Pathways Program (DOJ) - Legal Assistant

 The DOJ is hiring for a Legal Assistant (GS-5) through the Pathways Program (open to recent graduates i.e. graduated 6/22 or later). This vacancy announcement closes on August 28^th. Tthe link to USAJobs is: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/804745500.

Science Communications Individual Placement​ - NPS Inventory & Monitoring

Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service are hiring a Science Communications intern to turn scientific research into reports, fact sheets, web content and other communications materials for internal and external use. This 50-week position starts on 11/13 and is open to young adults aged 18-30, or 35 if veteran, and is ideal for recent graduates of communications, environmental studies, biology, etc.

For  more information and to apply, please visit our website: Science Communications Individual Placement - NPS Inventory & Monitoring - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia - Conservation Legacy (silkroad.com).

 

 This is a full-time, temporary, 1700 hour AmeriCorps national service position.

Coastal Communities Collaborations Internship - Maryland Sea Grant

This program is targeted to recent graduates (within 3 years of your undergraduate degree).

  Maryland Sea Grant is seeking a bilingual, biliterate (i.e., fluency in Spanish-English speaking and writing) intern to help expand our capacity in community engagement, environmental literacy, and workshop development, particularly with Maryland’s Spanish-speaking communities. This position will provide fundamental training for transitioning to graduate school or the private, nonprofit, or governmental sectors. As part of the internship, the intern will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office. Interns must have a bachelor's degree in natural, social, or environmental science or policy.

This internship term will be for one year . The internship is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Contractual Contingent 2 position at Maryland Sea Grant’s office in College Park, Maryland. The intern will be paid an annual salary of $37,500 as well as benefits including health insurance, tuition remission, and generous leave. It is expected that the internship will be a mix of in-person and remote work.

To apply, please submit your application through our internship portal by Friday, August 11, 2023.

Job Opportunities available at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (DC)

 We have several FT positions available that we are seeking qualified candidates for and an extended internship (4-6 months).  We have a Hybrid work schedule for all employees and only require employees to come to the office 2 times per week.

 

Full-time job opportunities:

 

Entry Level: requires an undergraduate degree or at least 1 year of experience.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated managing and creating content in a database or similar system.

TrailLink Content Coordinator (located in Washington DC)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/traillink-content-coordinator/

 

Entry Level: requires an undergraduate degree or at least 1 year of experience.  The ideal candidate will be familiar with HTML and email marketing

Digital Campaigns Associate (located in Washington DC)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/digital-campaigns-associate/

 

Internship opportunity:

 

Internship: recent graduate or undergraduate studying GIS or a similar field  

GIS Internship (located in Washington DC)

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/gis-internship/

 

To learn more about our organization, please click the link below:

https://www.railstotrails.org/about/

TWS Wildlife Policy Internship Opportunity - Spring 2023

Great opportunity for recent grads!

The Wildlife Society has an opening for a Joe Burns Memorial Wildlife Policy Intern running from January to June 2023. 

The remote wildlife policy intern will be an integral part of TWS’ Government Affairs program, and assist in keeping TWS members, congressional offices, and other stakeholders informed on policies that inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals.

 This remote internship is a full-time, six-month, paid position, with a stipend of $2,000 per month. Applications are due by November 2. Please direct any questions about the internship to Caroline Murphy (cmurphy@wildlife.org).

Internship opportunity in the City of Takoma Park

The City of Takoma Park is seeking an Urban Forest Intern for a 6-month, full-time internship opportunity to work with the Takoma Park Department of Public Works Urban Forestry program. The duration and hours per week of the internship could be flexible to accommodate the needs of a strong candidate.

Typical duties include:

• Developing outreach materials for a new pilot tree planting incentive program focusing on larger properties, including multi-family residential, commercial, and institutional land;
• Conducting public outreach both from the office and with site visits to generate interest in the City’s tree planting incentive program;
• Consulting with property owners and residents regarding tree planting on their property;
• Assisting with preparation for and oversight of contractor tree plantings;
• Assisting with tree permit compliance monitoring;
• Assisting with development of Urban Forestry web content;
• Assisting with inventory of trees in public space;

Other tasks as assigned to support the City’s Urban Forestry program

Learn more and apply HERE.

