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:Deputy Director, Parks & Conservation Planning Location: Woodland, California Post Date: 11/07/25 Contact: Yolo County Human Resources Department City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695 Phone (W): (530) 666-8055 Email:jobs@yolocounty.gov Website:visit our website... Description: The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one at-will, full-time position in the class of Deputy Director at the Yolo County General Services Department. This position will lead the newly constituted Parks & Conservation Planning Division that combines the Parks Planning and Natural Resources functions and will provide administrative oversight of the Yolo Habitat Conservancy Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing management of open space parks, natural resources management (inclusive of habitat restoration, habitat management, and/or gravel mining monitoring), or habitat conservation functions. The position will oversee the Cache Creek Area Plan, the Yolo County Parks Master Plan, and the Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan in alignment with the County’s Strategic Plan. Strong analytical, communication, customer service, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a high paced team environment are imperative for success in this position. The selected candidate will interact with various staff within the department as well as throughout the County and must be able to effectively build cooperative working relationships with others. more info...
Ad Title:Maine Land Steward Location: Maine Post Date: 01/16/26 Phone (W): 802-224-1000 Email:jobs@newildernesstrust.org Website:visit our website... Description: Northeast Wilderness Trust\'s (the Organization) mission is to conserve forever-wild landscapes for Nature and people. We safeguard over 103,000 wild acres across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Northeast Wilderness Trust is the only regional land trust focused exclusively on rewilding through forever-wild conservation. We believe in the immense value of wilderness, both for its intrinsic value and for its unique role to reverse the biodiversity crisis, mitigate climate change, and provide solace to the human spirit.
The Maine Land Steward works remotely as a member of the Stewardship Team to perform on-the-ground stewardship of Northeast Wilderness Trust’s wilderness preserves, sanctuaries, and conservation easements across northern New England, primarily in Maine. The Maine Land Steward builds partnerships to further the Organization’s mission. This position will be primarily field-based with regular office work.
To view the full job announcement, including additional details on job responsibilities, salary and benefits, and instructions on how to apply, please visit our website: https://newildernesstrust.org/about/employment/.
Ad Title:Natural Resources Planner Location: Woodland, California Post Date: 11/07/25 Contact: Yolo County Human Resources Department City: Woodland State: CA Zip: 95695 Phone (W): (530) 666-8055 Email:jobs@yolocounty.gov Website:visit our website... Description: The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time position in the Natural Resources Planner classification in the General Services Department, Parks & Conservation Planning Division.
The Natural Resources Planner performs natural resource management duties including, but not limited to, planning and implementation of habitat management and park and open space projects, enhancement and restoration projects, monitoring and analysis of fluvial and geomorphic processes, development of mitigation strategies, acquisition of conservation easements, permitting and application review; plans and conducts public outreach activities; researches and compiles information, writes reports, makes recommendations, and implements policies; obtains, supervises and contracts for consultant services, manages contracts, seeks, obtains, and implements grants, and monitors to ensure compliance with grant requirements and manages budgets. This position will have a specific focus on policy matters related to the implementation of the Cache Creek Area Plan, including both the Cache Creek Resource Management Plan and the Off-Channel Mining Plan, the Yolo County Parks Master Plan, the Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Communities Conservation Plan, the Yolo County Strategic Plan, as applicable. This position also serves as liaison to various resource management related citizen and advisory groups within the County. In this role the incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex environmental documents and studies, including CEQA and NEPA, and representing the County and its policy positions in a variety of settings including all levels of government (federal, state, local) as well as with other stakeholder groups. Experience with water, flood control, environmental, and agricultural policy are desirable. more info...
Ad Title:Oregon Stewardship Assistant Location: Oregon, United States Post Date: 12/23/25 State: OR Email:j.b.langevin@tnc.org Website:visit our website... Description: The Oregon Stewardship Assistant is an entry-level, seasonal position starting March 16th, 2026 and ending November 27th, 2026. The stewardship assistant will spend time in three Oregon geographies and will work with TNC stewardship staff to perform operations, maintenance, and monitoring of several important conservation sites in Oregon. The stewardship assistant will conduct general preserve stewardship duties, while also supporting priority projects for each site and developing their conservation and stewardship skills. This position is open until it is filled; it is recommended to apply early.
This position will work under the supervision of an experienced steward performing field tasks such as fence and infrastructure maintenance, invasive plant monitoring and control (including herbicide use), vegetation monitoring, wildlife surveys, prescribed fire preparation, prescribed fire implementation, trail work, and data collection. The stewardship assistant will also assist with site, equipment, and facilities maintenance and repair. They will maintain and preserve records using a computer or mobile devices. The stewardship assistant will work in the field and office alongside TNC staff, partners, and volunteers, including youth volunteers, while also working independently at times. They may interact with visitors from the public hiking on trails and enforce preserve use guidelines. This position will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances which require considerable physical exertion.
Housing is provided free of charge, though the value of housing will be included as non-cash taxable income in Eugene. Limited overnight travel to TNC Oregon preserves is expected and will be based on planned field activities of TNC Stewardship staff.
Columbia Basin Program
From March 16th to June 14th, 2026, the Oregon Stewardship Assistant performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance, and monitoring primarily at the Boardman Conservation Area (BCA) near Boardman, Oregon. The BCA is a 23,000-acre grassland and shrub-steppe property managed by TNC to provide habitat for sensitive species. The primary objective at the BCA is to protect and improve native plant communities and their associated wildlife species. The stewardship assistant will conduct stewardship duties, including but not limited to infrastructure maintenance, vegetation monitoring, invasive plant treatment, and wildlife surveys at the BCA as well as other preserves in north-central Oregon, which will require some overnight travel. The position requires living in shared housing, provided free of charge by TNC in Ione, Oregon, a small rural community.
