2021 Virtual Natural Resources & the Sciences: Job and Career Exploration Fair - College of Natural Resources

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The Virtual Natural Resources & the Sciences Job and Career Exploration Fair took place in February 2021. You can still view the employers who attended and more details below.

Employers Attending on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

D1S1 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
American Tree Experts	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Soil and Waste Resources Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology and similar areas	Full-time Entry Level Arborist Summer Arborist Internship
Crawford Tree and Landscape	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Plant Technicians Production Arborists
Davey Tree Expert Company	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Natural Resource Planning Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas.	Plant Health Care Technician Climbing Arborist Trainee
Golden Sands RC&D	All	Aquatic Invasive Species LTE Terrestrial Invasive Species LTE Fulltime Coordinator for Cooperative Invasive Species Mgt. Area Soil Conservationist Soil Conservationist Technician
Hoppe Tree Service	Forestry	Internships Full-Time Arborist Full-Time Plant Health Care Full-Time Landscape Technician
Hunt Hill	Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas.	Summer Env. Educators for the summer of 2021
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.	All	Sweet Corn Research Intern (Part-Time) Seasonal Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Merjent, Inc.	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Resource Mgt. Natural Res. Planning Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	2021 Seasonal and Entry Level Full-Time Positions
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District	All	Field Mosquito Technician Catch Basin Mosquito Technician Entomologist Lab Technician
Minnesota GreenCorps	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Natural Res. Planning Soil and Waste Resources Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Hiring 48 MN GreenCorps AmeriCorps positions
MN DNR Division of Forestry	Forestry	Intern positions for the summer of 2021 Future entry-level forester vacancies
Preservation Tree Care	Forestry Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas
Rainbow Treecare	Forestry Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Climbing Technical Arborist Trainee - Entry Level 2021 Summer Tree Health Technician 2021 Summer Internships Utility Vegetation Mgt. Technicians
Stephenson Tree Care	Forestry	Entry-level Urban Forester Arborist in training in combination with Plant Health Care Technician
Buckley "The Tree Care Specialists"	Forestry	Internships Full-time Arborists Full-time Plant Health Care Technicians.
V3 Companies	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Multiple Field Technician Positions A technical degree is not required for this position, however, these positions offer valuable ecological field experience working within the Chicago region and can be applied for internship credit.

D1S2 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 12:30-2 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
Allied Cooperative	Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Crop Scouting Summer Internship Agronomy Operations Summer Internship Agronomy Sales Summer Internship
Camp Nan A Bo Sho	Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation
Camp Woodbrooke	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Full time positions: Cabin Counselors Teen Trip Counselors Kitchen Coordinator
Cardno	All	Field Technicians Field Supervisors Offices located in Madison, Wis., Milwaukee, Wis., and Eagan, Minn.
Kramer Tree Specialists	Forestry
National Science Foundation's National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)	Fisheries and Water Resources Soil and Waste Resources Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Temporary Field Technician Positions for the 2021 season Approx. 5-6 month positions with start dates in April or early June Techs will work on either a plant-focused or wildlife/soil focused team collecting high quality field data
The Wisconsin Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation	DNR Employment Opportunities: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/employment
WDNR Natural Heritage Conservation Program	All	Assist Bureau of Heritage Conservation field staff on all aspects of on-going field projects related to habitat and property management on State Natural Areas throughout Wisconsin. This work includes but is not limited to invasive species control, habitat restoration and management, plant and animal inventories and monitoring, fencing and boundary marking, and trails and infrastructure maintenance.
William R. Kreznor & Associates, Inc.	Soil and Waste Resources	Consulting Soil Scientist Soil Classifier Internship

D1S3 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 2-3:30 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
Acres Group	Forestry	Tree Climber full time position Tree Climber Intern for summer 2021
AgSource Laboratories	Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Summer interns or employees for Crop Scouts in Antigo, Wis. Job includes scouting fields for insects and disease pressure to help farmers make field based decisions on their farm.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes	All	Nature Specialist Art Specialist Waterfront Specialist Wilderness Trip Leaders and Director In-camp Counselors
Northwoods New Vision Wilderness	Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation
Peace Corps	All
The Bureau of Wildlife Management	Wildlife Ecology	Wildlife Biologists Wildlife Technicians
United Cooperative	Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Agronomy Internship Custom Applicator Agronomy Sales Specialist
USDA Wildlife Services (WS)	Wildlife Ecology	1-4 full time seasonal Wildlife Technician positions
Water and Environmental Analysis Lab	Fisheries and Water Resources Resource Mgt. Natural Resource Planning Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Hiring student available for summer work and able to continue into the fall semester. They are willing to be flexible with students attending summer field experience.
Wisconsin Lake and Pond Resource	Fisheries and Water Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	3 Summer Aquatic Biologist Internships

