Idaho Dept. Fish & Game – Regional Wildlife Biologist – Nongame. Announcement # 00835006294, open 10/20/08 – 11/10/08, salary range: $18.73 - $33.44/hr. Two positions – one in Salmon (full-time, classified) and one in Coeur d’Alene (temporary). Responsibilities include: implement the Idaho Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS); coordinate, design, and conduct wildlife surveys with an emphasis on nongame species classified as Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Idaho’s CWCS; generally maintain a broad-based, multi-species regional nongame inventory, survey, and conservation program; provide leadership to local conservation partners for on-the-ground delivery of CWCS regional action plan planning objectives; help facilitate regional implementation of the Idaho Bird Inventory and Survey (IBIS) all-bird monitoring program. Apply on-line: fishandgame.idaho.gov/. (10/21/08)
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Regional Wildlife Biologist - Idaho Dept. Fish and Game in Bonners Ferry and Idaho Falls. Announcement # 00835019618, open 10/1 - 10/22/08. Salary range $20.06 - $33.44/hr. Responsibilities include: designs, implements, and monitors wildlife habitat projects on department and/or private lands; designs and implements wildlife data collection programs; monitors wildlife movements and activities; prepares management work plans and annual reports for projects within assigned habitat district; evaluates and reports on land and water acquisitions for use as wildlife or public access areas; reviews environmental assessment reports and impact statements affecting area wildlife populations; supervises and trains employees involved in habitat management activities; particiaptes in conducting public meetings and hearings on habitat projects and wildlife regulations. Apply on-line. (10/9/08)
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Geologist/Environmental Scientist - The Payne Firm, Inc. is seeking an entry level master degree individual to join their Cincinnati office. The successful candidate will conduct subsurface investigations and Phase I site assessments for a variety of complex environmenntal projects. General work responsibilities will include: soil logging and sampling, ground water monitoring well installation and sampling, review and interpretation of laboratory data, assist in planning and scheduling field activities, use of a variety of field equipment, and preparing written reports. Contact: The Payne Firm, Inc., 11231 Cornell Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242, 513-489-2255. (6/27/08)
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Director - Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, University of Victoria, BC. The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions has been created and funded through the largest single contribution to a university endowment in Canadian history - $90M from the Government of British Columbia. The PICS Director will lead the development of the Institute's strategic and financial planning, as well as foster and maintain networks of researchers and research partnerships on climate impact adaptations and solutions. A major role will be providing advice to government on policy development. Consideration of candidates will begin in September 2008 and the appointment is effective January 1, 2009. Further information can be found at www.pics.uvic.ca/directorsearch. Inquiries and applications should be submitted to: Lyn Tait, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700, STN CSC, Victoria BC, V9W 2Y2, Canada; Tel: 1-250-853-3596, Email: ltait@uvic.ca. (6/17/08)
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Banana Island Youth Association - BIYA is looking for a volunteer ideally for a 2-year period to support its development project. The BIYA is a community-based organization registered with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs. The volunteer will provide advice to the BIYA and Banana island Guest House management committee and staff with respect to effective project management, completion of project infrastructure, relationships with donors and investors, and identifying training needs and finding ways to satisfy them. The Banana islands are an ecologically fragile and extremely bio-diverse chain of 3 islands (5 sq. miles) with monkeys, iguana, rare birds and myriad flora. Until recently the islands have been protected but oil and gas exploration and foreign fishing vessels are now threatening the islands' ecology. The volunteer will raise awareness among inhabitants about the islands' unique nature and the link between sound environmental management and sustainable eco-tourism. Contact walkerg123@yahoo.com for information. (5/6/08)
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The Butterfly House - Animal Show (Education) Internship. Responsibilities include: handling live invertebrates after proper training, research and study facts and information about various invertebrates to present brief formal and informal talks to The Butterfly House guests, and inviting guests to enjoy The Butterful House activities and attractions. Developing and presenting 5 minute skits on the animals to varied audiences. Applicants should contact the Butterfly House at 636-530-0076 ext 12, or submit a resume, application and cover letter to: Attn: Internships, Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 or fax to: 636-530-1516, attn: Jessica Deering. Questions--email jessica.deering@mobot.org. Internships are offered spring, summer and fall. (1/22/08)
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The Butterfly House - Entomology Internship. The internship includes hands on work with all non-venomous invertebrates and other animals the Butterfly House as well as helping to maintain the collection and processing shipments. Interns will be required to spend time in the classroom for hands on demonstrations. Applicants should contact the Butterfly House at 636-530-0076 ext 12, or submit a resume, application and cover letter to: Attn: Internships, Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 or fax to: 636-530-1516, attn: Jessica Deering. Questions--email jessica.deering@mobot.org. Internships are offered spring, summer and fall. (1/22/08)
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The Butterfly House - Horticulture Internship. The internship provides practical, hands-on work experience in a unique garden setting. Interns will assist the Horticulture staff and volunteers in maintaining the tropical conservatory garden, native habitats, prairie garden, annual garden, and rounds. Applicants should contact the Butterfly House at 636-530-0076 ext 12, or submit a resume, application and cover letter to: Attn: Internships, Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 or fax to: 636-530-1516, attn: Jessica Deering. Questions--email jessica.deering@mobot.org. Internships are offered spring, summer and fall. (1/22/08)
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American Rivers - This is a site with listings of internships. (11/27/06)
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Three Valley Conservation Trust Intern and Volunteer Opportunities:
Watershed/Conservation Intern
Information Technology Intern
Land Protection/Monitoring Intern
GIS Intern
Administrative Intern/volunteers
Conservation Development and Innovative Water Quality Interns
Web Designer
Webmaster
Outreach Assistant
Contact Larry Frimerman, Executive Director, Three Valley Conservation Trust, 5920 Morning Sun Road, PO Box 234, Oxford, OH 45056, 513-524-2150, lfrimerman@3vct.org. (8/22/06)
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