Job Tag: Conservation

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust (KHLT) seeks a Conservation Project Manager.

The Conservation Project Manager is responsible for the development and completion of KHLT’s fee acquisitions, conservation easements, tradeland acquisitions and sales, and partner acquisitions or projects in which KHLT is involved. This position requires working closely with other staff to ensure project and organizational success and smooth project execution.

This position reports to the Executive Director and works in close collaboration with the Stewardship Team and Finance Director to ensure that all land transactions meet Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices, KHLT and Procedures, annual/strategic plans, funding requirements, and IRS requirements.

Salary: $70,000

Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations.

Why does the job exist?
This position develops and manages multiple Clean Water Act Section 319 and River Stewardship Program projects to improve water quality and riparian habitat in New Mexico. It serves as the Mining Act Reclamation Program liaison working with the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) and other NMED staff to conduct inspections, evaluate permitting actions, and draft comments to ensure protection of the state’s water resources. This position performs senior level professional water resources work of both standard and varied assignments of complex nature relating to surface water. This includes conducting complex water resource inspections and analyses relating to water quality, making recommendations for administrative decisions, providing technical guidance to lower-level professionals, and serving as project lead directing work assignments for junior level professionals but does not supervise these employees.
How does it get done?
– Apply technical experience in biology, hydrology, geology, soils, and/or geospatial analyses to the development and implementation of ongoing planning, restoration, mapping, and monitoring projects to protect and improve surface water resources, and conduct procurements for large and small projects including participating on evaluation committees to review proposals or applications, developing scopes of work, and soliciting quotes for environmental services.
– Develop new projects through inter-agency and local coordination, provides oversight to produce new watershed-based plans for future water quality improvement projects, and prepare grant proposals and work plans and ensure implementation of projects through contractors and Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) resources.
– Manage and provide oversight for multiple stream restoration projects including but not limited to reviewing project work plans, quality assurance project plans, progress reports, drafting contracts, providing contract oversight, reviewing/certifying invoices.
– Participate in other project-related activities such as stakeholder meetings and outreach opportunities and review mining proposals, close-out plans, and permit modification requests, and evaluate data, perform calculations, run complex hydrologic models, and report project pollutant load reductions in EPA’s Grant Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) database.
– Track and plan budgets for restoration projects, complete required project reporting, and track and report required non-federal expenditures (including expenditure of River Stewardship Program funds) for federal grants, and lead planning and coordination in assigned watersheds to oversee and complete watershed-based plans for future water quality and habitat improvement projects.
– Complete complex water resource inspections to oversee and monitor compliance with permit conditions, make recommendations for corrective actions, and draft comments to inform surface water quality related conditions of mining permits issued by the Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) of the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department.
– Coordinate with other coworkers, agencies, watershed groups and stakeholders to achieve common work elements and make recommendations for administrative and water resource management decisions. Coordinate with NMED’s Ground Water Quality Bureau, NMED’s Office of General Counsel, MMD, and mine operators or proponents.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:
– Collaborating with diverse groups of people to develop projects and see them through to completion
– Communicating technical information to both technically savvy groups and novices
– Overseeing the implementation and financial details of projects and helping cooperators comply with contractual obligations
– Conducting site visits to projects in remote areas that may require hiking and camping
– Evaluating documents and on-the-ground conditions related to surface water quality and mining activities
– Mentoring lower-level professional staff, providing technical guidance, and serving as project lead directing work assignments for junior level professionals, but not supervising these employees

Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Watershed Management, Physics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Forestry/Forest Science, Conservation Science, Wildlife Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering and six (6) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Salary: $93,552 – $149,683 Annually

In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 6,500 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

Summary

The Conservation Manager contributes to the strategic growth of Casey Trees Land Trust, overseeing a portfolio of urban conservation sites protecting green spaces for nature and people. The Conservation Manager works to strategically target, acquire and steward new and existing conservation opportunities for ecological and community health. The Conservation Manager also engages in regional, city-wide, and community-based sustainability planning in support of Casey Trees’ mission. The ideal candidate will have experience with program and project management, conservation and stewardship initiatives, familiarity with real estate transactions, and a proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Ecology/Biology, Forestry, Urban Sustainability, Real Estate)
5-7 years of relevant professional experience
Excellent project management skills, including meeting deadlines, budgets and deliverables and managing multiple priorities
Familiarity with the Land Trust Alliance’s Standards and Practices and with LTAC’s accreditation process
Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality and sound judgment
Strong interpersonal skills rooted in teamwork, diplomacy, and a commitment to working collaboratively
Strong work ethic, ability to problem solve, think creatively and pay attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and consultants
Effective oral and written communication skills, including public speaking
Evident passion for the mission and values of Casey Trees and a desire to increase impact
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Familiarity in real estate transactions including appraisals, title work, due diligence, and closings
Effective community engagement experience
Working knowledge of regional conservation issues, policies and strategies
Experience using CRM software and ArcGIS

