Conservation Careers & Job Opportunities

Eastern Connecticut Conservation District, Inc. (ECCD) is seeking an engaging and dynamic professional to build upon and strengthen ECCD’s engagement and outreach to the community within ECCD’s service area. Serving 36 municipalities in eastern Connecticut, ECCD is at the forefront of protecting natural resources in eastern Connecticut, particularly the region’s water resources. The successful candidate will be passionate about the…

Eastern Connecticut Conservation District, Inc. (ECCD) is seeking an engaging and dynamic professional to build upon and strengthen ECCD’s team within ECCD’s service area. Serving 36 municipalities in eastern Connecticut, ECCD is at the forefront of protecting natural resources in eastern Connecticut, particularly the region’s water resources. The successful candidate will be passionate about the environment and protecting natural resources.…

Roxbury Land Trust (RLT) seeks a part-time Development Director who is passionate about conservation. Founded in 1970, RLT currently protects nearly 4,000 acres of forests, farmland, wetlands, and watercourses; provides more than 30 miles of hiking trails for passive recreation; and offers educational programming for all ages. If this sounds interesting to you, and you have relevant development experience, we…

The Middlesex Land Trust, a regional land trust serving northern Middlesex County, Connecticut is seeking its first full time Executive Director (ED) to continue its legacy of land preservation and to further grow the organization. The new ED will continue the Trust’s work in land acquisition and stewardship, landowner relations and public communications, will pursue membership and donor growth and…

The Henry L Ferguson Museum is seeking a part-time one-year project manager. Building from a thorough ecological inventory, the Museum seeks to further its conservation efforts on its 375 acre land trust by developing 1) a set of scientifically-based and consensus driven management plans for each of its fee owned properties, 2) detailed current conditions reports for its conservation easements,…

Love working outside? Want to gain hands-on experience in the trail conservation & outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of leading a crew working, traveling, and overnight camping in a small tight-knit group? APPLY NOW! Help lead our efforts to improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Position Announcement: Natural Resource Specialist North Central Conservation District, Inc. www.conservect.org/northcentralMay 2024 The North Central Conservation District, Inc. (NCCD) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the sound use and management of natural resources. NCCD provides natural resource technical assistance, requiring expertise in areas that include soils, erosion control, wetlands, storm water management, ponds, invasive plants, various State…

The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) seeks an emotionally intelligent individual who is concerned with environmental justice to lead a crew of five high-school students on river restoration work, facilitate project-based environmental education and assist with career education, and co-organize outreach events during the 2024 summer. The Crew Leader will be responsible for three programmatic goals: (1) Implementation of the Still…

Position Title:  Executive Director (15-20 hours per week) The Organization:  Founded in 1976, the Simsbury Land Trust (SLT) is a federally-recognized, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Governed by a volunteer board of trustees elected by the membership, the SLT currently has over 700 member families. The Mission:  To protect scenic vistas, geological features and farmland that visually define Simsbury’s character and provide…

The Communications Manager is a key member of NCLC’s communications and fundraising team, responsible for developing and executing external and brand messaging for the organization. The Communications Manager will work collaboratively with NCLC’s senior leadership and outside vendors to create and implement communication tactics to build strategic awareness of NCLC’s mission, programs, and impact. Responsibilities include drafting and editing written…

The Hartford Land Bank, Inc. (HLB) seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to serve as Executive Director (ED). Established in 2020, the ED will help take the Hartford Land Bank to the next level as the official land bank authority of the City of Hartford. ORGANIZATION The HLB is a Connecticut nonprofit corporation that works with government, nonprofit, and private…

Gather New Haven, Schooner day camp seeks day camp counselors for positions with Schooner Camp, a summer day camp for ages 6-14. Camp offers land and coastal water sea programming on New Haven’s unique coastline, based out of the Sound School and the Long Wharf Nature Preserve. The goal is to provide a dynamic and fun educational experience for 88…

The NESS Marine Science & Adventure Sports (MSAS) Early Childhood Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) implement high quality programming for students ages 4-5 with hands-on, experientially oriented STEM based lessons that focus on early childhood development and social and emotional learning. This position will focus on leading Little Aquanauts activities. Program platforms include coastal exploration, swimming,…

The NESS Marine Science & Adventure Sports (MSAS) Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) implement high quality programming with an active, hands-on, experientially oriented marine science-based lessons. Program platforms include kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing. Qualified applicants will be passionate, motivated, able to work within a team as well as on their own and…

NESS is looking for motivated, hard working instructors to help inspire the next generation of sailors. This position will work closely with fellow instructors, NESS support staff, and Junior Instructors. NESS offers a variety of classes from learn to sail to adventure sailing to keelboats and FOILING!!!! Our team of instructors have after hour access to sail our fleet of…

The NESS USCG Licensed Captain – Marine Science & Adventure Sports (MSAS) Educator helps New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) implement high quality programming with an active, hands-on, experientially oriented marine science-based lessons. Programs are for students ages 11-17 in subjects such as powerboating, fishing, surfing, and adventure sports. Qualified applicants will hold at minimum an OUPV 6-Pack license…

NESS is looking for a motivated sailing instructor to support and teach our Adult Sailing Program offerings. This position supports and teaches sailing at all levels on our fleet of 23ft Sonar keelboats. This position works closely with our Adult & Adaptive Sailing Coordinator to provide keelboat classes, private lessons, and support community programs surrounding sailing. NESS offers a variety…

The Head Race Coach is responsible for all logistics surrounding coaching young students in various classes of boats focusing on : 420s, Optis, Lasers. This is a seasonal position at begins in June of 2024 Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Curriculum setup that best suits a proper progression for each program (boathandling, tactics, strategy) Arranging regatta…

The Arboretum is now accepting applications for an Assistant Director. This position will coordinate the design and implementation of education programs, based primarily on arboretum plant collections and natural areas, for professionals, adults and college students. Lead plant collection walks and participate in other educational programs. Oversee volunteer programs. Assist in meeting priorities and goals consistent with the arboretum mission…