Wet Meadow Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please email your resume with relevant experience to brianjstampe@gmail.com and a quick intro about your availability and alignment.
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We are looking for one to two, motivated, passionate and independent and hardy folks for the remainder of the field season, June 30th — October. We will be camping at several wet meadow restoration sites across NE Wyoming, namely at the foothills of the bighorns. (Two hours from tensleep canyon.) We are building rock zeedyke structures in ephemeral drainages–so expect lots of picking up rocks and keying them into the soil. Its a very physical, mentally taxing but rewarding work. If you have experience with Zeedyk structures, like to camp and work with your hands and care about habitat this could be a great opportunity to expand your skill sets.
Competitive and fair hourly rate DOE & negotiable. Gas stipend for traveling to worksite. Production and quality bonuses.
Canopy Care is a small restoration company based out of the Black Hills of SD.
Farm Coordinator – Dairy Specialist
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
No phone calls please. Send a resume and cover letter to katelyn@growinggardens.org. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will start June 16, 2025
Hours: Part time, November- March (26 hours/week) Full time, April- October (40+ hours per week)
Regular weekend work is required
Start Date: 7/28/25
Job Purpose: This position will work across all operations at the Boulder farm, with a specialization in animal husbandry, raw dairy production, and grazing management. The primary focus will be caring for our small and mighty dairy goat herd (average of 10-13 goats and 1 guardian llama). Our microdairy also serves as a space for educating all ages about animal husbandry, and the important role animals play in a regenerative agricultural system. This position will also support growing staff to maintain pastures, annual cover crops, and annual vegetable crops as well as supporting farm events, dairy volunteers and programming as needed.
The experience we offer:
- The opportunity to pair your work with your passion and to have a real impact in affecting positive change in our community.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive organizational culture where you have independence and room to be creative.
- The chance to be part of a thriving team culture where successes are celebrated together and coworkers enthusiastically share knowledge and support.
Candidates from minority or marginalized groups or with multicultural backgrounds or experience are especially encouraged to apply. Growing Gardens is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment; where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety and respect.
Specific Job Functions
Dairy Responsibilities: 50% of Time
- Assists the Herd Manager in operating the Herdshare program
- Assists the Herd Manager in maintaining a healthy herd
- Coordinates and implements and rotational grazing plan
- Assists Herd Manager with public programming and education
- Coordinates volunteers for daily chore shifts
- Assists Herd Manager in leading and teaching interns and volunteers
Daily Operations:
Ability to lead a typical chore shift that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Milking animals with adherence to food safety protocol
- Herd share program maintenance, milk fulfillment, and delivery
- Feeding and watering animals according to seasonal needs
- Moving animals to/from pens according to rotational grazing plan
- Assembling/disassembling electric fencing
- Moving shade structure, water buckets, and hay to designated grazing areas
- Raking pens and moving compost to designated areas
- Deep cleaning various areas around dairy (ie. milk parlor, milk processing room)
Animal Husbandry:
- Monitor and log general health of herd on a daily basis
- Assist Herd Manager with vaccinations and other medical procedures
- Assist Herd Manager with breeding, prenatal goat care, and kidding
- Hoof trimming and related grooming care
- Identify sick animals and work with Herd Manager and/or vet to develop a health plan
Education and Tours:
- Assist the Herd Manager with educational activities on the farm. This includes leading field trips, tours, bottle feedings, goat yoga events, corporate team building events, and other offsite events
- Communicate effectively with visitors to the farm, fellow staff and interns, volunteers and the land owners
- Effectively engage with farm visitors of all ages and backgrounds including: children, teens, people with disabilities, and seniors
Overseeing and Training Volunteers:
- Ability to lead a chore shift with clear instruction, and oversight, of volunteers
- Assist with volunteer work groups
Administrative:
- Log animal health, grazing information, and feed/water amounts following every shift
- Maintain records for volunteers, herd share, and rotational grazing
- Assist in maintaining herd share database and inventory
General Farm Support – 40-45% of time in Summer (primarily June-October) 30% overall time
- Assist with harvesting, weeding, and planting of annual vegetable crops
- Assist with tractor work, cover cropping, irrigation, infrastructure, and pasture management
- Potential Farm Stand or CSA pick up support
Organizational Participation
- Attend weekly dairy and growing staff meetings
- Attend all-staff meetings (roughly 3 times per month) and all-staff trainings and events
Event Support – 5-10% of Time
- All growing staff, including this position will support farm events as needed. This may include set-up, break-down, and staffing events.
Qualifications/Special Requirements:
- 1 year experience working with livestock (goats preferred!)
