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Voyageurs National Park Cultural Resources Field Fellow

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Seeking an enthusiastic student to join the Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service team at Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota.

This position mainly entails archeology and museum, archives, and special library collections duties, but will also involve assisting with other cultural resource disciplines such as cultural landscapes and historic structures as needed.  Work will occur at park headquarters and visitor centers, in the field, and at partner facilities.

Archeology Support: Will involve assisting the Archeologist with fieldwork, GIS mapping, and post-processing of data. Fieldwork includes survey and excavation of identified sites. Survey consists of walking across the landscape and digging shovel tests approximately 20-30cm in diameter and up to 1 meter in depth to identify features and artifacts. Post-processing includes digitizing field forms, data entry, and limited report contributions.

Collections Support:  Will involve maintaining and organizing manual and automated library and curatorial records, including, but not limited to, catalog and accessions records, inventories, pest capture data, and museum housekeeping maintenance records. Will assist the Collections Manager with the ongoing Integrated Pest Management program and museum housekeeping and storage best practices as directed and according to established NPS practices and methods. Will assist with temporary exhibits in park gateway communities, including with the Preserving & Sharing History partner.

Voyageurs Conservancy recognizes the barriers and lack of representation that affects equal access to the outdoors. We believe our parks, and their partners, should strive to make a representative future of public land professionals.

Professional Development

The Fellow will regularly engage in relevant professional development opportunities, and will develop an end-of-term portfolio or communication project that could be shared with future employers.

Stipend and Reimbursement

Voyageurs Conservancy believes stipend reimbursement is necessary to create an accessible Fellowship experience. Stipends are determined by the weeks/hours served. Full-time summer Fellows should anticipate a $1,200/month stipend.

Housing costs (potentially in seasonal government housing) will be covered by Voyageurs National Park, and mileage for driving between seasonal government housing and Voyageurs National Park Headquarters during the internship will be reimbursed. 

Qualifications 

  • Required:
    • Must possess valid driver’s license
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
    • Appointment is subject to favorable adjudication of a background check (needed to drive a government vehicle, be assigned government keys, and to be on the government computer network).  The background check is paid for by the park.
  • Preferred:
    • Enrollment in a Museum Studies, Archaeology, or Ethnography program at an accredited college or university with successful completion of at least three years of coursework.
    • One year of general experience including activities such as using tools, techniques, procedures, and methods related to archeological fieldwork or the operation of a museum or related collection. Qualifying volunteer experience will be credited.  

Dates

The Fellowship will last for up to 16 weeks (May or early June – August or September); however, accommodations can be considered dependent on the Fellow’s class schedule. Fellows can expect to work 35-40 hours per week.

Contact Information and Deadline

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to Catherine Crawford at the following e-mail address, Catherine_Crawford@nps.gov by Feb. 21, 2025. Feel free to send questions to Catherine at that email address as well.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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Voyageurs National Park Park Facilities and Maintenance Field Fellow

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Seeking enthusiastic student or recent graduate to join the Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service team at Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota!

The primary duty of this Fellow will be to perform the work critical to the basic maintenance and repair of Voyageurs National Park grounds, walkways, exterior structures, campgrounds, buildings, docks, and related utilities.

This position’s work includes custodial work and laborer duties, including practices associated with occupations related to masonry, carpentry, gardening, plumbing, roofing, painting, and other trade work. This Fellowship will give you broad experience in the work of ensuring our public lands are accessible and safe for visitors, and give you experience in the many aspects of caring for our National Park. 

Voyageurs Conservancy recognizes the barriers and lack of representation that affects equal access to the outdoors. We believe our parks, and their partners, should strive to make a representative future of public land professionals.

Professional Development

The Fellow will regularly engage in relevant professional development opportunities, and will develop an end-of-term portfolio or communication project that could be shared with future employers.

Stipend and Reimbursement 

Voyageurs Conservancy believes stipend reimbursement is necessary to create an accessible Fellowship experience. Stipends are determined by the weeks/hours served. Full-time summer Fellows should anticipate a $1,200/month stipend.

Housing costs (in seasonal government housing) will be covered by Voyageurs National Park, and mileage for driving between seasonal government housing and Voyageurs National Park Headquarters during the internship will be reimbursed. 

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Must possess valid driver’s license

Preferred:

  •  Skills related to Maintenance duties.

