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
Boundary Survey Tech
The Center for Workforce Inclusion has an open position in the National Park Service’s (NPS) Experienced Services Program (ESP). The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (ANST) is recruiting for a Boundary Surveyor Technician that will work as an assistant to a Lead Boundary Surveyor on a prioritized list of lands prepared by NPS staff. Work will primarily involve collecting physical boundary evidence, line posting, and as required, assisting with reestablishing missing or lost monuments and preparing draft plats or reports for review and approval by the lead surveyor. Preference will be given to applicants living within 50 miles of Harrisburg, PA. Learn more and applyCommunity Planner
The County of Adams is seeking a Community Planner to focus on planning duties and related functions; including site plan and subdivision reviews, grant administration, zoning enforcement, ordinance development and map and graphic production.
Environmental Educators
The Institute is searching for two environmental educators/naturalists. The Institute is a non-profit organization serving the region with outdoor programming in environmental and cultural education, and a wide variety of family events. Activities are conducted at various parks and natural areas around the greater Waynesboro area.
Kitchen Coordinator
LEAF is seeking someone who is passionate about creating quality food from local products (including our own farm). LEAF is growing our kitchen ventures, and this position will support this area of growth. The Kitchen Coordinator will serve as a lead project manager in the areas of kitchen production and youth skill building in the kitchen. This is a part-time position.
Lead Boundary Surveyor
The Center for Workforce Inclusion has an open position in the National Park Service’s (NPS) Experienced Services Program (ESP). The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (ANST) is recruiting for a Lead Boundary Surveyor who will conduct boundary survey work on a prioritized list of lands prepared by NPS staff. Work will primarily involve boundary retracement, reestablishing missing or lost monuments, resolving conflicting survey evidence, line posting, and as required, preparing and filing plats or reports to document results and findings. There may be limited areas where new survey monuments will need to be established. Preference will be given to applicants living within 50 miles of Harrisburg, PA.
Maintenance Repairman
Do you like working outdoors? Do you like working with your hands? A Maintenance Repairman 2 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park position may be the job for you! The park is looking for a positive individual who strives to keep the park facilities in good working order for the safe, enjoyable recreation and relaxation of our park visitors.
Learn more and apply Applications close 9/4/2023
Program Coordinator
This full-time position is at the heart of LEAF and we are seeking an individual motivated by the growth and development of others, especially teenagers. The Program Coordinator will be someone who is emotionally intelligent, capable of being authentic and playful, and committed to supporting a team with diverse life experiences. The Program Coordinator should be dedicated to LEAF’s mission, passionate about youth development, and invested in fostering a vibrant and just community.
Seasonal Parks
The County of York is seeking part time Season Parks positions to support the maintenance and program departments.
Transportation Planner
The York County Planning Commission is seeking a Transportation Planner to assist with transportation, comprehensive and regional planning projects addressing complex transportation, land use, geospatial, economic, and environmental issues. Additionally, the transportation planner aids with the long-range transportation plan, transportation improvement program, bicycle and pedestrian committee plan, freight plan, congestion management, transportation safety, and other planning projects.
Past Positions
2023 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Cultural Resources Crew
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps is now hiring for its 2023 nine-month cultural resources crew. This crew completes preservation and archaeological work throughout Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests. Crews will work Monday, March 20 through Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at locations across the state. This program is a great way to provide aspiring archaeologists and preservationists the professional skills to build successful careers in land and resource management.
Crew members receive $15.00 an hour, benefits, and paid time off. Additional information about the nine-month cultural resources crew, including how to apply, is available at the DCNR website.
Administrative Assistant
York County Economic Alliance is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide confidential administrative support to the Executive Leadership Team and support various YCEA departments and initiatives as #WeMakeThings happen in York County.
Cumberland Valley Ridgerunner
ATC Ridgerunners provide information about the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) and its intended primitive experience, location, regulations, and traditions. They work to encourage the best behavior on the part of hikers to facilitate a positive Trail experience (particularly for those who are poorly prepared), and to elicit the support of those who live nearby. They discourage and mitigate misuse of the Appalachian Trail and its environs by performing educational and public-relations functions.
The Cumberland Valley Ridgerunner works a 16-week season between mid-May and Labor Day on a 74-mile section of the A.T. in Pennsylvania between Pine Grove Furnace State Park and Rausch Gap.
Food Programs Coordinator
The Food Programs Coordinator will serve the Adams County Farmers Market and Healthy Adams County to assist with overall logistics and management of the farmers market, as well as direct oversight and management of the Health Options Program.
Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2
Do you like working with local and governmental officials in planning, developing and implementing local recreation sites, parks, and promoting conservation projects? Do you like sharing knowledge with others to help promote safe recreation for the public through parks and conservation programs? If so, a Recreation and Conservation Advisor job with DCNR may be your pathway to new opportunities. While the position is in the Rachel Carson State Office Building, there will be some travel throughout the Commonwealth which will include State Parks.
Recreation and Conservation Advisor 2- PA DCNR
This position serves within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Partnerships Division, Trails, Greenways and Statewide Planning Section. This employee works directly with the Section Chief to administer a variety of trail and partnership grant projects and that includes participating in the planning, development, coordination, review, approval and management of assigned projects. This position also provides assistance in developing and implementing statewide and regional Trail programs and services.
Learn more and apply Closing 2/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Southcentral Regional Advisor
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is looking for a Southcentral Regional Advisor! This position provides grant, outreach and technical assistance services to the following counties: Adams, Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, and Somerset. Application deadline is August 2.
Technical Trail Specialist
Lead the volunteer skills development on the world’s most iconic footpath, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. This position helps advance training opportunities on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) by working with A.T. clubs, new volunteers and A.T. staff to provide access to solid skills development. Trainings will focus on safety, group leadership, and essential to intermediate trail maintenance best practices. Two positions will cover the following geographic areas: 1) GA-VA, and 2) VA-NY.
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Submit your organization’s job posts to our board by emailing jchain@appalachiantrail.org.
Other resources:
Commonwealth of PA Job Postings
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts Job Postings