Conservation Careers & Job Opportunities

The Conservation Planner position through CT RC&D’s Job JumpStart (JJS) Program, is funded by a Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) with the purpose of accelerating the implementation of Farm Bill programs on the ground.

By working in a USDA NRCS Connecticut Field Office, the Conservation Planner provides technical assistance to local producers by planning for and applying conservation practices on their land that conserve soil, improve water quality and quantity, manage nutrients, and protect and improve wildlife habitat. The primary responsibility of the Conservation Planner is to facilitate NRCS conservation program implementation, including outreach to landowners, coordinating the development of conservation plans, conservation project budget development, contracting, providing oversight of project implementation, reviewing and submitting completion and monitoring reports, and coordinating closeout and cost-sharing payment. This position requires direct interaction with farmers, landowners, State and Federal agencies, contractors, and other project partners.

Candidates must email a cover letter and resume detailing relevant experience and professional qualifications that describe their knowledge, skills, and abilities to employment@ctrcd.org. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Unofficial transcripts may also be submitted to demonstrate degree and course credits. Position to remain open until filled. Submitted materials will begin to be reviewed May 15, 2026.