Location: Remote The USDA Forest Service Office of Sustainability and Climate (OSC) Resource Assistant will support data and information analysis and synthesis related to climate adaptation and carbon stewardship. This position will support two teams within OSC: a) climate change adaptation specialists that support the implementation of the actions outlined in the Forest Service Climate Adaptation Plan and related efforts and b) carbon stewardship specialists that support efficient and effective integration of carbon analysis into agency projects, advancement of carbon-related …
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Location: Durham, NC The USDA Southeast Climate Hub has been developing resources (e.g., Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Guides, Soil Salinization Manual, Emerging Forest Threats Fact Sheets) that help producers build resilience to climate variability and change through adaptive management. The Resource Assistant will coordinate outreach efforts to develop and deliver webinars, workshops, and field demonstrations aimed at technical service providers (NRCS field staff, university Extension, state and county foresters) and producers. This will exponentially increase the awareness of these products …
Location: Washington Office – VIRTUAL This 26-week Assistantship program is a rigorous work and learning experience that provides exposure to the Forest Service, development and training opportunities, and the opportunity to work on one of the most important issues of our time, climate change. The Office of Sustainability and Climate (OSC) supports the entire Forest Service in becoming a climate-positive organization. Through the climate adaptation, carbon, data and tools and sustainable operations teams, OSC works to serve and advise the …
Location: Remote This 26-week program is a rigorous work and learning experience that provides exposure to the Forest Service, development and training opportunities, and notable contributions to initiatives established by the Inflation Reduction Act. This position requires a detail-oriented and highly organized individual. The internship will focus on competitive grants for cost-share and payment initiatives supporting climate-smart forestry, with targeted investments for underserved landowners. This position will be part of the climate Resource Assistants and specific climate training will be …
Location: Olympia, Washington or Remote This internship will focus on communicating climate change science to a natural resource management audience. The intern will work with a vibrant team of climate change scientists and communication specialists to help promote broader understanding of climate change and its impacts in the natural resource communities of the Northwest and beyond. This experience will provide exposure to the Forest Service Research & Development branch and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Climate Hubs and offers a …
Location: Cass Lake, MN or Remote This 8-month program is a rigorous work and learning experience that provides exposure to the Forest Service, development and training opportunities, and the opportunity to make a lasting impression on generations to come. This position requires a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual. The internship will work with the USDA Forest Service to support the climate change information in natural resource management. The Resource Assistant (RA) would be fully engaged with the Chippewa Climate Change Response …
Location: Houghton, MI or Remote The USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are hiring a Climate Resource Assistant for an 8-month position starting in summer 2024. The Resource Assistant will develop a wide variety of online and print materials to communicate the effects of climate change on ecosystems and land management activities across the Midwest and Northeast US. The position will work with a dynamic team to synthesize relevant research and create science-based information …