Job Tag: Conservation

Position Summary
To ensure the aesthetic quality, health, and long-term care of the living plant collections across the City Zoos and the New York Aquarium. The Supervisor of Horticulture applies sound horticultural practices to enhance animal exhibits and improve the overall visitor experience throughout the zoo & aquarium grounds.

Principal Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager and Assistant Manager of Horticulture, oversee all groundskeeping and landscaping activities necessary to maintain zoo grounds and animal exhibits in accordance with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) standards
Operate and properly maintain all tools, vehicles, and power equipment, ensuring that seasonal staff are trained and follow proper maintenance procedures.
Receive and verify horticultural deliveries as scheduled by the Manager.
Train and guide staff in best horticultural and safety practices to promote consistent, high quality work standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment for all team members and visitors.
Operate equipment and machinery, including tractors, chainsaws, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, weed whackers, and hedge trimmers.
Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating with seasonal staff, ensuring clear understanding of work expectations, safety procedures, and project goals.

Qualification Requirements

Strong working knowledge of horticultural practices, including care of herbaceous, woody, and tropical plants.
Ability and commitment to perform physical duties efficiently and productively, including outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships across departments and locations.
Flexibility to work varied hours, including some weekends and after-hours shifts, as needed for emergency response or special projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish language proficiency (verbal and written) preferred.
Valid NY, NJ, CT Drivers License preferred.

The Charles River Conservancy (CRC) seeks a team-oriented individual to manage and expand the organization’s innovative floating wetland project as well as lead collaborative efforts to enhance the parks of the Lower Charles basin. This role is ideal for a mid-level design professional looking to have a direct and meaningful impact on the advancement of nature-based resilience solutions in the Greater Boston region. The CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.

At Greater Newark Conservancy, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Newark’s communities through nutrition-focused education and inclusive wellness programs. Our approach integrates hands-on community programs and food service educational seminars to promote sustainable health and wellness practices. We empower individuals and communities to lead healthier lives by providing access to gardens, nutritious food, and wellness resources. Join us as we cultivate growth and nurture well-being throughout the city of Newark, New Jersey.

Position Description

The Director of Urban Agriculture is a key member of the leadership team at Greater Newark Conservancy, providing strategic and operational leadership for the Urban Agriculture Department. The goal of the department is to address food insecurity, provide access to growing spaces and mitigate environmental impacts across Newark by developing, implementing and managing strong programs alongside community members and partners.

Qualifications

BA/BS in agriculture, environmental science, sustainability, food systems or related field, or equivalent professional experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in urban agriculture, food systems, or communitybased programming.
3-5 years demonstrated success in managing teams, budgets and multi-faceted projects
Working knowledge of hydroponic and soil-based growing systems, greenhouse opertaions, or controlled-environment agriculture
Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
Ability to manage data for operational and reporting purposes
Valid driver’s license for at least three years and clean driving record
Experience living and/working in Newark preferred

Columbia Land Trust is dedicated to conserving and caring for the vital lands, waters, and wildlife of the Columbia River region through sound science and strong relationships. In our first 30 years, Columbia Land Trust has permanently conserved more than 60,000 acres and restored thousands of acres across our ecologically diverse region, for the benefit of both wildlife and communities. Today, the Land Trust is nationally recognized as a leader in conservation and locally appreciated as a part of the communities where we live and work.

Summary

As Conservation Manager, you’ll help shape the future of the lower Columbia River region. This position advances urgent, meaningful work, protecting the most ecologically intact and best-connected lands and waters before they’re lost. In this role, you’ll lead innovative, relationship-based conservation projects that deliver lasting ecological and cultural benefits in both Oregon and Washington. If making a tangible, positive, difference for the lands, waters, and communities of the Pacific Northwest is what motivates you, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Columbia Land Trust seeks applicants with skills and experience in some of the listed tasks or similar work. Training will be provided to ensure qualified candidates can safely and effectively perform the job. Accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to enable them to fulfill essential job functions.

Required Skills & Experience

The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed to perform the duties of the job. Some experience with one or more of the following is preferred, with some training available to help build existing skills to reach the skill level needed. Both professional and personal life experience will be considered.

Bachelor’s degree with a focus on natural resources, environmental management, or a related field.
A minimum of five years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team to achieve its strategical goals and operational priorities associated with conservation easement and fee acquisition projects.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Possesses effective problem-solving skills, adaptability, and strong interpersonal abilities.
Highly organized and collaborative, with ability to manage time and responsibilities.
Evident passion for the mission and values of Columbia Land Trust and a desire to increase impact.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite; familiar with GIS and mapping software a plus.

