JOBS
The Stewardship Network Job Board
MI DNR (various locations throughout MI)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring foresters, forest technicians, and full-time and part-time firefighters.
Learn about open positions and requirements and apply at State of Michigan Job Openings
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Open application until filled. Posted 1.31.24
Huron Pines
Become an AmeriCorps Host Site
Hosting a Huron Pines AmeriCorps member provides tremendous value for our participating host sites. Members dedicate time and skills to expand outreach, collect valuable data and offer excellent support to programs. Through Huron Pines AmeriCorps, host sites are often able to make connections with natural resource networks all across Michigan, as the program has members serving statewide.
Through service, members gain real‐world experience, networking and training opportunities, a living stipend, health care coverage, and an education award that can be used to pursue advanced degrees, take specific training courses or pay down student loans, upon completion of service. Huron Pines AmeriCorps is a program of Huron Pines and is supported in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Michigan Community Service Commission, Huron Pines, and contributions from host sites.
Learn More at Huron Pines AmeriCorps: Host Sites
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Kalamazoo Nature Center Volunteer RxFire Crew
The Kalamazoo Nature Center’s burn crew is composed of KNC staff and volunteers who use prescribed fire for conservation efforts on KNC property. Minimum requirement FFT2 Basic Wildland Fire Certification. Contact Ryan Koziatek or Stephanie Diep at ecoservices@naturecenter.org to learn more!
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Volunteer RxFire Crew
The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute burn crew is composed of PCCI staff and volunteers for conservation efforts on PCCI property. Contact Mary Parr (parrm@cedarcreekinstitute.org) for more information.
City of Ann Arbor Volunteer RxFire Crew
The City of Ann Arbor conducts prescribed burns in natural areas for a few weeks in early spring and fall. To join the crew, attend their annual burn crew training session. Participants have the opportunity to engage in all stages of a prescribed burn from burn prep and tool maintenance to laying down fire and fire control. This is a physically demanding activity.
https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/NAP/volunteering/pages/prescribedburncrew.aspx
Land Conservancy of West Michigan Volunteer Burn Crew
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan conducts prescribed burns on its nature preserves each spring, summer and fall. Volunteer burn crew members play an important role in all stages of prescribed burning, assisting with burn site preparation, ignition, fire control and monitoring. Pre-seasonal training is required for all volunteers find the next training event at NatureNearby.org
