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Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE   Education Member to contribute to assisting JICA staff with curriculum-based education programs, including on-site and virtual field trips, community outreach, and special events for students alongside Jimmy Carter NHP Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website.   Start Date: Preferred late February/early March 2026 (start date flexible) Estimated End Date: 52 weeks after start date *a 52-week minimum commitment is required *   Location Details/Description: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Plains, GA The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park preserves sites associated with James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born 1924), 39th president of the United States. These include his residence, boyhood farm, school, and the town railroad depot, which served as...

Spend your summer by the lake! Join the efforts of NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) to prevent the spread of harmful and destructive invasive species, working to ensure a healthy and clean environment for wildlife and recreationalists. We’re seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2026 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft. As a boat launch steward, you will be trained to: •    Greet visitors to Lake Champlain and share aquatic invasive species information. •    Record lake-user information on mobile tablets. •    Collect and identify aquatic organisms. •    Inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms. •    Conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed. Successful candidates will be organized, have excellent public communication skills, have experience with data collection, and have...

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation located in South Africa, committed to hands-on research, education, and training for the next generation of conservationists. We are situated within a private reserve, home to two of the Big Five, rich birdlife, and diverse vegetation. We focus on providing interns with direct, meaningful opportunities to engage in wildlife conservation efforts. Project Description Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field? Join our Rhino Research Project and contribute to important studies focused on the behaviour and ecology of one of Africa’s most iconic and endangered species. As an intern, you’ll be part of a dedicated team conducting field observations and collecting data to support long-term conservation efforts. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of rhino behaviour while making a meaningful contribution to their protection. Key...

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation based in South Africa, dedicated to hands-on research and training for the next generation of conservationists. Situated within a private reserve—home to two of the Big Five, rich birdlife, and diverse vegetation—we provide interns with meaningful opportunities to contribute to wildlife conservation. Internship Overview This internship offers an immersive experience in long-term bird monitoring, with a focus on avian diversity, abundance, and habitat use across the reserve. Interns will: Work alongside experienced researchers in the field Conduct systematic bird point counts at 36 randomly generated survey sites Record sightings with GPS location, species ID, behaviour, and distance from observer Assess the ecological significance of key resources for different bird species Assist with data entry and management  Who Should Apply? This internship is...

WildComm Research Stations offers an immersive internship for individuals passionate about wildlife research and conservation. This position offers students the opportunity to contribute to key research objectives by conducting behavioural observations related to habitat use, movement dynamics, social behaviour, and dietary preferences. Interns will participate in structured fieldwork and data collection, gaining valuable experience in wildlife research and conservation methods. Location Limpopo Province, South Africa | Private wildlife reserve, home to two of the Big Five Responsibilities Giraffe Behavioural Observation: Conduct detailed behavioural observations using scan and focal sampling techniques during set transects. Habitat Use & Social Dynamics: Record movement patterns, habitat use, and social interactions to investigate giraffe social networking behaviour. Capture Individual Identification: Capture and catalog ID...

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 4 apprenticeship spots open for our Fall 2024 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...

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...

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 Fall 2024 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...

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 4 apprenticeship spots open for our Fall 2024 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...

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...

Location: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, Stann Creek Belize Open Period: October 26th - December 31st, 2025 Hours per week: 35 - 40 Duration: Sessions may be 2 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks recommended for maximum learning Experience total immersion in the Maya Mountains of Belize, Central America. This tropical bat research internship could be the final step you need to gain field experience!    No experience necessary, just a love for wildlife and a thirst for knowledge! Preference is given to candidates with a certain level of bat identification and trapping skills. Ideal for biologists/ecologists eager to learn and make a difference in the field.    Responsibilities include: - Setting up mist-nets under professional guidance - Assisting in data collection for bat research and monitoring projects (using mist-nets and recording GPS coordinates of roosts). - Learning methods for capture and extracting bats caught in...

The Lajuma Research Centre maintains a long-term camera trap grid that provides a valuable platform for studying predator diversity, ecology, and behaviour in the Soutpansberg Mountains. The reserve is home to several carnivore species, including serval, caracal, brown hyena, leopard, honey badger, two genet species, and multiple mongoose species. Research contributes to understanding predator population dynamics, habitat use, and ecological roles within this biodiverse ecosystem. Internship Focus: Interns support the ongoing predator monitoring programme through fieldwork and data analysis. This internship offers experience in camera trap research, species identification, behavioural interpretation, and ecological data management. Activities may include: Monitoring, maintaining, and organising the reserve’s camera trap grid Recording predator tracks, signs, and incidental sightings Analysing photographic data to assess movement patterns,...

The Lajuma Research Centre offers opportunities to study the diverse arachnid species of the Soutpansberg Mountains, shaped by geographic isolation and past climate stability. The mountain offers a variety of habitats from summit grasslands to mist-belt forests. Students will actively search for arachnids in their natural habitats, contributing to long-term ecological research and conservation efforts. Internship Overview Through mostly active searching, interns will search transects across habitats and elevations for spider species. Key Activities: Set up transects Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments Recording species presence, abundance, and behaviour Assisting with data management and reporting Requirements Open to students, recent graduates, or individuals with interest in arachnids and species identification Comfortable hiking and conducting fieldwork on foot in rugged...

NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Spring 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...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Saguaro National Park is seeking one member to contribute to Vegetation Management projects alongside NPS Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our usaconservation website. Start Date: Mid January Estimated   End Date: Mid June *a 20-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Saguaro National Park is located outside of the city of Tucson, AZ. The park is host to camping, hiking, and backpacking trails for every level of adventurer. The park protects its namesake, our nation's largest species of cacti, the giant saguaro. Summers in the Sonoran Desert can be extremely hot with temperatures exceeding 110 degrees and evening lows averaging 72 degrees. Winters present comfortable daytime temperatures in the 60s with cooler nighttime temperatures averaging 40 degrees. Access to all major amenities can be found in...