23 conservation natural resources jobs found

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND Nature & Culture International (NCI) is a highly effective conservation organization working to protect tropical forests and biodiversity in South America. Over the past 30 years, it has conserved over 29 million acres in 211 protected areas across the Andes and Amazon by putting local communities at the center of the work rather than treating them as bystanders. The organization works primarily in Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia, partnering with Indigenous groups, traditional communities, governments, and regional allies to protect land for the long term. Country teams lead conservation work on the ground, with headquarters in Loja, Ecuador, anchoring field operations and offices throughout the region. It’s an unusually efficient model; NCI’s conservation projects typically cost between $1 and $10 per acre, which makes this one of the highest-impact places a donor can put money. A small U.S. team raises funds and sends nearly all of it...

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) permanently protects the diverse agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open space lands of Sonoma County for future generations. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Acquisition Assistant - a critical team member who will support the land conservation activities of Ag + Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats, and recreational lands. This position is eligible for up to 60% remote work. D u t i e s The Acquisition Assistant will be part of a dynamic team working to permanently protect lands in Sonoma County that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable agriculture, and climate resiliency. The Acquisition Assistant will participate in many aspects of our land conservation projects,...

    Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Geothermal Senior Planner (Environmental Planner 4)     within the   Shorelands & Environmental Assistance  (SEA)  program.    Note : This is a temporary position that will end on June 30, 2027.  It may be extended based on funding availability.   Location: This position can be based at any of the following duty stations: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA . Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA . Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station. Note: If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County. Salary range: $6703- $9012 monthly. Schedule: This position is...

NEIWPCC is seeking an Environmental Analyst to support the implementation of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act in Rhode Island, which assists local and tribal educational agencies with voluntary testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. What You’ll Do Manage and oversee the day-to-day objectives of the Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program.  Develop, produce, and implement policies and guidance for Rhode Island’s WIIN Act grant activities. Develop needed contracts to fulfill the objectives of the grant, manage contract deliverables and respond to inquiries from grant partners. Develop a sampling protocol with grant partners, develop communication plans in accordance with policies, track outputs and determine effectiveness of training, outreach and communication tools. Preferred Qualifications The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing...

NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented environmental analyst to assist in facilitating research, implementation, and planning of projects that address water quality and ecosystem challenges in the Lake Champlain Basin. Specific subject areas include nutrient reduction, flood resilience, water quality, aquatic invasive species, native species habitat, aquatic organism passage, stormwater management issues, environmental engagement, and cultural interpretation.  Job Duties:  Support all aspects of grant management workflow: preparing Requests for Proposals, supporting grant application review, assisting with workplan and budget development, reviewing grant deliverables, tracking progress, communicating with applicants and grant recipients, and facilitating the final review of projects. Support the Clean Water team with office and meeting support, assist technical staff with field work, and collaborate with colleagues in other office locations to ensure timely project...

Seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support our underground storage tanks (UST) program and serve as a Technical Assistance Specialist for our Wastewater & Onsite Programs Division. In this role, you will: Coordinate, prepare, and deliver courses pertinent to USTs, site remediation, and cleanup funding. Develop self-paced courses, training videos, in-person events, and other educational projects that support the work of states, Tribes, and federal agencies across the country. Coordinate and provide technical assistance for wastewater utilities. Coordinate internal team meetings, supervise part-time Technical Assistance Providers, and track assistance activities and spending on travel and supplies. Our ideal candidate will have: A NEIWPCC Member State (ME, VT, RI, MA, CT, NY or NH) Wastewater Operator’s Certification (Class I or higher) or be capable of earning that certification within the first eighteen months of employment.  Experience with UST...

Join the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR), one of 30 reserves established in the US to promote informed management of the Nation’s estuaries and coastal habitats. NEIWPCC is seeking a stewardship assistant to join our collaborative team and assist with assessing, protecting, managing, and restoring Hudson River Estuary habitats, including shorelines, tidal wetlands, and submerged aquatic vegetation beds. What you will do: Implement, monitor, and adaptatively manage habitat restoration and enhancement projects. Monitor and manage invasive species and support water quality, sediment, vegetation, fish, and wildlife monitoring in tidal wetland, shoreline, and shallow water habitats. Assess and map reserve habitats and natural resources. Enter and analyze data, prepare summary reports, and develop reserve website content and updates. Coordinate volunteer outreach and events. Collect seeds, propagate native plants, and manage greenhouse plants...

Assistant Professor of Watershed Science and Management College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College Dept/School: Environmental Sciences - 32351 Vacancy Number: 16F-790 Position Number: 676 Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks to hire a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Watershed Science and Management starting 9 August 2027. The workload for this position is 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service. This is not a remote position, and the candidate may need to teach both in person and online. The successful candidate is expected to teach 5 courses per year (fall and spring semesters). Courses taught will include Introduction to Environmental Sciences (EVS 195), Wetlands Ecology and Management (EVS 489), and one or more of the following courses:• EVS 410: Environmental Modeling• EVS 518: Fundamentals of Applied...