Wetland Engineering Technician

Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Mangement; Fairfield (IA); Remote; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A wildlife education organization is offering two remote internships in social media and podcasting. Interns will create content for various platforms, edit podcasts, and collaborate with other interns. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, passionate about wildlife, and familiar with social media. Internships start in early October and can lead to longer commitments and potential paid opportunities.

Benefits

Access to mentoring program

Qualifications

• Passionate about wildlife, nature, and conservation.
• Self-starter and self-motivated to work independently.
• Strong visual design sense and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Create social media content and maintain a calendar.
• Edit podcasts and optimize YouTube uploads.
• Collaborate with other interns on projects.

Skills

Social media familiarity

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

WordPress

Canva

Job description

Science Communication Internships in Wildlife Education and Career Mentoring

Fancy Scientist LLC is offering 2 internships in social media and podcasting in the field of wildlife education and career mentoring.

About the Organization:

Stephanie Manka, Ph.D. is a wildlife biologist of 20 years turned digital content creator who loves to teach people about wildlife, conservation, and science, providing lifestyle solutions so that we can collectively make a difference to help wildlife and restore the planet. She empowers and prepares aspiring and entry-level wildlife professionals so that they can fulfill their life’s purpose of protecting wildlife while getting paid and loving their job. In 2020, she formed the Fancy Scientist LLC to accomplish this mission.

Internship expectations and conditions for ALL internships:

• Location: 100% remote, open to any location
• Experience: none, but see preferred qualifications
• Dedicate at least 10 hours/week towards internship
• Commitment from early October until late December; internship is open for longer if intern desires
• As this is a small business with limited funding, this internship is currently unpaid (but see next bullet). In exchange, interns receive access to the Successful Wildlife Professional mentoring program and top-level mentoring from Dr. Stephanie Manka. Access to course content is maintained indefinitely if internship responsibilities are fulfilled. The internship can last longer and may become paid/part-time depending on funding.

Internship 1: Social media

Responsibilities:

• Repurpose content to create short videos and posts for Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, and X
• Maintain a social media calendar
• Track analytics and provide insights
• Collaborate with other interns
• Other tasks as needed

Expectations:

• Generate at least 3 posts per week

Essential qualifications (in addition to core qualifications for all internships):

• Love for social media and familiarity with mentioned platforms
• Understanding of trends and ability to work in a fast-paced team

Internship 2: Podcast

Responsibilities:

• Create and edit podcasts and YouTube videos
• Draft show notes and publish on Wordpress
• Communicate with guests
• Optimize YouTube thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and tags
• Create graphics and track analytics
• Other tasks as needed

Expectations:

• Produce one podcast at least every two weeks

Essential qualifications for Podcast intern:

• Team-oriented, strong visual design sense, highly organized
• Love for science communication

Preferred qualifications for Podcast intern:

• Experience with WordPress
• Experience in Canva

Core Qualifications for ALL internships:

• Detail-oriented and able to follow directions and feedback
• Passionate about wildlife, nature, and/or conservation
• Can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset
• Self-starter and self-motivated

To apply for an internship:

Submit an application using this form by Monday, September 29th 7 AM Central Daylight Time. In the cover letter, state which internship you are most interested in and why, and provide your career path and favorite wild animal. Combine cover letter and resume into a single document and provide a single link.

MS research on lotic gastropods at Missouri State University

Missouri State University (State)

Application Deadline: 01/10/2026

Published: 09/23/2025

Starting Date: between 1/10/2026 and 6/1/2026

Ending Date: between 12/15/2027 and 5/15/2028

20 - 40

$16,000 to $22,000 per year

Education Required:

Experience Required:

at least 1 year

Location: Missouri State University (Springfield, Missouri)

Details

Join the Stream Ecology Lab at Missouri State University. We seek a graduate student interested in MS (Masters) thesis research on the distribution and ecology of gastropod species of concern in streams and rivers of the Ozark Highlands ecoregion. Start date is flexible. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree by start date. For more information, email Dr. Deb Finn ([e-mail]) with CV and a writing sample.

Summer 2026 Internship Opportunity: Fallow Deer Fawn Interns

Housing: Not included

Duration: Summer 2026 (May - August)

Compensation: Paid (TBD)

What You’ll Do includes bottle-feeding fawns, health monitoring, cleaning, feeding, and assisting with new arrivals.

What We’re Looking For: Interest in animal care, reliable work ethic, physical stamina, no experience required but training provided. Must be able to work in outdoor conditions in various times. Internship details include travel to Belize with project fee of $1850 per month.

How to Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and references to Darby McPhail, David Lugo, and Marcella Kelly at the provided emails.

Postdoctoral Associate (University of Minnesota)