Current Jobs & Opportunities

Current job listings
Job Title (links to listing) Application Deadline Type of Opportunity Organization City or Location State Description
Willamette Valley Pollinator Research Crew Lead 03/08/2026 Full-time job Institute for Applied Ecology Corvallis Oregon The Conservation Research Program at the Institute for Applied Ecology will be hiring one crew lead to work on a project understanding pollinator ecology of the Willamette Valley. Crew Lead will lead a 1-2 person field crew and work with program staff to manage field trip logistics, conduct field work, and accomplish project objectives. Field work will quantify the flowering plant community in up to 3 prairies across the Willamette Valley, and sample insects visiting these species.
Willamette Valley Pollinator Research Technician 03/08/2026 Full-time job Institute for Applied Ecology Corvallis Oregon he Conservation Research Program at the Institute for Applied Ecology will be hiring up to two seasonal technicians to work on a project understanding pollinator ecology of the Willamette Valley. Technician(s) will work with program staff and a crew lead to accomplish project objectives. Field work will quantify the flowering plant community in up to 3 prairies across the Willamette Valley, and sample insects visiting these species.
Policy Intern 03/13/2026 Internship Oceana Washington D.C District of Columbia The Policy Intern supports advocacy and government relations activities in Washington, DC. This role provides direct exposure to congressional processes, coalition engagement, and policy research while contributing to active ocean conservation campaigns.
Mt. Hood OHV Team 03/20/2026 Other Parkdale Oregon The SCA member will work to construct, maintain and improve motorized trails on the Mt. Hood National Forest's East Zone. The individuals will clear trails using chainsaws, operate ATVs and UTVs, install signs at trail junctions, install information kiosks, construct drainage features, and educate the public about recreational opportunities in the area.
Maryland Oyster Restoration Intern 03/20/2026 Internship Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis Maryland This internship supports oyster restoration efforts in Maryland through a combination of fieldwork, volunteer engagement, and program support. The position contributes directly to habitat restoration initiatives, including oyster gardening and shell recycling programs, while working closely with staff, partners, and volunteers across the state.
Youth Programs Educator 03/28/2026 Other Northwest Maritime Center Port Townsend Washington As a Youth Programs Educator, you'll be inspiring students aged 5 to 17 in maritime experiences and team-building activities - because the sea is the most powerful teacher we know. In the spring and fall, you'll be honing your science inquiry skills while sailing and unleashing your leadership skills for ashore and afloat programs. Come summer, you’ll be messing about in boats with kids, stirring up wonder and curiosity. Forget about the mundane – this is your ticket to a summer of sea-soaked sun-fueled fun
Water Resource Intern 03/28/2026 Internship EKI Environment & Water Davis California The Water Resources Intern position reports to the Team Leader (TL) and is responsible for supporting ongoing projects with clients throughout California and Texas from initial project planning through feasibility analyses, design, implementation, and completion
Research Associate in Soil Science and Microbiology 03/31/2026 Research University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio Texas This post-graduate research associate position focuses on microscopy-based soil analysis, laboratory research, and field collaboration. The role includes leading fungal hyphae quantification efforts, supporting interdisciplinary research teams, and maintaining laboratory operations. The appointment is funded for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and includes health care and benefits.
Alaska Minerals and Geology 04/10/2026 Other Chugach National Forest Seward Alaska You will assist staff with field inspections of active mining operations (often small suction dredge operations in streams) and gravel pits (along roadways). You will participate in abandoned mine lands reclamation projects by helping remove non-hazardous campsites. There will also be opportunities to gain knowledge of geologic hazards by collecting data on landslides in receding glacial environments across the Forest.
Native Trout Conservation Crew 04/10/2026 Other Student Conservation Association Yellow Stone National Park Wyoming Successful applicants will perform as a crew member in field and lab activities to conserve native fish in Yellowstone National Park. Major program activities include 1) conserving native cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake by suppressing invasive lake trout using gill nets and trap nets; 2) conserving native fish in streams, rivers, and small lakes by suppressing nonnative trout using mechanical and chemical removal techniques.
Wetland Field Assistant 04/10/2026 Full-time job City of Eugene Eugene Oregon Wetland Field Assistants will work in Eugene’s mitigation bank program to control invasive and non- native vegetation to facilitate the establishment or maintenance of diverse Willamette Valley wetland prairie plant communities. Field Assistants will primarily work as a pair to identify and map occurrences of undesirable plant species, remove them by hand or with handheld tools or lightweight powered equipment, and record control actions.
Park Aide- Deception Pass 06/15/2026 Other Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission Varies Washington This recruitment will be used to fill multiple non-permanent Park Aide positions throughout the Deception Pass area. Positions typically last three to five months, beginning between March and June. Deception Pass State Park is Washington’s most visited state park, featuring rugged coastlines, forested trails, iconic bridges, and extensive shoreline across more than 4,000 acres.