Page last updated on February 2, 2007

Jobs, Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

Summer Research opportunities are listed by state. The pages are updated when new information is received. Those updated for this year will have 2007-08 in the left margin. Older programs may have been discontinued.

Paper copies of these opportunities are kept in the file cabinet in 129 Olin. Feel free to stop by and go through these materials.

Summer Jobs/Internships - paid
Paid Volunteers
 

2007-08
 AR, Eureka Springs ~ Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is accepting applications for full-time staff positions at the refuge.  The refuges is a no-kill facility committed to rescuing abused, abandoned and unwanted Big Cats and other exotic animals.  Applicant for staff position require B.S. or B.A. in an animal-related discipline is preferred, but all disciplines are encouraged to apply.  Job Description for the animal Keeper position includes cleaning cages, habitats and compound; feeding and medicating animals; assisting with maintenance, upkeep, and habitat construction; participating in occasional public promotions.  You would be paid a weekly cash stipend of $50 for living expenses, as well as housing on the refuge in a comfortable cottage, which has heat, air conditioning, utilities, full bath, kitchen, and a washer and dryer.   Application deadlines are November 15 to begin February 1,;   Send resume and cover letter to Volunteer Program, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek lane, Eureka springs, AR  72632 www.turpentinecreek.org
2007-08

DC. Washington D.C. Expense Paid Conservation Internships by SCA. For more information go to www.thesca.org

2006-07
 IL, Chicago ~ Peace Corps as announced their need for volunteers with degrees in Math and Science to teach overseas www.peacecorps.gov
 
2007-08

IL, Glen Ellyn ~ Willowbrook Wildlife Foundation has announced their Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Fellowships.  Willowbrook maintains a permanent exhibit collection of native wildlife species and is open to the public daily.  Fellowship Positions included Keeper Fellowships; Veterinary Technician Fellowship; Education Fellowship; Research Fellowship.  All applicants must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a related degree program.  Fellows will be paid $10.00 per hour and must provide their own housing and transportation.  You must apply for each position and send a separate application if you are applying for more than one position.  To find out more you can e-mail Kathe Woeltje at kwoeltje@dupageforest.com.  Application deadline is Februrary 15. 
 

2006-07 IL, Oregon, Lorado Taft Field Campus, Northern Illinois University needs Education Program Specialist from August 16, 2007 to May 31, 2008. These positions teach 4th to 8th grade students in the outdoors in a variety of subjects including foest ecology, team building, pioneering, water study, orienteering, campfire, night nhites, geology, birds and survival. This position pays $1,100 per month and a private room and board is provided. Specialists are provided a full benefit package(health, vision, dental), retirement and paid holidays and 2 weeks staff training. Qualifications: Required: Experience working with children, experience in the outdoors; Preferred: degree in education, history, science or related field. www.niu.edu/taft

2006-07

 

 IN, Indianapolis ~ Indianapolis Zoo's Intern Program offers individuals a truly unique opportuniy to become actively involved in conservation, esearch, education, and recreation efforts of the Indianapolis Zoon and White River Gardens. These are Volunteer positions. Find out more at www.indyzoo.com or e-mail volunteer@indyzoo.com
2007-08 Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center has positions of Camp Caunselor/Naturalist Trainee for 7 full-time 7 week positions, and Naturalist Intern a full-time 9 month position late August to late May. Both involve weekend and evening hours. Go to www.duneslearningcenter.org for more information
2006-07 
 MN, Bethel ~ University of Minnesota's Cedar Creek Natural History Area has opportunities for students to work as Research Interns. Much of the current work examins the ecology of our changing planet. pay is $10.00 per hour Positions are open to undergraduate and newly graduate students with a background in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related fields or has a strong background and interest in flora of the Great Plains. March 1 deadline. For more information go to http://ceadarcreek.umn.edu/interns/
2006-07 
 NH, Charlestown ~ Student Conservation Association (SCA) internships have been announced. These are expense paid internships that last from 12 weeks to 12 months.   For a national listing of internships go to www.thesca.org/ci_select.cfm
2006-07

OH, Akron ~ American Medical Response www.amr.net
2007-08

OH, Columbus ~ Stone Laboratory at the Ohio State University’s Island Campus on Lake Erie  has announced  4 Biological Field Station Assistant positions open which pays  $7.50 per hour and includes housing. Must have state watercraft boat operators license (will train), biology background, and valid driver’s license.  Position is located in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Application deadline for both of these programs is March 11. You can find out more at www.stonelab.osu.edu.

 

Full-time Jobs

2007-08
 VA, Charlottesville ~ Southern Teachers Agency www.SouthernTeachers.com
2006-07

KS, Lawrence ~ The Center for North American Herpetology. Amohibian Field Technicians Wanted. www.cnah.org