D1S4 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 3:30-5 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
Lake Restoration	Fisheries and Water Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas of interest	Engineering Intern Field Service Intern
Rynish Forestry, Inc.	Forestry	Hiring 2 student interns positions for the summer of 2021. The student interns will have an opportunity to work and learn from the three professional foresters on our staff. Much of the summer will involve identifying and treating
SavATree	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Natural Res. Planning Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology and similar areas of interest
North Lakeland Discovery Center	All	Water Program Seasonal Assistants

D1S5 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 5-6:30 p.m.

No Employers are currently registered for this time.

Employers Attending on Wednesday, February 10, 2021

D2S1 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
American Tree Experts	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Soil and Waste Resources Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology and similar areas	Full-time Entry Level Arborist Summer Arborist Internship
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes	All	Nature Specialist Art Specialist Waterfront Specialist Wilderness Trip Leaders and Director In-camp Counselors
Hunt Hill	Resource Mgt. Env. Educaton and Interpretation Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas.	Summer Env. Educators for the summer of 2021
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.	All	Sweet Corn Research Intern (Part Time) Seasonal Research Assistant (Part Time)
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District	All	Field Mosquito Technician Catch Basin Mosquito Technician Entomologist Lab Technician
Preservation Tree Care	Forestry Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas
Rainbow Treecare	Forestry Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Climbing Technical Arborist Trainee - Entry Level 2021 Summer Tree Health Technician 2021 Summer Internships Utility Vegetation Mgt. Technicians
Stephenson Tree Care	Forestry	Entry level Urban Forester Arborist in training in combination with Plant Health Care Technician
V3 Companies	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Multiple Field Technician Positions A technical degree is not required for this position, however, these positions offer valuable ecological field experience working within the Chicago region and can be applied for internship credit.
Northwoods New Vision Wilderness	Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation
Water and Environmental Analysis Lab	Fisheries and Water Resources Resource Mgt. Natural Resource Planning Paper Science and Chemical Engineering Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Hiring student available for summer work and able to continue into the fall semester. They are willing to be flexible with students attending summer field experience.
SavATree	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Natural Res. Planning Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology and similar areas of interest

D2S2 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 12:30-2 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
Camp Woodbrooke	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Full time positions: Cabin Counselors Teen Trip Counselors Kitchen Coordinator
Cardno	All	Field Technicians Field Supervisors Offices located in Madison, Wis., Milwaukee, Wis., and Eagan, Minn.
Crawford Tree and Landscape	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Plant Health Care Technicians Production Arborists
Davey Tree Expert Company	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Natural Resource Planning Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas.	Plant Health Care Technician Climbing Arborist Trainee
Hoppe Tree Service	Forestry	Internships Full-Time Arborist Full-Time Plant Health Care Full-Time Landscape Technician
Kramer Tree Specialists	Forestry
Merjent, Inc.	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Resource Mgt. Natural Res. Planning Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	2021 Seasonal and Entry Level Full Time Positions
The Wisconsin Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation	DNR Employment Opportunities: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/employment
WDNR Natural Heritage Conservation Program	All	Assist Bureau of Heritage Conservation field staff on all aspects of on-going field projects related to habitat and property management on State Natural Areas throughout Wisconsin. This work includes but is not limited to invasive species control, habitat restoration and management, plant and animal inventories and monitoring, fencing and boundary marking, and trails and infrastructure maintenance.

D2S3 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 2-3:30 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
AgSource Laboratories	Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Summer interns or employees for Crop Scouts in Antigo, Wis. Job includes scouting fields for insects and disease pressure to help farmers make field based decisions on their farm.
Allied Cooperative	Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Crop Scouting Summer Internship Agronomy Operations Summer Internship Agronomy Sales Summer Internship
Camp Nan A Bo Sho	Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation
Golden Sands RC&D	All	Aquatic Invasive Species LTE Terrestrial Invasive Species LTE Fulltime Coordinator for Cooperative Invasive Species Mgt. Area
Lake Restoration	Fisheries and Water Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas of interest	Engineering Intern Field Service Intern
MN DNR Division of Forestry	Forestry	Intern positions for summer of 2021 Future entry level forester vacancies
National Science Foundation's National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)	Fisheries and Water Resources Soil and Waste Resources Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Temporary Field Technician Positions for the 2021 season Approx. 5-6 month positions with start dates in April or early June Techs will work on either a plant-focused or wildlife/soil focused team collecting high quality field data
Peace Corps	All
Buckley "The Tree Care Specialists"	Forestry	Internships Full-time Arborists Full-time Plant Health Care Technicians
United Cooperative	Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Agronomy Internship Custom Applicator Agronomy Sales Specialist
USDA Wildlife Services (WS)	Wildlife Ecology	1-4 full time seasonal Wildlife Technician positions
Wisconsin Lake and Pond Resource	Fisheries and Water Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	3 Summer Aquatic Biologist Internships