The Wilderness Society is a national conservation organization dedicated to protecting America’s wild places since 1935. Our mission is to unite people to protect America’s wild places. Through science, advocacy and partnerships with communities and policymakers, we champion the protection of wilderness, national parks, forests, and other public lands that provide clean air and water, wildlife habitat and the freedom to connect with nature.

POSITION OVERVIEW

New Mexico has a proud tradition of preserving and celebrating its rich cultural history and heritage. This history is woven into the landscape and is an essential part of The Wilderness Society’s (TWS) work to protect public lands and connect communities across the state to our wild places. We seek a highly innovative and skilled advocate and campaigner to achieve new public land protections, engage in land planning and stewardship activities, defend existing land protections and bedrock environmental laws and policies, and ensure that all New Mexicans equitably benefit from our public lands. This individual will also work to achieve energy program goals, including defending places that are too wild to drill, facilitating the country’s transition to clean energy, and ensuring public lands are managed as part of the solution to climate change.

Reporting to the New Mexico State Director and working with programs across the organization, the New Mexico Senior Conservation Manager will develop and execute organizational projects and initiatives throughout New Mexico. They will engage in a range of campaigns through partnerships, coalition building and coordination, campaign planning, outreach activities, communications, and other efforts. They will represent TWS in coalitions, in communications with elected officials, agency officials, and other decision makers and their staff, and in the media.

This position plays a critical role in fostering an organizational culture where people feel respected, included, and accountable to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made it a priority to ensure that our public lands work reflects fairness, representation, and accessibility. This leader will carry those commitments into our New Mexico program—expanding partnerships, strengthening community connections, and ensuring our work is responsive to a broad range of perspectives and needs. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign-oriented, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Wilderness Society’s New Mexico program has established clear goals for protecting public lands across the state, defending bedrock conservation laws from attack, and ensuring that all New Mexicans equitably benefit from our public lands. We value strong communicators, research skills, and interest in developing policies and programs that can achieve lasting protections for our public lands and positive change for our communities. We pride ourselves on having staff that know the communities in which they work and can organize and work with everyone across the region.

Experience & Competencies

Minimum 7 years of progressively more complex professional experience working on issue/advocacy or political campaigns, natural resource management issues, or public policy.
Proven track record of building and maintaining strong collaborations, relationships and networks among diverse stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of public lands, environmental, and/or conservation issues in New Mexico.
Ability to think and act strategically to achieve campaign and landscape conservation goals in a dynamic environment.
Experience managing complex processes involving a wide range of interests, strategically balancing multiple assignments and priorities, and meeting deadlines with consistently high-quality work.
Excellent communication skills, with an ability to write and speak concisely and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Ability to evaluate information on an ongoing basis and modify approach to the work to adapt to changing circumstances.
Strong leadership qualities, rooted in inclusion, capable of operating effectively with diverse audiences and colleagues, and committed to working with others in accomplishing our goals in an inclusive manner.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative, develop ideas, and see them through implementation, and who is comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness and ability to travel largely within the state, but also to Washington, D.C., and other locations as necessary.

The Stewardship Manager plays an integral role in Upstate Forever’s Land Conservation program, the goal of which is to work with landowners and partners using a variety of conservation tools to permanently protect rivers and streams, natural and scenic areas, farmland, and wildlife habitat. This full-time position reports to the Director of Stewardship and Land Management and helps fulfill stewardship duties that ensure the conservation values for all protected properties are preserved. This position can be based out of Upstate Forever’s Greenville or Spartanburg office, however, travel throughout the ten-county Upstate SC region will be necessary.

Essential Qualifications

Experience – Four to five years of experience in a relevant field. Clear understanding of conservation easement stewardship.

Organizational Skills – Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple unique tasks with a strong attention to detail.

Technical Skills – Proficiency with general office and computer skills (including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat). Working knowledge of or willingness to build familiarity with ArcGIS, and database software. Ability to quickly adopt and use new software and hardware tools as necessary. Demonstrates initiative to pursue training on topics that would advance the department.

People Skills – Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals from different backgrounds, ages, and socio-economic levels in a manner that positively reflects the values of Upstate Forever; builds rapport well; shows respect for team members and an ability to foster and maintain an enjoyable, rewarding, and productive workplace.

Communication & Feedback – Strong speaking, writing, and listening skills; able to effectively communicate Upstate Forever’s position with landowners and solve disputes while maintaining positive relationships; willingness to receive and apply constructive feedback.

Self-Motivated and Problem Solver – Comfortable working independently on multiple projects simultaneously, ability to independently problem solve and a commitment to accuracy and integrity in all aspects of the job.

Travel – Capable of independent travel around Upstate Forever’s ten-county region. Weekend work is needed on rare occasions, and overnight travel is limited primarily to conferences and professional development opportunities.