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

The Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District’s Invasive Species Program is working to slow the spread of invasive species in Alaska, presently focused on terrestrial plants. The Invasive Species Technician will survey suburban and remote areas for high-priority invasive plants, manage infestations by hand and with herbicides, organize volunteer weed pulls, and coordinate with landowners seeking removal of invasive trees. The Technician will work closely with the Invasive Species Program Leader and Invasive Species Specialist, typically working as a team of two outdoors along roads and trails ranging from urban to remote, and in more remote areas such as Portage, Whittier, at the suburban-wildland interface, and in greenbelts.

Duties:

Seek and identify non-indigenous plants using references, and document their presence.
Collect complete and accurate data using software on a tablet and on paper. Interpret aerial imagery to verify locations. Perform timely data quality checks and organize data for reporting.
Learn and employ Integrated Pest Management techniques to control invasive plants including cutting, pulling, and digging. Assist with herbicide applications, either by applying herbicides or by working alongside Invasive Species Program Leader and Invasive Species Specialist applying herbicides. Complete training, and exam to become a Certified Pesticide Applicator.
Help identify invasive trees that are high-priority for removal. Communicate options and incentives for landowners to remove their invasive trees.
Organize volunteer weed-pulls by scouting locations, coordinating events, educating and directing volunteers, and keeping records.

Minimum qualifications:

Ability to work safely in urban and remote areas, along roads and trails, around bears and moose, in inclement weather, and with herbicides.
Botanical skill, or aptitude and interest to make detailed observations of plants.
Ability to walk 4 miles with a light backpack, sometimes in rough terrain, and perform physical work with vegetation such as digging, pulling, cutting, carrying, and dragging.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, and to adapt as circumstances change.
Ability to solve problems, work independently and as a team member, and to self-motivate.
Ability to interact professionally with the public in the field, at events, and with private property owners.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo leads or participates in several conservation programs in Utah and globally. These programs involve such activities as ecological research and monitoring, habitat restoration, captive propagation and reintroduction of threatened species, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, community-based conservation, and community science. The Conservation Action Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Zoo’s conservation programs, including, but not limited to, the Jordan River Restoration Program, Wild Aware Utah partnership, and Western Toad Conservation Program. Hogle Zoo is also committed to operational sustainability and promoting sustainable business and lifestyle practices among its staff and guests. The Conservation Action Coordinator coordinates the Zoo’s on-grounds sustainability initiatives and interdepartmental Sustainability Committee, as well as facilitates the development of policies and practices to enhance operational sustainability. Other key responsibilities include coordinating internal and external communications for the Zoo’s community conservation programs and events and coordinating and supporting volunteers in the field, either independently or with other Conservation staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., anthropology, behavioral sciences, biology, conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, human dimensions of natural resources, psychology, sociology, sustainability, and wildlife science)
Knowledge of and keen interest in the fields of sustainability and conservation
Practical experience managing or supporting volunteer or public outreach events or projects

Preferred

At least one year of applied work experience in the development and delivery of conservation or sustainability programs, with demonstrated growth and increasing responsibility
Experience organizing and leading community-based and/or volunteer outreach programs

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature.

Scope: The Forest Ecologist is responsible for advocating for the protection of Michigan’s public and private lands to ensure our home state’s ecological health. This position is responsible for assessing and providing feedback on proposals impacting Michigan’s forests and wild spaces, establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant state agencies, and working closely with tribes, partner organizations and volunteers to advance the Chapter’s goals. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work for volunteer meetings and public events; requires an ability to travel within the state with a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:

Forest Succession. You understand Michigan’s forest succession process and can communicate that to a variety of audiences.
Research Experience. You have strong research skills and an ability to understand policy. You can synthesize information and present it in an easy-to-understand and engaging format.
Strong written, oral & facilitation skills. You can communicate complex topics clearly and concisely while tailoring your message to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. You are comfortable speaking in front of large and small groups, hosting virtual convenings, leading group discussions, and facilitating hands-on workshops. You are able to convey information and help everyone share their ideas while moving through an intentional agenda in a timely manner.
Collaboration. You are effective and efficient, working independently as well as cooperatively to accomplish complex work projects, and can point to specific examples of your experience with each. You know how to manage a project or campaign timeline while engaging the relevant staff and volunteers in a timely manner.
Equity analysis & practice. You are aware of your personal group identities and how they have shaped your life and work experiences. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities, positions, and roles.
Tech Skills. Experience with Google Suite, Zoom and social media platforms.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:

