Summer 2023 Employment Opportunity with Purdue University

Response of oak reproduction to silviculture and fire

Job Description:

We are hiring two technicians to collect field data at sites within the Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana as part of a collaborative study between the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University and the USDA Forest Service. Basic knowledge of proper field techniques and backcountry safety are required. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

Duration:

Mid-May to August (40 hours/week)

Pay:

$15.00 per hour. Housing is included.

Experience and Skills:

The ability to identify woody plants of southern Indiana is strongly desired. We also desire basic knowledge of forest measurement practices, experience with backcountry navigation using a topographic map and compass, familiarity with standard equipment including GPS, and experience/training in identifying herbaceous vegetation.

To apply:

Please email a resume (including contact information for two references), unofficial transcripts and dates of availability to: jenkinma@purdue.edu.  We will begin reviewing applications on March 1, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Contact:

Please contact Mike Jenkins if you have any questions about the position.

NSF REU Site Crop Diversity and Rural Livelihoods in Vermont and Uganda

We are now accepting applications for a Summer 2023 NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program based at the University of Vermont. This REU will provide eight American undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds an opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research on the ecological, economic and cultural roles of on-farm crop diversity in rural Vermont and rural Uganda.

Under the eight-week summer REU program students will receive training at the University of Vermont (UVM) in rural development theory, social survey research methods, spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and written and oral communication. Working with partners in Uganda students will collect and analyze original farm, household and spatial data from smallholder farms and surrounding communities, and work closely with faculty mentors to prepare presentations and manuscripts on links between crop diversity and livelihood outcomes.

Completed applications including 2 letters of recommendation can be submitted online via (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uvm.edu%2Fcals%2Fcdae%2Freu-in-uganda&data=05%7C01%7Charrison.goodale%40uconn.edu%7C0484efb6e1924fbbac5208db0e74c540%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638119667410244486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PWsU7l0lp15%2B9c79gPVWj1WODZdus4W1HTNtM0%2FfsbM%3D&reserved=0 and review of applications will begin on February 28th and continue until filled. The 2023 Summer REU Site program will run from approximately June 13th – August 8th, with some flexibility depending on Covid-19 travel restrictions, safety precautions, and quarantine needs. All travel costs will be covered by NSF and the summer program includes a generous stipend. All participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled at a U.S. college or university at the time of the program (seniors graduating in Spring 2023 are not eligible).

Details about the project and application instructions can be found at: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uvm.edu%2Fcals%2Fcdae%2Freu-in-uganda&data=05%7C01%7Charrison.goodale%40uconn.edu%7C0484efb6e1924fbbac5208db0e74c540%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638119667410244486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PWsU7l0lp15%2B9c79gPVWj1WODZdus4W1HTNtM0%2FfsbM%3D&reserved=0

The Trail Conference Conservation Corps is hiring Invasives Strike Force Crew, Education and Outreach Stewards, and Trail Builders! See position descriptions at https://www.nynjtc.org/corps-positions

The Trail Conference Conservation Corps (TCCC) creates leaders in environmental conservation while empowering people to play a deeper role in the care of their local parks and trails. By training service members to engage with the public, we amplify our impact and reach in fostering a commitment to protecting nature.

Industry experts train TCCC members in sustainable trail building, invasive species management, public outreach, volunteer engagement, and outdoor leadership to provide vital resources to the parks you enjoy.

TCCC members receive a living stipend so they may serve and are eligible for education awards through our partnership with AmeriCorps. Corps members learn and serve in the nation’s finest public parks system outside a major metropolitan area. From trail construction to habitat restoration to visitor education, they provide essential support to land managers.

Seasonal housing is provided upon request at the Welch Trail Education Center or in the Catskill Forest Preserve. Corps members receive benefits, including housing, a living stipend, a travel stipend, and certification in Wilderness First Aid/CPR/AED and Leave No Trace Principles. They also qualify for student loan deferment and an education award.

Contact Conservation Corps Manager, Tori Finn, vfinn@nynjtc.org for any questions.

