Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs

Overview: Position will be mainly home officed with the opportunity for some time within a USDA Service Center office, and will provide conservation technical assistance and conservation program delivery to private landowners within their respective Eco-Region of Kansas and other priority areas as appropriate. The incumbent will work in a joint capacity with USDA Natural ...

Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District is looking for a full-time entry-level Environmental Field Technician and Engagement Coordinator with a passion to assist people in planning for best conservation management of their land. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in a range of communications and public relations techniques. This is a grant-funded one-year position with potential ...

The job duties of the Horticulturist include but are not limited to enhancing the appearance of Dodge City properties, parks and facilities; promotes public relations regarding the Landscape & Forestry department’s responsibilities. Trains and supervises employees within the division. Designs assigned projects to completion. Requires: Horticulture certification along with 2 years job experience in horticulture ...

Land Learning Foundation (LLF) is seeking to hire a hard-working and self-sufficient part-time employee to assist with streambank and wetland restoration projects, community outreach, grant search and implementation, and event coordination. LLF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) land trust committed to fostering environmental stewardship through outdoor experience, education, and conservation. We work with other nonprofit partners, ...

Description of Position: The Conservation Department Assistant will help in all manner of duties associated with executing the directives and functions of the Conservation Department. Working in conjunction with the Conservation Department Head and Land Manager, the Department Assistant will perform administrative tasks in office, including accounting, community outreach, drafting meeting minutes, manage the community ...

Job Summary Works in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme heat, cold and other weather elements. Will also be exposed to prescribed fire including smoke, agitated or dangerous wildlife, heights, boating and mixing and application of chemicals including herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides. Will be exposed to machinery and equipment including but not limited to ...

Paul Smith’s College is a small, private baccalaureate and associate degree-granting institution located on a 170-acre campus on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake, within the 6 million-acre Adirondack Park of northern New York State. The College owns 14,000 acres of adjacent lands composed of forest and lakes. The College is committed to providing ...

The mission of American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is to conserve birds and their habitats – the places birds need to thrive – across the Americas. We are a growing group of 125+ dedicated staff, located across the United States and with a network of partners from Canada to Chile. Each year, we grow in budget ...

The Albemarle County Conservation Easement Field Monitor is an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is passionate about land preservation. This position requires being detail-oriented with knowledge of natural resources, conservation easements, GIS mapping, land use planning, and working in the field with landowners on conservation. This is a non-exempt, part-time temporary position and is not ...

Friends of the Bay is an environmental conservation and advocacy organization located in Oyster Bay, NY. Our mission is to preserve, protect and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary and the surrounding watershed. We accomplish this through water quality monitoring, advocacy, and outreach. Friends of the Bay participates ...

Seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to facilitate the implementation of various water-related initiatives to help the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. What You’ll Do As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will: Manage a variety of projects related to Water Quality Standards (WQS), nutrient and numeric water quality standards, mercury, Total Maximum ...

Description Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding a PhD or MSc to be the Lead Instructor for new field programs. Students consistently report that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their own credentials with ...

Primary Work Location: In/around the city, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Parks and Recreation and Public Works. Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: A. Assists with landscape maintenance, restoration, beautification, and design efforts. B. Develops and implements ...

For the past two decades, The Nature Conservancy has been working to conserve the Flint Hills, the last landscape expression of tallgrass prairie. Only about four percent of this once vast expanse of grass remains, making the tallgrass prairie among the most altered ecosystems in North American in terms of acres lost. Roughly two-thirds of ...

American Farmland Trust (AFT) is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced ...

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking to fill a City Planner II – Environmental position within the bureau’s River, Environmental and Resilience Team. As the City of Portland’s long-range planning bureau, BPS coordinates and leads complex multi-agency projects that shape Portland’s built environment and the lives of its residents. The City Planner ...

What you will be doing: The department is seeking an individual with an interest in marine mammal research and conservation with vision to lead a skilled team of scientists. The position will design, plan, coordinate and complete scientific publications for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Gulf and Bering Marine Mammal Program. Our organization, ...

Join our team as a Part Time Conservation and Parks Technician based at Sharon Woods. At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. . A successful Part Time Conservation ...

The National Aquarium is seeking an aviculturist to join the Australia: Wild Extremes team. The successful candidate will provide assigned birds with excellent day-to-day care through approved husbandry practices; maintain exhibits, equipment, and workspaces to NA standards; participate in acquisition, disposition, transport, and acclimation of birds; and assist other members of the Australia: Wild Extremes ...

This position is with Texas Community Watershed Partners (a part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Disaster Assessment & Recovery Unit), located in the Clear Lake, Houston area. The position will assist the Green Infrastructure for Texas (GIFT) program specialists with various programs and perform outside work at two nursery locations. One of the nurseries ...

Bighorn Institute (www.BighornInstitute.org) is a privately-funded non-profit research and conservation organization established in 1982 and located in Palm Desert, CA. Our research is focused on the recovery of Peninsular bighorn sheep, which were federally listed as endangered in 1998. We maintain a captive herd of Peninsular bighorn on our 300 acres of land and conduct ...

American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Riversâ„ . American Rivers centers ...

This position involves working with birds in a captive situation. The Bronx Zoo’s (WCS) avian collection is focused on population sustainability and the continued development and improvement of avian husbandry standards. As well as two large indoor buildings devoted to birds we also maintain a large number of off exhibit propagation areas. With an exceptional ...

Our organization is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Parks Development Specialist for Parks and Recreation. We are committed to enhancing our community through the development and maintenance of parks, trails, and recreational facilities. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing every aspect of projects from analysis and design through ...

The Watershed Section Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing tasks required to protect and enhance WSSC Water buffer areas, protecting the Patuxent Reservoirs. This position manages WSSC Water’s buffer property consistent with best management practices for source water protection and environmental stewardship. DUTIES: Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and ...

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where full-time faculty and other renowned professionals direct world-class, mission-driven programs. Staff at the Lab teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate ...

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is seeking a Horticulture Assistant to work side-by-side with the Horticulture Team. The ideal candidate will be consistently available weekday mornings (occasionally Saturday or Sunday mornings) and will lead with a professional and pleasant attitude. Duties and Responsibilities: Help maintain the health and appearance of the garden Assist the ...

Essex County NRCD seeks a Working Lands & Nursery Conservation Specialist to be based out of our office in Brunswick, Vermont who is self-motivated, organized, creative, and excited to build community with agricultural producers and conservation organizations in Essex County. The position will focus on carrying out Essex County NRCD’s working lands programming and managing ...

Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, Rhode Island welcomes 20,000 visitors each year to our 300-acre campus and 7 miles of hiking trails. In the 70 years since our founding, the property in our care has grown to include thriving wildlife habitats from grasslands, forests, rocky ridges, salt marsh, and dunes to sandy beach. Our facilities ...

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is seeking candidates to fill the position of Conservation Horticulturist. Responsible for the assistance of daily management and curation of the Garden’s Conservation Safeguarding Nursery (CSN) conservation collections located in Gainesville, GA, this position reports to the Conservation Safeguarding Nursery Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the curation ...

Maine Audubon is hiring a Seasonal Assistant Director to join our dynamic team at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Maine Audubon’s mission is to conserve Maine’s wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people in education, conservation, and action. Since 1972, Maine Audubon has partnered with the State of Maine to operate the Scarborough Marsh Audubon ...

National Forest Foundation (NFF) are pleased to offer a temporary position, up to 40 hours per week, from May 15, 2024 to October 25, 2024 as a member of a small integrated vegetation management crew focusing on fuels management (up to 5 crew members) on the Payette National Forest in Central Idaho. About the NFF: The NFF ...