Conservation Jobs

    Conservation professionals work to protect and restore natural ecosystems, wildlife populations, and environmental resources. This meaningful career field spans field research, habitat restoration, policy advocacy, environmental education, and resource management. Conservation work takes place in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, consulting firms, and academic institutions dedicated to preserving nature for future generations.

    Average Salary

    $42,000 - $72,000

    Job Growth

    8% (Faster than average)

    Education

    Bachelor's typically required

    Available Positions

    On-site
    Vero Beach, Florida, United States
    5 days ago
    Temporary

    Position Summary  This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program through a unique blend of Early Detection Rapid Re...

    On-site
    Weaverville, California, United States
    6 days ago
    INTERN

    Join us. Do work that matters. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen offers a 14-week Wilderness and Backcountry Trail Conservation Internship for Summer 2026. This immersive, ha...

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    26-27 Fellowship in Book, Paper, or Photograph Conservation

    Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
    On-site
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    7 days ago

    Description The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA), a non-profit conservation laboratory located in Philadelphia, PA, is pleased to offer a twelve-month post-graduate fellowshi...

    Ashton, Idaho, United States
    8 days ago
    OTHER

    Open Until Filled: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. Early applications are encouraged. I. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Helps facilitate the conservation program working wit...

    On-site
    Trenton, New Jersey, United States
    $102,102 - $157,200
    8 days ago

    Open to: Program-Wide Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (4A26) $102,102.00 - $157,200.39 Opening Date: 12/23/2025 Closing Date: 1/06/2026 Existing Vacancies: 2 Program/Location Department of ...

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    Policy Coordinator, Land Conservation (51910)

    Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
    On-site
    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
    $53,000 - $62,000
    8 days ago
    OTHER

    Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA 02138 Position Type: Regular Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $62,000.00 Salary Travel Percentag...

    Makawao, Hawaii, United States
    9 days ago

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around...

    On-site
    North Andover, Massachusetts, United States
    9 days ago

    Position Overview: The Department of Natural Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach the laboratory section of Conservation Biology at the undergraduate level. The lab meets on Thu...

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    Bailey Conservation Fellow

    The Nature Conservancy
    On-site
    Blair Township, Michigan, United States
    10 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    What We Can Achieve Together: The Essel and Menakka Bailey Conservation Fellowship Program is designed to help develop the conservation leaders of tomorrow. Initiated in 2018, the program provides rec...

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    Conservation Practitioner II (IC)

    The Nature Conservancy
    On-site
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
    10 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    What We Can Achieve Together: The Stewardship Field Assistant assists with a variety of stewardship and management duties on Conservancy preserves within eastern Pennsylvania duties include legal comp...

    United States
    $80,000 - $110,000
    10 days ago
    Full-Time, Regular

    Manager of Conservation Programs - Mitigation Long Island, NY Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU) has an opening for a Manager of Conservation Programs position in Aquatic Resource Mitigation for work pri...

    Lanai City, Hawaii, United States
    $42,952 - $56,514
    12 days ago
    Full time

    Under the supervision and guidance of the Plant Ecologist/Habitat Restoration Manager, assists with executing all aspects of the Department’s plant conservation program primarily by performing on-the-...

    Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
    12 days ago
    Temporary

    Position Summary  This position will be a vital contributing member of the Lower Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office team, participating in field investigations related to species...

    Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
    12 days ago
    Temporary

    Position Summary  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southeast Region (Region 4) Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program will engage a Student Conservation Association (SCA) member to support the obj...

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    13 days ago
    Temporary

    Position Summary  The biology member will engage in both wetland management, with an emphasis on invasive species removal, and community engagement activities. The role provides hands-on field experi...

    On-site
    Concord, Massachusetts, United States
    13 days ago
    Temporary

    SCA New Hampshire Conservation Corps Project Leader Position Summary: The SCA NH Conservation Corps Project Leaders (2) plays a crucial role in the success of the conservation program, working close...

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    Summer 2026 Energy Resources & Land Conservation Intern

    Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
    On-site
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    13 days ago
    OTHER

    Overview NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and...

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    Conservation Specialist

    NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
    On-site
    Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
    $58,656 - $58,656
    13 days ago
    OTHER

    Job Details Job Location: Main Campus - Las Vegas NM - Las Vegas , NM 87701 Position Type: Term Education Level: Masters Degree Salary Range: $58,656.00 - $58,656.00 Salary Job Category: Staff The Con...

    Makawao, Hawaii, United States
    14 days ago

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around...

    Kansas City, Missouri, United States
    14 days ago

    Grow Your Career with Bartlett! Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter ...

    Sheffield, Illinois, United States
    14 days ago

    Grow Your Career with Bartlett! Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We’re a leading exporter ...

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    PT Conservation Intern

    Kimbell Art Museum
    On-site
    Fort Worth, Texas, United States
    14 days ago
    OTHER

    Job Details Job Location: Fort Worth, TX 76107 The Kimbell Art Museum offers one paid internship in the conservation department to a graduate student, specializing in the conservation of easel paintin...

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    Conservation Technician - Tennessee State Library and Archives

    Human Resources Division - Office of Tennessee Secretary of State
    On-site
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    14 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    Librarian/Archivist Assistant 2 (Conservation Technician) Tennessee Department of State Tennessee State Library and Archives Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to excee...

    Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    14 days ago
    OTHER

    Overview Director, Conservation Areas (Washington, DC) Lead efforts to strengthen global area-based conservation initiatives with a focus on Latin America. Coordinate awareness-raising and capacity-bu...

    New Gloucester, Maine, United States
    14 days ago
    OTHER

    Job Details Job Location: Pineland Campus - New Gloucester, ME 04260 Position Type: Distance Education - Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Job Category: Enterprise The Opportunity: The Assist...

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