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
CAEDC Board of Directors
The Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) is looking for a county resident or person employed by a business in Cumberland County who would be interested in serving on the CAEDC Board of Directors. CAEDC is looking for a community-minded candidate to fill the vacant position. The candidate will serve from February 2025 until February 2026. The Board of Directors meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. To be considered, individuals need to submit a letter of interest and a resume to CAEDC via email to nominations@cumberlandbusiness.com or by mail to: 230 S. Sporting Hill Road, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. For additional information or questions, call 717-240-7180. The deadline for submitting all materials is Thursday, January 23, 2025. DCNR Ranger (Seasonal) – Caledonia State Park
In this position, you will oversee the park’s landscapes, water bodies, and boundaries to promote public engagement, safeguard visitor well-being, and uphold adherence to park rules along with the relevant criminal and vehicle statutes of the Commonwealth. Your duties will include vigilant observation of the park’s facilities to ensure a secure environment for all guests while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for community interaction. Additionally, you will be tasked with enforcing compliance with established regulations, thereby contributing to the overall safety and enjoyment of the park for all visitors.
DCNR Ranger (Seasonal) – Codorus State Park
In this position, you will oversee the park’s landscapes, water bodies, and boundaries to promote public engagement, safeguard visitor well-being, and uphold adherence to park rules along with the relevant criminal and vehicle statutes of the Commonwealth. Your duties will include vigilant observation of the park’s facilities to ensure a secure environment for all guests while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for community interaction. Additionally, you will be tasked with enforcing compliance with established regulations, thereby contributing to the overall safety and enjoyment of the park for all visitors.
DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) – Caledonia State Park Complex
In the role of a Park Ranger Trainee, you will engage in a comprehensive 12-month training program designed to cultivate essential skills and techniques related to public interaction and customer service, contemporary developments and challenges in outdoor recreation and conservation, foundational conservation principles, environmental education, public safety, as well as departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and law enforcement, all aimed at equipping you to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of a DCNR Ranger.
DCNR Ranger Trainee (Seasonal) – Codorus State Park
In the role of a Park Ranger Trainee, you will engage in a comprehensive 12-month training program designed to cultivate essential skills and techniques related to public interaction and customer service, contemporary developments and challenges in outdoor recreation and conservation, foundational conservation principles, environmental education, public safety, as well as departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and law enforcement, all aimed at equipping you to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of a DCNR Ranger.
Director for the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring
Dickinson College welcomes applications for the Director for the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM). ALLARM’s next director will lead a staff of professionals and student interns dedicated to community-based aquatic science. The Director is responsible for leadership of all ALLARM activities including supervising and mentoring staff and students, grant writing and implementation, fundraising, and maintaining ALLARM’s leadership role in community-based aquatic science. Strong candidates will have experience in student-engagement, grant-writing and fundraising, and nonprofit management.
Lifeguard (Seasonal) – Caledonia State Park
Working as a Lifeguard at Caledonia State Park involves patrolling, observing, and monitoring visitor activity at swimming areas. You will need to recognize when swimmers are in distress and be able to rescue them using accepted lifesaving techniques. Additionally, you will be expected to utilize first aid, artificial respiration, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Inspection of buoys, ropes, first aid equipment and supplies, and other safety equipment will also be one of your duties.
Lifeguard (Seasonal) – Codorus State Park
Working as a Lifeguard at Codorus State Park involves patrolling, observing, and monitoring visitor activity at swimming areas. You will need to recognize when swimmers are in distress and be able to rescue them using accepted lifesaving techniques. Additionally, you will be expected to utilize first aid, artificial respiration, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Inspection of buoys, ropes, first aid equipment and supplies, and other safety equipment will also be one of your duties.
Past Positions
PA Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist
This position is a field-level position on the Conservation Operations Delivery Team. The successful applicant will be an employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, but the position is made possible through partnerships with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) with daily instruction, quality assurance, and workload prioritization provided by the USDA NRCS. The primary work area will include Cumberland, Franklin, Adams, and Perry counties, with the primary duty station located in the Carlisle, PA, USDA Service Center.
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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