19 conservation natural resources jobs found

Lajuma Research Centre offers opportunities to study the diverse lepidoptera species of the Soutpansberg Mountains, a unique environment with varying vegetation communities. The Soutpansberg region supports a remarkably diverse butterfly fauna, reflecting its varied microclimates and vegetation types. Long-term monitoring at the Lajuma Research Centre contributes to understanding species distribution, seasonality, and habitat associations.  Internship Overview Interns assist with butterfly surveys, species identification, and habitat documentation. The internship offers field experience in entomological sampling techniques and ecological monitoring. Key Activities: Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments Recording species presence and abundance Assisting with data management and reporting Fieldwork Requirements All fieldwork is carried out on foot, often over uneven terrain and in variable weather. Students should...

The Lajuma Research Centre is set within a landscape of deep valleys, forested cliffs, mountain streams, and waterfalls. This variety of habitats—including montane grasslands, woodlands, thickets, and groundwater forests—supports significant biodiversity and ongoing ecological research. The GIS Mapping Internship allows students to apply spatial analysis skills in a field-based conservation context while supporting multiple long-term research projects. Description This internship focuses on using ArcGIS (not provided) or QGIS to support ecological and conservation work on the reserve. Students will be involved in mapping key features of the landscape and integrating spatial data into research projects. The position combines technical GIS work with outdoor field experience, offering practical training while contributing to conservation research. Activities may include: Mapping the reserve’s camera trap grid, hiking trails, streams, waterfalls, and infrastructure...

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...

The Field Coordinator (FC) staff position is responsible for the regional coordination and logistical support of all Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) field-based activities. Primary duties include direct support and training of Crew Leaders and Crew Members for adult, youth and specialty programs, with emphasis on the development and delivery of technical skills training, technical and logistical coordination for MCC crews in the field, as well as shared monitoring and implementation of MCC’s leadership development program and administrative components. Activities will include teaching and modeling fundamental skills to participants, field visitation to help ensure the successful and safe completion of MCC projects, and ensuring compliance with MCC policies and procedures. The FC is supervised by the Regional Program Manager and is expected to maintain good communication between all MCC offices, project partners and crews. Location : Bozeman, MT Position Dates : 01/11/2027...

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.  MCC participants join our program as AmeriCorps Members serving a term of service with Montana Conservation Corps. AmeriCorps is an independent agency of the United States government that engages over 5 million Americans in National Service across various programs.  MCC is a service oriented organization that provides career skills training alongside personal development. We have three Field Support Technician Roles that support different programs: Adult Program FSTs (Support Adult Field Crews) Youth Program FST (Supports Youth Corps Crews) Piikuni Program FST (Supports Piikuni Service Corps Crews)...

Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is seeking one member to contribute to Invasive Species removal projects alongside The National Park Service (NPS) Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: January 2027 Estimated End Date: Late July/early August 2027 (dependent on start date) *a 29-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, San Antonio, TX San Antonio Missions National Historical Park protects, preserves, restores, and interprets four Spanish Colonial missions and their associated cultural landscape features along the upper San Antonio River. The park consists of approximately 1,000 acres of land and contains numerous cultural resource sites which clearly illustrate the life and legacy of the 18th Century Spanish frontier in...

Ongoing monitoring of free-roaming cheetahs within a 27,000-hectare (66,700-acre) nature reserve in Limpopo, South Africa, provides a basis for investigating their movements and population ecology. By combining photographic records and spatial information, the project contributes to our understanding of how individual cheetahs use the landscape and how their movements and activity patterns change over time. Research Focus: Monitoring cheetahs through camera trap surveys Identifying individual animals from distinctive coat patterns Maintaining and expanding photographic identification records Recording locations and movements to investigate spatial use of the reserve Examining patterns in habitat use, activity, and distribution Processing and interpreting data collected through ongoing monitoring Working with a long-term dataset allows interns to contribute to an ongoing monitoring programme while developing a practical...

Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre is situated within a 27,000-hectare (66,700-acre) bushveld ecosystem in Limpopo, South Africa, providing the setting for this project investigating African civet ecology.  African civets are nocturnal and largely solitary animals, making them a particularly interesting species to study through remote monitoring techniques. The project aims to build a better understanding of where civets occur within the reserve, which habitats they use, when they are most active, and how their presence varies across the landscape. Camera trap data collected over time provides an opportunity to investigate these patterns and contribute to a better understanding of civet ecology within a natural savanna environment. Research Focus: Monitoring African civets using camera traps positioned across the reserve Check, maintain, and relocate camera traps where required Reviewing photographic records to identify civets and document their...