D2S4 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 3:30-5 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
Minnesota GreenCorps	Fisheries and Water Resources Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Natural Res. Planning Wildlife Ecology Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and similar areas	Hiring 48 MN GreenCorps AmeriCorps postions
Rynish Forestry, Inc.	Forestry	Hiring 2 student interns positions for the summer of 2021. The student interns will have an opportunity to work and learn from the three professional foresters on our staff.
North Lakeland Discovery Center	All	Water Program Seasonal Assistants
SavATree	Forestry Resource Mgt. Env. Education and Interpretation Natural Res. Planning Soil and Waste Resources Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology and similar areas of interest

D2S5 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 5-6:30 p.m.

Employer	Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:	Currently Seeking
William R. Kreznor & Associates, Inc.	Soil and Waste Resources	Consulting Soil Scientist Soil Classifier Internship

Employer

Typically Hires the Following Natural Resource and Science Focused Majors:

Currently Seeking

William R. Kreznor & Associates, Inc.

Soil and Waste Resources

Consulting Soil Scientist
Soil Classifier Internship

Tips for Success

Before the Career Fair

Attend a Career Fair Prep Workshop

Option 1: Tuesday, Feb 2 (12 – 1 pm)

Option 2: Monday, Feb 8 (4 – 5 pm)

* REGISTER HERE

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Prepare Your Resume

Have your resume updated and ready to go.

Send a copy to the CNR Student Success Center for review cnrssc@uwsp.edu

During the Career Fair

Wear professional attire
Look into the camera while speaking
Choose a professional background

A virtual background or a non-cluttered space in your living space
Pick a quiet space
If you have roommates let them know you will be participating in a career fair

Engage with the employers
Prepare questions ahead of time

​Employers Attending on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

D1S1 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

​Crawford Tree and Landscape

​Hoppe Tree Service

​Hunt Hill

​Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.

​Merjent, Inc.

​MN DNR Division of Forestry

​Rainbow Treecare

​Buckley "The Tree Care Specialists"

​V3 Companies

D1S2 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 12:30-2 p.m.

​Cardno

​Kramer Tree Specialists

​The Wisconsin Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management

D1S3 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 2-3:30 p.m.

​Northwoods New Vision Wilderness

​Peace Corps

​The Bureau of Wildlife Management

​United Cooperative

​Water and Environmental Analysis Lab

​Wisconsin Lake and Pond Resource

D1S4 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 3:30-5 p.m.

​Rynish Forestry, Inc.

D1S5 - Feb. 9, 2021 - 5-6:30 p.m.

No Employers are currently registered for this time.

​Employers Attending on Wednesday, February 10, 2021

D2S1 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

​Water and Environmental Analysis Lab

D2S2 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 12:30-2 p.m.

​Crawford Tree and Landscape

D2S3 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 2-3:30 p.m.

Buckley "The Tree Care Specialists"

D2S4 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 3:30-5 p.m.

​Rynish Forestry, Inc.

​SavATree

D2S5 - Feb. 10, 2021 - 5-6:30 p.m.

Tips for Success

Attend a Career Fair Prep Workshop

Prepare Your Resume

Employers Attending on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Crawford Tree and Landscape

Hoppe Tree Service

Hunt Hill

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.

Merjent, Inc.

MN DNR Division of Forestry

Rainbow Treecare

Buckley "The Tree Care Specialists"

V3 Companies

Cardno

Kramer Tree Specialists

The Wisconsin Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management

Northwoods New Vision Wilderness

Peace Corps

The Bureau of Wildlife Management

United Cooperative

Water and Environmental Analysis Lab

Wisconsin Lake and Pond Resource

Rynish Forestry, Inc.

Employers Attending on Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Water and Environmental Analysis Lab

Crawford Tree and Landscape

Rynish Forestry, Inc.

SavATree