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
AmeriCorps Member: Environmental Educator
Buttonwood Nature Center is partnering with Core Susquehanna to host 2 full time AmeriCorps members as environmental educators for 2024-25. Please see attached details and instructions for applying to AmeriCorps/Core Susquehanna. Learn more and applyCommunity Conservation Innovator Fellowship
The inaugural launch of the Community Conservation Innovator Fellowship Program is to build solutions to today’s pressing environmental challenges in the Appalachian Trail Landscape using science, partnership, and community engagement. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) invites graduate-level students or equivalent lived experiences to apply to the Community Conservation Innovators Fellowship Program to provide the initial research and programmatic development strategies to position the launch of a new conservation-focused initiative within ATC’s Appalachian Trail Community program. This is a remote position but candidates must live in one of the 14 Appalachian Trail States.
Development Coordinator
This position is an essential member of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Development team in the Office of Engagement and supports the operation that cultivates and raises funds from individuals, corporations and foundations. The Development Coordinator will work in a fast-paced, multi-functioning environment and provide superior customer service internally and externally. The position is remote.
Director of Education
The Buttonwood Nature Center is searching for a Director of Education. The director is responsible for overseeing established programs of the nature center at the K–12 grade levels, plus Naturalist Series programs for people of all ages through community offerings. In addition, they will develop new naturalist experiences into the future, as well as develop new curricular programming for students; they will also deliver programming on occasion. They also provides support for community events and fundraisers.
Executive Director
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA), an independent government organization that operates recreation programs and maintains services in the Gettysburg rec park, seeks a new Executive Director to guide its operations into a new era of growth and sustainability. The new Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the park’s daily operations, including facility maintenance, program development, and community engagement. This role not only requires a hands-on approach to management but also a deep passion for outdoor and recreational spaces.
Mid Atlantic Seasonal Assistant Crew Lead
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Assistant Crew Leader is responsible for co-leading with the Crew Leader and implementing Trail and related facility construction, reconstruction, and land management projects. This position manages and motivates trail crews, which consist of crew members and/or volunteers.
Term Length: Approximately August 19 – November 4, 2024. Location/Region required to work from: Boiling Springs, PA
Mid Atlantic Seasonal Basecamp Coordinator
Highly qualified seasonal crew staff are recruited each year to support completion of routine trail maintenance, major rehabilitation/repair, and relocation projects. Crew Coordinators are critical to the effective operation of quality crew programs. They serve as hosts to the volunteers and are responsible for all activities necessary to ensure smooth operation of Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s crew camps, including welcoming and orienting crew volunteers, purchasing crew food and supplies, assisting with crew vehicle maintenance, supporting fieldwork, etc.
Term Length: Approximately August 19 – November 4, 2024. Location/Region required to work from: Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.
Mid Atlantic Seasonal Crew Leader
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Crew Leader is responsible for implementing Trail and related facility construction, reconstruction, and land management projects. This position manages and motivates trail crews, which consist of crew members and/or volunteers.
Term Length: Approximately August 19 – November 4, 2024. Location/ Region required to work from: Boiling Springs, PA
PA Field Educator
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is seeking a Program Assistant Manager/Educator for the Pennsylvania Rivers & Streams Environmental Education program. This program provides one-day field investigations that provide students the opportunity to conduct biological and chemical tests and discover how they can take action to help preserve and restore the watershed. These field investigations include stream-based surveys or canoe-based river investigations that are designed to provide participants with the opportunity to investigate and explore Pennsylvania’s local waterways and learn about its connection to the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Relationship Marketing & Membership Director
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is looking for a Relationship Marketing & Membership Director to lead its membership retention, engagement and recruitment efforts by strengthening relationships with new and existing constituents through marketing CRM, social media, digital, publications and membership drives. This is a remote position; the candidate should be in one of the 14 trail states on the East Coast.
Past Positions
Environmental Scientist
NTM Engineering is seeking an Environmental Scientist with 1-5 years of experience to fill a full-time position in the Central PA 0ffice. The position involves both field and office work. Experience with wetland delineation and/or Phase I ESA is required. Responsibilities will include technical activities related to wetland delineations, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and/or Phase I ESA investigations and documentation.
Equipment Operator B – Michaux Forest District
Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Michaux Forest District and provide skilled work in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles during the maintenance of district roads, trails and facilities. As part of this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, construction, and maintenance of natural-surface recreation trails and other related recreational infrastructure in the Michaux Forest District and potentially in other regions when necessary for high-priority projects or training purposes within the Bureau of Forestry.
Forest Maintenance Supervisor – Michaux Forest District
The Michaux Forest District of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Forest Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance and trade positions responsible for equipment upkeep, forest road construction, and facility repairs. The main focus of this position involves overseeing the development and upkeep of recreational trails and infrastructure within Michaux State Forest, promoting sustainable design practices to reduce long-term maintenance and environmental expenses.
Manager of Strategic Partnerships
The Department of Community and Economic Development seeks a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to build relationships with various organizations and promote Pennsylvania as a top destination. As part of this position, your main responsibility will be to establish strong partnerships with well-known brands, hotels, sports teams, media companies, attractions, and food and beverage companies. The ultimate goal is to create cooperative marketing programs that will boost tourism in Pennsylvania and facilitate effective communication between the industry and our office.
Organic Center of Excellence Program Manager
The Department of Agriculture is currently looking for an Administrative Officer 2 to take charge of the Organic Center of Excellence. You will play a crucial role in driving Pennsylvania’s organic agriculture sector forward. In this position, you will lead the Organic Center of Excellence in its mission to accelerate and amplify Pennsylvania’s power, growth, and leadership in organic agriculture.
Recreation and Conservation Advisor
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking candidates for a Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2 position in the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation’s Community Parks and Conservation Division to assist with a variety of natural resource, recreation, and conservation acquisition grant projects. You will oversee the entire process of acquisition projects, from addressing inquiries before receiving applications to the completion of approved projects and beyond. Additionally, you will act as the Project Manager for various acquisition projects managed by the Bureau in specific geographical areas of the Commonwealth.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Project Coordinator
The Department of Agriculture, Grants Management Division, is seeking an Administrative Officer 1 to manage, process and execute all contracts for grants. This is a limited-term position that will oversee the administration of the granting of agreements and invoicing activities related to the federal Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) reimbursement grant program.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Value Chain Coordinator
The Bureau of Market Development within the Department of Agriculture is looking for an Administrative Officer 1 to oversee grant management, processing, and execution. This is a limited-term position that assists in managing federal grants focused on agricultural supply chain development through supporting farm and food businesses. Responsibilities include overseeing fund utilization, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project alignment with grant objectives.
Semi Skilled Laborer (Seasonal) – King’s Gap Environmental Education Center
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center is seeking a dedicated individual who is enthusiastic about maintaining the park facilities to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all park visitors. This role involves hands-on work to keep the park in top condition for recreation and relaxation purposes. This is a seasonal, full-time position without benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November at which the employee is placed on leave without pay.
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Other resources:
Commonwealth of PA Job Postings
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Job Postings