The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands is committed to supporting the next generation of natural and cultural resource management professionals as they build their careers and seek to tackle the environmental challenges of the present and future. CEMML offers a multitude of paid early-career opportunities, from entry-level permanent and seasonal positions, paid internship opportunities through our Early-career Development Program, and building core competencies through our Sustainable Military Lands Management Graduate Certificate program.
Student & Recent Graduate Opportunities
Student & Recent Graduate Stories
Spreading the love of monarchs: CEMML intern works with Midwestern pollinators
As part of his CEMML internship, Alexx Uecker’s work for the Midwest Natural Resources Program of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center gave him the opportunity to study bats and support important pollinators like the monarch butterfly. During his six-month experience, Uecker supported monitoring and survey efforts at Air Force bases across the Midwest.
A career-changing student finds success through CEMML
With the help of CEMML’s Early-career Development Program, James Fujioka is making a transition from managing kitchens to managing natural resources. After beginning his career in the culinary arts, the added stress of working in the restaurant industry during the pandemic, combined with his love for the outdoors, made him rethink his career trajectory.
From pizza delivery to natural resources planning
Amber Bumgardner Mense always knew she wanted a career in the outdoors. After earning multiple associates degrees and certifications, volunteering every chance she got, and navigating a slow job market during the COVID pandemic, she came across an opening in CEMML’s Early-career Development Program. That experience led to a full-time position with CEMML as a Natural Resources Planning Specialist.
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