Research Intern, Urban Wildlife Institute

The Urban Wildlife Institute Research intern will gain valuable virtual and hands-on experience by assisting the Urban Wildlife Institute with several field research projects both on the zoo grounds and in the Greater Chicago area. Zoo-based field work will largely be related to monitoring the largest colony of state-endangered Black-crowned night herons in Illinois, which nest at the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo. This position will also conduct fieldwork in the Greater Chicago area (transportation provided) on projects related to biodiversity monitoring using cameras and acoustic monitors, as well as projects related to health and stress of urban wildlife, including bird mist-netting, tick surveys, and rat habitat monitoring. The intern will enter the data associated with these projects and maintain related research equipment. Some virtual work will be likely, and these projects may include tagging and analyzing images from wildlife cameras, uploading and entering field-collected data, as well as literature searches. The intern will have an opportunity to design and execute a unique project of interest provided the essential job functions are met. In addition to scientific monitoring, you will gain experience communicating the importance of urban nature by interacting with people of various ages, backgrounds and knowledge levels, and will gain experience training other interns and volunteers. The intern should be self-motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic to work both in the field and in front of a computer, as in-person opportunities will be subject to current COVID-19 protocols, and some independent, virtual work is expected. This position requires accessing areas that are off trail on uneven terrain, through sometimes thick vegetation, and being outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to transport equipment of up to 20 lbs from the vehicle to field site at times off pathways and over uneven terrain. This is a year-long full-time paid position that begins March 2022.


Read more and apply:  https://careers.hireology.com/lincolnparkzoologicalsociety/748986/description

EPA post-grad internship

For recent grads:

This internship is being offered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). ORISE connects college students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to STEM internship and fellowship programs offered by EPA and numerous other federal agencies. ORISE internships offer excellent networking opportunities within the federal government.

 

EPA supports community health and resilience through its programs, including, but not limited to, those focused on water efficiency and green infrastructure. EPA has an interest in ensuring equity and seeking environmental justice for underrepresented populations while being sensitive to “green gentrification” concerns. As the agency and states look to implement sustainable water solutions in communities, it is important to ensure that all members in the community benefit from programs.

 

Research Project: As part of their research project, the participant will analyze data, evaluate programs, identify equitable development practices, and use geostatistical tools to assess how programs are being carried out at the local level and whether they can better ensure benefits are available to all citizens. The project will inform a report with findings and recommendations.

 

See link for application information:

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-OW-OWM-2021-01.

Paid Internship Opportunities

US Forest Service

Environment for the Americas has some opportunities that might be of interest to students who have recently graduated or graduate this summer. 

We have seven new 6 to 12 month paid internship positions (and benefits!) with the US Forest Service. Upon successful completion of the program, which starts in September, participants earn Direct Hire Authority (DHA), meaning they qualify for Non-Competitive Eligibility for term, temporary, and permanent Forest Service positions.

These positions offer a unique opportunity for employment at these uncertain times of COVID-19, and the big prize at the end - DHA! Particular attention will be given to ensure full representation of women and participants from historically Black, Hispanic, and Native American schools or other schools with diverse student populations.

You can learn more about these positions on our website, at https://www.environmentamericas.org/internships/internships/. 

The deadline to apply is July 13th.

6-month Biological Field Crew Positions

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking volunteers for the biological program at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge from late July, 2020 to mid-January 2021. The biological program focuses on controlling and removing non-native species and to maintain, conserve, and restore quality habitat to meet the needs of indigenous plants, seabirds, water birds, monk seals, and sea turtles. In addition to being a National Wildlife Refuge, Midway Atoll is also designated as the Battle of Midway National Memorial and is part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Midway Atoll is a remote field site located over 1,300 miles from the main Hawaiian Islands and is inhabited by a small community of ~50 residents comprising FWS staff, volunteers, and contractors.

Read more and apply here: https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-6-month-biological-field-crew-positions-at-midway-atoll-national-wildlife-refuge-midway-atoll-nwr-hawaii/2083629700?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cjb&utm_campaign=dvlr.it

Paralegal Specialist
Department of Justice

For recent grads!

Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate), GS-0950-7/9 WMRS
ENRD-20-006-EXC
10/10/2019 to 10/24/2019https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548425800

Now recruiting
Green Corps

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. This is a paid fellowship and training program.
Click here to learn more about Green Corps’ paid environmental organizing fellowship.

Our year-long program puts you in an intensive classroom training with people like Bill McKibben and other guest speakers. Then, you move to hands-on experience working with groups like Oceana, Audubon Society, The Wilderness Society and Mighty Earth to fight climate change, protect public lands and reform our food system. And when you graduate we will help you find a career with one for the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.