Dates

The Fellowship will last for up to 16 weeks (May or early June – August or September); however, accommodations can be considered dependent on the Fellow’s class schedule. Fellows can expect to work 35-40 hours per week in the field.

Contact Information and Deadline

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send e-mail with a resume and cover letter to Chad Nevalainen at chad_nevalainen@nps.gov by Feb 21st, 2025. Feel free to send questions to the email provided as well.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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Voyageurs National Park Wetland and Wildlife Ecology Field Fellow

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Seeking enthusiastic student or recent graduate to join the Voyageurs Conservancy and the National Park Service team at Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota!

The primary duty of this Fellow will be working in wetland restoration and wildlife monitoring in Voyageurs National Park.  Incumbent will navigate by boat to wetland restoration sites where they will perform wetland vegetation surveys and perform mechanized plant removal.  They will also assist with wildlife studies, including secretive marsh bird surveys and beaver surveys.  Data collection, data entry, and GPS usage will be a primary focus.  Fellows will enjoy a challenging, exciting, and educational summer in our beautiful park. Opportunities for training will include motorboat operations, CPR training, plant survey training, recognizing bird calls, and many other exciting opportunities for growth.  Development of individual projects and written communication will be stressed as well. 

Voyageurs Conservancy recognizes the barriers and lack of representation that affects equal access to the outdoors. We believe our parks, and their partners, should strive to make a representative future of public land professionals.

Professional Development

The Fellow will regularly engage in relevant professional development opportunities, and will develop an end-of-term portfolio or communication project that could be shared with future employers.

Stipend and Reimbursement

Voyageurs Conservancy believes stipend reimbursement is necessary to create an accessible Fellowship experience. Stipends are determined by the weeks/hours served. Full-time summer Fellows should anticipate a $1,200/month stipend.

Housing costs (in seasonal government housing) will be covered by Voyageurs National Park, and mileage for driving between seasonal government housing and Voyageurs National Park Headquarters during the internship will be reimbursed.

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
  • Pursuing or obtained a degree in biology, wildlife management, botany, or related field within the last 18 months
  • Ability or willingness to learn boat and canoe skills
  • Must be able to work outside in adverse weather conditions with biting insects, in large bodies of water, and on floating cattail mats

Preferred:

  • Bird and plant identification 
  • Experience with hand tools and handheld brush cutters
  • Navigation skills, including using a GPS/compass
  • Experience operating computers for data management, spreadsheets, and word processing

Position Length

The Fellowship will last for up to 16 weeks (May or early June – August or September); however, accommodations can be considered dependent on the Fellow’s class schedule. Fellows can expect to work 35-40 hours per week in the field.

Contact Information and Deadline

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to Haley Smith at haley_smith@nps.gov by on February 21, 2025. Feel free to send questions to Haley at that email address as well.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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Michigan Public Service Commission Contracts and Grants Program Manager

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JOB #: 6401-24-PSC-068 SAM15

Responsibilities include:

  • managing complex request for proposal
  • reviewing contracts and grant documents
  • overseeing contract and grant purchasing functions
  • reporting on section programs

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major is required.

Applications Close on 02/05/2025 @ 11:59 p.m. EST

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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Policy Researcher with Sustainability First

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Sustainability First is a UK think tank and charity that works towards real environmental and social change.

They desire sector-specific understanding (energy and/or water utilities), including familiarity with key policies and strategies, such as Net Zero targets, climate adaptation strategies, and consumer vulnerability protections.

The Policy Researcher will be able to draft practical policy recommendations, informed by evidence and stakeholder input, and be familiar with key players, including government departments, regulators, consumer groups, industry bodies, and environmental organizations.

The post will be primarily based remotely but with access to shared office space in Camden and Monument in London. The salary for this part-time (4 days/week) role is £37,400 p.a. pro rata. The deadline for completed applications is on Sunday, February 8th.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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2 to 4 Postdocs in Sustainability Transitions, Public Policy, and Modelling in the European Agri-food and Land Use System

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The recently funded project Science-based policies for a sustainable European agri-food and land use system (SEAL) at the University of Copenhagen (located in the Department of Food and Resource Economics) invites applicants for 2 to 4 postdoc positions for a two-year period in Sustainability Transitions, Public Policy, and Modelling in the European Agri-food and Land Use System. The positions may be extended based on performance and funding.

