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Internship

Multiple States

10/21/2022

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Categorized Under:

Organization:US Department of Homeland Security

Job Description:

Now accepting applications for:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate
Office of University Programs
Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research Program (HS-POWER)

Reference Code DHS-POWER-2023-SUMMER

Description

Are you a student looking for a professional opportunity to learn about homeland security related research to enhance your research interests and career goals?
Do you want to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security disciplines and areas of research?
Do you want to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas?

If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you!

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research Program (HS-POWER) for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other Homeland Security STEM focused entities nationwide either onsite or in a virtual environment. This experience will provide you with a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. Additionally, you will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities.

Benefits

Stipend:
- Undergraduate students receive a stipend of $750 per week;
- Graduate students receive a stipend of $950 per week.
For students participating onsite:
- Travel: Travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses up to $1,000 total for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site.
- Housing Allowance: A housing allowance of $400/week is provided to participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from their assigned hosting facility and who are paying for housing while onsite.
Due to COVID 19, some students may be required to participate virtually. In that case:
- A stipend supplement of $50 per week will be given to offset costs of remote participation.

Appointment Details

Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks.
- Start dates beginning in early summer 2023 are negotiated between participants, their assigned mentors/facilities, and ORISE. Factors such as class schedules, housing availability and facility schedules may be taken into consideration when determining appointment start and end dates.
Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a mentor.
Per week time commitment varies by location.
HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the appointment period and to provide proof of this coverage prior to the start of the appointment.

How to Apply: Click https://bit.ly/HSPOWER23 to start your journey!

U.S. citizenship required

Previous program participants may apply.

Application deadline: December 9, 2022, 11:59 pm EST.

For questions please email us at dhsed@orau.org.

Apply By:12/9/2022

Posted By: KBrasher

2023 Summer Internship

Alabama

10/20/2022

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Categorized Under:

Forestry

Organization:Rayonier

Location:Andalusia, Alabama

Job Description:

Operational Interns will be exposed to field reconnaissance, mapping and inventory, GIS software, map making, photo interpretation, data recorders and field measurement techniques and tools. They may also be involved with timber sale and silvicultural planning. Interns will also receive a well-rounded view of Rayonier operations.

Housing assistance, cell phone and safety boot reimbursement available, if required.

Students must provide their own transportation (4-wheel drive preferred but not required) capable of safely navigating forest roads. Transportation costs will be reimburse

Students are required to find their own housing.

Prompt Submission is Encouraged to Ensure Consideration

Required Education:

Forest Management students in their Junior year, Senior year or Graduate studies.

Required Experience:

Experience is not required

Skills:

Candidates must be self-motivated

Able to work independently in remote locations

Able to endure the elements (weather, heat and uneven terrain)

Salary:

Competitive. Hourly rates vary depending of classification (Jr, Sr or Grad)

Apply By:11/30/2022

Phone:2513690043

Email:phillip.smith@rayonier.com

Mailing:

Rayonier

1833B East Three Notch Street

Andalusia, AL 36421

Posted By: Phillip Smith

Wildlife Internship

Florida

10/19/2022

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Categorized Under:

Organization:Deseret Cattle and Citrus

Location:St. Cloud, Florida

Job Description:

Employer: Deseret Cattle and Citrus - www.deseretranches.com

Location: St Cloud, FL

Timing: 2023 – Spring Semester

Qualified Majors: Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Science, Environmental Science, Range and Wildlife Management, or related majors.

Application Process: Email a cover letter and resume to jtaylor@deseretranches.com and deckholdt@deseretranches.com

We are seeking motivated wildlife students each semester (spring, summer, and fall), for paid, semester-long wildlife internships. Our property is managed for cattle production, forestry, and other natural resources, including wildlife and hunting operations.

Opportunity: Wildlife interns will be exposed to fisheries, game and non-game wildlife management activities, while experiencing first-hand how a large agricultural operation manages for multiple uses.

Projects: Each intern is assigned a major project to work on throughout the internship. These projects will be related to wildlife management, conservation, and lease management.

Spring Interns will participate in the following:

Deer Season: Camp checks to report, score, and age harvested deer.
Fisheries: Electroshocking and stocking various reservoirs and ponds with largemouth bass, and baitfish.
Survey: Quail, Turkey, bald eagle, sandhill crane, wood stork, and roseate spoonbill, etc.
Maintenance and management: of 3,700 acre hunting lease. Manage foodplots, feeders, cameras, weed control, etc.

