Conservation Careers & Job Opportunities

The Last Green Valley is seeking a Finance Administrator to handle all financial activities for the non-profit organization. The Finance Administrator will be responsible for accounting, payroll, grant management, contract management, audit preparation and assisting with human resource functions, performing a wide variety of tasks essential to the organization’s success. This is a full-time, in-person 35-hour per week position. Please…

Greene Land Trust (GLT) is looking for a Manager of Outreach and Development to work approximately 15-20 hours per week. The Manager of Outreach and Development will work with the President and members of the Board of Directors to provide support for fundraising, communication, and outreach activities that enable Greene Land Trust (GLT) to accomplish its mission. The GLT office…

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Vice President for Connecticut to join our team working for a healthy and thriving New England for all. The Vice President for Connecticut will be a leading voice representing CLF in the state. The State VP is responsible for developing and implementing CLF’s statewide legislative advocacy as well as advancing the organization’s strategic…

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Network Engagement Director will advance the Conservation Finance Network’s (CFN) efforts to accelerate the pace and scale of land and resource conservation, restoration, and stewardship by expanding the use of innovative and effective funding and financing strategies The Director will be responsible for continuing to guide establishment of a dynamic network that connects members…

The Housatonic Valley Association seeks an individual with experience managing youth volunteers to lead four to six high school students (Connections Crew) in river stewardship work in July and August 2026. With support from HVA staff, the Crew Leader will ensure the safety and well-being of the Connections Crew, coordinate Connections Crew logistics, and lead the day-to-day work required to…

We anticipate three Seasonal Research Assistant positions available to assist with invasive agricultural pest surveys with the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) program. Duties include setting and retrieving insect traps to specified locations, following established protocols, data entry and verification, and preparation of specimens. This position requires work outdoors, in all types of weather, and may involve walking for up…

Staffing for a decontamination station for Lake Waramaug. Work requirements include thoroughly decontaminating all boats and their trailers prior to launch into the lake. This station is part of a larger effort to prevent, to the greatest extent possible, the introduction of invasive vegetation and organisms into Lake Waramaug.

Great Hollow Nature Preserve is seeking part-time assistance with the maintenance and management of its land and facilities in New Fairfield, CT this summer. The selected person will be asked to work two full (~ 8 hour) days per week, from around late May or early June through July. They will support and report directly to Great Hollow’s full-time land steward.…

In this role, you will provide direct leadership and supervision to Fire Control Officers and coordinate cooperatively with other Bureaus within the Agency maintaining statewide Agency wildfire response readiness through training and communication. This position also leads the Agency response to national and international mutual aide response for wildfires and other natural and human caused disasters.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our team as an Invasive Plant Species and Ecosystem Restoration Specialist. This position plays a crucial role in our efforts to restore native habitats by managing invasive plant species without the use of herbicides. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in invasive species management, native plant species, and/or…

Aton Forest is recruiting for two paid Internships for college students who are passionate about environmental conservation, willing to tackle a variety of tasks and eager to make a tangible difference. Interns play a critical role in study and stewardship of our private nature preserves, as well as assisting on research, administrative projects and events. Interns are mostly field-based and…

Love being outside? Interested in being on a crew while working outdoors, traveling, and camping in a small tight-knit group? If this sounds appealing to you, then CWCC is the place to gain hands-on experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields. Serve as an AmeriCorps member to build and maintain Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System

Schooner SoundWaters offers STEM programs designed for schools, community organizations, and the opportunity for the general public to learn about the Long Island Sound. Educators are responsible for preparing the vessel to sail; education programs; monitoring passenger safety; following the direction of the captain while tending dock lines and sail handling; guest relations; sharing information about the Long Island Sound;…

Avalonia Land Conservancy is a regional land trust dedicated to conservation through the acquisition and stewardship of open space. Position Overview This is a full-time position providing support to the Director of Stewardship and Stewardship activities with a focus on administrative and field-based work on Avalonia preserves and conservation easements. The Land Steward will report to the Director of Stewardship…

GLT is offering two EcoPath Internships for eight-weeks, part-time, stipend seasonal positions. The positions are 30-hours per week, run between June and August 2026, focusing on environmental stewardship of Greenwich Land Trust preserves and community engagement with Land Trust volunteers and members.

We are seeking a Youth Corps Coordinator to lead and help organize our summer Youth Corps program. The coordinator will oversee two 4-week Youth Corps sessions composed of 7 high school aged teens for each session.

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) is a non-profit nature center in Mystic, CT that provides environmental education programs for all ages. Coogan Farm is home to DPNC’s Neighbors & Nature nature-based child care program. Learn more about the mission and programs of DPNC at dpnc.org. Interested applicants should contact Suzanne Burns at sburns@dpnc.org. DPNC is seeking a lead educator to conduct nature-based…

The McLean Game Refuge is searching for three Summer Forest Rangers to complete its 2026 Summer Forest Crew. Under the direction of the Crew Leader and the Game Refuge Director, the Summer Forest Rangers will aid in the research, education, conservation, and maintenance activities of the Game Refuge for the summer of 2026. Applicants must be current undergraduate students pursuing…

The McLean Game Refuge is searching for a Crew Leader to oversee its summer 2026 Forest Ranger college intern program (“Forest Crew”). Under the guidance of the Game Refuge Director, the Crew Leader will manage the three summer Forest Rangers in the research, education, conservation, and maintenance activities of the Game Refuge. Applicants for this position must have demonstrated leadership…

The mission of the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition (MLTC) is to advance land conservation across Massachusetts by providing education, tools, networking, and advocacy for the state’s land trusts and their partners. Our efforts support the important work of over 140 Massachusetts land trusts – second in number only to California. Highlights of Executive Director’s Key Responsibilities Manage and Cultivate Important Relationships…