RNRCD is hiring for a Natural Resources Planner

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RNRCD Natural Resources Planner Position Description.pdf

 

Position Summary

RNRCD seeks a Natural Resources Planner to be based out of our office in Rutland, Vermont who is self-motivated, organized, and excited to build community with local land stewards and conservation organizations. This position will focus on outreach, education, technical assistance, and restoration project work within the Otter Creek watershed of Rutland County. The ideal candidate will quickly be able to work independently developing and implementing projects in response to available funding and local needs, with support and training from the District Manager and other District staff.

This position requires natural resources management technical expertise and project management skills, as well as comfortability with event organizing, outreach, and public speaking. You will work one-on-one and in group settings with town managers, forest managers, land stewards, landowners, and partner organizations to develop and implement restoration projects. This work includes grant writing, grant management, and budgeting. This position is grant-funded and is under the general supervision of the RNRCD District manager. An approximate distribution of the anticipated workload for this position is 75% Habitat and Clean Water Programming, 25% Outreach Coordination. The exact distribution will change over time in response to available funding and existing staff skills and interests. 

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Date Posted: 9/15/26

Ideal Start Date: Approximately 11/16/26

Email cover letter and resume as a single PDF to katie@rnrcd.org.