Orchard and Land Management Orchard and Land Management Interns will Receive training and experience in conservation, resource management and orchard management. Implement Integrated Pest Management techniques to help produce 14 different varieties of apples; monitoring insect traps, identifying pest problems and solutions Receive hands-on experience with current land conservation practices including invasive species removal and garden management. Assist with all aspects of managing the orchard as directed by Orchard staff including pruning trees and picking apples as seasonally appropriate. Provide …
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Breeding Intern Winter Wheat USA
Are you looking for a summer position where you can work outside? Do you want to work with one of the biggest seed production companies in the world? Come join us starting June 2024 and get the chance to develop operations knowledge in the area of wheat breeding. You will have the opportunity to work outside with a team of experienced wheat breeding experts during wheat harvest. What you will be doing: Work in wheat fields to hand-harvest research material. …
Recreation Technician
Recreation Technician – Tahoe National Forest SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the US Forest Service, is seeking RECREATION TECHNICIANS to contribute to the recreation projects alongside Tahoe National Forest Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org. Start Date: May 2024Estimated End Date: August/September 2024*a 16-week minimum commitment is required * Location Details/Description: Tahoe National Forest- Multiple districts The Tahoe National Forest is located in the northern Sierra Nevada (east of Sacramento) and extends …
Invasive Species Member – Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Invasive Species Member – Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking 1 or 2 invasive species members to contribute to the mapping and management of invasive plant species as well as other biological projects alongside Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Staff. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org. Start Date: June 10, 2024 (flexible) Estimated End Date: August 16, 2024 (10 weeks after start …
Climate Change Resource Assistant
Location: Cass Lake, MN or Remote This 8-month program is a rigorous work and learning experience that provides exposure to the Forest Service, development and training opportunities, and the opportunity to make a lasting impression on generations to come. This position requires a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual. The internship will work with the USDA Forest Service to support the climate change information in natural resource management. The Resource Assistant (RA) would be fully engaged with the Chippewa Climate Change Response …
Climate Adaptation Communications Specialist
Location: Houghton, MI or Remote The USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are hiring a Climate Resource Assistant for an 8-month position starting in summer 2024. The Resource Assistant will develop a wide variety of online and print materials to communicate the effects of climate change on ecosystems and land management activities across the Midwest and Northeast US. The position will work with a dynamic team to synthesize relevant research and create science-based information …
Climate-Smart Forestry Program Specialist
Location: Remote This 26-week program is a rigorous work and learning experience that provides exposure to the Forest Service, development and training opportunities, and notable contributions to initiatives established by the Inflation Reduction Act. This position requires a detail-oriented and highly organized individual. The internship will focus on competitive grants for cost-share and payment initiatives supporting climate-smart forestry, with targeted investments for underserved landowners. This position will be part of the climate Resource Assistants and specific climate training will be …
Wilderness Ranger- Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Wilderness Ranger Summary American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, is seeking one Wilderness Ranger to work alongside USFS staff. The Wilderness Ranger will perform work assignments related to the monitoring, assessment, planning and maintenance aspects of recreation management. This opportunity is intended for candidates with a well-developed working background in conservation, natural resources management, wilderness management, recreation management, or a similar field. The Wilderness Ranger should possess a passion for public land …
Science Education Steward
National Park Service – Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Length: Term of positions is 34 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk Location: 54 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091 Compensation: $600/week living allowance, $150/week housing stipend, plus $3000 in professional development funds Start Date: Desired: July 2025 Application Due Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Position Title Science Education Steward How to ApplyApply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a one page cover letter highlighting why you are interested …