Jobs Posted on the Whova Community Board of Nature Forward's 2025 Taking Nature Black Conference
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Summer Environmental Education Internship
Nature Forward Interested in a challenging, rewarding, and flexible job outdoors this summer? Do you enjoy working with children of all ages exploring wild places, doing “hands-on” environmental... education, and having great outdoor camp adventures? This could be the job for you!
E-mail cover letter and resume (with references) to Brenna Houck, Youth Programs Director at brenna.houck@natureforward.org in a single email using the subject line “Internship Application – [Full Name]
Nature Forward Position Summary The Site Manager position at Nature Forward's Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion is a key role for evening and weekend events. Under the guidance of the Director ... of Rental Events, the Site Manager is solely responsible for opening, monitoring, and closing the venue during events. They serve as the on-site venue expert, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality standards for all event spaces, including the building and grounds. The ideal candidate is responsible, punctual, service-oriented, hands-on, well-spoken, and with positive "can-do" attitude.
How to Apply Please email cover letter, resume, and two references to Beatriz Engel, Director of Rental Events at beatriz.engel@natureforward.org, using the subject line “Site Manager Position – [Your Full Name]”. Interviews and the hiring process will continue until the positions are filled. Employment is contingent upon successful FBI and state background check. Nature Forward is an equal opportunity employer.
Recycling Coordinator (Program Manager II, Grade N25)
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection DEP is seeking to fill a fulltime Program Manager II (Download PDF reader) (Recycling Coordinator) in the Recycling and Resource Management Division to motivate every business, no... n-profit organization, Federal, State, and local government facility, multi-family apartment and condominium property, single-family household, employee, and resident to increase their waste reduction, reuse, and recycling efforts. Work efforts must minimize waste generated in the County by maximizing efforts to reduce waste to begin with, increase reuse and the recycling of recyclable materials, including materials that are not currently recyclable in the County but that may be feasible to recycle in the future.
Program Manager, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program (Program Manager I, Grade 23)
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager I for the Watershed Restoration Division, Monitoring and Planning Section to manage... and coordinate the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program.
Waterkeepers Chesapeake Waterkeepers Chesapeake seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing self-starter to serve as Program Associate for a regional coalition of Waterkeepers within the Chesapeake and Co... astal Bays watershed. The Program Associate assists the Acting Executive Director with administrative and communications responsibilities, and with convening and supporting the member Waterkeepers. We seek a candidate who brings the skills and enthusiasm needed to support our Waterkeepers and the administration of our small nonprofit organization as we refine our structure to meet today’s challenges and our Waterkeepers’ needs.
Link:https://waterkeeperschesapeake.org/job-notice-program-associate/See More >>
EcoCamp Counselor
Pickering Creek Audubon Center EcoCamp Counselors will lead camper groups and empower teen volunteers to assist in running our successful weekly nature-themed day camp for K-7th graders, working closely with th... e EcoCamp Leadership. Share your enthusiasm, learn something new, teach others, get outdoors, and work with people who care as much as you!
Pickering Creek Audubon Center School Year Educators assist in growing and delivering our successful environmental education programs as an integral piece to our education team. • Improve your skills in tea... ching fascinating nature and science content to school-aged students • Collaborate with local students and teachers to take action for the environment • Increase your natural history skills around freshwater and tidal wetlands, meadows, ponds, forests and the wild inhabitants of these spaces • Explore over 450-acres of stunning wildlife habitat EVERY DAY • Work with and learn from a highly dedicated staff, diverse in age, race, gender and experience
The School Year Educator position is full-time and seasonal, beginning in September 2025 and ending in late May 2026.
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Director, Tree Operations
Casey Trees General Summary/Objective:
The Director of Tree Operations (“Director”) manages and motivates a team of employees dedicated to planting and maintaining thousands of trees a... cross the District, Maryland and Virginia through a variety of programs and funding sources. The incumbent oversees and ensures the smooth and uninterrupted operations of the Department’s functions, activities, and internal and external relationships. As part of Casey Trees’ senior leadership team, the Director also ensures the effective and efficient delivery of all Casey Trees programs organization-wide and serves as a spokesperson for Casey Trees’ mission and in particular – motto – connecting people to trees, through trees, and to Casey Trees. The position reports to, supports, and receives directions from the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and reports through the COO to the Executive Director.
Travel
Local travel for various purposes may be required during the business day. Travel is primarily local to the greater Washington, DC metro area including daily and overnight travel to CT’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Occasional travel out of the area for training/seminars/events, etc., requiring overnight stay may be expected.
Required Qualifications
One year of work experience in farming, landscaping, tree/plant production or similar field Ability to arrive to work on time and ready to work Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of work experience in farming, landscaping, tree/plant production or similar field Driver’s license Pesticide license w/in two years of hire Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Piedmont Environmental Council PEC is seeking to hire two Community Farm Interns to help support farm operations. PEC anticipates this position will work 25-30 hours per week, from May to September with flexibl... e start dates (approximately 10 weeks). As an intern, you will not only have the opportunity to cultivate your agricultural skills such as seeding, planting, and weed management, but also connections within the community. You will be involved in all facets of the farm operation and will develop a focus area over the course of the program culminating in an end-of-season project.
Link:https://www.pecva.org/about/jobs-internships/community-farm-intern/See More >>
Seasonal Environmental Educator
Connecticut State Parks Job responsibilities include: Leading environmental education programs; Leading historical interpretive programs; Light gardening or other grounds work; Light cleaning; Customer s... ervice, including answering phones, emails, and greeting visitors.
Link:https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=241220&R2=3492VR&R3=003See More >>
Bonsai Leadership Group Bonsai Leadership Group is an Executive Coaching and Nonprofit Recruitment Firm. We work with a select number of nonprofits to help them find talent for specific opportunities in ... their organization. You can visit our website to see current opportunities we are working on for our clients. We will have more in the next week or two.