Physical Mobility – Capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs while traversing difficult terrain, including but not limited to steep, mountainous, forested, rocky, uneven, densely vegetated, trail-less, and/or marshy conditions, as well as stream and shallow river crossings, during various weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Any experience with a land trust program; familiarity with project management; real property legal knowledge, experience with nonprofit organizations and working knowledge of Upstate SC ecology, history, and issues. Applicants that possess the Essential Qualifications above but do not have the Preferred Qualifications should not be discouraged from applying as this scenario will not disqualify applicants from consideration for this position.

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is seeking an energetic and self-motivated New England National Scenic Trail Coordinator to advance the protection, promotion, and stewardship of the New England National Scenic Trail in Massachusetts and the New Hampshire M-M Trail.

The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a 215-mile long distance hiking trail from Long Island Sound in Connecticut to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border, and is one of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the U.S. The route features classic New England landscapes across a combination of public and private land: long distance vistas with rural towns as a backdrop, agricultural lands, unfragmented forests, and large river valleys. The trail also travels through areas of Native American significance as well as colonial historic landmarks, and highlights a range of diverse ecosystems and natural resources: traprock ridges, mountain summits, forested glades, vernal pools, lakes, streams, and waterfalls. AMC manages the NET in Massachusetts in partnership with the National Park Service and in coordination with the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, which manages the NET in Connecticut. The NET has been a National Scenic Trail since 2009. Most of its route follows the historic route of the Metacomet-Monadnock (M-M) Trail that was created by AMC’s Western Massachusetts Chapter in the 1950’s, and AMC continues to support maintenance of the M-M Trail in New Hampshire.

Key goals for the NET are to ensure a consistent, high quality recreational experience; engage communities and local stakeholders in its stewardship; maintain ongoing communication with landowners and the public; develop and implement a long-term trail protection strategy; and promote the trail as a tremendous resource to local communities and visitors alike.

The NET Coordinator supports the AMC Western Massachusetts Chapter and NH volunteers that carry out much of the hands-on trail maintenance and improvements. The Coordinator also collaborates with a range of internal and external partners, including other AMC trails and outdoor leadership staff in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the National Park Service, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, private landowners, land trusts, regional planning agencies, and municipalities. The NET has benefited from funding that supports a Holyoke-based summer teen trail crew. The NET Coordinator’s role is to collaborate with Mass Hire for crew hiring and assist the Southern New England Volunteer Programs Supervisor in the identification and planning of crew projects.

What the AMC Is Looking For

At least two years of experience in activities related to trail or land stewardship, recreation and/or volunteer organizing, or a combination of professional experience and education.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop productive working relations with partners, and to represent AMC and the New England Trail with town officials, land trusts, landowners, state and federal agencies, and other community stakeholders.
Ability to work independently with little supervision to carry out tasks and projects
Comfort with using online communication tools, including social media platforms.
Experience or aptitude in organizing or supporting volunteer efforts.
Group facilitation skills and ability to organize and promote events.
Experience with GIS mapping software to understand and illustrate trail information, land characteristics, and landowner configurations, highly preferred.
Experience in trail building and maintenance
Physical abilities: Most work is performed in a standard office setting with occasional work on the trail. Must be able to stand, sit, walk, lift up to 20 pounds from floor to waist height, and operate standard office equipment. Must be able to travel safely and independently on easy to moderate terrain in all weather conditions on typical woods trails in the Massachusetts Pioneer Valley and southern New Hampshire, carrying up to 25 pounds in a backpack.
Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle to travel to meetings and site visits.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a full-time USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Project Manager to support Abandoned Mine Land (AML) safeguarding projects on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and other National Wildlife Refuges across the region. The USFWS Project Manager will coordinate all aspects of abandoned mine safeguarding, including AML inventory, biological and cultural resource surveys, NEPA compliance, construction contracting, and field oversight. This position will work within BCI’s Subterranean Team and collaborate closely with the Geospatial, Compliance, and Restoration Teams under the Habitat Protection & Restoration Program.

Position Overview:

The USFWS Project Manager will perform a variety of conservation activities that benefit bats and other wildlife dependent on subterranean habitats and requires an organized, self-motivated individual capable of managing complex conservation projects involving multiple partners and regulatory processes. While not primarily a field position, the USFWS Project Manager will regularly participate in fieldwork and site visits to support project planning and implementation. The ideal candidate will be based within reasonable travel distance of Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and have experience managing complex conservation projects involving multi-agency coordination and environmental compliance.