Forestry Management. Experience and understanding of forest management practices, understanding of the role field work plays in influencing environmental policy.
Self-motivated. Ability to work independently but also cooperatively and effectively with staff and volunteers.
Grassroots organizing & teamwork. You have experience working with groups using democratic decision-making. You have worked with partners to achieve shared goals by building pressure on a decision-maker through escalating advocacy tactics. You can manage a fast-moving, dynamic campaign plan involving multiple stakeholders, partners, volunteers, and decision-makers. You can motivate groups of people to take action for a cause and find joy in developing leaders while building grassroots power.
Prioritization. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fundraising. Experience writing and managing grants, grant reporting or experience engaging individual donors.
Communications. Experience working with traditional media and campaign tools like Hustle or VAN.

The salary range for this position is $50,500 – $62,000 annually.

The Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) is seeking a Natural Resources Planner to support water quality, flood resilience, and environmental protection efforts across the Rutland Region. This position focuses on water quality planning, natural resource management, flood hazard and river corridor regulations, and the assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties, working with municipalities, landowners, state agencies, and regional partners. This is a project-focused position that blends technical work, grants, and community coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate water quality planning and implementation through the South Lake Champlain Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) program.
Support environmental assessment, protection, and cleanup through the RRPC’s EPA Brownfields Program, including site assessments, cleanup planning, and coordination with state and federal agencies.
Manage and advance project lists related to water quality, stormwater, erosion control, floodplain, river corridor, wetland restoration, and contaminated site cleanup.
Track grant compliance, reporting, budgets, and deliverables for state and federal clean water and Brownfields funding.
Support FEMA flood mapping, floodplain management, and hazard mitigation planning.
Provide technical assistance to municipalities on flood hazard regulations, river corridor bylaws, and flood resilience strategies.
Assist with grant writing, grant administration, and reporting for water quality, flood resilience, and environmental programs.
Plan and facilitate public outreach and engagement, including meetings, workshops, and landowner coordination.
Collaborate with RRPC staff across transportation, land use, emergency management, and economic development programs to integrate natural resource and water quality goals into regional planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, natural resources, geography, planning, or a related field.
Familiarity with or interest in Vermont’s Clean Water Act, Vermont Flood Safety Act, FEMA floodplain standards, and environmental cleanup programs such as Brownfields.
Understanding of watershed science, water quality, floodplain management, or river and wetland systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, online mapping, and digital engagement platforms is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
Experience in project management, budgeting, grant writing, and public engagement.

Competitive salary range of $50,000–$80,000 with a comprehensive benefits package

Trout Unlimited is leading a multi-year, extensive barrier assessment project in North-Central Idaho and is looking for energetic, hardworking, and motivated individuals to join our team in 2026. These positions will be focused on assessing road-stream crossings in the Clearwater Basin in Idaho to identify anadromous fish passage barriers for ESA-listed steelhead and sensitive species like spring and summer Chinook Salmon.

We are looking to fill 2 temporary positions, one technician and one lead technician, with anticipated May 18th and August 21st start and end dates. The successful candidates will receive training and experience in assessing road-stream barriers, following standardized protocols, and using survey equipment. These are excellent positions for individuals who want to gain experience in ecological restoration.

The seasonal technicians are expected to work 40-hour weeks (with car camping) and require the ability to traverse difficult terrain while carrying field gear and supplies in all weather conditions. Successful applicants must be team-oriented and have a positive attitude. These positions will be based in Lewiston, Idaho, with travel and camping at multiple sites within approximately a 3-hour drive from Lewiston. A work truck will be provided for use in the field. The technicians are expected to provide their own camping equipment. The primary duties are listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and organize accurate data using survey tools like range finders, measuring devices, tablets, etc.

