Job Board
About the South Mountain Partnership Job Board
The South Mountain Partnership represents a broad range of organizations that are run by talented people. We look forward to connecting our network with job postings, check back often for new postings in the fields of conservation, recreation, planning, cultural resources, non-profit management, and much more.
Current Opportunities
Aquatic Biologist
In this position, you will work as an Aquatic Biologist 2 in the Dam Safety, Waterways, and Wetlands Section of the Southcentral Region. Your main task will be to assist with permit reviews under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act and the Clean Streams Law. You will assess transportation projects to ensure they comply with environmental regulations, safeguarding aquatic resources and fulfilling state permitting standards.
Aquatic Biologist
This position serves as an Aquatic Biologist 2 within the South-central Region’s Dam Safety, Waterways & Wetlands Section, supporting the Waterways and Wetlands Program in coordination with the Bureau of Clean Water. The role is responsible for conducting environmental reviews, evaluating permit applications, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws governing dams, water obstructions, and encroachments. It also manages Clean Water infrastructure projects funded through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), provides technical support to applicants, and contributes to statewide waterway management initiatives.
Conservation Assistant
The Conservation Assistant aids the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy’s directors in achieving the organization’s mission to acquire, preserve, and protect local land and natural resources in south central Pennsylvania.
Forest Resilience Program Specialist
In this position, you will spearhead the PA DCNR’s initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience of private forests throughout Pennsylvania. Your primary focus will be on tackling significant issues like climate change, invasive species, and other stressors affecting forests. This involves shaping policies, offering technical guidance, and supporting programs related to ecosystem products and services, particularly forest carbon. Additionally, you will seek ways to incorporate new programs, technologies, and innovations into current wood products markets and educational resources.
Mammal Recovery Specialist
This position’s responsibility is to manage a program that focuses on the recovery of native mammalian species currently in decline, to develop active management actions, to coordinate the agency’s implementation of said management actions, and document changes in the impacted species. This will be achieved by monitoring populational trends prioritized toward species of conservation need, researching threats and knowledge gaps associated with these species, and determining the most effective ways to improve the recovery of these species.
Park Maintenance Worker – Caledonia State Park
As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will conduct a wide-range of indoor and outdoor maintenance and construction activities throughout Caledonia State Park. Assignments will entail utilizing tools of carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, and other building trades to complete repairs to structures and facilities and replace or install varied equipment and amenities.
Park Resource Ranger (Seasonal) – Gifford Pinchot State Park
This position supports visitor safety, resource protection, and public service throughout the park. It helps guide patrol activities, visitor communication, and emergency response. As a Park Resource Ranger, you will perform park patrols, visitor assistance, reservation support, emergency response, facility monitoring, and offer public guidance.
Part-Time Education Program Assistant (Seasonal)
The Cumberland County Historical Society is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Part-Time Program Assistant to support our seasonal programming and special events. This role plays a key role in preparing for summer camp, coordinating spring programs, and assisting with a featured Nineteenth Century Baseball match at Summer Fair.
Private Lands Prescribed Fire Specialist
As a Private Lands Prescribed Fire Specialist for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, you will help shape safe fire practices across private forestlands. This position gives you the chance to support training programs and assist communities that rely on prescribed fire. You will build strong relationships with partners, landowners, and public agencies.
Seasonal Environmental Educator
Practice your leadership skills while creatively inspiring young people to engage with the natural world around us. The seasonal environmental educator position with York County is responsible for working closely with full time naturalists to plan and lead eight week-long summer day camps for children ages 5-13. Activities include hiking, stream exploration, canoeing, songs, games, nature journaling, creative projects, and more. Responsible for communicating with staff and parents/guardians about camp logistics, camper medical needs, and disciplinary concerns.
Working Forest Land Conservation Specialist
This position provides assistance and information to the State Forester’s office, divisions, and bureau field offices by coordinating, promoting, and administering conservation easements, particularly, the US Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program (FLP) within Pennsylvania. The US Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program is a federal program to conserve forestlands that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses by providing grant funds to purchase forestland or acquire conservation easements. The Working Forest Land Conservation Specialist will administer the FLP across the state and lead the project development, negotiation, and closing of FLP-funded conservation projects.
Past Positions
Associate Director of Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape
The Associate Director of Kittatinny Ridge reports to the Director of Pennsylvania Landscape Conservation and plays a vital role in advancing the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) landscape conservation program by leading administration of the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape (KRCL). This position provides strategic and operational leadership for KRCL initiatives and collaborates closely with a small team of landscape conservation colleagues, as well as partners and staff across ATC departments.
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Custodial Worker – Codorus State Park
n this position, you will be tasked with overseeing the comprehensive upkeep of general housekeeping and building maintenance across various facilities, including restrooms, offices, overnight accommodations, and the swimming pool complex. Your responsibilities will encompass cleaning and sanitizing toilets, sinks, showers, floors, and walls, as well as performing deep cleaning to prepare facilities for opening, utilizing pressure washers, scrubbers, and other specialized tools.
DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) – Codorus State Park
n this position, you will engage in a year-long program that combines formal training with hands-on experience to develop the necessary skills for a DCNR Ranger. The training will emphasize public interaction, customer service, outdoor recreation, conservation issues, environmental education, and public safety, along with the relevant policies and regulations of the Department and the Commonwealth. During this time, you will help patrol park areas, addressing safety concerns, assisting visitors, responding to emergencies, and enforcing park and Commonwealth laws.
Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic – Michaux Forest District
In this position, you will oversee the upkeep and repair of a diverse fleet of motorized vehicles owned by the state and those classified as Federal Excess. This includes a wide range of vehicles such as passenger cars, light and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and tractors, as well as diesel-powered construction equipment like bulldozers, graders, and front-end loaders. Additionally, your responsibilities will extend to the maintenance and repair of small gasoline engines, which power equipment such as pumps, chainsaws, power pruners, and lawn mowers. It is essential to maintain precise records of all services performed, repairs conducted, and associated costs to ensure accountability and efficiency in operations.
Director of the Conservation Landscape Program
As the Director of the Conservation Landscape Program, you will provide support to the Deputy Secretary for Conservation & Technical Services and act in an executive leadership capacity to develop, promote, plan, and advance conservation priorities, policy recommendations, and related projects. You will develop, implement, and coordinate Conservation Landscape Program goals, priorities, and outcomes; develop and track performance metrics for the Conservation Landscape Program; prepare an annual report of findings to be shared with internal and external audiences; and recommend actions to ensure appropriate progress is being made to meet program goals and priorities.
Erosion & Sediment Control Technician
The Franklin County Conservation District (FCCD) is growing! This postition will be responsible for providing technical assistance to surveyors, engineers, plan writers, developers, and contractors while administering PA’s Erosion & Sediment Control Program in Franklin County. Applicant must have a good working knowledge of soils, nutrients, hydrology, land use and geography.
Food Service Worker
The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is seeking a full-time Seasonal Food Service Worker to support operations at the Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. In this role, you will provide friendly and reliable food service and housekeeping for guests using the Mansion and Training Center, helping create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all.
Forest Maintenance Worker – Michaux Forest District
In this position, you will engage in the construction and upkeep of various public works initiatives. Your responsibilities will involve utilizing a range of hand and power tools across different trades. Tasks will include road maintenance and grading, wildfire prevention and suppression efforts, infrastructure upkeep, and executing minor equipment repairs.
Park Maintenance Worker – Codorus State Park
In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks both independently and collaboratively, while also providing support to skilled workers in routine maintenance and construction activities at Codorus State Park. Your responsibilities will include repairing buildings and facilities, utilizing tools from various trades such as carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing to carry out essential maintenance tasks.
Park Maintenance Worker – Gifford Pinchot State Park
In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks independently or provide assistance to a skilled worker in the routine maintenance and construction activities within a State Park. Your responsibilities will include supporting a more experienced colleague in the upkeep and operation of the park’s facilities, buildings, and grounds, utilizing a variety of trade tools. You will be required to operate a chainsaw, provided you have the necessary certification, for tasks such as felling trees, removing branches, and cutting firewood, as well as assisting skilled workers.
Park Maintenance Worker – Semi Skilled Laborer – Gifford Pinchot State Park
In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks independently or provide assistance to a skilled worker in the routine maintenance and construction activities within a State Park. Your responsibilities will include supporting a more experienced colleague in the upkeep and operation of the park’s facilities, buildings, and grounds, utilizing a variety of trade tools. You will be required to operate a chainsaw, provided you have the necessary certification, for tasks such as felling trees, removing branches, and cutting firewood, as well as assisting skilled workers.
Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) – Pine Grove Furnace State Park
In this role, you will perform semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of various buildings, grounds, and other features of the Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Work uses a variety of construction, grounds keeping, and maintenance equipment and tools so you will have the chance to grow the skills you have and learn new skills on the job. We will rely on you to complete minor repairs, routine grounds keeping, and custodial duties by yourself. You will also assist and take direction from skilled trades workers on more advanced construction and repair work.
Park Resource Ranger, DCNR – Caledonia State Park Complex
In this position, you will be responsible for addressing inquiries from Park visitors about various aspects such as park facilities, recreational schedules, historical context, environmental features, and the surrounding area. You will patrol the park using a range of transportation methods, including motorized vehicles, bicycles, and on foot, while also clarifying park rules, regulations, and policies to visitors and special interest groups. Should any visitor actions necessitate further law enforcement intervention, you will promptly notify the Park Manager or DCNR Ranger.
Park Resource Ranger, DCNR – Gifford Pinchot State Park
In this position, your primary responsibility will be to patrol the grounds, boundaries, and facilities of Gifford Pinchot State Park, ensuring adherence to Bureau rules and regulations while prioritizing visitor safety. Your duties may include operating various vehicles such as motor vehicles, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and boats to effectively monitor the park. Additionally, you will conduct foot patrols throughout the campground, park trails, and day-use areas, with a specific requirement to perform two foot patrols of the Quaker Race Day Use swimming area during each shift throughout the swimming season.
Pool Ticket Booth and Campground Clerk – Codorus State Park
In this position, you will serve as the main point of contact for the public at the pool ticket booth, ensuring compliance with the Cash Management Policy at all times. Your responsibilities will include processing payments from visitors and accurately recording transactions using either a laptop or cash register. You will be expected to follow established money handling protocols, which involve maintaining a precise cash drawer and utilizing a drop safe as outlined in the procedures.
Rivers Program Specialist – Recreation and Conservation Program Specialist
In this position, you will be an integral part of the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, specifically within the Recreation and Conservation Partnerships Division, focusing on the Landscape and Educational Services Section. As a Program Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to coordinate initiatives and funding related to scenic rivers and river conservation projects. You will lead targeted programs and investments aimed at enhancing recreational opportunities, promoting stewardship, and safeguarding the natural resources of Pennsylvania’s rivers, all while fostering economic growth in the region.
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Other resources:
Commonwealth of PA Job Postings
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Job Postings