22 jobs found

Summary:   American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking  TWO Aquatic Ecology Monitoring Members to contribute to aquatic monitoring projects alongside Cape Cod National Seashore staff.  For full position announcement and to apply visit:  https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/719324.html Start Dates: One Member will start on March 7th and the other in April 2022. End Dates: November or December 2022 (36 weeks after start date) * A 36-week minimum commitment is required *   Location:  The Cape Cod National Seashore is located in Wellfleet, MA.  Cape Cod is a large peninsula extending 60 miles into the Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Massachusetts. Located on the outer portion of the Cape, Cape Cod National Seashore's 44,600 acres encompass a rich mosaic of marine, estuarine, fresh water, and terrestrial ecosystems. These systems and their...

NEIWPCC is seeking a Source Water Protection Intern to assist on multiple tasks related to the protection of drinking water sources in the Northeast during the summer of 2022. The SWP Intern will primarily focus on assisting the SWP Environmental Analyst (EA) with updating SWP reference materials. This will involve working with federal, state, and local SWP professionals remotely and in-person to research, write, and update SWP best practices guidance used by SWP professionals in the Northeast. Other tasks related to NEIWPCC SWP efforts or in support of the WRP division may be assigned. The Intern should expect to work up 30 hours per week, up to four days a week; some scheduling flexibility is possible for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be well organized, have excellent communication skills, experience speaking with the public and environmental agency professionals, demonstrated researching and writing skills, and the ability to think and collaborate with a...

Summary:  American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking  ONE  Imperiled Shorebird Nesting Surveyor and Management Assistant   to provide assistance during the peak activity of shorebird breeding season, alongside Gulf Islands National Seashore staff. For more information on ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . Start Date:  February 14, 2022 (somewhat flexible for right candidate) End Date:  August 12, 2022 (or 26 weeks after start date) *a  26-week  minimum commitment is required* Location:  Gulf Islands National Seashore - Gulf Breeze, FL The Florida District of Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS) contains sparkling blue waters and sugar white sandy beaches. The largest of the National Seashores, GUIS stretches for 160 miles along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida and Mississippi, and includes barrier islands, maritime...

The Lakes Regions Conservation Corps (LRCC) is a 22.5 week AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region.  The LRCC summer/fall program features 8 unique host sites, each offering different experiences and opportunities to members.  Key responsibilities may include: -Work toward the eradication of invasive species in the lakes and watershed. -Maintain and construct regional trail networks. -Engage both youth and adults in environmental education and outreach programs. -Recruit and lead volunteer crews. *Each host site operates independently and may not participate in all of the above, and may have additional responsibilities not listed. Host Site Highlights :  Each host site operates independently and has additional duties, trainings, and experiences. Applicants are encouraged to learn more about each host...

Summary:  American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit conservation corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), is seeking  ONE Water Quality Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Member  to monitor and protect significant natural resources in National Parks as part of the NPS Appalachian Highlands Inventory and Monitoring Network (APHN). For more information about ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . Start Date:  March 1, 2022 (flexibility available for the right candidate) End Date:  September 2, 2022  or 26 weeks after start date *a  26-week  commitment is required* Location:  Oneida, TN Fieldwork will be in National Park Service units in four southeastern states (KY, NC, TN, and VA). These are large natural resource parks protecting some of the most significant ecosystems in the Southern Appalachians, including cliff-lined river gorges (Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and...

Title:  Education and Interpretation Individual Placement at Antietam National Battlefield Location : 302 E Main St, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 Positions Available:   1 Internship Position Dates:  March 21st, 2022 – September 16th, 2022 (26 weeks) Pay Rate:  $15/hr Status:  40 hours/week, Full-Time/Temporary  Contact :   accrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org The deadline to apply to this position February 31st, 2022.     The Appalachian Conservation Corps: The Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) is a non-profit whose mission is to engage motivated young adults to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the region. ACC works with a variety of land management agencies throughout the state such as the United States Forest Service, National Park Service, and The Nature Conservancy.   Our programs focus on place-based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility and career...

NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking a creative steward to work with LCBP’s Education and Outreach team on a variety of projects. The steward will staff LCBP outreach events, including evening and weekend hours, from mid-May through September.   The Outreach Steward will expand outreach programming to State parks, summer camps, lake and river events, upper reaches of the watershed and downtown locations to answer questions about Lake Champlain and offer opportunities for citizen action. The LCBP Outreach Steward should be able to discuss a variety of watershed issues with the public and provide resources for getting involved or changing behavior to benefit the watershed.  The successful candidate will have solid communication skills along with attention to detail. Coursework or demonstrated passionate interest in Lake Champlain and watershed issues covered in the 2021 State of the Lake report desired. The ability to interact positively with the...

NEIWPCC and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2022 and to inspect and decontaminate vessels as appropriate.  Boat Launch Stewards will be trained to greet visitors to Lake Champlain and familiarize the public with aquatic invasive species information, enter lake-user information on mobile tablets, and inspect watercraft, trailers, and recreational equipment for aquatic organisms. Stewards will also be trained to conduct hot water high pressure decontaminations as needed and to set up, operate, break down, and properly store the decontamination units. Stewards will be required to work eight-hour days for approximately forty hours per week Thursday through Monday and holidays at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend; weekend work is required. Time off by prior arrangement can...

Marylee Everett Conservation Internship Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. We are based at Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanic garden that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this flagship property in Framingham, Massachusetts, 25 staff and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England each year to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, manage sites for ecological balance, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs. Native Plant Trust also operates a nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and manages six sanctuaries in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to the public. Native Plant Trust is among the first...

Herbert J. Esther and M. Atkinson Conservation Internship Lovejoy Conservation Internship Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. We are based at Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanic garden that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this flagship property in Framingham, Massachusetts, 25 staff and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England each year to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, manage sites for ecological balance, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs. Native Plant Trust also operates a nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and manages six sanctuaries in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to...

Title:   Resource Management and Maintenance Individual Placement Location:   Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, MD Start Date:   May 16, 2022 (may be flexible) Estimated End Date:   August 5th, 2021 Positions Available: 4 internships Status:  This is a full-time, seasonal 450 hour AmeriCorps National Service position.  Contact:   Questions? Email Alex Vindas Cruz (alex_vindascruz@nps.gov)     Position Summary: This is a great opportunity to learn more about a career in resource management and land stewardship! The   Resource Management and Maintenance Individual Placement   is an internship position based at   Monocacy National Battlefield   in   Frederick, Maryland . ​​The Resource Management and Maintenance Individual Placement at Monocacy National Battlefield will work directly with both the Natural and Cultural Resource Management, and Maintenance divisions to complete a wide variety of field projects in Summer 2022.  The...

Senior Manager, Investor Engagement, Food and Forests OrganizationCeres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ). Description & ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Manager, Investor Engagement, plays a key role in the Ceres’ Food & Forest work with institutional investors. This position will focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lead investor engagement with members of the Ceres’ Land Use and Climate Working Group. The Senior Manager, Investor Engagement, will also support both the team and Ceres’ organizational strategies to work with the investment community on company commitments to no-deforestation and...

Service Description :  Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls.  The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a six-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!  Our mission is empowering Iowa's communities and school districts to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements through direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities, and volunteer engagement.  Green Iowa AmeriCorps consists of three branches:...