Current Jobs & Opportunities

Current job listings
Job Title (links to listing) Application Deadline Type of Opportunity Organization City or Location State Description
2026 William M Lapenta NOAA Internship Program 12/31/2025 Internship 2026 William M Lapenta NOAA Internship Program Various Internships are full time for a 10 week period between early June and mid-August. Each student will be mentored by one or more scientists at a NOAA facility. Participating line offices include: National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), National Ocean Service (NOS), and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) also participates.
Canvass Office Director 12/31/2025 Full-time job Fund for the Public Interest Multiple We’re hiring and training Canvass Directors to make an impact on some of the most important problems of our time – like protecting wildlife and wild places, eliminating plastic waste that is polluting our oceans, ensuring we have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink, and more. We believe that having solutions to these problems often isn’t enough to solve them.
Field Technician- Oak Obligate Breeding Birds 12/31/2025 Other Cal Poly Humbolt Medford Oregon The Field Technician will contribute to Klamath Bird Observatory’s growing Oak Obligate Breeding Birds Program from March through June 2026 (exact dates TBD) near Medford, Oregon. The objective of this project is to determine nest density and reproductive success of three oak obligate birds (Oak Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Ash-throated Flycatcher) in relation to a variety of vegetation characteristics on pre- and post-restored oak woodlands at Table Rocks Management Area.
Biological Field Technician 12/31/2025 Other Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc Davenport Washington he primary responsibilities of this position include conducting avian surveys for songbirds, hawks, and eagles across remote landscapes in the Davenport, Washington region. Fieldwork will occur under a wide range of environmental conditions and requires strong bird identification skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and safely.
High Sierra Program Internship 01/01/2026 Internship Outward Bound California Midpines California Interns have two primary roles: Logistical Intern and Instructional Intern. 1-3 weeks will be spent in the world of the Logistics Coordinator, orchestrating the logistical needs to support courses. This will help set the foundation in understanding how our programs operate. Additionally, between 2-4 weeks of your time will be spent on our backpacking/rock climbing expeditions as you develop your Instructor skill set. The internship runs from May 5 through August 15.
Forest Monitoring Coordinator 01/04/2026 Full-time job Wallowa Resources Enterprise Oregon Seasonal. Works as a key member of the Northern Blues Monitoring Team (Monitoring Team), a resource team of the Northern Blues All-Lands Restoration Partnership (Partnership). The public, tribal, and private members of the Partnership work together to create ecologically functional and resilient forest landscapes across northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. The Monitoring Team works with Partnership stakeholders to implement the Northern Blues Monitoring Plan.
Be Whale Wise Program Coordinator 01/05/2026 Other The Whale Museum Friday Harbor Washington The Be Whale Wise program is part of the Museum’s effort to directly educate the public and improve conditions for Southern Resident killer whales. The Program Coordinator is a staff position responsible for implementing and advancing this mission by coordinating Be Whale Wise partners and executing education and outreach initiatives across the region.
Survey Technician - NOAA Marine Operations 01/09/2026 Full-time job NOAA Marine Operations Various Serves aboard ship, launch, small boat, or field party engaged in oceanographic, biological, fisheries, or mapping operations. Operates and monitors oceanographic, meteorological, and sonar data acquisition systems. Stands operational watches - directs, coordinates, and performs over-the-side operations. Assists Deck Department in major operations such as moorings, ROV/AUV, and dual warp trawling. May include operating powered deck equipment and line handling.
Hydrographic Survey Technician - NOAA Marine Operations 01/09/2026 Full-time job NOAA Marine Operations Various Serves on a ship, launch/small boat, or field party conducting hydrographic survey operations. Serves as Survey Manager for surveys of standard complexity without close supervision. Oversees and trains junior personnel in data acquisition and processing tasks. Serves as a launch/small boat crewmember and assists coxswain or Officer-in-charge as a line handler, visual lookout, and radio watch as required. Trains junior personnel in crew functions. Serves as a Hydrographer-In-Charge (HIC) on survey launch
Hydrographic Senior Survey Technician - NOAA Marine Operations 01/09/2026 Full-time job NOAA Marine Operations Various Serves on a ship, launch/small boat, or field party conducting hydrographic survey operations. Serves as Survey Manager for complex surveys without close supervision. Oversees, trains, and mentors junior personnel in data acquisition and processing tasks. Serves as a launch/small boat crewmember and assists coxswain as a line handler, visual lookout, and radio watch as required. Trains junior personnel in crew functions. Serves as a Hydrographer-In-Charge (HIC) on survey launch.
