Job Resources
The following sites often list jobs of relevance to students in our programs.
Some key items to note:
- The IES provides this list of job resources as an informational resource. We do not endorse any other organization, and listing on this site does not imply any affiliation with or support by the IES
- Not all sites will have open positions at any given point in time. Check sites that interest you regularly, as new openings are always being posted (particularly as we approach summer each year)
- When looking at openings (and certainly before accepting an offer), be sure to fully research and understand all job requirements, expectations, remuneration, and health and safety concerns to ensure that you end up in a good situation
Explore Careers in:
- Ecology and Conservation
- Environmental Policy and Planning
- Freshwater Conservation and Policy
- Wildlife Biology
Government Jobs
Federal Government
Anyone can create a "profile" and receive a notification when something becomes available that matches the areas of interest specified in the profile
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Seasonal and Temporary Positions
Park rangers and workers, positions in the Wildlife Division
State of Michigan
Information on obtaining job notices by email can be found here
Biology and Natural Resource Conservation Jobs
Compendia:
Ecological Society of America’s ECOLOG-L Listserve
Sign up to receive notifications on jobs, internships, and graduate study opportunities
Great Lakes Commission GLIN-Jobs Email Group
Great source of job postings in the Great Lakes region, maintained by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN)
Specific offerings:
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Directorate Resource Assistant Fellow Program is targeted at students interested in conservation careers and who are approaching the end of their bachelor’s degree or are graduate students. Two sites to find information at (listing different opportunities) are: