Leopards on the reserve. Hands-On Experience:...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) Assistant Member to support Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area's volunteer program. The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator would be one of the primary point-of-contacts for people interested in volunteering and would be the conduit to connect volunteers to all divisions within the park. For more information about ACE, please visit our website.   Start Date: Late February/March 2026*start date flexible depending on candidate and onboarding needs Estimated   End Date: 52 weeks after start *a 52-week minimum commitment is required *   Location Details/Description: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Atlanta, GA. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is "an ancient river in a modern city," and offers many opportunities to get outdoors,...

Interns will support program managers, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams responsible for planning, design, and construction oversight for major capital projects. Interns may also be temporarily assigned to assist specific regional offices or national park units where disaster-funded projects are underway. This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

Open Period: Open on a rolling basis. Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, Stann Creek, Belize Experience required: none Description:   Internships are held at the T.R.E.E.S Hosting Center, a research and education center in the Maya Mountains of Belize. The center is operated by the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S), a small grassroots not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to conserve Belize’s natural and cultural heritage through education, conservation, and research. One way in which we meet our mandate is through hosting interns. By training international and local Belizean students in environmental and wildlife management, field research techniques and data collection protocols, knowledge on the biodiversity of Belizean fauna and flora will be gained. This knowledge will then be compiled into peer-reviewed publications, Belizean government reports and regulations, field...

Open Period: June 15th - November 30th, 2026 Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, Stann Creek Belize Experience required: none Description: The Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, located in the Maya Mountains of Belize, currently has spots open for our Tropical Herpetofauna Technician Internship Program. Internships are held at the T.R.E.E.S Hosting Center, a research and education center in the Maya Mountains of Belize. The center is operated by the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S), a small grassroots not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to conserve Belize’s natural and cultural heritage through education, conservation, and research. One way in which we meet our mandate is through hosting interns. By training international and local Belizean students in environmental and wildlife management, field research techniques and data collection protocols, knowledge on the...

Details: Open Period: Open on a rolling basis. Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Mile 27. 5 Hummingbird Highway, Stann Creek District. Belize, C.A. Experience required: none Description: The Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, located in the Maya Mountains of Belize, currently has 3 apprenticeship spots open for our Tropical Agriculture Techniques Internship Program. The T.R.E.E.S Farm has been established as a Farm-to-Table organic operation and regenerative agriculture demonstration farm. Its primary purpose is to serve the original needs of the NGO’s operations which are wildlife conservation through research and education. This is accomplished through the layout of the farm which provides extensive wildlife habitat and foraging opportunities, increasing the local faunal biodiversity as well as acting as an educational demonstration to local subsistence farmers and visiting students.  Interns will learn by assisting in...

Station: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S)  Location: 27.5 miles Hummingbird Highway, Stann Creek, Belize  Open Period: Open on a rolling basis.   Description:  Internships take place at the T.R.E.E.S Hosting Center, a research and education facility in the Maya Mountains of Belize. The center is operated by the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S), a small grassroots nonprofit dedicated to conserving Belize’s natural and cultural heritage through education, conservation, and research. One way we fulfill this mission is by hosting interns. Through training international and local Belizean students in environmental and wildlife management, field research techniques, and data collection protocols, we contribute to a greater understanding of Belize’s biodiversity.  At T.R.E.E.S, the only resident turtle species is the White-lipped Mud Turtle ( Kinosternon leucostomum ). This internship focuses on using radio...

Open Period: March 8 - May 1, 2026 Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Mile 27. 5 Hummingbird Highway, Stann Creek District. Belize, C.A. Experience required: none   Description : The Toucan Ridge Bird Observatory, located at the T.R.E.E.S Research Center in the Maya Mountains of Belize, currently has apprenticeship spots open for our Bird Banding Apprenticeship Program. This internship focuses primarily on how to set-up mist-nets, extract passerine birds from mist-nets, learn proper bird banding techniques, learn how to I.D., age and sex tropical resident birds as well as Neotropical migrants, learn proper data entry, and more.   Interns will also learn how to conduct bird transect surveys, point counts, nest searching, and other wildlife sampling techniques. As bird banding is usually done in the morning, there are also smaller side projects to do in the afternoon. There are opportunities to work on different community development...

Position Overview: The Development & Communications Associate plays an essential role in strengthening MCC’s mission by connecting two core communities that make our work possible: the supporters who invest in youth development and conservation, and the young adults and youth who join our programs to grow as leaders through service. This position helps ensure that donors feel inspired by the impact of their generosity while members feel welcomed, informed, and excited to join MCC. Working with the Director of Philanthropy, CEO, and program teams, the Associate supports fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship, while also producing recruitment materials and digital content that attract a diverse pool of program participants. They manage donor data and gift acknowledgments, assist with campaign messaging, and coordinate donor meetings and field visits that deepen supporters’ connection to the MCC experience. At the same time, the Associate collaborates with staff...

Position Overview: The Youth Program Coordinator (YPC) staff position is responsible for supporting all Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) youth program activities from office and field locations. Primary duties include the daily management of the youth program, coordinating logistics, school visits and recruitment events, and leading training during the Leadership Development Program (LDP). This position will split time between administrative, logistical and field support duties, including training Youth Program Leaders, coordinating with project partners and then shifting to field-based support in the summer months. Field-based work includes: providing technical guidance as necessary and ensuring compliance with MCC policies and procedures. The YPC will assist with leader check-ins, training, evaluations, field support and administrative tasks for youth program leaders (AmeriCorps positions) as directed by the Youth Program Manager. During the field season the YPC will...

Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable career skills.    Location: Kalispell, MT Ages: 21-35  Program Dates: 02/23/2026-08/21/2026 Living Allowance: $ 1,440 biweekly ($2,880 p/month) before taxes are taken out AmeriCorps Education Award: $3,679.50 upon completion of the program Health Insurance : Provided at NO COST Member Assistance Program : Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more! Public Lands Service Corps Hiring Preference: Members serving with federal land management agencies may be eligible to receive hiring preference for future federal job placement Supportive coaching...