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Title:   Cultural Resource Information Sharing Individual Placement Location:   Based out of Washington, DC (may include remote service opportunities) Start Date: Flexible Estimated End Date:   50 weeks following start date Pay:   $570/week + health benefits Status:   This is a full-time, temporary, 1700 hour AmeriCorps National Service position. Questions?   Contact   ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org   Position listing will remain open until filled. Please submit a resume and writing sample with your application. More details in the "How to Apply" section. Applications without a writing sample will not be considered. National Capital Region’s Cultural Resource Management: The National Capital Region's cultural resource programs provide parks support in identifying, evaluating, preserving, protecting, and managing their varied cultural resources in the areas of: Archeology, Civil Rights History, Cultural Anthropology, Cultural...

Committed to implementing change in your community? Apply today to serve an 11-month term with Green Iowa AmeriCorps! Green Iowa AmeriCorps: 11-month Environmental & Community Stewardship Positions Available! 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 an 11-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...

Summary: American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking one GIS Member to assist New River Gorge National Park and Preserve staff with the site’s GIS needs. This position will primarily use GPS to locate infrastructure utilities above/below ground at park facilities, update GIS databases for park infrastructure, and produce infrastructure maps.   Start Date: October 17, 2022 (some flexibility may be available for the right candidate) End Date: January 9, 2023 (or 12 weeks after start date) * A minimum 12-week commitment is required *       Location: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NERI), Glen Jean, West Virginia.    NERI is located in southern West Virginia and encompasses 70,000 acres and 53 miles of one of the oldest rivers on the continent. NERI is home to a vast array of natural and cultural resources. Renowned for its recreational...

American Conservation Experience - Mountain West Division AmeriCorps Crew Membership SUMMER AND FALL 2022   Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps, is currently seeking energetic and ambitious participants to engage in national service as AmeriCorps members in a multi-week professional, outdoor skills-training opportunity. ACE intends to provide a meaningful service to regional communities and public lands by taking direct action through conservation of our valuable natural resources. Our mission is to introduce and prepare our AmeriCorps members for careers in resource management with ACE, within the conservation corps industry, or with public agencies such as Utah State Parks, USFS, National Park Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management, as well as many other local and non-profit land steward organizations.   START/END Date Enrollment Options: 8/10/22 - 10/26/22 (450...

Monthly Salary Range:   $7,917 - $14,584 Department:  General Manager Applications Accepted:  August 1, 2022 – August 22, 2022 Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A doctorate degree in Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience. or   A master's degree in Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field and a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience.   Standard Requirement: Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License along with a driving record that is acceptable to the District’s automobile insurance provider. Position Summary The Director of Science manages the District’s science efforts and engages in key scientific issues affecting watershed health and fish and wildlife, with a primary focus on the Sacramento – San Joaquin Rivers Delta watershed, including those associated with adaptive management, habitat...

POSITION SUMMARY This professional-level position is responsible for implementing assigned Defenders’ strategic plan conservation objectives and strategies in New Mexico, with a focus on conserving both state and federally listed threatened and endangered species and ensuring the sustainable management and conservation of our public lands, while working collaboratively with other Defenders’ staff, programs, and departments.   The Representative position will require  basic  knowledge of resource conservation issues, such as endangered species policy, federal land management policy, state wildlife management, renewable energy, landscape-level planning, and conservation biology. This position will also require the ability to quickly establish ties with decision makers and conservation partners.   Program strategies and objectives are achieved by collaborating with a variety of external partners including state and federal agencies and officials, elected...

What the role is This position will involve developing a research programme on orchid taxonomy/systematics and conservation in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region, with a particular focus on contributing to the Flora of Singapore and the development of evidence-based conservation strategies. You will be expected to work closely with other researchers in Singapore Botanic Gardens and other Divisions of the National Parks Board. What you will be working on • Develop and undertake a research programme on orchid taxonomy and/or molecular systematics in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region.  Contribute floristic accounts for the Flora of Singapore and other Asian Floras. • Contribute to the development of evidence-based conservation strategies to maintain and enhance orchid diversity in Singapore. • To document and publish the results from research as both scholarly and semi-popular accounts that would bring credit to the Singapore Botanic...

Description At Weston Solutions you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions.  A career at Weston means professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a thriving, interconnected, and supportive community that works together to make a difference in the environment. We take pride in knowing that our people feel they do meaningful work and make valuable contributions to their teams because recent employee survey results show that over 90% agree on these points. Top talent from all paths—recent graduate, ex-military, experienced, and leaders—join Weston to do meaningful work with a focus on dynamic skills growth and long-term career progression.  Weston is hiring an Environmental Compliance Specialist with physical or biological science experience to support our client, NOAA, in their Silver Spring, MD office. This Specialist will p rovide assistance with preparing guidance documents to facilitate NOAA environmental compliance efforts; conducting...

