Ad Title:Andorra Forest - Conservation and Operations Manager Location: Stoddard, NH Post Date: 03/16/26 Contact: Abigail Faulkner State: NH Zip: 03464 Email:andorramanagersearch@gmail.com Description: The Conservation and Operations Manager oversees stewardship of the forest and the
maintenance of buildings, roads, and trails. Responsibilities are listed below, though some work is expected to be subcontracted,
depending on the skill set and interests of the successful applicant.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Oversee and maintain conservation operations on over 10,000 acres including
maintenance of roads and trails, vehicles, equipment, a “pick your own” blueberry
operation, property boundaries, public use, and the digital map database. For
candidates who are not trained foresters this may involve working with a
consulting forester and other specialists to oversee forestry operations and
habitat improvement work.
-Oversee and conduct maintenance of several houses, their grounds and
outbuildings including: lawns, snow plowing, carpentry, plumbing, electricity,
heating, firewood, cleaning and security. Make recommendations and coordinate
major upkeep and repairs.
-Respond to occasional urgent problems such as power failures or storm damage.
-Oversee and manage the business office including bills, payroll, record keeping,
budgets, insurance, and leases. Report in person during family meetings
between 2 and 4 times per year.
-Supervise any employees and manage subcontractors.
-Engage with government, education, conservation and recreation organizations,
grantors, neighbors, and members of the public who visit the property to hike,
fish, hunt and snowmobile, etc. This may entail attending meetings, making
presentations, and maintaining positive working relationships with relevant
groups and individuals.
-Bring creative ideas to foster sustainable operations with a long-term
perspective. more info...
Ad Title:Carleton College Arboretum - seasonal land management position Location: Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota Post Date: 02/02/26 City: Northfield State: MN Zip: 55057 Phone (W): 5072224830 Email:hr@carleton.edu Website:visit our website... Description: Applications are now being accepted for a part time, temporary position with the Carleton College Arboretum, serving as an assistant to the Arboretum Manager. This 24 hours/week position runs April through November; start date and days/week negotiable depending on applicants availability. Scheduled work days are primarily during the week, with occasional weekend work. Work includes invasive plant control, native seed collecting, participating on the prescribed burn crew and tool and equipment maintenance. This position primarily works with student workers and volunteers, providing direction and instruction on land management tasks. Apply through the Carleton Human Resources website. more info...
Ad Title:Land and Stewardship Manager Location: Morganton, NC Post Date: 03/06/26 Contact: Andrew Kota City: Morganton State: NC Zip: 28655-3103 Phone (W): 8284739930 Email:careers@foothillsconservancy.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Land & Stewardship Manager must possess a sincere love for the Blue Ridge Mountains and Foothills of Western North Carolina, be passionate about land & water conservation, and value the outdoors. Authenticity is vital to the success of this position, and you must be committed to FCNC’s conservation efforts through unwavering dedication and commitment to excellence.
The Land and Stewardship Manager will be responsible for stewarding FCNC’s conservation easements and preserves, including annual monitoring, legal defense measures, and associated record-keeping, as well as developing and maintaining good relationships/communications with FCNC’s conservation easement landowners and funding agencies. The position will also assist with the oversight of FCNC’s Oak Hill Community Park and Forest and the natural resource management activities on FCNC-owned preserve lands. Some expectations of this position include strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as detailed record keeping according to policies and procedures.
The Land and Stewardship Manager will work to support the strategic goals of the conservation program, as well as assist with the daily operations involved with this program, and other additional duties as needed. This person will work collaboratively with the members of the Conservation Program Team on a daily basis. The position requires frequent travel throughout FCNC’s service area, often to remote locations, and the ideal candidate will be a courageous and reliable individual with the ability to think critically and work independently.
The ideal candidate may not have substantial experience with every aspect of the duties and responsibilities described herein. However, a willingness and ability to learn, having an open mind and being receptive to collaboration with others across department lines, working as a team to problem solve and generate innovative ideas, and being flexible is critical.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Easement Monitoring Program Management
Implement the annual conservation easement monitoring and reporting program and related follow- up activities for conservation easements held by the organization in accordance with FCNC policies and Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.
Implement the annual monitoring and reporting for conservation easements held by other organizations and the State of NC for which FCNC has contractual monitoring responsibilities.
Draft baseline documentation reports for conservation easements.
Assist FCNC conservation program directors with drafting/review of conservation easements.