The project Science-based policies for a sustainable European agri-food and land use system (SEAL) – see website for more details – is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and involves collaboration with researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University. The ultimate aim of SEAL is to support a transition to a sustainable agri-food and land use system that secures food and biomass production, reduces climate impacts, and enhances biodiversity protection. With a focus on EU-national relations, SEAL will analyse connections between policies, technology development and adoption, and transition pathways within the agri-food and land use system. SEAL has a strong emphasis on societal impact through targeted network building and stakeholder engagement in policymaking and beyond.

The positions are connected to the three core research work packages (WPs) in the project. WP1 focuses on EU and national policies. Based on policy document analysis and in-depth qualitative case studies, SEAL will map and analyse the ambitiousness of selected agri-food and land use policies across selected EU member states. WP2 is concerned with innovation and adoption dynamics, including analysing the conditions and mechanisms that contribute to tipping points characterised by significant tempo-shifts in both decline of old technologies and adoption of new solutions. WP3 addresses transition scenarios and will re-assess models of transitions in the agri-food and land use system, taking into consideration assumptions about the roles of policies and technology dynamics.

Candidates should note in the application which (one or more) work package(s) they are interested in contributing to.

In addition to this specific project, the postdocs’ duties may include teaching as well as participation in other related projects. The position may also include performance of other duties (e.g. public sector service and supervision of BSc and MSc students).

The successful candidates should have:

  • A PhD in a social science field relevant to one or more of the working packages (applicants expected to obtain their PhD degrees around the start of the position can also apply)
  • Strong qualitative and/or quantitative analytical skills
  • Interest in interdisciplinary research and an open mindset towards this
  • Good communication skills, both for scientific communication and broader
  • Preferably, experience of relevance to the topic, e.g., on multi-level governance, policy mixes, diffusion of innovation, sustainability transitions, agrifood and land use system modelling.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Teis Hansen teis.hansen@ifro.ku.dk.

The position is open from April 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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The Center for Land Use Education seeks a new Director at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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The Director of the Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) position is a full-time (12-month), UW Stevens Point tenure-track faculty position that includes 80% Director responsibilities (grant writing, research, Extension programming, and administration) and 20% undergraduate teaching.

CLUE is a multifaceted Extension and education center with one additional full-time tenure-track faculty member and several staff and student employees.
The individual will be a UW-Madison Division of Extension Specialist within the Community Development Institute providing Extension leadership, research, and community engagement while engaging the CNR undergraduate and graduate education and community engagement mission.

The Director will be expected to connect the resources of the Center to other Extension researchers and outreach programs and to take a leadership and collaborative role in existing and emerging community development and land use and natural resource initiatives, teams, and opportunities.

Applications received by 02/28/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee

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Ramsey County Minnesota Planning Internship

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This summer internship program, offered in partnership with the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies, gives undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of degree programs the opportunity to gain experience in a local government setting.

As part of the program, students get the opportunity to bring their unique perspectives, experiences and ideas to departments within the county’s Economic Growth and Community Investment (EGCI) service team, specifically the Community & Economic Development, Public Works, and Housing Stability departments and the county’s Health and Wellness service team, specifically the Food Security/Urban Agriculture team. The internship program offers students three months of experience during the summer, with the potential to extend through the end of the academic year. Students from any college or university may apply.

Undergraduate and/or graduate students with an interest in public policy and planning are encouraged to apply. Seven internship for the summer of 2025 are available. This paid internship program offers students three months of full-time experience during the summer, with the potential to extend through the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Applications close on Tuesday, February 11th

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Environmental and Energy Policy Research Assistant

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Caitlyn Sutherlin, a third year PhD student in the EEP program is looking for a research assistant to help with listening to and translating transcripts from Spanish to English. Fluent Spanish skills are required. Special consideration will be given to an individual with familiarity in Central American Spanish.

Work will involve remote work and biweekly meetings. This role will work a total of 30-35 hours at approximately $19 an hour.

To apply, send a summary of your Spanish language skills and background to Caitlyn Sutherlin, csutherl@mtu.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Work will begin as soon as January 2025.

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Student Public Interest Research Groups Campus Internships

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Student Public Interest Research Groups (PIRG) interns take on leadership on one or more of our campaigns and receive support and training from a team of experienced organizers and student leaders. Interns are also eligible to get course credit in a variety of departments on campus. Student PIRGs work on campaigns to lower the price of college textbooks, to combat hunger and homelessness, fight climate change and environmental degradation, and to recruit new voters.

This internship program gives students the opportunity to take their education out of the classroom, do hands-on work, learn important skills, and make an impact.

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