Job Opportunity: Outreach Coordinator – US Fish and Wildlife Service Conservation Legacy’s Environmental Stewards Program (Application Deadline: 08/05/16)

POSITION OPENING: OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Application deadline: August 5, 2016

Position Summary
This is a full-time, paid, one-year placement through Conservation Legacy’s Environmental Stewards program with the potential for term extension up to another full year. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in communications, media arts, writing, or a related area of study and an interest in environmental conservation. Applicants with a degree in biological sciences or a related field and significant outreach experience will also be considered. This is not an internship, but an opportunity for someone who is prepared to take initiative and who is eager to learn about and develop communication strategies to increase public awareness of Federal conservation efforts in New York State.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, media arts, marketing, writing, or a related area of study;
• Strong writing skills;
• Enjoys working independently;
• Competency in developing content for a variety of social media outlets;
• Communicates well with people of a variety of backgrounds; and
• Brings energy and creativity to whatever they do

Internship Opportunity: Shoreline Education and Awareness (SEA) Wildlife Biologist Internship – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Application Deadline: 02/29/16)

Shoreline Education and Awareness (SEA) Wildlife Biologist Internship
Position Title: Wildlife Biology Intern (1 Position)
Position Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 2127 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365
Term of Service: Approximately April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 (6 months)

Position Summary: The Intern will be supervised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge Biologist. This full-time (40 hours/week) internship offers the opportunity to gain field experience conducting bird surveys and a variety of other biological field techniques. The intern will work closely with the Refuge Biologist to conduct bird surveys, assist with wildlife management programs, and conduct outreach activities. The primary duty of the intern will be to conduct weekly seabird monitoring surveys on established plots at Cape Perpetua.

Secondary duties will include black oystercatcher surveys along the Oregon coast, tufted puffin monitoring, and assisting the Biologist with a variety of other field and data entry tasks. There may be sufficient time for the Intern to conduct a personal independent field study using Refuge resources, subject to the Biologist’s approval.

General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
• Conduct bird surveys using established field protocols, which involve identifying birds by sight and sound, recording field data, and entering data in an electronic database.
• Assist the Refuge Biologist as needed with field tasks including nesting seabird (black oystercatcher, tufted puffin, cormorant) observations and surveys.
• Assist with general office duties directly related to field work, including data entry into MS Excel spreadsheets and Access database, conducting nesting seabird counts on aerial photographs using GIS software.
• Assist the Refuge’s Friends Group, Shoreline Education for Awareness, and the Refuge with the development of outreach programs and special events that focus on teaching people of all ages about wildlife conservation.

Job Opportunity: Visitor Center Manager/Environmental Education Specialist – The Great Basin Institute and U.S Fish & Wildlife Service

Visitor Center Manager/Environmental Education Specialist
The Great Basin Institute and USFWS
Location: Nye County, Nevada
Website: https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/visitor-center-managerenvir

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, is recruiting a Visitor Center Manager/Environmental Education Specialist at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (Clark County, NV). The Specialist will work collaboratively with Refuge staff to manage and implement a variety of visitor service programs. Programs will mainly revolve around managing a visitor center, interpretation, education and volunteers.

Specific tasks include:
• Open and develop operating procedures at a new visitor center
• Develop and present a variety of interpretive programs;
• Development of interpretive materials such as brochures, pamphlets, exhibits, website updates, education kits, social media and signs;
• Develop and present environmental education programs;
• Prepare and conduct teacher training and orientation programs;
• Hire and supervise volunteers working in the visitor center

Compensation:
o Rate of pay: $21.00/hour
o Medical and dental benefits
o Personal leave accumulation
o Housing available at a reduced rate in shared bunkhouse for the first 30 days to help with relocation

Timeline:
o January 2016 – January 2017, with extension pending on favorable performance reviews (funding available until November/December 2017)
o Full time, 40 hours per week
o Minimal overtime may be required

Job Opportunity: Website and Social Media Corpsmember – Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (Application Deadline: 05/01/15)

Job Title: Website and Social Media Corpsmember
Company: Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: http://www.conservationcorps.org
Salary: $1565/mo, $5550 ed. award
Application Deadline: 5/1/2015
Job Type: Paid Job

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is accepting applications for an AmeriCorps Website and Social Media Corpsmember (ages 18-25). Member will serve in a single-placement setting at the University of Minnesota and will work with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, providing communication and outreach assistance to raise public awareness of the Monarch Joint Venture initiative. Service activities will include creating and implementing strategic social media campaigns, writing blog posts, press releases and magazine articles, and assisting with website content updates and other program development as needed. Position is a full-time AmeriCorps service opportunity.