Limnology and Oceanography Research Exchange and Mentoring Experience (LOREX ME) 01/15/2026 Full-time job Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography Various International locations Graduate application is open until Nov 1. Undergraduate application is open until Jan 15. LOREX ME provides paid research exchanges and training for graduate and undergraduate students as part of a new initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (Award # 2505282) to provide professional development to aquatic science students in international research collaboration and mentorship.
Willamette Valley Botany Participants 01/16/2026 Full-time job US Army Corps of Engineer Junction City Oregon The members will assist with monitoring threatened endangered and sensitive plants and pollinators, creating botanical species lists, and surveying for aquatic and terrestrial invasive and sensitive plant species. Additional duties will include mapping and removing invasive plants (including hand-pulling and herbicide), assisting with nursery and hoop house operations, collecting and processing seed, working with youth crews, entering data, working with ArcGIS, processing plant collections, and other duties
Wetland/Plant Biologist 01/16/2026 Full-time job HWA Wildlife Consulting, LLC Laramie Wyoming This position also assists with various plant and wildlife surveys, including habitat assessments for sensitive species and sagebrush site assessments for proposed projects. The ideal applicant will have strong field botany skills, plant taxonomy knowledge, and experience using dichotomous keys, along with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Field conditions include high elevations, rugged terrain, and variable weather. Travel is a large component of this position.
Western Snowy Plover Conservation Technician 01/19/2026 Other Point Blue Conservation Science Monterey Bay California The Technician will also participate in a multi-agency management team that collaborates to achieve snowy plover conservation outcomes. Partners include staff from Point Blue Conservation Science, California State Parks (Santa Cruz and Monterey Districts), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge and Ventura Field Office), and U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services.
NSF SOARS 2026 First-Year Protege Program 01/20/2026 Internship University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Boulder Colorado NSF SOARS is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge and career pathways program designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community in the atmospheric and Earth system sciences. Students are invited from multiple STEM disciplines including: chemistry, computer science, ecology, engineering, environmental studies, geography, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physics, science education, social sciences, and other related fields.
Archaeological/Cultural Resources Participant 01/24/2026 Internship U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Junction City Oregon The cultural resources participant will work with the Cultural Resources Team in the Environmental Stewardship Section of the Willamette Valley Project (WVP) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. WVP is a major water resource project responsible for operating 13 dams and managing natural and cultural resources and recreation in the lakes and surrounding lands. We manage nearly 50,000 acres in the Willamette, McKenzie, and Santiam watersheds.
Communication & Outreach Support Specialist 01/30/2026 Full-time job National Marine Sanctuary Foundation San Luis Obispo California The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a leading nonprofit championing the protection of U.S. waters, seeks a Communication and Outreach Support Specialist to support the newly designated Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS). Working under the guidance of the Acting Superintendent, this position will provide critical communications and outreach assistance across a wide array of programs, partnerships, and public engagement initiatives.
Summer 2026 Research Opp with NextStep Geosciences Program 02/06/2026 Research University of Texas at Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences Austin Texas Conduct exciting new research. Receive one-on-one mentorship from scientists at the top of their field. Gain vital professional skills you can put to use right away. Join the NextStep Geosciences Program! This is a highly competitive program!
Forestry- Wildlife biologist Aide 02/16/2026 Other Sierra Pacific Industries Chico California Qualified Wildlife Biologist Aides help manage the Company's forest lands in California. Primary species being surveyed will be the Spotted Owl and American Goshawk. This position provides an excellent opportunity to observe Spotted Owls from many known sites. Last season, our crew documented over 300 Spotted Owls.
Seasonal Field Steward 02/28/2026 Other JMT Wilderness Conservancy Truckee California The JMT Wilderness Conservancy is seeking eight Seasonal Field Stewards to join its nonprofit organization. Field Stewards are deployed in teams of two across regions of the John Muir Trail within the Inyo and/or Sierra National Forests. The primary responsibility is implementing restoration treatments for meadows and riparian terrain in wilderness settings.