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    Outdoor Jobs in Houston, Texas

    Discover outdoor careers in the Bayou City. Work with Houston Parks and Recreation, coastal wetlands, and extensive greenway systems.

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    Urban Parks & Conservation

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    $40K - $65K

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    Adventure WV - West Virginia University logo

    Graduate Assistant: Program Support Staff & Rental Operations

    Adventure WV - West Virginia University
    Morgantown, WV, UN
    2 weeks ago
    Part-time
    USD 15,000 - 20,000

    Overview: The PSSRO Graduate Assistant (GA) is a 12-month, 20-hour-per-week position that assists in managing critical Adventure WV Program Support Staff & Rental Operations and serves as the primary…

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    Elevate Gap Program - Spring 2027

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, CO, US
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Get Paid to Work, Explore & Grow in the Colorado Rockies Spring 2027 Elevate Gap Program March 15 – May 28, 2027 | Estes Park, Colorado | Ages 18–23 Your Next Adventure Starts Here.

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    HAWKs Educator

    HAWKs East Bay
    Oakland, CA, US
    5 weeks ago
    Part-time

    HAWKs Educator - Reports to: Field Operations Manager - Location: Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley, CA - Position Type: Part-Time (average 10–25 hours/week) - Compensation: $25/hour, plus paid…

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    Timberland: Seasonal Sales Associate - Houston Galleria

    VF Corporation
    USCA > USA > Texas > Houston 276, US
    2 days ago
    Part time
    GOJ 85

    At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture.

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    Retail Supervisor

    Columbia Sportswear Company
    Texas City, Texas, US
    4 days ago
    Full time
    GOJ 70

    Total Rewards: Quarterly Bonus Program to award store performance, Comprehensive Medical with FSA/HSA options, Dental, Vision, and Well-being plans, 401(k) participation with company matching…

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    Store Seasonal Team Member

    Academy Sports
    Houston, Texas, US
    5 days ago
    FULL_TIME
    GOJ 56

    Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people.

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    Individual Placement - Urban & Conservation at Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy

    Student Conservation Association
    Houston, Texas, US
    6 days ago
    Temporary
    GOJ 94

    Position Summary The SCA Conservation Educator member will be placed at Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy (WWGC), a 291-acre urban greenspace and flood mitigation project serving a diverse…

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    0055 - Houston TX - Store Sales Specialist

    REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
    Houston, Texas, US
    6 days ago
    FULL_TIME
    USD 31,866 - 36,109
    GOJ 70

    Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of…

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    Environmental Scientist - Houston, TX

    VetJobs
    Houston, Texas, US
    1 weeks ago
    GOJ 56

    JOB DESCRIPTION ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles.

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    Store Operations Manager #35 - Bingle - Houston, TX

    Academy Sports + Outdoors
    Houston, Texas, US
    2 weeks ago
    Full time
    GOJ 53

    Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people.

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    Conservation Field Technician

    Memorial Park Conservancy
    Houston, Texas, US
    2 weeks ago
    USD 16 - 20
    GOJ 68

    Description Position Summary The Conservation Technician supports the stewardship, restoration, and enhancement of Memorial Park’s native habitats through field-based land management and horticulture…

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    Retail Sales Keyholder- Highland Village

    YETI
    2 locations
    3 weeks ago
    Full time
    GOJ 85

    At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary.

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    Store Team Lead

    Academy Sports
    Houston, Texas, US
    3 weeks ago
    FULL_TIME
    GOJ 53

    Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people.

    Academy Sports logo

    Store Team Member

    Academy Sports
    Houston, Texas, US
    3 weeks ago
    FULL_TIME
    GOJ 53

    Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people.

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    Retail Sales Associate **Seasonal** - Highland Village

    YETI
    Houston, Texas, US
    4 weeks ago
    Part time
    GOJ 85

    At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary.

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    Project Geologist I

    Tanaq Environmental LLC
    Houston, Texas, US
    4 weeks ago
    GOJ 58

    Description Overview Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (Tanaq) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of…

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    Deckhand

    BUFFALO MARINE SERVICE INC
    Houston, Texas, US
    5 weeks ago
    FULL_TIME
    GOJ 65

    Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Houston - Houston, TX 77012Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: AnyGeneral Job Responsibilities The Deckhand is responsible for the…

    Outdoor Careers in Houston

    Houston's extensive bayou system, proximity to Gulf Coast wetlands, and commitment to urban green space create diverse outdoor career opportunities. The Houston Parks and Recreation Department manages over 380 parks, while the Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative has created 150+ miles of connected trails. Positions range from urban park management to coastal wetland conservation, environmental education, and recreation programming in America's fourth-largest city.

    Outdoor Opportunities

    • •Houston Parks and Recreation Department positions
    • •Bayou Greenways trail system management
    • •Houston Arboretum & Nature Center programs
    • •Gulf Coast wetland conservation projects
    • •Hermann Park and major urban park management
    • •Environmental education at nature centers

    Top Outdoor Industries

    • •Urban Parks Management
    • •Bayou & Greenway Systems
    • •Environmental Education
    • •Wetland Conservation
    • •Urban Forestry
    • •Nature Centers & Botanical Gardens

    Major Employers

    • •Houston Parks and Recreation Department
    • •Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
    • •Hermann Park Conservancy
    • •Bayou Preservation Association
    • •Houston Zoo
    • •Houston Botanic Garden

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