LOCATION: *This is not a residential program. Member is responsible for finding their own housing near work location.
— Saint Paul, Minnesota

TERM DATES, HOURS, STIPEND & AWARD:
— Term: May 18, 2015 – May 15, 2016
— Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (typical)
— Living allowance: stipend of $1565/mo
— Education award: $5550 upon successful completion of term

POSITION SUMMARY:
Member will assist in building the capacity of important public service work on the Monarch Joint Venture, of which the US Fish and Wildlife service is a partner. Through communication and outreach, member will identify creative opportunities in existing and new channels to optimize public awareness of the Monarch Joint Venture initiative. This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings, with occasional demands for moderately strenuous activities. Member will attend Conservation Corps AmeriCorps training sessions, site visits, orientations and workshops, as well as plan and implement training days with other Conservation Corps programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
— Positive attitude and strong commitment to service and community work.
— Self-directed with a high comfort level for taking initiative and ownership of a project.
— Strong written and oral communication skills.
— Strong organizational and word processing skills.
— Relevant coursework in biology, ecology or related field of study and/or equivalent professional experience such that the applicant can adequately communicate natural phenomena.
— Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
— Experience with social media marketing (websites, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
— Ability to work independently and in groups.
— Previous experience or education with natural resource management or social media is preferred but not required; 15-20% of the service term is dedicated to technical and personal-skills training.

Job Opportunity: Outreach Coordinator – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Deadline: 04/17/15)

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps)
Company: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Location: Cortland, NY
Website: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/nyfo/index.html
Salary: Paid
Application Deadline: 4/17/2015
Apply to: maryellen_vandonsel@fws.gov
Job Type: Paid Job

Position Summary
This is a full-time, paid, one-year placement through Conservation Legacy’s Environmental Stewards program with the potential for term extension up to another full year. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in communications, media arts, writing, or a related area of study and an interest in environmental conservation. This is not an internship, but an opportunity for someone who is prepared to take initiative and who is eager to learn about and develop communication strategies to increase public awareness of Federal conservation efforts in New York State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, media arts, marketing, writing, or a related area of study
• Strong writing skills
• Enjoys working independently
• Competency in developing content for a variety of social media outlets
• Communicates well with people of diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable in a variety of media editing and developing programs including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator (not required)
• Brings energy and creativity to whatever they do

Job Opportunity: Communications Manager – Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) Network and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Job Title: Science Applications and Landscape Conservation Cooperative Network Communications Manager – Coming Soon Company: Landscape Conservation Cooperatives and US Fish and Wildlife Service
Location: Falls Church, VA
Website: http://www.lccnetwork.org
Job Type: Paid Job

Description:A rare and exciting opportunity to serve as the Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) Network and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) spokesperson on everything related to LCCs and the USFWS actions related to climate change and landscape approaches to conservation will soon be advertised. The employee will coordinate development and implementation of communications strategies including creating annual reports, fact sheets, updating websites and social media, etc. S/he will lead and coordinate the LCC Network communications team to provide creative, innovative, effective messaging about LCCs. The ideal candidate will be a creative, experienced conservation communicator; thrive working in a team environment but also capable of working independently; enjoy exciting high-paced environments; excel at leading and coordinating teams; and be passionate about promoting a new approach to conservation for the future.

Position announcement for this GS-1035 12/13 level opportunity is coming soon to http://www.USAJobs.gov and will only be open for a short period. It will be open to all qualified candidates. The position will be located at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service headquarters in Falls Church, VA (not negotiable). If interested, please email elsa_haubold@fws.gov and we will send you the link to the announcement when it is posted.

Job Opportunity: Education Specialist – USDI Fish and Wildlife Service (Applications Due: 10/30/14)

Job Title: Education Specialist
Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service

Job Announcement Number:R2-15-1238565-AL-MP
SALARY RANGE: $47,923.00 to $62,297.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 to Thursday, October 30, 2014
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1701-09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time – Term NTE 13 Months
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:09
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Albuquerque, NM View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No

The employee in this position serves as an Education Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This is a full-time, Term position not to exceed 13 months.  This position may be extended up to four years based on managment’s discretion and funding.

