Ambitious. Inclusive. Hard-working.
Be part of one of the most ambitious restoration projects in North America. Our team of 30 employees and 30 AmeriCorps members are ready to welcome you into the next phase of your learning or career.
The Conservancy has an inclusive, positive culture that values work-life balance and growth opportunities. With offices in Yerington and Reno, our generous benefits package further separates us from other non-profits and local employers. From fully-paid health insurance to generous leave and employer contributions to your retirement, we work hard to take care of our team.
Check out our job postings and AmeriCorps positions below.
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Current Staff Position Opportunities
Ecologist and GIS Specialist
Updated August 6, 2024
WBC is recruiting a Ecologist and GIS Specialist to join our team.
The Spatial Ecologist is responsible for developing and maintaining processes for efficient data collection and synthesis for a variety of projects focused on wildlife and vegetation monitoring and research, habitat restoration, and native seed production. They will also contribute to designing the implementing research and monitoring projects, splitting their time between office and field work (roughly 60/40). The Ecologist and GIS Specialist will be responsible for organizing and analyzing GIS data and remote sensing imagery. They will produce data summaries and project reports.
Farm Manager
Updated August 6, 2024
WBC is recruiting a Farm Manager to join our team.
Sustainable Agriculture delivers consistent results in agricultural production and conservation. This role is pivotal and leads haying, grazing and specialty crop production within a leading environmental organization.
Nursery Team Member (Tech I)
Updated August 6, 2024
WBC is recruiting a Nursery Team Member (Tech I).
The Nursery Team Member supports the Nursery Manager and Program. The ideal candidate will possess nursery propagation, seed collection and greenhouse or farm experience knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will have an interest in mentorship and teaching their peers, as well as patience, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency and high level of comfort in the outdoors.
Current AmeriCorps Opportunities
No open positions at this time.
Enjoy Amazing Recreation Opportunities
LOCATION:
Our field offices are located in Yerington and Smith Valley, Nevada, beautiful rural farming communities right in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, just over an hour south of Reno. The communities are deeply rooted in agriculture, mining, railroads, and gaming, adding to the rich cultural, natural, and native history of the Walker Basin. Enjoy access to a diversity of historic, entertainment, and recreation destinations.
Camping, biking, hiking, backpacking and paddling
Lake Tahoe (1.5 hour away)
Lahontan Reservoir (30 minutes away)
Walker Lake (45 minutes away)
Topaz Reservoir (30 minutes away)
Yosemite (via Tioga pass, 1.5 hours away)
Fishing, hunting, boating and OHV trails
Flat and white-water boating (1 hour away)
Rock hounding and climbing
Ghost Town Exploration
Ski Resorts (1.5 hours away)