- Milking experience is preferred
- Hours change seasonally and additional time may be required
- Regular weekend and evening work is required
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, year-round
- Ability to work on uneven terrain in the field
- Must be able to engage in physically active work every day and lift 75lbs
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple, high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation between site and partner organizations
- Must have a cell phone
- Must submit to a fingerprint background check
Pay: Starting salary is $38,500 – $42,200 for a .88 FTE position, this is based on $21-$23/hr
Benefits: Generous benefits package includes: health and dental insurance, paid holidays, floating holidays, PTO and paid sick time, 3% IRA match, monthly cell phone reimbursement stipend, discount on plant starts and produce
Growing Gardens’ mission is to cultivate community through sustainable urban agriculture. Our programs empower people of all ages, income levels, and abilities by connecting them with their local food system, each other, and the environment.
Our organization values the diverse skills and individuals that come together to create a thriving community and workplace. We are committed to the work we do, and bring our best selves each day, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously, have fun, and enjoy the process of doing good in our community. We take care of each other and put people at the center of everything we do.
Water Well / Bison Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/ to view the full job description and to apply.
Do you enjoy wide open spaces, and do you have a passion for preserving them? Have you dreamed of being a part of the largest and most progressive bison operation in the world? At Turner Ranches, we’re dedicated to sustainable ranching and conservation, and we’re looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team. Vermejo Park Ranch, a pristine, 560,000-acre bison ranch located in northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, is seeking an energetic Water Well / Bison Technician who is passionate about water systems, low-stress livestock handling and innovative grazing practices. Learn more about Vermejo Park Ranch.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Water Well / Bison Technician is a dual faceted position where time is split between working with the Bison Department and the Natural Resources Department on Vermejo Park Ranch. The position is vital to both the bison and the wildlife on the ranch. About half of your time will be spent checking, testing, repairing, and developing water systems such as windmills, solar wells, wildlife (rain catchment) guzzlers, storage systems, and tanks from pipelines. The other half of your time will be spent working with the Castle Rock bison herd as part of the ranch’s Bison Department. This will include open range and pasture moves, Bison Works (sorting, vaccinating, shipping, etc.), checking on bison, and feeding while bison are in the corrals. Turner Enterprises and Vermejo Park Ranch embrace low stress stockmanship when handling bison, and any applicant for the position must be well versed in modern low-stress livestock handling methods or be willing to attend courses (company provided) on the subject. You must be able to work alone for extended periods of time in remote areas. You will also be responsible for:
Water Resource Duties
- Managing and responding to written and verbal work orders from management.
- Maintaining and monitoring inventory; ordering supplies and parts for water systems as needed.
- Scheduling routine service and repairing of wind and solar wells.
- Maintaining written and/or digital records of repairs performed and parts used.
- Assisting in the design, development and execution of water systems & distribution projects that support both wildlife and livestock, ensuring efficient and sustainable use of water resources.
- Troubleshooting and repairing pumps, pipelines, water troughs, and other irrigation infrastructure.
- Ensuring all equipment related to water systems and bison management is in good working order and complies with safety standards.
- Pump testing wells for water production prior to installing solar equipment.
- Handling fence construction and installation around water infrastructure.
- Safely operating, inspecting and maintaining a variety of ranch equipment, including ATVs, UTVs, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Bison Management Duties
- Developing and maintaining fences, water sources, corrals, ranch buildings, and other ranch infrastructure.
- Moving/Handling bison in the pasture and corrals using low stress techniques on foot, ATV or UTV.
- Feeding bison (hay, cake, salt, and mineral) in corrals.
- Maintaining record of grazing activity, range health, feeding and feed inventories.
- Performing general ranch work.
- Using herbicides as appropriate and assigned for weed management.
- Participating in bison handling, including herd movements, tagging, and vaccination.
- Using a welder, cutting torch, and other shop equipment safely.
- Performing range monitoring and handling grazing planning.
- All other duties and projects as assigned.
What this isn’t:
- Working on horseback.
- A management or supervisory position
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- At least three years of related experience and / or training
- Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
- Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs
- Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
- This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider
- You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law
Preferred:
- Experience with wind/solar well repair, flood irrigation, and general maintenance of equipment
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources or a related field
YOUR QUALITIES
- Commitment to Mission and Team
- Range Management / Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) Management
- Stockmanship
- Initiative and adaptability
- Humility and ability to learn from others
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
- Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
On a frequent basis, you can expect to:
- Ride an ATV/UTV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing ranch duties.
- Climb ladders and pipe corrals, drag and place flood irrigation dams, climb in and out of irrigation ditches, and wade in thigh-deep flowing water.
- Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
On an occasional basis, you can expect to:
- Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. You will frequently be exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. You will occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace. For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.
