The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a Forest Technician to work in the Southcentral Region of the state. In this position you will work with regional forestry staff on habitat management and promoting young forests in the Southcentral Region of our State Game Lands. This includes following instructions provided by the forester to mark the boundaries of various areas within the forest, examining trees and timber to conduct volume computations, and collecting field data.
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Fire Forester to work in the Forbes Forest District. This position is a key role within the Forbes Forest District, focusing primarily on the management and implementation of the wildland fire program across Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties. The individual in this role will be tasked with overseeing various aspects of fire prevention, response, and recovery efforts, ensuring that the district is well-prepared to handle wildland fire incidents effectively. Additionally, the position involves providing support for the state forest management initiatives within the Forbes State Forest, contributing to the sustainable management and conservation of forest resources in the area.
Princeton-Blairstown Center is looking to fill openings in their Leader-in-Training (LIT) program. The LIT program helps rising high school juniors and seniors explore leadership styles and learn applicable skills through a suite of hands-on opportunities to prepare them for college and beyond, while making lasting connections with peers and mentors!
The program runs from June 29 – August 8, 2025. LITs will be paid $1,000 for completing the program.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is looking to hire a part-time Environmental Education Specialist. As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will develop, coordinate, and implement aquatic resource education programs across 11 counties in northeast Pennsylvania. These specialized educational programs support the agency’s mission, strategic plan, and efforts in recruitment, retention, and reactivation of anglers and boaters in the Commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking a passionate, outgoing, and outdoor-loving person for a 4-to-5-month seasonal position at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette. As a representative of the Game Commission, you will have the opportunity to represent the mission and values of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, welcome and engage with guests at the visitor center, lead fun and educational programs for all age groups, and interpret exhibits and wildlife sightings.
Deadline to apply is May 30, 2025.
To apply, submit your resume to the attention of Shawna Burkett at shburkett@pa.gov.
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support our mission of connecting people to their creeks and green spaces through education, advocacy, and restoration. As an intern you will assist with community outreach, tabling, and event support, help with volunteer coordination, write blogs about environmental topics, support social media and communication efforts, and learn about watershed issues, green space access, and environmental justice.
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) is hiring a 2025 Watershed Fellow to work in Tacony Creek Park and connect with neighbors about the importance of clean water, parks, and stewardship!
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership is looking for a VISTA fellow to help them connect and engage culturally diverse communities through strategic communications and vibrant public programming. The fellow will develop communications that highlight the health, safety, and economic benefits of green spaces, lead campaigns and storytelling projects to connect diverse audiences to Tacony Creek Park, and promote volunteer opportunities and environmental career paths.
Term: August 2025 – August 2026 (Start may shift slightly based on funding)
Brookfield is hiring a Fisheries Technician to assist with monitoring of upstream and downstream fish passages at Brookfield-owned hydroelectric dams on rivers in Maine. The technician will help with the daily operation of fish lifts to capture, sort, and count various species of migratory and resident fish.
Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA) is currently accepting applications for a 2025 Summer Semester Communications and Marketing Intern. Over the course of the semester, students will support CLA’s outreach efforts by developing digital content, assisting with media campaigns, and enhancing engagement with key audiences. This internship will provide hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, environmental advocacy communications, and strategic outreach resulting in a portfolio of writing and design content along with a significant amount of practical experience.
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Forest Technician – Southcentral Region
May 20, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a Forest Technician to work in the Southcentral Region of the state. In this position you will work with regional forestry staff on habitat management and promoting young forests in the Southcentral Region of our State Game Lands. This includes following instructions provided by the forester to mark the boundaries of various areas within the forest, examining trees and timber to conduct volume computations, and collecting field data.
Deadline to apply is May 30, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Fire Forester – Forbes Forest District
May 20, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Fire Forester to work in the Forbes Forest District. This position is a key role within the Forbes Forest District, focusing primarily on the management and implementation of the wildland fire program across Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties. The individual in this role will be tasked with overseeing various aspects of fire prevention, response, and recovery efforts, ensuring that the district is well-prepared to handle wildland fire incidents effectively. Additionally, the position involves providing support for the state forest management initiatives within the Forbes State Forest, contributing to the sustainable management and conservation of forest resources in the area.
Deadline to apply is June 2, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Princeton-Blairstown Center FREE Leaders In Training Program
May 15, 2025
By Katie Mace
Princeton-Blairstown Center is looking to fill openings in their Leader-in-Training (LIT) program. The LIT program helps rising high school juniors and seniors explore leadership styles and learn applicable skills through a suite of hands-on opportunities to prepare them for college and beyond, while making lasting connections with peers and mentors!
The program runs from June 29 – August 8, 2025. LITs will be paid $1,000 for completing the program.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Environmental Education Specialist
May 14, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is looking to hire a part-time Environmental Education Specialist. As an Environmental Education Specialist, you will develop, coordinate, and implement aquatic resource education programs across 11 counties in northeast Pennsylvania. These specialized educational programs support the agency’s mission, strategic plan, and efforts in recruitment, retention, and reactivation of anglers and boaters in the Commonwealth.
Deadline to apply is May 28, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Pennsylvania Game Commission Representative
May 14, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking a passionate, outgoing, and outdoor-loving person for a 4-to-5-month seasonal position at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette. As a representative of the Game Commission, you will have the opportunity to represent the mission and values of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, welcome and engage with guests at the visitor center, lead fun and educational programs for all age groups, and interpret exhibits and wildlife sightings.
Deadline to apply is May 30, 2025.
To apply, submit your resume to the attention of Shawna Burkett at shburkett@pa.gov.
Summer Environmental Internship
April 29, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support our mission of connecting people to their creeks and green spaces through education, advocacy, and restoration. As an intern you will assist with community outreach, tabling, and event support, help with volunteer coordination, write blogs about environmental topics, support social media and communication efforts, and learn about watershed issues, green space access, and environmental justice.
Deadline to apply is May 23, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
2025 Delaware River Watershed Fellowship
April 29, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) is hiring a 2025 Watershed Fellow to work in Tacony Creek Park and connect with neighbors about the importance of clean water, parks, and stewardship!
Fellowship Dates: June 2 – August 15–22, 2025
Deadline to apply is May 23, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
PHENND Fellow: Communications & Engagement Coordinator
April 29, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership is looking for a VISTA fellow to help them connect and engage culturally diverse communities through strategic communications and vibrant public programming. The fellow will develop communications that highlight the health, safety, and economic benefits of green spaces, lead campaigns and storytelling projects to connect diverse audiences to Tacony Creek Park, and promote volunteer opportunities and environmental career paths.
Term: August 2025 – August 2026 (Start may shift slightly based on funding)
Deadline to apply is May 23, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Fisheries Technician
April 15, 2025
By Katie Mace
Brookfield is hiring a Fisheries Technician to assist with monitoring of upstream and downstream fish passages at Brookfield-owned hydroelectric dams on rivers in Maine. The technician will help with the daily operation of fish lifts to capture, sort, and count various species of migratory and resident fish.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Communications & Marketing Intern
March 25, 2025
By Katie Mace
Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA) is currently accepting applications for a 2025 Summer Semester Communications and Marketing Intern. Over the course of the semester, students will support CLA’s outreach efforts by developing digital content, assisting with media campaigns, and enhancing engagement with key audiences. This internship will provide hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, environmental advocacy communications, and strategic outreach resulting in a portfolio of writing and design content along with a significant amount of practical experience.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
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