Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs

Definition of Responsibility Under general supervision, this position serves as a professional project manager within the Watershed Restoration Section’s Stream Restoration Program in the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability. Essential Functions Implements water quality and watershed improvement projects, such as stream restoration using approaches such as adaptive natural channel design and floodplain ...

Summary: To support VDOT construction and maintenance programs and to protect the natural environment by providing sound engineering and environmental consultation and services. How you will contribute: Compensation Site Monitoring and Design: Develop wetland mitigation strategies, including the design of wetland compensation sites to facilitate the permitting of transportation projects. Identify potential mitigation alternatives and ...

The Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator is a mission-critical, hands-on land management leader who plays a central role in advancing GPF’s conservation outcomes across East-Central Illinois. With a primary focus on Warbler Ridge Conservation Area (~80% of work time), the Coordinator will intermittently conduct land management services across GPF's 130-mile, (9) County service area in Central ...

Job Summary: Under general supervision, manage the workflow of external agreements, contracts, publications, and funding arrangements, ensuring compliance with Monterey Bay Aquarium policies, and fulfilling reporting requirements. Develop and implement project tracking systems and monitor expenses against the annual budget. Synthesize and disseminate written monthly updates of all departmental activities to support our internal communication ...

This position is part of a partnership between Pheasants and Quail Forever (QF), The Longleaf Alliance, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), and The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and several other agencies. Under the direction of the Quail Forever SC Prescribed Fire Coordinator, incumbents will conduct prescribed fire and habitat management work on ...

The Vice President for Species Conservation and Coexistence directs Defenders’ regional and field work to conserve priority species and advance national policy priorities, including those pertaining to wildlife-human coexistence. The Vice President ensures effective on the ground implementation of priority species conservation plans and related imperiled wildlife conservation programs and campaigns. These plans and programs ...

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee (the Society) is seeking a Conservation Projects Coordinator to join a fun and talented team of professionals in supporting one of the most cherished community assets – the Milwaukee County Zoo. This role supports our conservation strategy to save wildlife and wild places locally and across the globe by leading ...

This position is responsible for efficiently overseeing the day-to-day horticultural operation and care of the Milton and Catherine Hershey Conservatory and Butterfly Atrium, ensuring that the Conservatory provides an outstanding educational live butterfly exhibit and horticultural display. The Manager, Milton and Catherine Hershey Conservatory and Butterfly Atrium (Manager) leads a team of staff and volunteers ...

The Anacostia Watershed Society seeks a full-time River Restoration Associate to provide on-the-water, field, and facility support for our organization. This non-exempt position will participate in the organization’s restoration work by leading and/or assisting with restoration field work, volunteer restoration events, and field studies; providing logistical and hands-on support; and helping store, maintain, and ensure ...

A feat of engineering now over 140 years old, the 71-mile-long High Line Canal is outliving its historic function as an irrigation utility and has taken on new life as a recreational resource, wildlife corridor and green stormwater infrastructure. The High Line Canal Conservancy is a nonprofit organization with the mission to preserve, protect and ...

Chagrin River Watershed Partners (CRWP) is a grassroots-level 501(c)(3) organization that serves member communities and park districts in the Chagrin River watershed and hundreds of partners across Ohio. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the Chagrin River, Lake Erie and other Ohio watersheds to ensure a sustainable future for people, plants, and animals. Thank ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Position Summary The Regional Manager (RM) reports to the Regional Director and serves as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s primary representative within the region. The RM leads and supports programs and initiatives focused on trail stewardship, natural resource management, ...

National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time, 3-Year term position that will support the improvement of recreation areas and restoration of natural resources on the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon. About the NFF: As the official national partner to the US Forest Service (USFS), the National Forest Foundation was ...

The Conservation Arborist is responsible for a wide range of duties that involve both planning and management, including the programming of tree care, selection and planting processes, and the preservation and maintenance of trees, ensuring that all processes are in accordance with the maintenance cooperation agreement between Forest Park Forever and the City of St ...

The primary duties of this position include inspection of Conservancy properties and stewardship of the Conservancy’s Upper Truckee Marsh (UTM) and Trout Creek Meadow, and Tahoe RCD’s Johnson Meadow. Stewardship Duties- The primary responsibilities of the land steward are to promote awareness and stewardship of the UTM, Trout Creek Meadow, and Johnson Meadow and the ...

Description Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, operation, and oversight of the Miller Park Zoo including the procurement, care, and exhibiting of all animals. Oversees all Zoo staff and volunteers, including guest services, education, and animal care managers, zoo education programming, grant writing and procurement, an extensive public relations program, and promotes cooperation and support with ...

Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately managed, member-supported organization and is free and ...

MassWildlife manages more than 500 species and stewards critical habitats across in the third most densely populated state in the nation. MassWildlife protects and manages over 239,000 acres of land and water. The Director will lead the Division in advancing biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, public access to outdoor recreational opportunities, and responsible wildlife management in ...

Job purpose Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is a farmer service program led by the Illinois Corn Growers Association in partnership with over 30 conservation leaders, including the Nebraska Corn Board. PCM’s mission is to increase adoption of conservation practices on corn, soybean, and wheat fields while evaluating their impact on farm financial stability. The Precision ...

The Morro Bay National Estuary Program brings the community, local governments, nonprofits, government agencies, and landowners together to protect and restore Morro Bay. The Estuary Program is a non-regulatory, nonprofit organization that conducts monitoring and research, restores natural habitats, and educates residents and visitors on how to keep Morro Bay clean and healthy. The Estuary ...

For more than 50 years, Ocean Conservancy has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean and all who depend on it. Today, we continue to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. We are a 501(C)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C ...

The Eastern Trail Alliance (ETA) and Eastern Trail Management District (ETMD) seek a strategic and hands-on Interim Executive Director to lead both organizations for an 18–24 month term. The Eastern Trail is a visionary plan for a long-distance walking and bicycling trail that will one day extend continuously off-road from South Portland to the Maine-New ...

Working out of the Washington, D.C. office, the Manager, Chesapeake Programs (Manager) supports strategic development and implementation of the Foundation’s Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund (CBSF), a collection of competitive grants programs, technical assistance, and contracted support to advance the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Manager is responsible for working with the ...

The Planning Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Policy & Planning and plays a central role in advancing Parks & Trails New York's vision of building and promoting a statewide network of greenway trails. The position leads the Empire State Trail Town and Western New York Trail Town programs; manages trail use measurement and ...