This position serves as the key liaison between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) agreement managers and refuge managers and BCI’s internal teams, including the Subterranean, Restoration, Cultural Resources, NEPA/Compliance, and Geospatial teams. The role is responsible for directing and tracking project activities to ensure coordination between teams, hiring and supervising seasonal field crews, developing project deliverables, awarding and managing subcontracts, and assisting with agreement management. Trainings specific to this role will be provided. This position reports to the Assistant Subterranean Team Lead and works closely with the Subterranean Team Lead, Compliance Team Lead, and Cultural Resource Coordinator to ensure the effective implementation of projects.

This position is expected to be funded through the end of the Cooperative Agreement between BCI and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2031 but is contingent upon continued federal funding. Funding and agreement timelines are subject to change with little notice.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of experience and proven success in project management including staff supervision, resource coordination, and oversight of multi-team, multi-year conservation projects.
2+ years of experience in biology, wildlife management, natural resource management, environmental science, or a similar field.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, prioritize under pressure, and deliver high-quality results on schedule.
Competency with basic computer operating systems/software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe products as well as data collection applications (e.g. ESRI Field Maps, Survey123).
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively via email and Zoom, lead meetings, and deliver presentations.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and high motivation.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or other similar degree.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets the organization’s insurability and fleet safety standards. A review of a candidate’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, and continued employment will be contingent upon meeting these standards.

Desired Additional Qualifications:

Knowledge of NEPA processes and environmental compliance requirements, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Biological Assessments (BAs).
Familiarity with cultural resource management requirements and procedures under NEPA and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, including inventory, consultation, and mitigation.
Experience with database management and GIS (e.g., ArcGIS or similar).
Knowledge of surface and underground abandoned mine hazards and hard rock mining history.
Knowledge of bats and underground environments, including caves and abandoned mines.
Experience and knowledge in 4×4 off-road driving.
Certifications in first aid, CPR, and wilderness medicine.

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. AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through our No Farms, No Food message. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect nearly 8 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and supported thousands of farm families. Long a pioneering leader, AFT continues to evolve to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers nationwide, adapting its approach to ensure the continued strength and resilience of agriculture and rural communities nationwide.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Western Managing Director, the California Regional Director (Director) provides strategic leadership for growing American Farmland Trust’s (AFT) impact in California.

Position summary

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who understands the intersection of agriculture and conservation and brings an entrepreneurial mindset to growing programs and partnerships. The Director will play key roles with program development, external relations, and fundraising while also working closely with the California Deputy Director to manage a high-functioning team to grow American Farmland Trust’s impact in California.

Education & Experience

BA or BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of related leadership experience in public policy, agriculture, conservation, or related fields. Or, 8 years of related leadership experience with an advanced degree in one or more of the disciplines noted.

Compensation

This position offers an annual salary of $125,000 – $130,000.

Marin County Parks manages 40 public parks and pathways, and 18,500 acres of open space. These public lands, which include McNears Beach, Paradise Beach, Roy’s Redwoods, Bolinas Lagoon, Mount Burdell, and Ring Mountain, reflect the rich variety of ecosystems in coastal northern California.

There are currently seven seasonal assistant vacancies in the conservation science program.

The Conservation Science program is now recruiting for Seasonal Assistants for the 2026 Season. The following roles may be available:

Vegetation Crew: Treating invasive plants using hand tools, power tools, and herbicide, surveying preserves for early detection weeds, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, data entry/data processing, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed.
Wildlife Assistant: Monitoring and collecting wildlife population data, habitat assessments, project biological compliance, rare plant surveys, vegetation community assessments, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, assisting with docent programs, data entry/data processing, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed.
Volunteer Coordinator: Supporting volunteer efforts in habitat restoration and other stewardship projects. Coordinating and supporting volunteer efforts and reporting volunteer accomplishments by working with experienced Field Staff and helping with office tasks such as inventory and gathering data as well as program logistics such as cleaning tools and organizing supplies.

There will be opportunities to support other programs or teams. Additional tasks for all Conservation Science seasonal staff may include: treating invasive plants, restoration planting activities, working with volunteers, monitoring and collecting plant and wildlife population data, mapping and recording work completed using GPS/GIS, data entry/processing, writing monitoring protocols and summary reports, maintaining tools and equipment, general park maintenance and other tasks as needed. Tasks are subject to change during an emergency, seasonal staff should have the ability to be flexible during these times.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who is dependable, has personal and professional integrity, and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will have a strong commitment to providing quality customer service and working effectively both independently and on a team. Some direct experience or college level education in landscape maintenance, parks operations, construction, or environmental resource studies is desirable.

Some direct experience or college level education in landscape maintenance, parks operations or environmental resource studies is desirable. Level of appointment within the salary range is dependent upon the amount of experience and/or education directly related to area(s) of assignment.