Work diligently with landowners to ensure easement compliance.
Preserve Stewardship & Monitoring Program Management
Implement the annual FCNC preserve monitoring program and related follow-up activities for conservation lands owned and managed by FCNC in accordance with FCNC policies and Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.
Draft preserve management plans and assist with the implementation and documentation of prescriptive preserve management activities.
Lead in the management, maintenance, and upkeep of FCNC’s Oak Hill Community Park and Forest property facilities and infrastructure.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with public agencies, private practitioners, and local Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) to foster a collaborative burning environment and increase the total acreage of \"good fire\" across the regional landscape.
Assist FCNC conservation program directors with long term planning and considerations for future conservation lands, specifically evaluating public use potential on FCNC preserve lands to identify and prioritize properties for protection and restoration, review and provide feedback on proposed new land protection projects, and provide feedback on organizational capacity to own and administer additional preserve lands.
Communications & Records Management
Maintain well-organized, current records for all conservation easements and FCNC preserves.
Ensure FCNC’s Stewardship Program meets national Land Trust Accreditation Commission standards and IRS requirements through policy review and adherence, as well as accurate record- keeping.
Maintain communication with conservation easement landowners and other landowners adjoining both conservation easements and preserves and build relationships through outreach, education, and coordination with FCNC conservation program directors for natural resource management support.
Address ongoing landowner requests/concerns and potential violations of easements and management issues at FCNC-owned properties in consultation with conservation program directors.
Work collaboratively with FCNC conservation program directors to implement conservation easement defense standards and practices and address potential easement violations under the guidance of the Land Protection & Stewardship Committee and Board of Trustees.
Provide GIS mapping support as required for conservation projects.
Fundraising & Community Engagement
Provide information for and assist with grant applications for new conservation projects and conservation easement and preserve stewardship.
Support FCNC development and marketing staff with the creation of communications related to FCNC’s stewardship program including website, social media, print materials and e-mail.
Represent FCNC while attending relevant community events that support the growth of FCNC and introduce our organization to prospective donors, build and maintain relationships with other partners, stakeholders, local government organizations, etc.
Other
Assist with the implementation of FCNC’s Incubator Farm Program.
Assist in maintaining FCNC conservation program hardware, software, equipment, tools and vehicles.
Maintain and develop beneficial relationships with conservation professionals and professionals in related fields in the community.
Advance and maintain skills, education, and knowledge of best practices that are relevant to the job description.
Provide regular reports to the Executive Director and FCNC Board on strategic goals and objectives pertaining to the conservation and stewardship program. Along with the rest of Foothills Conservancy’s board and staff, help advance the organization’s strategic plan and strategic initiatives.
Work to ensure honest and sincere interactions and positive working relationships with team members, government agency staff, contractors, landowners, vendors, community leaders, event sponsors/participants, volunteers, donors / supporters, and the general public.
Land & Stewardship Manager Expectations:
A personal commitment to the mission of Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, and personal values that reflect those of FCNC.
Self-motivation—comfortable working independently on multiple projects simultaneously,
strong organizational and time management skills, a commitment to accuracy and integrity in
all aspects of the job, and a desire to network within the land trust community.
Superior communication skills - strong speaking, writing and listening skills, an ability to communicate to a variety of audiences in a variety of formal and informal settings.
Strong people skills—friendly and welcoming, honest and truthful, willing to build relationships with people from all walks of life.
Energetic and positive attitude with a strong affinity for the outdoors—should enjoy spending long days outdoors, working hard in wilderness settings.
Excellent team player—ability to work and collaborate with others, respect for all team members and ability to foster and maintain an enjoyable, rewarding and productive workplace.
Technical skills—General office and computer skills are required. Understanding of Microsoft Office, Google Suite. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS software, Dendroyka Landscape software, and Upstream Tech Lens software.
Travel—frequent, independent travel within FCNC’s eight-county region. Overnight travel
is rare and limited primarily to conferences and professional development opportunities.
Ad Title:Natural Areas Internship Location: Charleston, Illinois Post Date: 02/05/26 Contact: Alissa Bell Email:alissa@grandprairiefriends.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Natural Areas Internship is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in ecological management. Candidates with experience or interest in natural resources, or already attending college in programs related to natural resources, are encouraged to apply. more info...
