Jobs and Internships

Glacier National Park Conservancy – Jerry O’Neal Research Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for work in Glacier National Park. The fellowship aims to provide educational assistance for students seeking to understand natural and cultural resources issues and how these interact with human values. Special consideration will be given to proposals that address the following:

natural resource issues such as aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, fire ecology, invasive plants, and climate change
cultural resource issues, such as history and architectural studies, cultural landscape reports, ethnographic research, and archeology
social science that informs resource management about a natural or cultural topic and/or that addresses visitor impacts to park resources

Competition is open to graduate students or superior upper division undergraduate students at universities and colleges in the CESU Network. Applicants may request up to $7500. Applications must be submitted electronically by April 17, 2024. Application Process (also attached).

Vegetation Management Tech

South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL

For more information, click here.

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Addressing Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Challenges Facing America’s National Parks

*Application Due: 28 January 2024

Now accepting 2024-25 Global Change Research Fellow applications

The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) is seeking applications from eligible graduate students pursuing interdisciplinary research on global change and adaptation for the next cohort of Global Change Research Fellows.

Fellows receive financial and professional support during the year-long program while also building a network of collaborators and advisors across the SE CASC.

Full applications and letters of recommendation are due February 15.

More information here.

Vegetation Management Technician (Science Technician 3)
West Palm Beach, FL (with option to work from Okeechobee, FL)
Position ID: 3654BR

Job Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to direct, oversee and monitor vegetation management measures in the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) and other constructed wetlands managed by the South Florida Water Management District. Management measures are employed to ensure establishment and maintenance of desired vegetation communities and control plant species that impact water quality treatment capabilities.

The incumbent will instruct and direct District contractors in aerial and ground application of herbicides, mechanical removal of undesirable vegetation, and measures to promote establishment of desired plant species, including supplemental plantings. The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of these vegetation management efforts.

The incumbent will report to the STA Senior Supervising Scientist and will work closely with other Section staff in coordinating STA vegetation management activities in a timely and efficient manner. The incumbent will conduct routine inspections of contractors engaged in vegetation management measures, complete inspection reports, and assist with preparation of vegetation management plans and statements of work. The incumbent will also provide logistical support to Section staff engaged in vegetation management field studies and occasionally perform herbicide applications for smaller projects.

Applicants must have an education background and practical work experience in vegetation management, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to plan and manage heavy workloads, enthusiasm and temperament for dealing with harsh wetland field conditions, and willingness and commitment to actively contribute to a collaborative team work effort. Florida wetland plant identification and airboat operation skills are preferred.

Jerry O’Neal Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for the Glacier National Park Conservancy – Jerry O’Neal Research Fellowship for work in Glacier National Park. The fellowship aims to provide educational assistance for students seeking to understand natural and cultural resources issues and how these interact with human values. Special consideration will be given to proposals that address the following:

1. natural resource issues such as aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, fire ecology, invasive plants, and climate change

2. cultural resource issues, such as history and architectural studies, cultural landscape reports, ethnographic research, and archeology

3. social science that informs resource management about a natural or cultural topic and/or that addresses visitor impacts to park resources

Competition is open to graduate students or superior upper division undergraduate students at universities and colleges in the CESU Network. Awards range from $5000-7500. Applications must be submitted electronically by March 17, 2023.

Three New Summer Internships

The interagency Earth to Sky partnership between NASA, NPS, and FWS is recruiting paid interns for summer 2023! Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early: the application deadline is March 1, 2023. Current opportunities include:

Climate Interpretation Training Intern: This internship is for an early-career, place-based interpreter, such as a seasonal park ranger, no more than 3 years out of college. Full details and application instructions can be found here.

Climate Communication and Interpretation Intern: This internship is for a college student who aspires to be an interpreter, such as a park ranger or naturalist. Full details and application instructions can be found here.

Eclipse Outreach Intern: This internship is for a college senior interested in a career in interpretation (like park rangers), space science, or science communication. Full details and application instructions can be found here.

Contact Genevieve.deMessieres@nasa.gov for more information.

Supervisory Inventory and Monitoring Program Manager

*Application Date: 7 Feburary 2022 or when 100 applicants apply, whichever comes first

Regional Fire Ecologist (GS12) for Interior Region 2 (legacy Southeast Region), Wildland Fire Program

*Application Date: 31 January 2022 or when 100 applicants apply

Vegetation Management Technician (Science Tech 3)

USVI Disease Response and Restoration Coordinator

*Application Date: 24 January 2022

GS-12 Community Planner: Planning and Compliance Division Interior Region 2 in Atlanta, Georgia

*Application Date: 16 December 2021

Research Ecologist – Assisant Unit Leader of the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

General Public Application Link
Federal Employee Application Link

*Application Date: 28 November 2021

Scientists in Parks Program Accepting Applications for Winter 2021/2022 Season

There are over 100 exciting paid internship opportunities across the country, which contribute to natural resource management needs at parks with projects related to biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and science communications/education.

*Application Date: 13 June 2021

Questions? Email Scientists_in_Parks@nps.gov

Interdisciplinary CESU Research Coordinator

*Issue Date: 25 May 2021
*Application Date: 6 June 2021

Biological Technician (2 openings)

Invasive Species Biologist, West Palm Beach

Center Director for the North Florida Research and Education Center

*Issue Date: 30 May 2021

Natural Resources Contract Manager

*Issue Date: 14 May 2021
*Application Date: 27 May 2021

Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Biologist II

*Issue Date: 13 May 2021
*Application Date: 26 May 2021

Two Fish Biologist Positions

Lamar Fish Technology Center, Lamar PA
Lamar Fish Health Center, Lamar PA

*Issue Date: 19 May 2021
*Application Date: 25 May 2021

Visitor Use Assistant (Fee Collection)

Bandelier National Monument and Petrified Forest National Park

*Issue Date: 19 April 2021
*Application Date: 23 April 2021

Biological Sciences Technician (Permanent)

Christiansted National Historic Site

*Application Date: 16 April 2021

Biological Sciences Technician (Seasonal)

Christiansted National Historic Site

*Application Date: 16 April 2021

Internship Opportunities for Young Adults in the National Parks Service

Green Youth Foundation
Student Conservation Association
Greater Miami Service Corps

National Park Service, Park Ranger (Interpretation-Language)

**This job has a foreign language requirement

*Application Close Date: 31 July 2021
*Start Date: May or June 2021

Science Communication Internship hosted by the Green Youth Partnership

Opportunity: Use science communication to help tell the stories of the trailblazing women that continue to shape NPS conservation in order to give a voice to underrepresented groups, celebrate the diversity of women, and redefine what a scientist looks like. The visual content you will create will showcase how their work protects the environment and how their successes are taking down barriers for other women. Opportunity includes graphic design, video editing, science writing, interviewing, website development, and opportunities to connect with scientists and communicators in the NPS.

Learn more about Greening Youth Foundation Internships here.

Questions? kathryn_nuessly@nps.gov

*Start Date: 16 May 2021