We’re accepting the top 25 out of more than 1000 applicants for our 2020-2021 program. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing, Click Here to apply!

Green Corps year long program begins in August 2020 with Introductory Classroom Training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.

Pathways Program - Recent Graduates

The Pathways Program is now hiring a Cartographer within the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545565800

"The Recent Graduates Program targets recent graduates of trade and vocational schools, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion.

Veterans who, due to military service, were unable to apply for positions, will have up to two years from their release or discharge from active duty, not to exceed six years after degree and/or certificate completion.

Successful applicants will be placed in a one-year career development program.."

Postgraduate research opportunity
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water (OW)

The EPA Office of Water in Washington, DC is inviting applications for an Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE, https://orise.orau.gov/) National Wetland Condition Assessment Plant Data Research and Support postgraduate research opportunity. This is a paid opportunity, located in Washington, DC, with an initial appointment of 1 year and the potential for up to 3 renewals. The participant does not become an employee of the USEPA.

 

Interested candidates may register, review application requirements, and apply for this opportunity at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-Water-2019-0033.  

 EPA Internship Program for Recent Grads

The EPA Green Interns Program is an entry-level program for individuals interested in opportunities at EPA Headquarters offices in the Washington, D.C. area, as well as in our Regional offices in major cities throughout the U.S. EPA Green Interns will be part of a one-year program and will join the agency at the GS-7 level. After the one-year program ends, Green Interns are eligible for a seamless conversion into a career-conditional appointment with EPA.

https://www.epa.gov/careers/green-interns

Jobs for Recent Grads with Student PIRGS

Student PIRG Job- for recent grads: 

With the Student PIRGs, you’ll start a career working with the next generation of students, who like you, believe students have the right and the responsibility to shape the future they will inherit. Our organizers work with students at America’s colleges and universities to make sure they have the skills, opportunities, and training they need to create a greener, healthier and more meaningful future for all of us. Our chapters on 35 campuses provide the training, professional support, and resources students need to tackle climate change, protect public health, revitalize our democracy, feed the hungry and more.

As a Campus Organizer you will: 
Engage and mobilize hundreds of students

• Train students to run effective campaigns, using skills like organizing news conferences, building strong coalitions, generating grassroots support, and coordinating lobby days
• Build a strong, sustainable, student-funded, and student-run organization on campus
• Build relationships with other student groups, faculty and administrators
• Run a citizen outreach office during the summer, where you’ll recruit and lead a team of canvassers to fundraise for important issues

https://pirgcampusaction.org/job.html

Internship in Conservation Policy
Defenders of Wildlife

Conservation Policy Intern
Location: Headquarters, Washington, DC.
Department: Landscape Conservation

Supervisor: Senior Federal Lands Policy Analyst

Compensation: Unpaid, but the position can support academic credit based on school requirements. Students are encouraged to seek funding through their academic institution or outside sources.

 

BASIC SUMMARY

Defenders of Wildlife, a national, nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection of native animals and plants in their natural communities, is recruiting for a Conservation Policy Intern. This position will help conduct policy research and analysis to further our strategic habitat and species conservation goals on public lands. The intern/extern will join our Federal Lands team within the Landscape Conservation department, working to defend, improve and implement federal law,

regulation and policy to protect and restore wildlife and ecological integrity on public lands across the country.

 

The internship is designed to provide a wide range of administrative and programmatic experience with conservation issues of national significance. The intern can expect to work on a variety of public lands related issues, including endangered species conservation, public lands management, and defense against damaging resource extraction and commercial use of wildlife habitats. They will learn how science, law and policy are employed to protect, strengthen and expand public lands conservation.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, analyze and summarize conservation information, including administrative initiatives, draft regulation, proposed legislation and federal projects affecting public lands.
• Develop briefing papers, reports and technical comments to support public lands management planning, lobbying and litigation.
• Draft factsheets, blogs, webpage content and other outreach materials to support public lands advocacy.
• Assist with Freedom of Information Act requests and analysis of responsive documents.
• Attend hearings, seminars, conferences and coalition meetings to increase working knowledge of conservation policy and advocacy.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Current student pursuing an advanced degree in environmental law or policy
• Experience: Background or interest in public lands law and policy, federal land management planning, biodiversity conservation and/or environmental advocacy.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Coursework in federal lands/wildlife/administrative law, natural resources policy, environmental studies, conservation biology or related fields.
• Law or Master’s degree student focusing on federal public lands and wildlife conservation preferred

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General office working conditions.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Start dates are flexible, but applicants must commit to working 32-40 hours per week as an intern, or 12-20 hours per week as an extern for a minimum of 8-10 weeks.

