Conservation Careers & Job Opportunities
Find Your Next Job in Land Conservation Today
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.
In addition to the job listings below, we've compiled lists of:
- Local and national organizations that provide opportunities for young conservationists
- Additional job boards & 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 CLCC at info@ctconservation.org
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Two paid, part-time Trails & Preserves Internships (TPI) are 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. TPIs spend most of their time in the field, working independently and with…
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 18th growing season, Judea Garden has grown, harvested, and distributed over 54,000 lbs. of fresh produce to…
The Denise Trevenen Community Engagement Intern is a paid part-time position that will help coordinate special events and support fundraising and community engagement activities. This position will also assist as needed with data entry, surveys, reports, grant research, social media posts, and video editing.
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 other SRA staff to complete a variety of stewardship duties. Interns jointly complete a capstone project…
The Southeastern New England Educational and Charitable Foundation (SNEC) has again generously funded Avalonia’s summer-long internship program. This will be an opportunity for students, enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs in natural sciences, environmental studies, land conservation, or related field, to gain experience in both the theoretical and practical aspects of land stewardship. Partnering with SNEC to develop this…
Connecticut Farmland Trust seeks a strategic, relationship centered, and equity driven Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization through its next chapter. The ED will implement CFT’s 5-Year Strategic Plan; expand farmland preservation and equitable access; strengthen climate resilient conservation practices; and foster a healthy, inclusive, high performing organizational culture. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing strategy, fundraising, operations,…
The Housatonic Valley Association is seeking applications for our Summer 2026 River Stewards of Tomorrow Internship Program. This paid internship is designed for students/early career individuals interested in building a career in conservation, natural resource management, environmental education, or non-profit work. Interns will gain hands-on experience protecting rivers and biodiversity, engaging with the public, and supporting real-world conservation projects across…
The Watershed Programs Manager’s core responsibilities include coordinating efforts and integrating work streams across the organization; planning, executing, and promoting approved projects; representing the organization and collaborating on projects in the community; identifying, securing, and managing approved programmatic applications of funding aligned with organizational priorities; and continuing to develop and deepen relationships within the Alliance network and beyond.
The Housatonic Valley Association seeks an Environmental Education Coordinator to lead and grow our environmental education work across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. The coordinator will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of HVA’s environmental education programming in collaboration with HVA staff and community partners. This role is central to advancing HVA’s core initiatives: Follow the Forest and Clean, Cold…
Do you have a passion for the environment and for working outdoors? Want to make a difference through community service and promoting ecological resilience? The Kent Land Trust offers a collaborative environment in which an adventurous and cooperative work style are highly valued. Join our enthusiastic, fun team in serving the communities of Kent and Warren! The Stewardship Associate is…
The Executive Director is the leader of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial success of the organization. The Executive Director works in close partnership with the Board of Directors to set the vision and direction for the SM&NC, ensuring its long-term sustainability and continued relevance to the community. This individual will be…
The Housatonic Valley Association seeks an Environmental Education Coordinator to lead and grow our environmental education work across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. The coordinator will lead the development, coordination, and delivery of HVA’s environmental education programming in collaboration with HVA staff and community partners. This role is central to advancing HVA’s core initiatives: Follow the Forest and Clean, Cold…
The Henry L. Ferguson Museum (HLFM) on Fishers Island, NY maintains a land trust of approximately 375 acres, preserving and protecting valuable coastal habitat. HLFM is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide prescribed burn implementation services on conserved lands in Fishers Island. Having commissioned burn plans for a number of parcels, we seek a qualified contractor to implement a…
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…
The Napatree Point Conservation Area (NTPCA) is 86 pristine acres of some of Rhode Island’s rarest habitats. Napatree Naturalists support the stewardship and management of the NTPCA by protecting wildlife and habitats, ensuring visitors follow posted guidelines, educating visitors about local natural history, and assisting with scientific data collection and monitoring efforts. Naturalists are employees of The Watch Hill Conservancy…
The Community Engagement Coordinator serves a vital role in strengthening Steep Rock’s connection with our community, volunteers, and supporters. We are seeking a public-facing, community-oriented leader responsible for maintaining and enhancing a comprehensive volunteer program as well as organizing, coordinating, and leading outreach efforts that create lasting bonds between our supporters and the land, thereby inspiring future land conservation and…
Connecticut Audubon is seeking a mission-driven professional to join our team as a full time Director of Communications. Both an action-oriented strategist and self-starter, the Communications Director will lead the communications of the organizations and play a leadership role in the communications and messaging of the campaigns and partnerships that CAS engages in to reach media, policymakers, membership, and the…
Trust for Public Land is seeking a dynamic and strategic Mid-Atlantic Conservation Director to lead its land protection work across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. This is a senior leadership land conservation role in the Mid-Atlantic region and is responsible for advancing a bold, region-wide strategy to protect critical open space, advance climate resilience, and expand access to…
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…
The Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) is hiring for the 2026 Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps (CWCC), an AmeriCorps trail crew. In this role, you’ll serve outdoors on a small team, traveling across Connecticut to maintain and repair hiking trails. The job involves demanding fieldwork, including building and fixing sections of the 825-mile Blue-Blazed Trail System, often in tough weather.…