Project Description Working directly with the Research and Conservation team, this scholar will help identify natural areas in New Haven, Connecticut, and New York City, New York, and points of access to these natural areas. Specifically, the scholar will help classify land cover from satellite imagery to distinguish natural areas from other vegetation and land cover. This classification will allow for the creation of natural area maps which the scholar will help ground truth. Once maps are finalized, the scholar …
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(Summer 2025) Berkley Conservation Scholar Opportunity (The Natural Conservancy)
Sustainability Fellowship
UVA Sustainability Fellowships are full-time, benefitted project management and support positions in UVA’s Office for Sustainability that focus on achievement of the University’s sustainability goals. These positions have a 12-month term limit (not eligible for renewal) and are designed to equip professionals interested in sustainability careers with relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and connections. Multiple Fellows may be appointed dependent on project need. Fellows must possess an undergraduate degree in any field by the start of their term, but do not …
Prescribed Fire Senior Crewmember
Job Posting # 56492 Prescribed Fire Senior Crewmember TNC Oregon Fire Team Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. …
Master’s Position in Utility Urban Forestry
A Master’s graduate student position is available in the School of NaturalResources and the Environment at West Virginia University (WVU). Position Overview: The WVU Arboriculture & Urban Forestry lab is seeking aMaster’s student for a research project focused on utility vegetation management. This project aims to enhance utility vegetation practices and is funded by the TREEFund’s Utility Arborist Research Fund. The start date for this positionis August 2025. A completed degree in forestry, biology, ecology, environmentalsciences, or a similarly related …
UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) Application Period
The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN. The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries. The list of participating countries …
Amazon Regional Programme Officer
Purpose of role The Amazon Basin Regional Programme Officer is responsible for facilitating and managing grants at the Pan-Amazon level. They will work closely with the Tenure Facility team and the Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and community organizations it funds to advance regional processes, funding, and policies. This position aims to strengthen territorial rights and governance by fostering alliances, co-sponsoring events, and providing catalytic funding. This is a long-term consultancy role, supported by multi-year funding. Role summary The Officer will develop and …
Amazon Regional Analysis and Learning Officer
Description: The Tenure Facility’s Amazon Regional Analysis and Learning Officer will oversee studies, events, and learning exchanges about the territorial rights of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and traditional communities in the Amazon Basin. The officer will also facilitate the Amazonian Group on Territorial Rights, guiding discussions and providing input for Tenure Facility’s regional work. This position aims to strengthen territorial rights and governance by promoting analysis, reflection, and dialogue about how to do that most effectively. This is a long-term consultancy role, …
Forest Industry Analyst
Mission of the Forest Industry Analyst To support Forisk’s research and clients by maintaining and updating key Forisk datasets, analyzing forest industry drivers such as wood demand and capital investments, and creating client and research deliverable products with the Forisk team. Who You’ll Work With Forisk works as a team of collaborative researchers that cover areas of overlapping expertise to meet the needs of Forisk’s research products and clients. The Analyst will report to the Mill Database Product Manager …
Tasks to be Accomplished: Conduct night patrols on the beach to protect nesting turtles and their eggs from poachers and predators. Monitor nesting activity and collect data on turtle populations. Assist with the relocation of turtle nests to safer areas when necessary. Educate local communities and visitors about the importance of turtle conservation. Participate in beach cleanups to ensure a safe environment for nesting turtles. Requirements of the Volunteer/Intern: Passion for wildlife conservation and environmental protection. Ability to work long …