The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Forest Technician to work in the Clear Creek Forest District. In this role, you will engage in various technical forestry tasks and support activities that foster effective forest management and stewardship on both state forest lands and private forest areas. Your responsibilities will include aiding service foresters in gathering initial field data for stand analysis and contributing to the formulation of forest management strategies.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a Wildlife Maintenance Propagator. As a Wildlife Maintenance Propagator, your responsibilities will vary daily based on the specific needs of the game farm operations to which you are assigned. Key tasks include brooding and holding pheasants, as well as maintaining the equipment essential for these operations, along with the upkeep of Commonwealth buildings, grounds, and vehicles. You will employ a range of skilled trades, such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, welding, farming, and mechanical repairs, to effectively carry out these duties. Additionally, you will be involved in the raising, care, and distribution of pheasants, contributing to the overall success of the farm’s wildlife management efforts.
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is seeking to fill two Private Lands Forester positions in Pennsylvania to work effectively with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), private forest landowners, and local partners in Pennsylvania to implement sustainable forest management on private lands following ecologically based silviculture and best management practices for locally occurring priority wildlife species.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Wildlife Biologist to provide field and technical support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management (BWM) and Region programs. Within this role, you will be responsible for performing professional wildlife management work while implementing, evaluating, and communicating wildlife research and management. This includes, but is not limited to wildlife population monitoring, habitat conservation and management, wildlife response to management, wildlife impact assessment, wildlife planning, and wildlife health monitoring. You will also be providing wildlife management expertise and technical assistance at the regional level.
The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is accepting applications for their Frontiers in Ornithology Student Symposium Grant. The Frontiers in Ornithology Student Symposium, held on October 4, 2025 in Seattle, is a one-day student symposium focusing on ornithology, avian conservation, and related academic pursuits. The reimbursement scholarship of $750 covers travel/lodging expenses for students ages 13-22.
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Natural Resource Program Specialist. The main objective of this role is to function as a Forest Resource Technician, engaging in specialized forestry activities that are essential for the effective management, safeguarding, and preservation of forest resources within the Pinchot Forest District. This position entails a variety of responsibilities, including conducting assessments of forest health, implementing conservation strategies, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure sustainable practices are upheld. The technician will also be involved in monitoring wildlife habitats, managing invasive species, and supporting reforestation efforts, all aimed at maintaining the ecological balance and enhancing the overall vitality of the forest ecosystem.
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.
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.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring Game Farm Worker positions at Howard Nursery in Centre County. As a game farm worker, you will perform manual labor related to the operations of the Howard Nursery, including but not limited to lifting seedlings, counting seedlings, grading seedlings, shipping seedlings, grounds keeping, weeding, picking and processing seed, and woodshop operations.
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Forest Technician
June 16, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Forest Technician to work in the Clear Creek Forest District. In this role, you will engage in various technical forestry tasks and support activities that foster effective forest management and stewardship on both state forest lands and private forest areas. Your responsibilities will include aiding service foresters in gathering initial field data for stand analysis and contributing to the formulation of forest management strategies.
Deadline to apply is June 29, 2025.
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Wildlife Maintenance Propagator
June 16, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking to hire a Wildlife Maintenance Propagator. As a Wildlife Maintenance Propagator, your responsibilities will vary daily based on the specific needs of the game farm operations to which you are assigned. Key tasks include brooding and holding pheasants, as well as maintaining the equipment essential for these operations, along with the upkeep of Commonwealth buildings, grounds, and vehicles. You will employ a range of skilled trades, such as carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, welding, farming, and mechanical repairs, to effectively carry out these duties. Additionally, you will be involved in the raising, care, and distribution of pheasants, contributing to the overall success of the farm’s wildlife management efforts.
Deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.
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Private Lands Forester
June 4, 2025
By Katie Mace
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is seeking to fill two Private Lands Forester positions in Pennsylvania to work effectively with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), private forest landowners, and local partners in Pennsylvania to implement sustainable forest management on private lands following ecologically based silviculture and best management practices for locally occurring priority wildlife species.
Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Wildlife Biologist
June 4, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Wildlife Biologist to provide field and technical support for the implementation of Bureau of Wildlife Management (BWM) and Region programs. Within this role, you will be responsible for performing professional wildlife management work while implementing, evaluating, and communicating wildlife research and management. This includes, but is not limited to wildlife population monitoring, habitat conservation and management, wildlife response to management, wildlife impact assessment, wildlife planning, and wildlife health monitoring. You will also be providing wildlife management expertise and technical assistance at the regional level.
Deadline to apply is June 18, 2025.
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Frontiers in Ornithology Student Symposium Grant
June 3, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology is accepting applications for their Frontiers in Ornithology Student Symposium Grant. The Frontiers in Ornithology Student Symposium, held on October 4, 2025 in Seattle, is a one-day student symposium focusing on ornithology, avian conservation, and related academic pursuits. The reimbursement scholarship of $750 covers travel/lodging expenses for students ages 13-22.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
Natural Resource Program Specialist
June 3, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to hire a Natural Resource Program Specialist. The main objective of this role is to function as a Forest Resource Technician, engaging in specialized forestry activities that are essential for the effective management, safeguarding, and preservation of forest resources within the Pinchot Forest District. This position entails a variety of responsibilities, including conducting assessments of forest health, implementing conservation strategies, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure sustainable practices are upheld. The technician will also be involved in monitoring wildlife habitats, managing invasive species, and supporting reforestation efforts, all aimed at maintaining the ecological balance and enhancing the overall vitality of the forest ecosystem.
Deadline to apply is June 12, 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
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
Game Farm Worker
March 8, 2025
By Katie Mace
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring Game Farm Worker positions at Howard Nursery in Centre County. As a game farm worker, you will perform manual labor related to the operations of the Howard Nursery, including but not limited to lifting seedlings, counting seedlings, grading seedlings, shipping seedlings, grounds keeping, weeding, picking and processing seed, and woodshop operations.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION/TO APPLY
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