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This job board features listings from conservation-related nonprofits, government agencies and businesses across the northeast region—making it a go-to source for career opportunities in land conservation.

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Starting your career in the land conservation field? We put together a resource page with a list of local and national organizations that provide opportunities for young conservationists.

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We have also put together a list of additional job resources to help you find your next conservation career opportunity.

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If you have a question about the job board or any of the resources listed above, please contact Cristina Hayden at chayden@ctconservation.org

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Education & Outreach

The Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Education Director! Are you passionate about making a difference in conservation? Join our positive and mission-focused non-profit organization! Work alongside a dedicated team committed to getting all people outdoors and connected to the natural world. CFPA prides itself on conserving forests, parks, and…

Deadline: 04/10/24
Seasonal, Stewardship

Love working outside? Want to gain real hands-on experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? What to take on the challenge of working, traveling, and camping in a small tight-knit group? Join us as a member of a Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps Trail Crew as a Crew Member and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Deadline: 05/17/24
Internship, Stewardship

The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) seeks applications for the Summer 2024 seasonal cycle of our Housatonic River Steward internships. River Stewards will assist with tasks related to watershed management, wildlife conservation, and the community-engagement aspects of natural resource management. In addition to learning and professional development provided by HVA staff, River Stewards will have opportunities to connect with a variety…

Deadline: 04/15/24
Leadership

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…

Deadline: 06/30/24
Projects/Programs

The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) is seeking a Conservation Projects Coordinator to support our conservation work in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position based at the Housatonic Valley Association’s offices – either Cornwall Bridge, CT, Stockbridge, MA, or eastern NY (location pending) with the opportunity for some remote work. The Conservation Projects Coordinator will…

Deadline: 05/01/24
Communications, Other, Projects/Programs

The Geospatial Project Manager oversees Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Connecticut Chapter and manages the successful execution of collaborative GIS projects, including one recently launched to assess where wildlife movement intersects with the state’s road network. In this position you will: Produce maps and other graphic products to illustrate our work, provide decision support, tell stories, and express intersections…

Deadline: 03/20/24
Other

Job Title: Food Processor Location: Kitchen at the Swift Factory (10 Love Lane) Position Type: Part-time Length of Employment: 2 years Overview: Keney Park Sustainability is seeking a dedicated and skilled Food Processor to join our team. The Food Processor will play a crucial role in our organization’s mission by contributing to the preparation and processing of nutritious meals for distribution to individuals…

Deadline: 03/31/24
Stewardship

Job Title: Wood Materials Management Assistant Location: Keney Park Hartford (Onsite) Position Type: Part-time Length of Employment: 5 years Overview: Keney Park Sustainability is seeking a Wood Materials Management Assistant to join our team and contribute to our mission of promoting sustainability in Keney Park. As a Wood Materials Management Assistant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the responsible use…

Deadline: 03/31/24
Projects/Programs

Job Title: Project Coordinator Organization: KPSP Location: 183 Windsor Ave Windsor Position Type: Full time Length of Employment: 3 years Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution: Develop and implement project plans for various sustainability initiatives including the Farm to School work and the Program Coordination for the Urban Ecology Wellness programs. Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and within…

Deadline: 03/31/24
Stewardship

The Wilton Land Trust seeks a part-time Open Space Stewardship Programs Manager. The primary responsibilities are three-fold: (1) to maintain, steward, and help monitor its 840-acre portfolio and trail networks, (2) to oversee and grow the intern program, and (3) administratively support the Executive Director. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and involves working independently, managing interns, and…

Deadline: 03/27/24
Education & Outreach

The part-time Education Coordinator will assist the Farmington Land Trust in developing environmental education programs that fit local school needs and create public education programs for all ages. Together with the education committee, the Education Coordinator will create a 1, 3 and a 5-year educational plan for children and adults, will generate a yearly program calendar, and will assist in…

Deadline: 04/26/24
Seasonal

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…

Deadline: 06/01/24
Stewardship

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!

Deadline: 04/26/24
Seasonal

CT DEEP is accepting applications for seasonal resource assistant positions with the Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Program. POSITIONS OVERVIEW: Positions are available to support both our Long Island Sound Monitoring Program and our Inland Monitoring Program (Water Monitoring Program Overview<https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Water/Inland-Water-Monitoring/Water-Quality-Monitoring-Program>).  The positions are based out of the DEEP Windsor Field Office, with field work conducted across the State.  Anticipated…

Deadline: 03/24/24
Education & Outreach, Seasonal

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,…

Deadline: 06/11/24
Education & Outreach, Seasonal

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…

Deadline: 06/11/24
Seasonal

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…

Deadline: 06/11/24
Seasonal

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…

Deadline: 06/11/24
Seasonal

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…

Deadline: 06/11/24
Seasonal

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…

Deadline: 06/11/24
Internship, Stewardship

SRA’s Trails & Preserves Internship (TPI) is a part-time, paid position available for college students to gain hands-on, real-world stewardship experience on land trust properties. Stewardship responsibilities include assisting in new trail construction, maintaining existing trails, serving preserve visitors, managing campsites, invasive species control, recreational management, and outreach activities. The TPI spends most of their time in the field, working…

Deadline: 05/01/24
Internship

Two paid, part-time, Judea Garden Internships are available for high school (16 years old by end of summer) and college students to gain hands-on, real-world experiences in sustainable agriculture and current food issues by working in SRA’s food bank garden. Now in its 16th growing season, Judea Garden has grown, harvested, and distributed over 50,000 lbs. of fresh produce to…

Deadline: 05/01/24
Internship

Two paid, part-time Van Sinderen Conservation Internships (VSI) are available for college students to gain hands-on, real-world experience performing biological studies, ecological monitoring, recreational management, invasive species management, and outreach activities. VSIs spend most of their time in the field, working independently and with SRA staff to complete a variety of stewardship duties. Interns complete a capstone project and report…

Deadline: 05/01/24
Stewardship

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! Lead a Trail Crew to help our efforts to improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Deadline: 04/12/24
Leadership

The Sharon Land Trust is looking for someone who is passionate about land conservation. The Executive Director collaborates with the Board of Directors and staff to advance the Trust’s core mission of safeguarding the natural landscape of Sharon, CT through preservation and conservation, fostering benefits for both the environment and the community. The candidate oversees the administrative and all programmatic…

Deadline: 04/30/24
Stewardship

The Senior Land Protection Specialist is a key leader on NCLC’s acquisition team, responsible for overseeing new land acquisitions, consistent with NCLC’s policies and conservation objectives. The Senior Land Protection Specialist’s responsibilities include fee land and conservation easement transactions, educating the public and partners about land protection, developing innovative partnerships and methods for leveraging protection by other entities, helping to…

Deadline: 03/31/24
Leadership, Projects/Programs

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…

Deadline: 06/24/24