Wildlife Biology Research Assistantship

Applications are open for limited spaces to join our spring and summer research program in the Peruvian Amazon. We have four field teams operating at any given time. RAs spend approximately 60% of their time assisting a specific project, and 40% of their time providing general support to other projects. Ongoing studies include:

Primate Behavior & Monitoring: assist a 12-year behavioral and mark-recapture study of three Neotropical primates species

Biodiversity & Wildlife Health: assist a wildlife veterinary team safely collect samples from several vertebrate taxa (bats, birds, small- to large-size mammals)

Animal Movement & Spatial Ecology: help set-up and collect data from a LoRa-based animal tracking system, and carry-out non-invasive animal detection protocols (eDNA collection, camera trapping, hair snare devices).

Conservation Genetics: join our field genetics laboratory team in intaking and analyzing samples associated with studies on microbiome, feeding ecology, taxonomy, and disease ecology.

Visit https://fieldprojects.org/participate/wildlife-biology/ to learn about training and skills acquired on each project.

Quick Facts:

2023 Start Dates: (Spring) Flexible Feb and March start dates; (Summer) May 29, June 12, July 3

Minimum Commitment: 5 weeks

Location: Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru

Application Deadline: (Spring) Jan 31; (Summer) March 31

Program Fee: $2450 for 5 weeks; $490 each additional week. Fee includes food+lodging at the field station, training and use of field equipment. Fee DOES NOT include transportation to field station.

For more information, including FAQ, visit:

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Short on funding? See our scholarship opportunities:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffieldprojects.org%2Fparticipate%2Fscholarships%2F&data=05%7C01%7Charrison.goodale%40uconn.edu%7C0484efb6e1924fbbac5208db0e74c540%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638119667410244486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Mmrh5LehW97rWcvEEkD20vNADVqg0tCuK1zHgmwyo1E%3D&reserved=0

Ready to apply? CV + 2 references required:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffieldprojects.org%2Fparticipate%2Fapplications%2Fraship-application%2F&data=05%7C01%7Charrison.goodale%40uconn.edu%7C0484efb6e1924fbbac5208db0e74c540%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638119667410244486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cFJAo3FkWK84%2Bm9nNLJG3WNUXUEsosAjTC8SjJ3NBSs%3D&reserved=0

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/get_involved/conservation_corps/join/position.shtml?id=7377281

The Department posted the following requisition using MassCareers, a web-based Employee Career System.  The system allows internal and external job applicants to apply online.  You can apply for positions by logging into MassCareers or through the following portal through www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/masscareers/masscareers.html

 

Requisition Link	Functional Title	Official Title	Location
https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=230001CB	Seasonal Recreational Fisheries Technician – South Coast	Contracted Seasonal Employees	836 South Rodney Blvd., New Bedford, MA

 

 

Please note that requisitions (former Posting IDs) will remain open for 90 days; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days of the posting. 

The MassCareers job posting is available by clicking on the Requisition Link. 

Division and Work Unit managers please ensure that these announcements are posted in a location for staff to view. 

The Department of Fish and Game is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer

Good Afternoon,

I am reaching out on behalf of the State of Connecticut, Statewide Human Resources, Talent Solutions Division. We are looking for individuals who are interested in helping to enhance our State Parks with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). We have exciting opportunities for Lifeguards across the state!

 

Position Highlights:

• Pay range $19-21 hour (no benefits)
• Paid lifeguard training!
• Season: May 29- Sept. 4
• Typically full-time (40 hours per week), 10am-6pm, five days a week
• No resume or cover letter required at the time of application

 

Might you be interested or know someone who could be?  Attached is our Lifeguard Outreach flyer for you to post in your community space and share with your network.

How to Apply:

1. Visit- Job Opening: Lifeguard – Department of Administrative Services (jobapscloud.com).
2. Complete a Master Application .
3. Apply for any of our current openings and sign up for Interest Cards to be alerted when future opportunities become available.

 

*Follow these links for tips on how to apply and information on how to sign up for Interest Cards.

We invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn to learn about other seasonal opportunities available. Please feel free to share this information with your network.