Timing and Schedule: Spring Internship begins January, while the summer and fall start May and August. Exact timing is flexible. Work schedules may be tailored to allow time for on-line courses.

Compensation: includes housing with utilities, on-property transportation, hourly wage ($15.00/hr.), and reimbursement for travel costs.

Contact Information:
Jase Taylor – Wildlife Manager
Email: jtaylor@deseretranches.com
Phone: 801-701-5653

Apply By:1/19/2023

Posted By: KBrasher

Forestry Opportunity Internship and Scholarship

Washington

10/10/2022

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Categorized Under:

Organization:Green Diamond

Location:Shelton, Washington

Job Description:

PROGRAM DETAILS
The purpose of the Green Diamond Opportunity Internship Program is to expand and enrich Green Diamond by supporting outstanding students from various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with diverse talents, interests, and life experiences whose educational pursuits align with our business. The Opportunity Program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals.

Diverse thinkers of all backgrounds will be considered. Examples of those diverse backgrounds include, but are not limited to the following: Ethnicity, first language, family composition, gender, first-generation college attendee, or geographic background. We will not illegally discriminate.

Internship
Preferred fields of study include forestry, fisheries, wildlife biology or relevant Natural Resource based disciplines. Successful candidates will be selected for a paid internship lasting up to 12-weeks.

Scholarship
Interns will be required to submit a secondary application near the end of the internship to be considered for the scholarship. If awarded, the scholarship will be up to $3,000.

Location & Housing
This internship is located in Shelton, WA. Housing or a stipend towards housing may be available for interns out of the area.

Timing
This posting is open until December 30, 2022. Applicants will be contacted mid-January regarding their status in the process.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Who you are:
You have completed your first year of college and are ready to start exploring possible career options. You are an avid learner, inquisitive and enjoy variety in your work. You are dependable and aren’t afraid to ask questions and ask for help when needed. Most of all you enjoy being outdoors and are excited about working in an industry that offers you that opportunity.

What the job is:
During this internship you will learn how a working forest is managed; below are a few examples of the kind of work you’ll gain exposure to:

Forest Management – Flag boundaries for streams, property lines, wildlife retention areas, and wildlife habitat features.
Orchard – assist with irrigation, tree tagging, weed spraying, vegetation control, and seeding fertilization.

If any of this is new to you, that’s ok, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to safely do your work.

Who you will work with:
Day-to-day you’ll work with our team of foresters, who will train you on everything you need to know throughout your internship. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with other departments across the division including operations, biology, engineering, GIS, and inventory.

Where you’ll work:
The Washington internship is located in Mason County along southernmost tip of Puget Sound near the foothills of the Olympic National Forest. Our office is in the historic city of Shelton where the Green Diamond family legacy began.

Who Green Diamond is:
We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We’re a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.

Apply By:12/30/2022

Posted By: KBrasher

Natural Resources Opportunity Internship and Scholarship

California

10/10/2022

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Categorized Under:

Organization:Green Diamond

Location:Korbel, California

Job Description:

PROGRAM DETAILS
The purpose of the Green Diamond Opportunity Internship Program is to expand and enrich Green Diamond by supporting outstanding students from various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with diverse talents, interests, and life experiences whose educational pursuits align with our business. The Opportunity Program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals.

Diverse thinkers of all backgrounds will be considered. Examples of those diverse backgrounds include, but are not limited to the following: Ethnicity, first language, family composition, gender, first-generation college attendee, or geographic background. We will not illegally discriminate.

Internship
Preferred fields of study include forestry, fisheries, wildlife biology or relevant Natural Resource based disciplines. Successful candidates will be selected for a paid internship lasting up to 12-weeks.

Scholarship
Interns will be required to submit a secondary application near the end of the internship to be considered for the scholarship. If awarded, the scholarship will be up to $3,000.

Location & Housing
This internship is located in Korbel, CA. Housing or a stipend towards housing may be available for interns out of the area.

Timing
This posting is open until December 30, 2022. Applicants will be contacted mid-January regarding their status in the process.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Who you are:
You have completed your first year of college and are ready to start exploring possible career options. You are an avid learner, inquisitive and enjoy variety in your work. You are dependable and aren’t afraid to ask questions or ask for help when needed. Most of all you enjoy being outdoors and are excited about working in an industry that offers you that opportunity.