DUTIES:
· Utilize education theories, methodologies, and principles to plan, implement, and evaluate environmental education programs, curricula and materials.
· Coordinate public events and educational programs with various support groups, local schools and youth groups, and other agencies.
· Supervise and coordinate the activities of numerous volunteers to carry out environmental education and outreach programs.
· Provide technical expertise and leadership in environmental education and outreach.
· Serve as a member of the refuge management team and as a Visitor Services technical expert.

For more information, see the full job posting.

Internship Opportunity: Career-Building Internships with The Student Conservation Association (SCA)

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is excited to offer two career preparatory programs for students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Working closely with the National Park Service (NPS) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, we’ve developed expense-paid internships aimed at providing students with the mentorship and hands-on experience needed to build a career in the conservation field.

Internships are offered in a wide variety of fields–education, historical preservation, resource management, visitor service, and many others–but they all have one thing in common: they promote social, personal, and academic development, and pave the way for professional success.

Candidates must be:
US citizens or permanent residents
Undergraduate or graduate students during the 2014-2015 academic year
Available for a 12-week summer internship
Open-minded, with an adventurous spirit
Not necessarily experienced in conservation, but eager to learn more — all majors welcome

Interested students can learn more at:
NPS Academy (in partnership with the National Park Service)
Career Discovery Internship Program (in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service)

Students applying to either of these programs will have their SCA application fee waived. Ask your students to email recruiting@thesca.org to let us know they are applying. We are also available every Friday from 9am-5pm EST to chat via our online community, www.conservation-nation.org.

For more information about SCA or to search our other internship and program opportunities, please visit our website at www.thesca.org. We look forward to hearing from your students!

US Fish and Wildlife Service Internship Opportunities (Deadline: 03/12/14)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is currently accepting applications for over 40 Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP) positions throughout the nation, most of which are in biological science/ natural resource management or related fields.

http://www.fws.gov/workforwildlife/dfp.html

College undergraduate-rising seniors and graduate college students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university may apply.

The Directorate Resource Assistants Fellows Program (DFP) is a new fellowship program in the U.S. Fish and Wildilfe Service (Service). The DFP is designed to provide fellowship opportunities for undergraduate – rising seniors and current or newly enrolled graduate students. Fellows will have an opportunity to apply classroom theories, principles and concepts to real-world situations by working 11 consecutive weeks full-time (beginning on or about May 27th) on a project that is rigorous in nature. Fellows may be eligible for a permanent position that is related to their college field of study in the Service. Fellows will have an opportunity to network and develop relationships with Service program officials and staff. Over 40 positions are available.

Click here to be directed to the DFP webpage listing projects nationwide and more details on how to apply. Please take note to the desired education level and experience associated with each project of interest.

Interested and eligible applicants must apply to each DFP project separately by Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Application packages are to be sent to the unique point of contact listed for respective Region where the DFP project is being hosted.

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Student Internship 2014

The US Fish and Wildlife Service at Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge is accepting resumes for a student internship during the summer of 2014. The internship is expected to last 10 weeks. The period is anticipated to run from late May to early August but specific dates will be negotiated once a candidate is selected. The refuge is located in NE Washington and encompasses more than 40,000 acres of forested habitats. It lies in the Selkirk Mountains, one of the western most chains of the Rockies. It is drained by several small streams and includes three fishing lakes. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife native to the Northern Rocky Mountains. For information visit the refuge web page at: http://www.fws.gov/littlependoreille

The focus of the position is wildlife habitat management but will also assist with hands on wildlife management activities. The selected candidate will gain experience in forest management, refuge management.

Duties:
The projects the position is expected to assist with or perform include:

Quaking aspen inventory and assessment
Noxious weed control
Reptile inventory
Monitoring of camera traps for large mammals
Rare plant survey
Additional habitat and wildlife related management and monitoring activities are also expected to require short term assistance. These may include: bat surveys, deer monitoring, forest restoration, and various other wildlife, plant or habitat projects.

Qualifications:
While field experience is not required, a successful candidate will be near completion of a BS degree in biology, wildlife, forestry, botany or related area. He/she should be able to work independently as well as part of team.