These opportunities are curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. Please reach out directly to opportunity sponsors with any questions about their offerings. 

 

 

Research Technician – Northwest Wyoming Beaver-Ungulate Interactions Project

Summer — Paid — Apply by April 25

University of Wyoming, Monteith Shop, is hiring two field technicians to support the microclimate monitoring component of the Wyoming Beaver-Ungulate Interactions Project in western Wyoming. This research examines how beaver-driven habitat modifications influence thermal landscapes, vegetation, and hydrology, with important implications for heat-sensitive ungulates like moose. Technicians will use GPS units, compasses, 4WD vehicles, and perform daily data entry.

TESI Fall 2025 Environmental Leaders Fellow

Fall — Paid — Apply by April 27

TESI is hosting an Environmental Leaders Fellowship where students can gain hands-on experience in research, education, and civic engagement, all while fostering a sense-of-place in our own backyard.

Fisheries Technician – Turner Enterprises

Summer — Paid — Apply by April 30

Successful applicant will work as a team conducting aquatic & riparian habitat work, aquatic organism surveys & population monitoring in pond and stream environments, native species restoration, and other related duties as assigned.  This job will utilize a variety of biological sampling techniques and require ability to use basic hand tools. The position is based in Bozeman, Montana, but will include extended travel (averaging two weeks per trip) to assist with ongoing aquatic management and conservation projects at other locations.

Environmental Education Intern – Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Summer — Paid — Apply by April 30

Environmental Education Interns work side by side with our Naturalist teaching staff to deliver educational lessons and activities for children ranging from toddlers to 12 years old during summer camp programs, family classes, and in our interactive exhibit space, the Discovery Room. Interns participate in 1 week of training and rotate through various summer camp duties for 10 weeks. All instructors must have the ability to engage and direct kids in a variety of settings and group sizes, while clearly explaining science and conservation topics. Equally important is a passion for sparking curiosity, modeling enthusiasm, and inspiring a lifelong appreciation of environmental stewardship.

River Recreation Surveyor – Montana State University

Summer — Paid — Apply by May 8

The Department of Ecology at Montana State University is seeking field technicians for the summer (May – Sep) of 2025 to assist with high-profile data collection on the Yellowstone River in southwest Montana. Successful candidates will assist with recreational usage data collection that supports an integrated and collaborative research project investigating mechanisms associated with trout population declines in social-ecological systems.

Environmental Science Intern – Dunaway

Summer — Paid — Apply by May 10

The Environmental intern position is responsible for the support in the technical execution of environmental projects. Includes assisting with field work as needed, including assessments such as wetland delineations, wildlife identification, endangered species/biological assessments and surveys, plant identification/tree surveys, and parkland impact assessments. Other duties include assisting with reports, studies, and correspondence associated with all technical work related to specific projects, as well as team collaboration and communication with internal clients on projects.

Summer — Paid — Apply by May 11

Successful applicants will work in a joint capacity with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Quail Forever (QF) and other partners to assist in the implementation of Farm Bill and other related wildlife conservation programs. Activities may include providing CRP contract status reviews, contract coordination, site assessment, and reporting. Interns will work directly with a QF Farm Bill Biologist and closely with local NRCS field staff assisting with various projects related to wildlife management.