Employment Opportunities
(Last updated 04.17.2025)
Partner & Nearby Job Opportunities:Leelanau Conservation District - Forestry Internship: The Leelanau CD is seeking a summer intern to work directly with the District FAP Forester doing field and office work throughout the forester's service area of Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse Counties. The position will provide an opportunity to learn about forestry activities as well as become familiar with the various activities of the Conservation District. See the job listing here.
CAKE CISMA - Invasive Species Specialist (paid internship): The Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area is seeking an invasive species specialist to fulfill a paid internship position. This position will work as a cost-shared team member for the CAKE CISMA program and Glacial Hills Trails and Natural Area invasive team. Primary responsibilities include working under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator to raise public awareness about invasive species across the CAKE region. Read the job description and how to apply here. West Michigan CISMA: The Ottawa Conservation District is seeking applicants for two different positions with the West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (WMCISMA). •Ecological Technician (4 positions): This seasonal position offers hands-on experience in invasive species management through field-based surveys, mapping, and treatment of invasive plants across multiple counties in West Michigan. The position will be based out of the Ottawa Conservation District office in Grand Haven. Read the job description here. •Invasive Species Specialist: This position will lead the hemlock woolly adelgid and strike teams on behalf of the West Michigan CISMA in conducting field-based surveys, mapping, and treatment of invasive species. The position will be based out of the Ottawa Conservation District office, but travel to site locations using a work vehicle will be required. Read the job description here. Grand Traverse Conservation District - Conservation Steward: This position works with members of the Conservation Team to further the mission of the District by leading work conducted on the over 2,500 acres of parklands managed by the District. Primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of annual work plans, trail and parkland maintenance, implementation of conservation and restoration projects, obtaining permits, reporting and grant writing, managing contractors, partnership development, and community engagement. Read the full job description here. Kalkaska Conservation District - Forestry Assistance Program Forester: The Forestry Assistance Program provides private landowners and local units of government with technical information and guidance on the use and management of their forestry, wildlife habitat, and related natural resource concerns. This position will be based in Kalkaska, and will include assignments in all 3 service counties: Kalkaska, Missaukee, and Wexford. It is expected that this position is primarily field-based and will interface with landowners regularly. See the full job posting here. |
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