What the job is:
During this internship you will learn how a working forest is managed and spend time with every department at the division. Below are a few examples of the kind of work you’ll gain exposure to:

Forest Management – Flag boundaries for streams, property lines, wildlife retention areas, and wildlife habitat features.
Nursery – Hand weeding, removing insects and disease, mixing soil, and fertilizing of nursery stock (redwood seedlings).
GIS – Assist in preparing maps for road access, engineering, wildlife surveys, easements, property line agreements and leases to name a few.
Conservation Planning – Collect data for research and operational planning on wildlife, plants, fish and other features throughout the property.
Harvest Operations – Monitor contractors who use new technology and equipment processes that reduce the impact of harvesting to the forest.

If any of this is new to you, that’s ok, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to safely do your work.

Who you will work with:
Professional foresters, biologists, scientists, land surveyors, cartographers, drone pilots, and much more. During the time you are with us you will be working for and with many of these professionals learning how an industrial forest is managed.

Where you’ll work:
The California internship is located in Humboldt County along the Northern California coast. Our offices are nestled in the forest where the redwoods meet the Pacific Ocean.

Work schedule:
We start the workday early in our industry. Be prepared to start at 6:30 am and work anywhere from 8-10 hours. The schedule may fluctuate and is determined by the employees you work with. This is a summer job. The hours are long so we can take advantage of the sunlight.

Who Green Diamond is:
We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We’re a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.

Apply By:12/30/2022

Posted By: Kbrasher

Natural Resources Opportunity Internship and Scholarship

Oregon

10/10/2022

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Categorized Under:

Organization:Green Diamond

Location:Klamath Falls, Oregon

Job Description:

PROGRAM DETAILS
The purpose of the Green Diamond Opportunity Internship Program is to expand and enrich Green Diamond by supporting outstanding students from various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with diverse talents, interests, and life experiences whose educational pursuits align with our business. The Opportunity Program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals.

Diverse thinkers of all backgrounds will be considered. Examples of those diverse backgrounds include, but are not limited to the following: Ethnicity, first language, family composition, gender, first-generation college attendee, or geographic background. We will not illegally discriminate.

Internship
Preferred fields of study include forestry, fisheries, wildlife biology or relevant Natural Resource based disciplines. Successful candidates will be selected for a paid internship lasting up to 12-weeks.

Scholarship
Interns will be required to submit a secondary application near the end of the internship to be considered for the scholarship. If awarded, the scholarship will be up to $3,000.

Location & Housing
This internship is located in Klamath Falls, OR. Housing or a stipend towards housing may be available for interns out of the area.

Timing
This posting is open until December 30, 2022. Applicants will be contacted mid-January regarding their status in the process.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Who you are:
You have completed your first year of college and are ready to start exploring possible career options. You are an avid learner, inquisitive and enjoy variety in your work. You are dependable and aren’t afraid to ask questions and ask for help when needed. Most of all you enjoy being outdoors and are excited about working in an industry that offers you that opportunity.

What the job is:
During this internship you will learn how a working forest is managed, and spend time with every department at the division. Below are a few examples of the kind of work you’ll gain exposure to:

Forest Management – Flag boundaries for streams, property lines, wildlife retention areas, and wildlife habitat features.
Planting – Tree planting and seedling survival surveys from April/May planting.
Timber Cruising – Collect data from the field that gets used to create inventory reports.
Operation Monitoring – Monitoring contractors performing fuels reduction, biomass harvesting and thinning projects.
GIS – Assist in preparing maps for road access, engineering, land/road use, easements, property line agreements and leases to name a few.
Maintenance and Trucking – Assist mechanics with equipment repairs, ride-along with Field Mechanics and Truck Drivers.

If any of this is new to you, that’s ok, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to safely do your work.

Who you will work with:
Professional foresters, timber cruisers, mechanics, operators, GIS and inventory professionals. During the time you are with us you will receive immersive “on the job” training. You will have the opportunity to try many things related to our industry.

Where you’ll work:
The Oregon internship is located on 630,000 acres in Klamath and Lake County. Our office is located in the beautiful Klamath Basin full of wildlife and a rich timber history.

Work schedule:
We start early in our industry. Be prepared to start at 6:30 am and work anywhere from 8-10 hours. The schedule may fluctuate but will be determined by the employees you will work with. This is a summer job. The hours are long so we can take advantage of the sunlight.

Who Green Diamond is:
We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We’re a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.

Apply By:12/30/2022

Posted By: KBrasher

Forestry Opportunity Internship and Scholarship

Georgia

10/10/2022

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Categorized Under:

Organization:Green Diamond

Location:Bogart, Georgia

Job Description:

Program Details
The purpose of the Green Diamond Opportunity Internship Program is to expand and enrich Green Diamond by supporting outstanding students from various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with diverse talents, interests, and life experiences whose educational pursuits align with our business. The Opportunity Program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals.

