Conservation Careers & Job Opportunities

The Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for CFN’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. With the support of experienced staff and a robust steering committee, they will be responsible for developing deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, partnerships, network stakeholders, fundraising plans, and strategic growth opportunities. By building a growing network of…

The Office & Environmental Program Coordinator shall serve as part of a small staff coordinating numerous programs and projects supported by the Eightmile River Watershed Management Plan and under direction of the Eightmile River Wild & Scenic Coordinating Committee, the Program Director and Environmental Program Manager. Hours & Wages: 26 hours per week at $28/hour. Please submit a letter of…

Working closely with the Board of Directors (Board), the Executive Director (ED) will provide organizational leadership to grow programs across all mission area towns, accomplish strategic priorities and goals, build systems and processes for greater impact and effectiveness, enhance the land trust’s internal and external outreach and engagement, and passionately communicate the ALC mission and accomplishments to internal and external…

The Development Manager plays a central role in supporting and coordinating CLCC’s fundraising activities, strengthening donor relationships, and expanding philanthropic support. We are seeking a highly organized, energetic professional who enjoys building systems, working with people, and is excited to help shape the next phase of CLCC’s fundraising program. This position combines strong operational and interpersonal skills, research and analysis,…

The national coordinating attorney manages all claims for Terrafirma, related contractors, manages the policy form and has oversight of the ARMS operations manager and ARMS specialist. The NCA also collaborates with the conservation defense director to ensure the success of CDI. The conservation defense and ARMS team of experts collaborate closely on the management of all aspects of the Initiative…

HVA seeks an experienced fundraising professional with proven major giving experience as our next Development Director. This role has strategic oversight and primary responsibility for HVA’s core fundraising activities, with particular emphasis on major gifts and the annual fund. The Development Director will conduct research, develop strategies, manage prospects and facilitate major asks made personally or by the Executive Director.…

The UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) is looking to hire a Visiting Assistant Extension Educator in Land Use to lead our Land Use Academy, provide trainings to land use commissioners and others throughout the state, and contribute to all CLEAR programming. The ideal candidate will have professional, municipal-level experience in land use planning, a master’s degree in a related discipline,…

Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) seeks an experienced administrative support professional to join our Watershed Protection team helping to coordinate concurrent activities associated with implementing the team’s multiple conservation real estate transactions and implementing ecological restoration/construction projects. Please apply by sending Cover Letter and Resume to Brendan Annett – annett@savebuzzardsbay.org

Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) seeks an experienced real estate professional with strong project and program management abilities to lead our Land Conservation team helping to increase the pace of implementation of land conservation projects in the Bay’s watershed. The Land Conservation Director is responsible for leading a team that advances a strategic portfolio of land protection projects (including acquisitions and…