The Land Conservation Foundation is looking to hire a part-time Executive Director in the Champaign-Urbana area of Illinois. The Executive director provides overall leadership and management of the organization’s activities, such as public outreach grant writing, coordinating fiscal responsibilities, fundraising, event planning, administrative functions, and the implementation of strategies and plans as approved by the…
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation in Elizabeth, Illinois has two openings. JDCF works to preserve and steward land and water for the lasting well-being of people and wildlife, focusing on Land Protection, Land Stewardship, and Eduction. Land Preservation Manager The Land Preservation Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Jo Daviess Conservation’s…
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is accepting résumés for a Real Estate Manager in the Planning and Land Preservation Depart at the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet, Illinois. This is full-time position that includes administrative, field, and office duties to secure, manage, and defend the real estate of the District, facilitates…
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is looking for a Regional Field Representative for the McHenry County region of Northeastern Illinois. The Field Rep will build the Friends’s conservation program in this region. Main responsibilities are to find, mentor, and motivate potential volunteers and to support networking among existing volunteer communities. The Friends’s mission is…
Executive Director and Restoration Ecologist Nachusa Grasslands is a nature preserve made up of restored and remnant prairie located about two hours west of Chicago. TNC purchased the core of the preserve in 1986, recognizing that Nachusa offered the best opportunity in the state to restore a large and diverse grassland. So far, more than 4,000…
The staff at Citizens for Conservation, located in Barrington, is expanding! We are looking to hire a Conservation Director, which is a newly-created position. The Conservation Director oversees the restoration staff, works with volunteers and other key partners, and is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive conservation program. The director will…
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation job opening JDCF seeks an Ecological Restoration Lead Specialist to work with our Driftless Stewardship Initiative located in the scenic Driftless Area of northwest Illinois. We’re looking for a motivated individual who can help lead our stewardship and restoration work with integrity, collaboration, creativity, and insight. The Lead Specialist works closely with the…
Illinois Farmland Protection Specialist – Chicago Region The Illinois Farmland Protection Specialist is based remotely in the Chicago region. This position will work closely with NRCS to support the implementation and promotion of their farmland protection programs (ACEP-ALE). Find out more and how to apply below: Apply Here