Title:  Werowocomoco Ancestral Lands Interns Location:  Based out of Jamestown, VA (work locations to include Yorktown and Gloucester, VA with some other work-related training opportunities that may require additional travel)   Positions Available:  2 Internships Pay:  $515/week Estimated Position Dates:  26 weeks with an estimated start date in July, August or September 2022 (flexible) Status:  This is a full-time, 900 hour AmeriCorps National Service position.    Questions? Contact:  christine_lucero@nps.gov   Due to funding requirements, this position prioritizes applicants from Native American communities. The Werowocomoco Ancestral Lands Individual Placement is based at Colonial National Historical Park (Colonial NHP) in Yorktown, Virginia. The National Park Service staff at Colonial NHP and the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail are responsible for the protection of Werowocomoco in Gloucester VA....

Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group (MCFEG) is looking for an energetic individual to fill a Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Individual Placement opening. This AmeriCorps position is ideal for an outgoing, organized, detail-oriented and independently motivated person with experience working with the public and a passion for the outdoors and environmental education. The Education, Outreach, and Monitoring Assistant will have a variety of responsibilities during the 11-month service term with Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group. Project responsibilities will include coordinating volunteer work parties and outreach events, assisting with in-class and field based educational experiences, serving alongside the seasonal restoration crew, assisting with project planning and implementation, assisting with the summer internship program, monitoring the success of previous restoration projects, and clerical and logistical support. Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE GIS Member to contribute to a natural resources geodatabase development project alongside Chesapeake & Ohio Canal NHP staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org . Start Date: September 5 th , 2022 End Date: March 31 st , 2023 *start and end dates are flexible, a 30-week minimum commitment is required * Location: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Williamsport, Maryland The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park traverses 184.5 miles across four physiographic provinces, five counties in Maryland and West Virginia, as well as into the District of Columbia. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking ONE   GIS Member to contribute to a collaborative GIS project (in and out of the field) alongside regional GIS specialist and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park staff. For more information about ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/819612.html   Start Date: October 31, 2022 End Date: October 30, 2023 (or 52 weeks from start date) *a 52-week minimum commitment is required* Location: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro, KY The park is located at the corners of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Carved by wind and water, Cumberland Gap forms a major break in the Appalachian Mountain chain. Stretching for 26 miles along Cumberland Mountain and ranging from one to four miles in width, the park contains 24,000...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park, is seeking two members to contribute to the parks' seed collection project alongside park Staff. Joshua Tree NP and Mojave NP have received funding to expand the necessary genetic material (seeds) to assist in preservation and restoration of the iconic Joshua tree species.   For more information about ACE, and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/821347.html     Start Date: 09/26/2022 End Date: 03/26/2023 *a 26-week minimum commitment is required *   Location: The Mojave National Preserve is a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park, is seeking one member to contribute to the parks' seed collection project alongside park Staff. Joshua Tree NP and Mojave NP have received funding to expand the necessary genetic material (seeds) to assist in preservation and restoration of the iconic Joshua tree species.   For more information about ACE and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/821339.html     Start Date: 09/26/2022 End Date: 9/26/2023 *a 52-week minimum commitment is required *   Location: The Mojave National Preserve is a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps with a regional base in Asheville, NC, is looking for members to come join our team of young adults working on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Eastern US. This opportunity is intended for those looking to learn valuable skills for their career while immersed in a community of like-minded young professionals from around the country. Members work for 3 or 6 months on projects including ecological restoration, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance and construction, all while completing a term of AmeriCorps service. While serving, members typically have 2-3 days off between each project to enjoy the Eastern US's abundant beauty and recreational opportunities with their friends and colleagues. Take your first step towards beginning or advancing your career by applying with us today! Start Dates: August 23rd, 2022 Estimated End Dates: November 26th, 2022 (for 3 month...

Job Summary: Are you a mechanical engineer with experience in an R&D environment? Do you want your work to make a difference and help preserve the environment? We want to hear from you!   The work of this senior-level engineer serves the overall goals of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL). The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of traditional engineering and machine shop practices and capabilities, as well as emerging additive manufacturing techniques. Responsibilities Include: Managing multiple projects and making decisions independently on technical problems Working closely with the PMEL machine shop to ensure timely delivery of components of the highest quality Assembling and testing prototypes with the assistance of technicians Generating complete assembly documents Practicing accurate documentation to ensure the future support of technology...