Ad Title:Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator Location: Normal, IL Post Date: 03/04/26 Contact: Erin Herbez City: Normal State: IL Zip: 61761 Phone (W): 3098726846 Email:erin@parklandsfoundation.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the Foundation\'s mission by strengthening community engagement, expanding membership, and supporting stewardship initiatives. This full-time position serves as a key connector between the organization, its volunteers, members, and the public. The role requires strong independent judgment, clear communication, and a passion for land conservation, outreach, and volunteer leadership.
The deadline for applications is April 1, 2026 but may remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please send a CV and cover letter to: jobs@parklandsfoundation.org
Parklands foundation
Normal, IL
Job Title: Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Development and Administration
Position: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $23.00 – $26.00
Schedule: Flexible schedule; weekends as needed
Job Summary: The Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the Foundation\'s mission by strengthening community engagement, expanding membership, and supporting stewardship initiatives. This full-time position serves as a key connector between the organization, its volunteers, members, and the public. The role requires strong independent judgment, clear communication, and a passion for land conservation, outreach, and volunteer leadership.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Outreach & Community Engagement:
· Attend Outreach Committee meetings and collaborate on the development and execution of outreach strategies that increase public awareness and membership.
· Coordinate and deliver educational and outreach programs for community groups, partners, and requesting organizations.
· Serve as a public-facing representative of the Foundation, ensuring consistent and professional messaging aligned with the mission.
2. Communications & Marketing:
· Develop, produce, and distribute newsletters, press releases, and outreach communications.
· Update and maintain website content and manage social media platforms to promote programs, events, and initiatives.
· Manage outreach materials, apparel orders, and promotional inventory to support marketing and fundraising efforts.
3. Membership, Donor & Data Management:
· Maintain and update membership, donor, and volunteer databases, maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
· Support fundraising and membership growth initiatives, including mailings, surveys, and membership drives.
· Coordinate targeted outreach campaigns in collaboration with internal stakeholders and leadership.
4. Volunteer Stewardship & Field Support:
· Recruit, train, retain, and recognize Volunteer Stewards.
· Organize volunteer workdays, document volunteer activities and hours, and maintain required permits.
· Communicate regularly with volunteers and develop policies to support safe, effective volunteer engagement.
· Support stewardship activities, including outdoor and field-based work, as needed.
Location: ParkLands Foundation has office space in Normal, IL. Events and volunteer workdays will occur on ParkLands Preserves in rural Woodford and McLean Counties.
Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a flexible work schedule, paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Development and Administration.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business or mission needs evolve.
The Foundation will consider requests or exceptions based on legally protected religious observances, as reasonable accommodations to an employee’s disability, or as otherwise required by law.
Ad Title:PPCA Botany Intern Location: Harrisburg Post Date: 03/05/26 Email:wpcjobs@paconserve.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (Pittsburgh, PA)
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has been dedicated to protecting and restoring the region’s exceptional natural places since 1932. As a member-based nonprofit organization, we work in cities and towns across Western Pennsylvania and rely on the help of thousands of members, partners and volunteers. We are making a difference in our region’s water, land and life. We do this work for the benefit of wildlife and people who call Western Pennsylvania home, and for future generations.
We are seeking an individual to provide support for the Pennsylvania Plant Conservation Alliance’s conservation work surrounding several rare species. This is a 12-week part-time temporary summer internship that will require some level of independent work. This person will be supervised by a WPC Senior Botanist but will work closely with the DCNR PPCA Coordinator on a daily basis. This position will be based in Harrisburg but will travel to various locations mostly in central and south-central Pennsylvania as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work will include monitoring rare plant populations, stewardship activities such as invasive species removal, and data management. The individual will have the opportunity to analyze plant demographic data.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. A qualification is to be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Physical stamina for manual labor working outdoors in uneven terrain in a variety of adverse weather conditions to collect data on rare plant populations
• Ability to wade in flowing water.
• Ability to transition between office work and field work.
• Ability to sit, bend, and stand for 7+ hours a day.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, turning, and reaching overhead, at, and below eye level. There may be full range of body motion for extended periods of time.
Location: The position is based at the WPC headquarters in Harrisburg, PA.
Position Duration: This is a part-time temporary position. This is expected to be a 12-week, 24 hour a week position beginning in mid to late May through August 14, 2026.
Pay: $20.00/hour
Application Process: To apply, email cover letter and resume to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list “PPCA Botany Intern” in the subject line.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our team.