This is a full time, salary position that offer company provided housing and benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. On-ranch, single-family housing with basic utilities (power, water, propane) will be provided subject to a Company Housing Agreement and Company policies.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is one of the largest individual landholders in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land.
Turner Enterprises also manages over 45,000 bison across the various Turner ranches.
Communications Coordinator
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Please submit a resume, a brief statement of interest (or cover letter), and 1–2 samples of relevant communications work (websites, social posts, newsletters, designs, etc.) to sandra@grazingschoolofthewest.com.
Start Date: June 2025
Commitment: Part-time, 10-15 hours/week
Location: Remote (preference for Los Angeles/Ventura/Santa Barbara County areas)
Report to: Director of Operations, working closely with Program Manager
*Funding is in place for this position for 12 months, with the goal and intention for long term sustainability.
Job Summary
Grazing School of the West (GSW) is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Coordinator to lead our storytelling, outreach, and engagement efforts to amplify our mission. As a key member of our small, collaborative team, this position is ideal for a self-starter with a strong sense of visual and written storytelling, an eye for systems and strategy, and a deep appreciation for the power of land and animal-based education and advocacy. The Communications Coordinator will manage GSW’s digital presence, design and implement thoughtful content across platforms, and support relationship-building efforts with partners and community members.
We’re looking for someone who brings both artistic vision and technical skills, who can see the big picture while executing the day-to-day details of effective marketing and communication. A background or familiarity with regenerative agriculture, ecological land management, and/or the prescribed grazing industry is strongly preferred. We are a small but mighty team of remote-working professionals with multiple geographies, projects, hats, livelihoods and passions. We are excited to bring you into the fold of our tightly knit and slightly magical collective.
Key Responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator duties include, but are by no means limited to the following:
Content Strategy, Design & Outreach
- Collaborate with the GSW team to set communications goals and develop storytelling strategies
- Draft and design content for email newsletters, social media, the website, and other outreach channels
- Create and schedule engaging posts, reels, stories, and newsletters that highlight key programs, events, and advocacy efforts
- Maintain and update GSW’s website (Squarespace), including page edits, uploads, and occasional new content
- Design visual assets (graphics, slides, flyers, etc.) that reflect GSW’s brand and mission. You will be supported by an outside graphic designer for certain projects but we prefer that you have a high level of comfort here.
- Support outreach to partners, stakeholders, and collaborators through email communications and announcements
- Maintain consistency in brand identity, aesthetic, voice and tone across platforms and campaigns
- Track engagement and develop basic benchmarks to evaluate communications strategy
- Collaborate with multiple external communications, PR, and fundraising consultants to integrate their expertise into our materials and communications initiatives.
Organization & Internal Support
- Maintain and organize internal administrative and marketing systems, including image libraries, content databases, CRM or contact management systems, document templates, and shared files
- Conduct research on relevant industry trends, storytelling opportunities, and audience engagement strategies. Gather, categorize and catalog relevant resources for internal use.
- Stay up to date with industry and sector relevant policy, research, activities, and colleague organizations’ and partner businesses’ work.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to creative planning for campaigns, events, and outreach efforts
- Support internal communications by helping align calendars, content timelines, and cross-program coordination
External Collaboration:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, donors, and potential funders through thoughtful communications
- Collaborate with GSW partner organizations on shared storytelling and outreach initiatives
- Help identify and track grant or funding opportunities that support and expand GSW’s communications efforts
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Employees are expected to be responsible for and assist with additional tasks and duties as needed. Job descriptions may change to meet the business needs of the organization.
What You Bring to the Role
- 2+ years of experience in communications, digital content, or related field
- Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills
- Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Instagram, Facebook, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Experience working in or with agricultural, conservation, or nonprofit organizations
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Deep alignment with GSW’s mission and values around land stewardship, education, and community care
- Strong preference for knowledge of regenerative agriculture and/or ecological grazing practices
Compensation: $30-35/hour (depending on experience)
Benefits:
- Flexible remote schedule
- 401(k)
- 5 sick days/year (per CA state requirements)
- $50/month home office stipend
- Unlimited negotiable time off
Grazing School of the West (GSW) is a multidisciplinary nonprofit providing education, vocational training, and advocacy in ecological livestock grazing for land stewardship, wildfire prevention, climate resilience and adaptable food and fiber systems in the American West. Our mission is to provide meaningful learning experiences that inspire a new generation of land stewards who understand ecology, animal husbandry, and community care. Through training and education in the practice of prescribed grazing, we aim to help mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis by preventing wildfires, restoring biodiversity in vulnerable landscapes, and strengthening localized food and fiber production. Our Core Values of Care, Collaboration, Curiosity & Equity are embedded in everything we do.