Interested applicants should send an email to *HR@defenders.org

<HR@defenders.org?subject=Endangered%20Species%20Data%20Analysis%20%26%20Visualization%20Intern>* and reference *Conservation Policy Intern *in the subject line. Please include a resume and letter of interest, and note in your email message as to your preference for which session (summer, fall, winter, or spring).

Sea Turtle Nesting Monitor position available

REMSA Inc's Coastal & Marine Division is seeking a skilled and experienced Sea Turtle Nest Monitor to conduct night-time surveys for sea turtle nesting activity in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Time Period: May 2019 – July 2019
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Physically walk designated beach areas throughout the night to monitor for nesting activity
- Identify sea turtles and crawls up close and at a distance in darkness
- Locate sea turtle nests and crawls and identify to species                                     
- Report interactions with sea turtles to appropriate personnel and agencies
- Collect data and perform duties as indicated by project specifications and permits
- Conduct surveys in adverse/inclement weather conditions
- Coordinate activities with construction crews during beach nourishment projects

REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated experience with sea turtles on nesting beaches during nesting season and sea turtle nest monitoring
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or restrictions
- Must have (or be eligible to obtain) Endangered/Protected Species approval from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
- Must have a valid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and walk long-distances in adverse/inclement weather conditions

Education:
- Degree in Marine Biology, Biology, Marine Ecology or similar education

Experience:
- Demonstrated experience with sea turtles during nesting season is required for consideration.
- Identification of sea turtles, crawls, and nests to species
- Data collection and attention to detail
- Reporting interactions with sea turtles to various government agencies
- Demonstrated history of effective communication skills
- History of working independently and responsibly while following technical instructions
- Knowledge and experience with Endangered Species Act

BENEFITS & SALARY:
This is an Independent Contractor position; pay varies with experience
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should send the following application materials:
- Detailed resume documenting all relevant experience, education, and skills. Include three professional references
- Cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for this position and your availability

*Incomplete applications will not be considered
Submit all materials as attachments to the posting: .pdf files or MS Word 2003 compatible files
for additional attachments email emcmichael@remsainc.com or FAX to 757.722.4571

REMSA Inc. Supports a Drug Free Work Place
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Application Deadline: as soon as filled

Internship for Recent Grads
Mystic Aquarium

Animal Rescue Program
Mystic Aquarium responds to reports of live and dead marine mammals and sea turtles along the shores of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Fishers Island, N.Y. A rehabilitation facility is operated for pinnipeds, and occasionally cetaceans and sea turtles. Interns should be working toward a degree in marine biology, veterinary medicine or a related field. Recent graduates seeking experience in these fields are accepted. There is a minimum requirement of 40 hours per week and it is a 12 week internship. Interns must be motivated and responsible and have computer experience, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others.

Daily Duties

• Work with both live and dead pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea turtles. Work may be done under extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Assist in the collection of Level A data for the NOAA Fisheries Service
• Assist in rescue and salvage responses
• Participate in post-mortem work and necropsies
• Assist in care for animals undergoing rehabilitation
• Assist in weekly seal physicals
• Complete a project for the animal rescue program

Recent Projects

• Composting: An Eco-Friendly and Cost Efficient Mortality Disposal Method by Melissa Wands
• Evaluating cortisol levels in harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pups undergoing rehabilitation by Jackman Eschenroeder & Robyn Lee
• Cross-Seasonal Nutritional Study of Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Pup Formula from 2009-2012 by Melinda Kilty
• Assessing Public Awareness and Interest in the Seal Rescue Clinic Display by Meghana Pendruthi

Application information can be found at http://www.mysticaquarium.org/careers/internships/

OMB summer internship for grad students 

Office of Management and Budget has some paid summer internship opportunities. You can view them on this USA Jobs link.

The specific branches or assignments they will have is TBD, but it’s possible that a student could find a position that allows them to cover environmental and natural resource issues. Students are eligible if they are current graduate students or starting graduate school this fall. Students have until April 15th to apply. 

If anyone has questions, contact ENSP alum Emma Roach (Emma_K_Roach@omb.eop.gov).