• Transport gear daily over sometimes difficult terrain

• Work in a close-knit team with a high degree of coordination and communication

• Keep a positive attitude, follow directions well, and manage standardized protocols

• Maintain equipment and report maintenance/equipment needs to TU supervisory staff

• Perform all duties with safety as the top priority

• Maintain situational awareness and manage risk in a remote field environment

• Educate the public about project activities as needed

• Maintain a high level of integrity throughout the season

*The above is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of hydrology, ecology, fish, riparian, botany and/or floodplain habitats

• Strong communication skills and ability to converse with diverse personalities

• Ability to quickly acquire skills and learn new techniques

• Willing to work long days in challenging environments

• A strong passion for native fish, wildlife, and watershed ecology

• A willingness to camp

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team with varied skills, abilities, and perspectives

• Ability to keep an open mind, and take constructive feedback

• A valid driver’s license

Preferred additional qualifications include one or more of the following:

• Experience completing road-stream crossing surveys

• Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder Certification/First Aid and CPR

• Previous fieldwork in remote environments

• Experience using tablets and electronic survey forms (i.e. Field Maps and Survey 123)

• Proven ability to work well in teams

The Disney Conservation team is committed to working to protect wildlife and build a global community inspired to celebrate the magic of nature together. A core example of the Disney Planet Possible commitment — tangible actions the company is taking to inspire optimism for a brighter, more sustainable future — Disney Conservation supports nature conservation, restoration, and rewilding; helps to empower the next generation of conservation leaders; and advances environmental resilience.

The Biodiversity Conservation Coordinator is a valued member of the Disney Conservation team within Environmental Sustainability, Global Public Policy, and will be based in Orlando, Florida. Reporting to the Manager, the coordinator is responsible for assisting with the administration of the Disney Conservation Fund by supporting office functions as well as activities related to the distribution of more than $6 million in grants through the DCF annually. The coordinator will also support communications, engagement efforts, and special events to raise awareness of the DCF among internal and external audiences.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Ability to function in a dynamic environment with competing and changing priorities

Work experience related to event support and/or program management

Interest in the environment, conservation, and corporate social responsibility

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills

Maintains strong organization and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Exhibits reliability and ability to complete tasks effectively, working either independently or as part of a team

Maintains proactive, collaborative work style

Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgement, and practical decision-making

Ability to work with confidential information

Required Education:

High school diploma AND minimum 2-year college degree or certificate, or two years minimum of public service.

4-year degree in a preferred field of study, including environment, conservation, communications, or corporate social responsibility, preferred.

Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) delivers landscape-scale private forest conservation in the Pacific West and develops innovative incentives for forest conservation at the national level. PFT conserves irreplaceable private forest landscapes and secures the vital forest resources on which we all depend. We do so in ways that reward private landowners, support communities and livelihoods, and restore resilient forest ecosystems.

About this Opportunity

Are you an accomplished land conservation professional who wants to make a lasting impact with your work at the landscape scale? Are you a detail-oriented manager, skilled at managing conservation real estate and winning competitive grant awards? The right candidate is adept at organizing conservation projects from inception to closing. They love forests and conservation management, and see the importance of sustaining working forests with wild qualities. They are resourceful, and have a knack for working with landowners, resource managers, public conservation agencies and community stakeholders. This position plays a central role in supporting PFT’s conservation easement and fee title acquisition projects from initial reconnaissance to development of legal terms through closing. This includes due diligence, title review, appraisal, grant writing and all the details of final acquisition of working forest conservation easements and forest properties in fee. Our projects, primarily located in California and Oregon, are often large-scale and complex, with multiple public and private partners. This position provides overall project origination and management consistent with PFT’s policies and procedures as an Accredited Land Trust and publicly supported charity – and with our commitment to the highest ethical standards. This is a full-time position, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Candidates are expected to have all or most of the following qualifications.

Minimum of 5 years working in conservation or timberland acquisitions or a similar role.
Demonstrated success in applying for and receiving conservation grant funding, specifically land acquisition funding. Success in doing so in California or Oregon a plus. Be prepared to provide specific examples.
Ability to do a basic field assessment of a property and report positive and negative property attributes from both PFT’s mission and a project feasibility standpoint. Knowledge and training in natural resource management (especially forestry) a plus.
Strong track record of collaboration and partnership with varying stakeholders to develop successful conservation projects.
Experience in reviewing property chain of title and providing insightful analysis as to how title restrictions may impact conservation goals and/or funder requirements.
Demonstrated experience in working with private landowners as well as managing and maintaining positive relationships with those landowners.
Excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills.
Strong capacity to manage time and competing priorities; and ability to communicate potential roadblocks as well as offer solutions thereto.
Comfortable and effective working in a small, busy organization.
Applicants must be able to lift 20 pounds, hike across sometimes steep or uneven terrain and drive to sometimes quote rural locations.
Committed to PFT’s mission

This position is based in the main San Francisco office, at least initially.

Annual Salary: $75,000-$95,000 DOE