Rangeland Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Interested candidates should email their resume to Jenna Foss at jfoss@gmecwy.com
Are you looking for an opportunity to increase your plant identification skills, earn some money, get college credit, and spend time outdoors this fall? Our company, Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants, is seeking multiple Seasonal Rangeland Technicians with experience in plant identification and rangeland sampling methodologies based out of our Santa Fe, NM, office. Technicians will be completing rangeland assessments and other vegetation measurement processes. The position will start in August and continue into early November (dates flexible). We are also able to work with you and your professors so that you can earn course credits.
Overview of Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Travel to and sample rangeland sites throughout the states of NM and AZ
- Safely navigate to rangeland sites using a GPS and a 4-wheel vehicle
- Identify rangeland plants and collect vegetative forage production data
Qualifications
- High proficiency in plant identification for species of the southwest
- Proficient in reading maps
- Willingness to travel and camp overnight
- Ability to lift over 30lbs
- Ability to hike difficult terrain in variable weather conditions
Vehicles and all equipment will be provided for the job along with per diem when camping/staying in a hotel. Pay will be at an hourly rate DOE.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants is an independently owned and multi-disciplinary natural resource consulting firm whose comprehensive blend of disciplines and years of experience allow us to provide solutions to unique and contemporary issues. We are a dedicated team that thrives on providing timely solutions and building trusting relationships. Our culture is built on our shared core values – Trust, Teamwork, Drive, and Professionalism.
Grouse Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Grouse Mountain follows a Substance Abuse Policy that includes pre-employment testing.
Fisheries Technician
Job Description
Education, Innovation, Restoration
Visit www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/ to view the full job description and apply.
Type: Seasonal / Hourly / Non-Exempt / Non-Benefits Eligible
Housing: No
Do you want to spend your days immersed in beautiful, remote landscapes, making a real impact on conservation? Turner Natural Resources (TNR) is looking for a passionate and driven Fisheries Technician to join our mission of restoring imperiled species and habitats across the American West.
Turner Natural Resources is seeking a motivated Fisheries Technician to support a wide range of field-based conservation projects focused on aquatic ecosystems and native species restoration. Based in Bozeman, Montana, this position plays a vital role in conducting aquatic organism surveys, restoring riparian habitats, and assisting with ecological management across Turner properties. The role requires extended travel to field sites in states such as New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Kansas, typically for periods not exceeding two weeks.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Fisheries Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our fieldwork — applying and learning hands-on skills to support native aquatic species and ecosystems. Whether you’re electrofishing in a mountain stream, planting willows along a riparian corridor, or building in-stream habitat structures, you’ll be contributing to meaningful conservation outcomes.
You will also be responsible for:
- Assisting with aquatic organism surveys and population monitoring in ponds and streams using techniques such as:
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- Backpack and barge electrofishing
- Gill, fyke, and trap netting
- Hook and line sampling
- Supporting the application of piscicides for native species restoration.
- Building in-stream habitat structures and participate in riparian restoration, including willow planting.
- Collecting detailed field data and maintaining accurate records throughout all project work.
- Traveling long distances (up to 8+ hours) to remote field locations and camp on-site as needed (gear provided).
- Driving and navigating a ½-ton pickup truck in both urban and off-road environments.
- Safely operating and maintaining field vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, and a variety of hand and power tools.
- Participating in regular safety briefings and adhering to safety protocols in all work settings.
- Performing additional tasks as assigned to support aquatic management and conservation objectives.
What this isn’t:
- A management position.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience with aquatic sampling techniques (e.g., electrofishing, netting) is a plus, but not required.
- Comfortable using basic hand tools in a field setting.
- Familiarity with GPS devices and mapping software (such as ArcGIS or similar platforms) is preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment is highly desirable.
- Must demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn new skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
- You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.
YOUR QUALITIES
- Commitment to Mission and Team
- A passion for the natural world
- Initiative and adaptability
- Humility and ability to learn from others
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
- Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time, often outdoors under inclement weather conditions.
On a frequent basis, you can expect to:
- Ride an ATV/UTV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing duties.
- Extended hiking may be required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. While performing the duties of this job, you must be alert and aware of dangers that are present while working in a remote location. You must be comfortable working alone in a remote landscape. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information, visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/.
This is an hourly, seasonal position. Paid Sick Leave & Employee Assistance Program provided.
With approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land, Ted Turner is one of the largest individual landholders in North America. Turner lands are innovatively managed to unite economic viability with ecological sustainability. Turner ranches operate as working businesses, relying on bison, hunting and fishing, and ecotourism as principal enterprises. In addition, Turner ranches support many progressive environmental projects including water resource and timber management, and the reintroduction of native species to the land.
Turner Enterprises also manages over 45,000 bison across the various Turner ranches.