Oregon Coast Preserves
From June 15th to August 16th, 2026, the stewardship assistant will be based on the Oregon Coast. The primary duties will occur in the field at the Kilchis Estuary Preserve, a Sitka spruce swamp restoration site near Tillamook, Oregon. While stationed in this region, occasional work will occur at the Cascade Head Preserve, a coastal prairie ecosystem supporting native and rare species near Lincoln City, Oregon. Access to work sites on that Preserve involves a moderately strenuous 4-mile round trip hike with 600 ft of elevation gain at a minimum. Projects will include vegetation monitoring, trail work, brushcutting, and invasive species treatments. Accommodations are offered free of charge at a federal partner’s shared housing facility.
Willamette Valley Preserves
From August 17th, 2026 to November 27th, 2026, the stewardship assistant will be stationed in Eugene, Oregon and assist with project priorities at multiple sites in the south Willamette Valley. Primary duties will occur in the field at Willow Creek Preserve and Coburg Ridge Preserve. Stewardship work includes management of wet and upland prairie and oak woodland and savanna plant communities, with a particular focus on prescribed fire burn unit preparation and implementation. Additionally, the stewardship assistant will travel to other properties as needed. Occasional work at the Cox Island Preserve near Florence, Oregon will involve travel by boat to a high-quality tidal marsh for invasive species surveys and treatments. Fee and Conservation Easement monitoring will occur at multiple additional properties across western Oregon. Private lodging accommodations are provided at the Eugene office, which is shared with other TNC staff. Lodging is provided free of charge, though the value of housing will be included as non-cash taxable income. more info...
Ad Title:Outdoor Education Instructor and Program Coordinator Location: Camp Tamarack Sisters Oregon Post Date: 12/01/25 Contact: Makenna Noel City: Sisters State: OR Zip: 97759 Phone (W): 541-760-2494 Email:Calypso@camptamarack.com Website:visit our website... Description: Join us Lakeside at Camp Tamarack!
Spend your spring, summer, and fall in the Deschutes National Forest helping young people grow, connect, and explore the outdoors. As an Instructor, you’ll lead science lessons, summer camp activities, and more! All while being part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values growth, connection, and curiosity!
What You Will Do:
- Work 40-45 hours per week on a Sunday-Thursday or Monday-
Friday schedule.
-Lead standards based science, leadership and recreation activities
for Outdoor School participants.
- Lead camp activities such as hiking, paddle sports, swimming,
archery, crafts and group games for Summer Camp participants.
- Facilitate evening time programing like campfire skits and songs 1-2
times per week.
- Mentor, supervise and evaluate high school students who serve as
cabin counselors for youth participants.
- Assist with daily site set-up and cleaning.
- Assist with transportation of participants to and from camp (15-
passenger van driver training provided).
What You Get
- Weekly salary of $620-$670, paid monthly
- On-site housing, meals during programming, internet, utilities, and laundry
- Paid sick/sad time + Paid session PTO
- A collaborative, inclusive work environment grounded in Growth, Connection, and Curiosity
What You Bring:
- Alignment with our organization\'s values of Growth, Connection and Curiosity.
- Experience facilitating environmental education or youth camp programming.
- Ability to mentor, supervise, and evaluate high school students.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including positive communication, flexibility, dependability and conflict resolution.
- Ability to provide waterfront supervision, including canoeing and paddleboarding.
- Ability to uphold risk management protocols related to outdoor activities (training provided).
- Ability to lead physically demanding outdoor activities and work long hours in all weather conditions.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all program participants.
Want to learn more?
Please click the attached job description for more details about being an instructor at Camp Tamrack! You can also visit our website for more information! We have several job positions available, including a program coordinator and medical support.
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to calypso@camptamarack.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Ad Title:Park Manager - Dry Branch State Park and Natural Area, Tennessee Location: Hohenwald, Tennessee Post Date: 01/23/26 Contact: Ryan Forbess State: TN Email:ryan.forbess@tn.gov Website:visit our website... Description: Dry Branch State Park is due to be dedicated in 2026 and is searching for its first ever park manager. The park is 2,000 acres of Highland Rim forest in Lewis, Hickman, and Perry Counties. This legislatively protected State Natural Area protects numerous threatened and endangered species. It also has areas slated for ecological restoration as pine plantations are in the process of converting to native hardwoods and early successional habitats. Soon to be a hot spot for wildlife observation and gravel biking, this new park will be developed to function \"off-grid\" with sustainability in mind. Applicants should be ready and passionate to develop this new park from the ground up, meet with stakeholders, protect the resource, and bring the park vision to life. Apply at https://stateoftn-careers.ttcportals.com/jobs/17232564-park-manager-1-74425 more info...
Ad Title:Seasonal Plant Ecologists - Boulder County Parks & Open Space Location: Longmont, Colorado Post Date: 02/04/26 Contact: David Hirt City: Longmont State: CO Zip: 80503 Email:dhirt@bouldercounty.gov Website:visit our website... Description: Boulder County Parks and Open Space is hiring 2 Seasonal Plant Ecology Resource Technicians for the 2026 season. This position focuses on ecosystem restoration and habitat improvement, vegetation monitoring, and leading volunteers on a variety of projects, including wildland seed collection and restoration plantings.
Job Details:
Salary: $25/hour
Work Schedule: Mon-Thu 7 am - 5:30 pm
Season: April 13th through late October
Application deadline: February 12th,11:59 pm
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...
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