Diverse thinkers of all backgrounds will be considered. Examples of those diverse backgrounds include, but are not limited to the following: Ethnicity, first language, family composition, gender, first-generation college attendee, or geographic background. We will not illegally discriminate.

Internship
Preferred fields of study include forestry, fisheries, wildlife biology, or relevant Natural Resource based disciplines. Successful candidates will be selected for a paid internship lasting up to 12-weeks. Scholarship Interns will be required to submit a secondary application near the end of the internship to be considered for the scholarship. If awarded, the scholarship will be up to $3,000.

Location & Housing
This internship is located in Bogart, GA. Housing or a stipend towards housing may be available for interns out of the area.

Timing
This posting is open until December 30, 2022. Applicants will be contacted mid-January regarding their status in the process.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Who you are:
You have completed your first year of college and are ready to start exploring possible career options. You are an avid learner, inquisitive and enjoy variety in your work. You are dependable and aren’t afraid to ask questions and ask for help when needed. Most of all you enjoy being outdoors and are excited about working in an industry that offers you that opportunity.

What the job is:
During this internship you will learn how a working forest is managed, below are a few examples of the kind of work you’ll gain exposure to:

Participate in forest management activities, including working with contractors who conduct harvest and silviculture activities across the area.
Help assess units, layout boundaries and conduct surveys.
Flagging boundaries, stream protection zones, property lines, wildlife retention areas, tree marking, and stream classification.
Assist with site prep program.
Conduct stocking surveys.
Use GIS and other data collection systems for harvest and inventory activities.

If any of this is new to you, that’s ok, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to safely do your work.

Who you will work with:
Day-to-day you’ll work with our team of foresters, who will train you on everything you need to know throughout your internship. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with other departments across the division including GIS and inventory.

Where you’ll work:
This internship is based out of our office in Bogart, GA. There will be time spent in the office, however, a considerable amount of time will be spent working in the field.

Who Green Diamond is:
We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We’re a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.

Apply By:12/30/2022

Posted By: KBrasher

Forestry Opportunity Internship and Scholarship

Mississippi

10/10/2022

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Categorized Under:

Organization:Green Diamond

Location:Meridian, Mississippi

Job Description:

Program Details
The purpose of the Green Diamond Opportunity Internship Program is to expand and enrich Green Diamond by supporting outstanding students from various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with diverse talents, interests, and life experiences whose educational pursuits align with our business. The Opportunity Program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals.

Diverse thinkers of all backgrounds will be considered. Examples of those diverse backgrounds include, but are not limited to the following: Ethnicity, first language, family composition, gender, first-generation college attendee, or geographic background. We will not illegally discriminate.

Internship
Preferred fields of study include forestry, fisheries, wildlife biology, or relevant Natural Resource based disciplines. Successful candidates will be selected for a paid internship lasting up to 12-weeks.

Scholarship
Interns will be required to submit a secondary application near the end of the internship to be considered for the scholarship. If awarded, the scholarship will be up to $3,000.

Location & Housing
This internship is located in Meridian, MS. Housing or a stipend towards housing may be available for interns out of the area.

Timing
This posting is open until December 30, 2022. Applicants will be contacted mid-January regarding their status in the process.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
Who you are:
You have completed your first year of college and are ready to start exploring possible career options. You are an avid learner, inquisitive and enjoy variety in your work. You are dependable and aren’t afraid to ask questions and ask for help when needed. Most of all you enjoy being outdoors and are excited about working in an industry that offers you that opportunity.

What the job is:
During this internship you will learn how a working forest is managed, below are a few examples of the kind of work you’ll gain exposure to: • Participate in forest management activities, including working with contractors who conduct harvest and silviculture activities across the area.

Help assess units, layout boundaries and conduct surveys.
Flagging boundaries, stream protection zones, property lines, wildlife retention areas, tree marking, and stream classification.
Assist with site prep program.
Conduct stocking surveys.
Use GIS and other data collection systems for harvest and inventory activities.

If any of this is new to you, that’s ok, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to safely do your work.

Who you will work with:
Day-to-day you’ll work with our team of foresters, who will train you on everything you need to know throughout your internship. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with other departments across the division including GIS and inventory.

Where you’ll work:
This internship is based out of our office in Meridian, MS. There will be time spent in the office, however, a considerable amount of time will be spent working in the field.

Who Green Diamond is:
We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We’re a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.

Apply By:12/30/2022

Posted By: KBrasher

Engineering Opportunity Internship and Scholarship