Natural Resource Tech position at NLI

Date: March 29, 2024 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Natural Land Institute has an opening for a Natural Resources Technician to assist the Director of Stewardship at NLI’s preserves, to monitor conservation easements, to assist with developing management plans as well as help cultivate volunteer land management initiatives primarily in the Rockford area.

Natural Land Institute is a 65-year old accredited land trust for 12 counties in Northern Illinois. NLI currently owns and manages 24 preserves totaling 3,140 acres and holds 48 conservation easements on 4,373 acres.

Its mission is to create an enduring legacy of natural land in Northern Illinois for people, plants, and animals.

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

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Internships at Grand Prairie Friends

Date: January 18, 2024 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Two summer intern openings

Grand Prairie Friends Land Trust is hiring two summer interns. Interns will work alongside professionals in the field learning hands-on land management skills. While primarily based at the Warbler Ridge Conservation Area in Charleston (IL), interns will work on all GPF properties (Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion, Champaign, Coles, Shelby Counties) throughout the course of their position.

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Land Conservation Mgr. for Heartlands Conservancy

Date: December 8, 2023 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Oversees land protection, stewardship, restoration, and acquisition projects

Heartlands Conservancy The Land Conservation Manager at HeartLands Conservancy will manage and oversee land protection, stewardship, restoration, and acquisition projects. This includes implementing a Conservation Strategic Plan; developing landowner contacts and conservation strategies; leading conservation easement and fee title negotiations, acquisitions, and stewardship; and assisting with fund development support on conservation projects. The position also develops and implements plans for land restoration and management and works with communities and individuals to implement conservation best practices.

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Prairie Hills Program Coordinator opening

Date: November 28, 2023 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Program Coordinator opening at Prairie Hills

Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development (PHRCD) is seeking a Program Coordinator. The PHRCD Program Coordinator develops and implements programs including community education and outreach, fundraising, grant management, and volunteer management. Interested applicants should have strong skills in marketing, social media management, grant writing, fundraising, event management, have an interest in land conservation, and be able to work well with the public.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and two references either emailed or snail mailed. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 8, 2024, and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Click below to learn more on the position and how to apply.

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Prairie Rivers Network is expanding staff

Date: October 25, 2023 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Prairie Rivers Network, located in Champaign, is expanding its staff and looking for some talented people to join their team!

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyod just the technical requirements of a job, so look at these job descriptions as guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your vast experience helps buid the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.

Clean Water Organizer
Prairie Rivers Network seeks a Clean Water Organizer to launch and build a campaign to address the water crisis in Illinois.

Using the creative power of science, law, and collective action, we protect and restore our rivers, return healthy soils and diverse wildlife to our lands, and transform how we care for the earth and for each other.

Prairie Rivers Network is the independent, state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.

Lake Forest Open Lands job opening

Date: October 20, 2023 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Director of Land Stewardship

This full-time position is based in Lake Forest and reports to the President. The Land Stewardship Director will oversee and lead all aspects of the organization’s land stewardship activities.

This position requires an individual with strong situational judgement, risk assessment, creativity and the diplomatic communications skills to effectively address the variety of challenges and opportunities that arise amidst the schedule and routine of activities associated with our land stewardship program.

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IDNR needs biologists

Date: October 19, 2023 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Five district natural heritage biologist openings, deadline October 31

If you are passionate about conserving Illinois’s native plants, animals, and natural communities and want to work with an innovative and supportive team, then consider these positions with the Division of Natural Heritage.

We work with other divisions within the Office of Resource Conservation to provide natural resource protection and management to natural communities and rare and sensitive fish and wildlife and their habitats. We work collaboratively with the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board to protect remnants of Illinois’s original natural heritage.

District Natural Heritage Biologists are responsible for the implementation, management, and administration of the Natural Heritage programs in a geographic area. For more details about the positions, please review the job responsibilities included in thefollowing postings.

Applicants must apply electronically. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner will not be considered.

The counties to apply for are listed below:

Illinois Audubon Land Steward Position

Date: October 9, 2023 Author: Prairie State Conservation Coalition

Lead Audubon’s Stewardship program

The search is on to hire a new Land Steward at Illinois Audubon Society. Located in Springfield, the position splits time between the office and the field. The Land Steward will lead the day-to-day land mangement and stewardship functions of the organization, overseeing select contractors, volunteers, interns, and seasonal employees as assigned.

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