Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Richmond, VA, USA
Job Description
The Virginia Department of Conservation ( DCR ) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – clean water, natural habitats, and access to the outdoors, open spaces, and safe infrastructure.
The DCR Division of Soil and Water Conservation works with 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, farmers, urban and suburban landowners, and other land managers to reduce harmful runoff in Virginia’s waters. This division works to reduce nutrients and sediment that can impact the quality of Virginia’s waters, including the nation’s largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay.
DCR seeks to hire a Diversity Outreach Graduate Student Intern .
The Diversity Intern will assist with the development, revision, and approval of certain policy initiatives that impact Virginia’s Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost Share ( VACS ) Program, as well as other...
Jan 04, 2021
Internship- Paid
Job Description
The Virginia Department of Conservation ( DCR ) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – clean water, natural habitats, and access to the outdoors, open spaces, and safe infrastructure.
The DCR Division of Soil and Water Conservation works with 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, farmers, urban and suburban landowners, and other land managers to reduce harmful runoff in Virginia’s waters. This division works to reduce nutrients and sediment that can impact the quality of Virginia’s waters, including the nation’s largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay.
DCR seeks to hire a Diversity Outreach Graduate Student Intern .
The Diversity Intern will assist with the development, revision, and approval of certain policy initiatives that impact Virginia’s Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost Share ( VACS ) Program, as well as other...
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 organizations worldwide to receive Advanced...
Jan 04, 2021
Internship- Paid
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 organizations worldwide to receive Advanced...
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 6-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 program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of service work, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...
Dec 11, 2020
Temporary
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 6-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 program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of service work, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...
Montana Conservation Corps
Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota
MCC’s Conservation Intern (CI) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young adults. CI's serve at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across the region. The three-month AmeriCorps term of service extends from May - August and members gain insight into natural resource-related fieldwork throughout Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas.
Term Dates: 5/12/21 – 8/13/21
Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly
AmeriCorps Education Award: $1,678 upon successful completion of the program
Location: Varies based on host site placement
Application Deadline: February 14, 2021
APPLY HERE: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/conservation-interns-and-fellows.html
Application deadline is February 14th
Please contact staff at ipprograms@mtcorps.org or 406-587-4475 with any questions....
Dec 09, 2020
Internship- Paid
MCC’s Conservation Intern (CI) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young adults. CI's serve at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across the region. The three-month AmeriCorps term of service extends from May - August and members gain insight into natural resource-related fieldwork throughout Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas.
Term Dates: 5/12/21 – 8/13/21
Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly
AmeriCorps Education Award: $1,678 upon successful completion of the program
Location: Varies based on host site placement
Application Deadline: February 14, 2021
APPLY HERE: https://www.mtcorps.org/joinmcc/individual-placement-programs/conservation-interns-and-fellows.html
Application deadline is February 14th
Please contact staff at ipprograms@mtcorps.org or 406-587-4475 with any questions....
Montana Conservation Corps
Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota
MCC’s Conservation Fellow (CF) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of recent college graduates. CFs serve at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across the region gaining hands-on experience. The six-month term of service extends from May - October and members gain professional experience with partner organizations located throughout Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Members in this program are exposed to the various seasonally driven requirements for natural resource-related work throughout the west.
Term Dates: 5/12/21 – 10/1/21
Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly; Health Insurance at no cost
AmeriCorps Education Award: $2,417 upon successful completion of the program
Location: Varies based on host organization location
Application Deadline: February 14, 2021
APPLY HERE:...
Dec 09, 2020
Internship- Paid
MCC’s Conservation Fellow (CF) program makes a measurable difference in conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of recent college graduates. CFs serve at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across the region gaining hands-on experience. The six-month term of service extends from May - October and members gain professional experience with partner organizations located throughout Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Members in this program are exposed to the various seasonally driven requirements for natural resource-related work throughout the west.
Term Dates: 5/12/21 – 10/1/21
Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly; Health Insurance at no cost
AmeriCorps Education Award: $2,417 upon successful completion of the program
Location: Varies based on host organization location
Application Deadline: February 14, 2021
APPLY HERE:...