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
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. Learn more and applyExecutive Director
Renfrew Museum and Park is seeking its next dynamic Executive Director who possesses a diverse skill set to lead the organization and staff into its 50th Anniversary and beyond. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Renfrew Committee, Inc. (RCI), the nonprofit organization which manages Renfrew Museum and Park on behalf of the Borough of Waynesboro. The Executive Director will lead the organization in all aspects of operations and fulfillment of the Museum and Park’s mission, manage a staff of full-time and part-time employees and volunteers, raise funds and manage finances, expand community outreach, develop innovative educational programs, and work with the seven-person Board of Directors to develop policy and annual operating budget.
Natural Resources and Land Stewardship Manager
This position is responsible for providing leadership in natural resource management and land stewardship for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in the assigned region. The Mid-Atlantic Natural Resource and Land Stewardship Manager facilitates collaboration and cooperation between Trail-maintaining clubs and public-agency partners to manage and monitor the land and resources protected for the Appalachian Trail. This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating natural resource stewardship activities, land and boundary monitoring and maintenance, encroachment mitigation, and supervision of fulltime and seasonal Land Stewardship and Natural Resource staff.
Naturalist Educator
Do you love nature and being outside? Do you have a background in science, environmental studies, or education or are in college pursuing a degree in one of these fields? Strawberry Hill has several part-time Naturalist Educator positions open. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about nature and environmental education! Strawberry Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
Past Positions
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.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.
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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