Resources

American Fisheries Society Career Center
Find listings from all across North America.

Conservation Job Board
Conservation Job Board helps conservation professionals discover great employment opportunities in ecology, wildlife, forestry, marine biology, environmental education, and related fields.

SWCA Environmental Consultants: Jobs
Experience new challenges, new landscapes, and new opportunities with SWCA. From Bat Biologist to Wetland Scientist, SWCA has many job listings in Houston and across the nation. Search by location or keyword to find a natural resource job that's right for you.

Texas A&M Natural Resources Job Board
Find job postings related to aquaculture, wildlife, fisheries, environment, ecology, natural resources, conservation, biological sciences, life sciences, and outdoor recreation.

Texas A&M University at Galveston Job and Internship Board
Find marine-based career opportunities. Email distribution list available.

The Wildlife Society Career Center
The Wildlife Society Career Center is the ultimate career resource for professionals committed to addressing national and international issues that affect the current and future status of wildlife throughout the world. Post your resume, search jobs, and browse career resources.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Jobs
The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for continuing benefit of the American people. Search the FWS Careers searchable map and database to locate opportunities.

Resources for additional scholarships:

• ExtremeTerrain
• Garden Club of America
• Native Plant Society of Texas

American Fisheries Society: Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a paid summer internship and mentoring program for high school students sponsored by the AFS.

Environment for the Americas Internship Opportunities
The Environment for the Americas internship program seeks to connect students and recent graduates with careers in conservation and natural resources.
Deadline: See website

EPA: Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program
An MLEIP internship is a one-of-a-kind experience that offers undergraduate and graduate college students an unparalleled glimpse into the future of environmental science and conservation, helping them launch their careers.
Deadline: February

NASA DEVELOP National Program
Ten-week paid research opportunities open to current students and recent college graduates, as well as transitioning/early career professionals. This is a great opportunity for participants interested in the practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, particularly in Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.
Deadline: See website (multiple cycles per year)

NOAA: Coastal Management Fellowship
The NOAA Office for Coastal Management fellowship program provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students, while offering project assistance to state and territory coastal zone management agencies and other key NOAA partners.
Deadline: See website

NOAA Sea Grant: John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
This fellowship offers a unique educational experience to graduate and professional students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches the students with hosts in the legislative or executive branch of the federal government for a one-year, paid fellowship (13-month award term) in the Washington, D.C. area.
Deadline: February

NRC Research Associateship Programs
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine sponsors awards for postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Limited graduate-level awards are also available.
Deadline: August

NSF: Funding and Awards
The National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering.

NWF: Fellowships, Internships, Jobs, and Volunteer Opportunities
Search for open positions and internships with the National Wildlife Federation, as well as careers with NWF's affiliate partners.

SCA: Student Conservation Association Internships
SCA internships include thousands of unique opportunities to gain hands-on conservation and sustainability experience all across the country. SCA interns are placed individually with a partner agency. Internships range from 3 to 12 months and are open to high school graduates ages 18 and up.
Deadline: See website

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Internships and Fellowships
The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Search the FWS Careers searchable map and database to locate current FWS vacancy opportunities.

Welder Wildlife Foundation Graduate Fellowships
The Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation's research fellowship program supports exemplary graduate students and innovative wildlife research.
Deadline: October 1