Conservation Careers & Job Opportunities
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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.
Find your next job in land conservation today!
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.
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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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…
Serving more than 300,000 adults and children each year, the Connecticut Science Center is the state’s premier destination for informal science learning, a top tourist attraction, a hub for teacher training, and one of the state’s foremost resources for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The Butterfly Encounter Exhibit is a world-class memorable experience for visitors of all ages. The…
The Farmland Easement Support Specialist is an exciting new role that will focus on enhancing and expediting the pace of farmland protection in Massachusetts by helping the Commonwealth’s farmland conservation community navigate a pivotal moment and unprecedented opportunity for farmland protection. The pace of farmland protection in Massachusetts is at its lowest in decades, with significant farmland loss projected in…
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…
The Housatonic River Commission (HRC) and the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) seek an enthusiastic and qualified professional with experience in grant administration, partnership building and community engagement to support our work to protect the Housatonic River and its watershed. This full time position has two main components: Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Program Coordinator, coordinating the work of HRC related…
Love working outside, but want to gain more experience in an organizational role? Want both field and office experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of assisting in the planning and designing trail work projects? Join us as the Assistant Trails Coordinator for Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile…
Job Description Summary: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) has total administrative, strategic, and operational responsibility for Gather New Haven’s staff, programs, growth, and mission fulfillment. The ED provides the leadership and direction for the organization’s performance over time and has expertise in program operations, community engagement, and donor relations. The ED possesses a deep understanding…
Love working outside, but want to gain more experience in an organizational role? Want both field and office experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of assisting in the planning and designing trail work projects? Join us as the Assistant Trails Coordinator for Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile…
The Fidelity Foundations are a group of private foundations that fund a diverse set of programs on a national scale. The Foundations are committed to advancing the long-term vibrancy of communities through capacity-building investments in non-profits from across arts and culture, education, conservation, health, and economic opportunity. We have a deep history of funding organizations in Boston and New England…
The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District, Inc. (CRCCD), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the sound use and management of natural resources through technical assistance and education, seeks a full-time Natural Resource Specialist to assist communities in protecting and managing natural resources. Responsibilities range from designing conservation projects to physical work in the field. The Natural Resource Specialist…
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has opened recruiting for our seasonal workforce, offering a wide range of positions including many exciting entry level roles in some of the most beautiful locations in the state! Your future post could entail helping conserve and maintain our state parks and forests, keeping our beaches safe or rolling up your…