Protect and enhance water quality and quantity within the Highlands Region by assisting in the preparation of project reviews in the Highlands region and assisting in the review and preparation of resource management plans. Fieldwork required includes, but not limited to site evaluation, ecological assessment, easement monitoring, stewardship plan review and water quality monitoring. Provide technical support to staff when needed. more info...
Ad Title:Urban Agriculture Associate Location: flexible/remote near Michigan urban center Post Date: 01/13/26 City: San Francisco State: CA Zip: 94104 Website:visit our website... Description: Pollinator Partnership (P2) is looking for a passionate professional who possesses the skills to assist with the advancement of sustainable urban agriculture in Michigan. There is one part-time (PT; 20 hours per week) Urban Agriculture Associate position available. This individual will work together with the Urban Agricultural Coordinator to develop and implement workshops to support urban and underserved growers, support pollinator conservation in urban agriculture, and facilitate peer to peer urban agriculture support networks. This individual will work with NRCS staff and their partners, as needed. This position will provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to a diversity of private landowners and partner organizations to accelerate adoption of pollinator and other wildlife conservation practices in urban agricultural settings. Coverage area will primarily be focused in urban centers in Michigan. The candidate should be a team-oriented professional, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to the mission and values of P2.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Urban Agriculture Associate is responsible for the following duties and others as assigned:
Develop P2\'s relationships and foster new partnerships with urban agricultural contacts, including farmers, community leaders, conservation professionals, extension staff, and others.
Provide project-specific technical support on pollinator and beneficial insect conservation techniques to farmers managing urban farms and to agricultural and community organizations.
Coordinate and conduct in-person and virtual workshops (trainings, field days, etc.) and build peer-to-peer support networks for urban and small farm communities.
Identify and coordinate with urban farm ambassadors to serve as demonstration habitat sites for field days, workshops, and mentorship activities.
Gain familiarity and expertise with Michigan-specific NRCS programs and staff points of contact.
Support development of an urban agriculture guide relating to supporting pollinators, practicing Integrated Pest Management, and utilizing Farm Bill programs in these unique and sometimes challenging landscapes.
Accelerate conservation program enrollment by working with NRCS, P2 contacts, and other partners.
Provide technical assistance for conservation practice implementation in urban agriculture (pollinator habitat focus).
Coordinate and routinely communicate with P2 colleagues, NRCS State, Area, and Field Office staff, and key partners in Michigan regarding project activities and status updates more info...
Ad Title:Watershed Conservation Intern Location: Indiana, PA Post Date: 02/26/26 Email:wpcjobs@paconserve.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has been dedicated to protecting and restoring the region’s exceptional natural places since 1932. As a member-based nonprofit organization, we work in cities and towns across Western Pennsylvania and rely on the help of thousands of members, partners and volunteers. We are making a difference in our region’s water, land and life. We do this work for the benefit of wildlife and people who call Western Pennsylvania home, and for future generations.
We are currently hiring an individual to fill the Watershed Conservation Intern position based out of Indiana, PA. The person in this position will work under the supervision of assigned Watershed Conservation staff in the summer of 2026 for approximately 12 weeks (500 hours). The function of this position is to assist with implementing a variety of watershed restoration projects and aquatic surveys, in close coordination with Watershed Conservation staff.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential or Marginal):
E Water quality monitoring & assessment
E Watershed restoration and stream habitat enhancement
E Agricultural best management practices
E Project design, planning, and implementation
E Stream survey work including macroinvertebrates, fish, salamanders, and/or freshwater mussels
Physical Demands / Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Utilizing keyboarding and fine motor skills
• Utilizing gross motor skills to operate tools and equipment
• Driving a motor vehicle
• Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Bending, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling
• Reaching overhead, at, and below eye level
• Swimming and wading in flowing water
• Climbing up and down stairways and ladders
• Sitting/standing/walking for periods in excess of 2 hours traversing rugged terrain
• Speaking and hearing in-person, telephone, and other remote speech (2-way radio)
• Seeing with near, far, and peripheral visual acuity
• Evenings and weekend hours
Location: The position is based out of our Indiana, PA office.
Position Duration: This is a part-time, temporary opportunity, lasting approximately 12 weeks (500 hours).
Rate: $17.00/hour
Application Process: Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list “Watershed Conservation Intern” in the subject line.
Application Deadline: Until filled
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our team.