Job Title : Regional Program Manager Reports to : Regional Director Classification : Regular, Full-time Exempt/Non-Exempt : Exempt About MCC Montana Conservation Corps is a nonprofit organization that engages youth and young adults through hands-on conservation service and education. Our participants focus on physically demanding and essential natural resource and conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains. Here at MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable career skills. MCC offers crew-based programming that uses natural resource and community service projects to foster personal and crew development. Through a term of service with MCC, participants will learn practical career skills, build confidence, strengthen communication and leadership competencies, and develop the ability to collaborate well with people from all walks of life. Position...

The City of Austin, MN is seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual for a full year intern/teacher/naturalist position at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, a division of our park and recreation department. The ideal candidate would be able to start January 2, 2027. The successful candidate will: Teach environmental, conservation, and outdoor education to all ages. The intern will work most often with children in grades preschool through 8th grade. Teach in a variety of learning environments rain or shine, including our Nature Center and surrounding property, our Sola Fide Observatory, and on offsite trips. Write and deliver the curriculum for two summer classes. The intern will also assist with writing and updating summer programming. Help care for and maintain the Nature Center’s gardens and landscaped spaces. Handle, feed, and care for all critters, including the Nature Center’s bees, snakes, and raptors. Assist with the rescue and triage of injured birds of...

Field Research Experience & Independent Projects - South Africa - About Planning your own research project, testing an idea in the field, or building experience for future studies? WildComm Research Stations offers a supportive field-based research setting within a protected private reserve in South Africa, where you can develop projects, test methods and gain hands-on conservation research experience. What We Offer WildComm is situated on a private reserve, with diverse wildlife, vegetation and complex savanna ecosystems where you can work with access to on-site research equipment and support from experienced conservation professionals. Research Your Own Project Behavioural & movement ecology Population monitoring Vegetation Interdisciplinary conservation projects Build Field Research Experience Test research methods Conduct pilot or exploratory studies Build field and...

Carnivore Conservation Research Assistantship We are excited to offer a unique research assistantship opportunity focused on advancing the understanding of underrepresented predator species in South Africa’s Limpopo region. WildComm is dedicated to conserving biodiversity on private land by creating opportunities for research, education, and hands-on conservation action. Our mission is to demonstrate that private land can deliver both ecological and economic value, supporting wildlife and ecosystems beyond traditional protected areas. By joining WildComm, you’ll be part of a growing network of researchers, students, and conservationists working together to generate vital ecological data, inform evidence-based management, and inspire new models for wildlife conservation. The project focuses on mesopredators, including African civet, genet, and smaller African cats. While large carnivores receive significant attention, these species play vital ecological roles yet remain...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office Minerals Division, is seeking one Natural Resource Specialist to work alongside Natural Resources Staff staff from the BLM Roswell Field Office. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: As soon as possible. Estimated End Date: July 27, 2027 *The start date is contingent upon a federal background check processing. The start date will be pushed forward if the candidate's background check has not been processed by the start date listed above. * Location Details/Description: Roswell Field Office, New Mexico For more information about BLM Roswell Field Office, please visit their agency website. Position Overview: The BLM New Mexico State Office is providing an opportunity for one member to gain hands-on experience in the fields of natural resource management,...

Visitor Center Member Summary:   American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is seeking one member to contribute to a temporary education and outreach position alongside US Forest Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service partner Staff at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center (NGLVC). The NGLVC operates through a unique federal, state, and local partnership, which includes the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Wisconsin Historical Society, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and Friends of the Center Alliance Limited. In addition, the visitor center offers information to over 70,000 visitors each year and offers educational programming to the local schools and other educational programs and events to all ages. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: 12/1/2026 (Flexible) Estimated End Date: 11/27/2027 *A 52 week...

Additional Locations:  NA Primary Locations:  IL, Elmhurst, 910 S. Riverside Drive Suite 5, 60126  Requisition ID:  191713 Position Overview Davey Resource Group, a Davey Company,  has openings throughout Elmhurst and the Great Lakes region for experienced environmental consulting professionals. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.  Relocation assistance may be available. Position Description and Responsibilities Selected candidates will work collaboratively with Davey Resource Group project developers, biologists, and project managers. The position involves a variety of work including water resources delineation, Section 401/404 permitting, stream/wetland restoration design and construction, technical report writing, and management of a variety of projects that include environmental planning, permitting,...