Resources
For on-campus student jobs, visit Jobs4Hawks. For faculty and staff positions, visit Careers at UHCL.
ANRA: Clean Rivers Program Coordinator
Angelina & Neches River Authority is seeking a motivated individual to join their
team in the role of Clean Rivers Program Coordinator. This position combines science,
the outdoors, and a strong interest in preserving the natural environment. The program
coordinator is responsible for managing the activities of the River Authority’s Clean
Rivers Program, including environmental monitoring of rivers, lakes, and streams,
data analyses, evaluation, and reporting, and assisting with organization of events
to promote environmental awareness such as volunteer stream cleanups, the annual Neches
River Rendezvous, and public meetings related to surface water quality in the Neches
River Basin.
Job Boards and Career Fairs
American Fisheries Society Career Center
Find listings from all across North America.
Conservation Job Board
Conservation Job Board helps conservation professionals discover great employment
opportunities in ecology, wildlife, forestry, marine biology, environmental education,
and related fields.
SWCA Environmental Consultants: Jobs
Experience new challenges, new landscapes, and new opportunities with SWCA. From Bat
Biologist to Wetland Scientist, SWCA has many job listings in Houston and across the
nation. Search by location or keyword to find a natural resource job that's right
for you.
Texas A&M Natural Resources Job Board
Find job postings related to aquaculture, wildlife, fisheries, environment, ecology,
natural resources, conservation, biological sciences, life sciences, and outdoor recreation.
Texas A&M University at Galveston Job and Internship Board
Find marine-based career opportunities. Email distribution list available.
The Wildlife Society Career Center
The Wildlife Society Career Center is the ultimate career resource for professionals
committed to addressing national and international issues that affect the current
and future status of wildlife throughout the world. Post your resume, search jobs,
and browse career resources.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Jobs
The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve,
protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for continuing benefit
of the American people. Search the FWS Careers searchable map and database to locate
opportunities.
Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
American Fisheries Society: Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a paid summer internship and mentoring
program for high schools students sponsored by the AFS. The program's vision is to
stimulate interest in careers in fisheries science and management among groups underrepresented
in the fisheries professions today.
Environment for the Americas Internship Opportunities
Environment for the Americas internship program seeks to engage racially and ethnically
diverse college students, graduates, and graduate students in natural resources and
other. Deadline: See website
EPA: Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program
An MLEIP internship is a one-of-a-kind experience that offers undergraduate and graduate
college students an unparalleled glimpse into the future of environmental science
and conservation, helping them launch their careers.
Deadline: February
ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarships
2 x $2500 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in biology or related field. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester
each year.
Deadlines: June and November
Garden Club of America Scholarships
Scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies in conservation,
ecology, horticulture, pollinator research, botany, environmental studies, and related
fields.
Deadlines: January and February
NASA DEVELOP National Program
Ten-week paid research opportunities open to current students and recent college graduates
as well as transitioning/early career professionals. This is a great opportunity for
participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS,
specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists,
partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science
data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, and
other applications to address environmental community concerns.
Deadline: See website (three cycles per year)
NOAA Sea Grant: John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
This fellowship offers a unique educational experience to graduate and professional
students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in
the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches the students
with hosts in the legislative or executive branch of the federal government for a
one-year, paid fellowship (13-month award term) in the Washington, D.C. area.
Deadline: February
NRC Research Associateship Programs
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine sponsors awards for
postdoctoral and senior researchers at participating federal laboratories and affiliated
institutions. Limited graduate level awards are also available.
Deadline: See website
NSF: Funding and Awards
The National Science Foundation funds research and education in most fields of science
and engineering.
NWF Fellowships, Internships, Jobs, and Volunteer Opportunities
Search for open positions and internships with the National Wildlife Federation as
well as careers with NWF's affiliate partners.
SCA: Student Conservation Association Internships
Whatever your environmental passion, SCA has an internship that will give you the
opportunity to work closely with a partner agency or organization to get firsthand
experience in the field. SCA internships include thousands of unique opportunities
to gain hands-on conservation and sustainability experience all across the country.
SCA interns are placed individually with a partner agency. Internships range from
3 to 12 months and are open to high school graduates ages 18 and up.
Deadline: See website.
SWCA Environmental Consultants: Internships
SWCA's internship program offers current students and recent grads an opportunity
to gain real work experience and provide meaningful assistance to SWCA. As an SWCA
intern, you will gain experience and skills in a particular field, have a mentor to
provide guidance and feedback, and develop professional contacts.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Internships and Fellowships
The mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve,
protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for continuing benefit
of the American people. Visit FWS Careers for information about the different careers
at FWS. Search the FWS Careers searchable map and database to locate current FWS vacancy
opportunities.
Welder Wildlife Foundation Graduate Fellowships
The Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation's research fellowship program is designed
to support exemplary graduate students and innovative wildlife research.
Deadline: October 1