Thank you so much,

Mackenzie Robinson

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, our NSF REU Global Change Biology program offers students the opportunity to conduct hands-on science focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. The interns will conduct independent projects over 10 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research site on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today. These include habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. Enrichment activities will focus on professional development; responsible conduct of research; science communications, and various panels on alternative careers in science, graduate school, and hearing from REU alumni.

The program is 10 weeks in summer 2023 (May/June – August).

Program benefits include a stipend of $6250, dorm housing, and travel costs to/from Edgewater, MD.

Applications are submitted through the Smithsonian web portal and the deadline is February 15, 2023.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and not graduating senior.

Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration, student copy of transcripts, personal essay, resume, and one letter of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/explorePrograms

Job Description: The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) at the University of Wyoming is seeking applications for two lead field technician positions and six field technician positions to conduct forest field inventories in National Forests in Wyoming and Colorado during the summer of 2023. These positions involve measuring and identifying trees following Forest Service common stand exam protocols, measuring down woody material, and assessing understory vegetation by lifeform to gather data to support LiDAR-based analyses of forest structure. Lead field technicians will be responsible for conducting and overseeing crew field sampling efforts, supervising a crew of three field technicians, maintaining safety awareness and practices, coordinating daily field logistics, and maintaining field equipment. Field technicians will be responsible for learning and following detailed protocols, collecting high-quality ecological data, and maintaining field crew effectiveness and cohesion. Work will occur on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest near Laramie, Wyoming and in the Bighorn National Forest near Sheridan, Wyoming. Transportation to and from field sites will be provided. Crews will camp in the field during the work week, and weekend housing will be provided nearby to field sites.

Duration: May through August 2023 (12-13 weeks), with exact start and end dates TBD

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (M-F), with paid overtime for work extending beyond 40 hours

Pay: Lead field technicians $20 per hour plus $30 per hour overtime and daily per diem

         Field technicians $15-$17 per hour plus $22.50-$25.50 per hour overtime and daily per diem

Minimum Qualifications:

Crew Leads

• At least three years of college course work (or equivalent number of credits) toward a degree in biology, ecology, or a closely related field
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that will pass the motor vehicle records inspection by the University of Wyoming
• Experience driving a 4WD/AWD vehicle on unpaved surfaces and in rough terrain
• Knowledge of western forest trees
• Experience working or recreating in remote settings without cell service or internet and in adverse weather conditions
• At least one season of experience collecting biological data in the field
• Ability to hike in rough, uneven terrain carrying up to 35 lbs and to engage in prolonged periods of physical work
• Ability to operate on a flexible schedule that may change on short notice
• Ability to accurately record data
• Strong personal motivation and a willingness to maintain a positive, productive attitude under challenging conditions

Field Technicians

• At least two years of college course work (or equivalent number of credits) toward a degree in biology, ecology, or a closely related field
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that will pass the motor vehicle records inspection by the University of Wyoming
• Comfortable working or recreating in remote settings without cell service or internet and in adverse weather condition
• Experience following complex, detailed protocols
• Ability to hike in rough, uneven terrain carrying up to 35 lbs and to engage in prolonged periods of physical work
• Ability to operate on a flexible schedule that may change on short notice
• Ability to accurately record data
• Strong personal motivation and a willingness to maintain a positive, productive attitude under challenging conditions

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience on a field crew
• Knowledge of the ecology, composition, and dynamics of western forests
• Experience operating geospatial equipment
• Experience working or recreating in bear country

To Apply: Please assemble the following into a single PDF and send to Paige Copenhaver-Parry (pcopenha@uwyo.edu) with the subject line Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeForest Technician 2023 ApplicationÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ

1.      A 1-2 page cover letter describing your interest in the position, whether you are applying to work as a lead field technician or a field technician, a description of your experience and qualifications as they relate to the minimum and desired qualifications, a justification for any minimum qualifications that you do not meet, and your dates of availability including start and end dates and any planned absences (or a statement that you plan no absences).

2.      A resume or CV

3.      An unofficial transcript

4.      Names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, but all application materials must be received by February 10, 2023.

For additional information please contact Paige Copenhaver-Parry (pcopenha@uwyo.edu