Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Predator Project – Internship in South Africa

Are you an aspiring wildlife conservationist with a passion for predators? Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre is excited to offer an exceptional internship focused on predator conservation and the dietary habits of various predator species. This …

Undergraduate Assistant

The University of Wisconsin Potato Breeding Program is looking for an undergraduate to assist with laboratory projects and greenhouse research. The ideal candidate would be research-oriented, have some background in molecular biology or plant science, …

Giraffe Project – Internship in South Africa

Are you an aspiring wildlife conservationist with a passion for large mammals? Our research centre is thrilled to offer an exceptional internship opportunity focused on giraffe conservation and parasitology in a stunning 27,000-hectare game reserve, …

Community Wildfire Protection Plan Project Manager

The Ember Alliance is a national organization of wildland fire practitioners, researchers, analysts, and instructors dedicated to increasing the pace and scale of prescribed fire. The mission of The Ember Alliance is to restore the …

Vegetation Project – Unpaid Internship in South Africa

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation based in South Africa, dedicated to hands-on research and training for the next generation of conservationists. Located within a private reserve—home to two of the Big Five, rich …

Minnesota Master Naturalist Regional Extension Educator

This Extension Educator position is part of the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program team, currently composed of two other Regional Extension Educators, one State Specialist, and one Program Coordinator. They will provide statewide educational programming leadership …

Education Coordinator

Education and Training Preference for college degrees in education, communications, zoology, biology, animal science, or a related field. Public speaking experience preferred. Animal handling and operant training experience helpful. Position Objectives Schedule and ensure that …

Executive Director

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center seeks an experienced, versatile leader to continue its legacy of educational excellence, stewardship, innovation, and experiential learning in “a classroom with no boundaries.” Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (Wolf Ridge) …

Land Conservation Law Program – Staff Attorney

Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts seeks a Staff Attorney to join our innovative Land Conservation Law Program. As Staff Attorney, you will work closely with the Law Program Director to provide direct legal …

Schoodic Point Migration Monitor

The Migration Monitor will conduct daily point counts of migrating waterbirds. The monitor is responsible for a minimum of five hours of observations per day, five days a week, and an additional hour per day …

Conservation Grants Specialist

Conservation Grants Specialist – This position performs program planning, implementation and management of conservation and agricultural grant programs with a major focus on the Soil and Water Resource Management (SWRM) grant program, fiscal support for …

Youth Conservation Coordinator

The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, Parks Division, in Madison, WI, is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Youth Conservation Coordinator (Project) position. The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future …

Emerging Contaminants Research Scientist

The Emerging Contaminants Research Scientist position is accountable for conducting and directing self-initiated research, coordinating multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary research related to the occurrence, fate, transport, and human health impacts of emerging contaminants in groundwater that …

Ecological Restoration Field Worker

Looking for someone interested in practicing restoration ecology. We are a small ecological restoration business located in Southwest Wisconsin. The work we do is primarily prairie/ oak savanna restoration. Must be able to work in …

Lecturer of Geography (online)

The College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County seeks a Lecturer of Geography for one ONLINE course in fall 2025. This will be a fixed-term appointment. NOTE: The University of …

Online Fundraising Auction Coordinator

Interested in helping us raise funds to support our mission? This position could be for you! Position Length The Online Fundraising Auction Coordinator is a part-time limited term position. Hours are variable but are expected …

Postdoctoral Scientist in Urban Stormwater Pond Dynamics

We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join our research investigating how constructed stormwater ponds function, to better design and manage their use to improve water quality. With funding from the Minnesota Stormwater Research Council, …

North Central Tax Law Team Leader

This position leads, directs and administers policy, personnel, and budget activities associated with the North Central region’s Tax Law programs. It provides leadership and management to the program, talent development and supervision to program specialists …

Senior Natural Resources Supervisor

About the Job Serves as Branch Chief overseeing all natural resources management actions at the direction of and in support of the State Environmental Division Director and Federal Supervisory Environmental Specialist, responsible for implementing and …

Communications and Administrative Assistant

Organization Description: The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation is a small Madison-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting threatened tropical ecosystems. Ceiba (pronounced “Say-ba”) has multiple ongoing projects in Ecuador, including habitat conservation, reserve management, …

Administrative Assistant

Organization Description: The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation (ceiba.org) is a small Madison-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting threatened tropical ecosystems. Ceiba (pronounced “Say-ba”) has multiple ongoing projects in Ecuador, including habitat conservation, reserve …

Communications Coordinator

Organization Description: The Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation is a small Madison-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting threatened tropical ecosystems. Ceiba (pronounced “Say-ba”) has multiple ongoing projects in Ecuador, including habitat conservation, reserve management, and …