Jobs and Internships

Job Opportunities

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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Jobs

If you're enthusiastic about science, nature, plants, wildlife, as well as water and air quality, a career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could be an excellent fit for you. There are various job opportunities available nationwide that you can apply for.

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Regional Job Board 

The regional job board of the Sierra Nevada Alliance features multiple open positions from various organizations within the state of California. Click on the link above to explore the opportunities that align best with your interests.

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U.S Forest Service Careers

Join the U.S. Forest Service and embark on a fulfilling career dedicated to preserving America's natural treasures. If you're looking for a rewarding role that combines your passion for the outdoors with meaningful conservation efforts, explore the diverse range of job opportunities we offer.

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Environmental Technician

The Environmental Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining regulatory requirements relating to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). In this role you will work with engineers and technicians daily to ensure that their manufacturing campus and west coast recovery operations can support SpaceX goals while meeting all environmental objectives and regulatory requirements. This location is based in Hawthorne, CA and is currently taking applications. 

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Sustainability Coordinator

Green Corps offers a yearlong, paid training program that gives training and experience needed to kickstart an organizing career while making an immediate impact on critical environmental issues, from saving last wild places, to protecting oceans, to reducing climate change pollution. The Green Corps Organizer program provides a unique combination of classroom instruction and field experience. Over the course of the year, Organizers will receive eight weeks of classroom training, run three to five campaigns throughout the year, and run a grassroots canvass office. This position starts in 2025 and does not require any previous organizing experience. 

Internship Programs

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ARS Research Opportunities

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) serves as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's primary in-house scientific research agency, with the mission of finding solutions to agricultural challenges that impact the American people. ARS is currently opening several research and fellowship opportunities to all college students.

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Environmental Field Chemist Internship - Summer 2025

The Chemist internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment. The intern will be responsible for tasks associated with handling, segregating, packing, and inspecting chemical waste. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. Students will have the opportunity to shadow other positions within the Company. Interns can expect to participate in networking events and complete a final presentation at the conclusion of the program. They are searching for a reliable and team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team during the Summer of 2025!

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