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ADMINISTRATION

Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for the full range of HR functions for a nonprofit organization with 150 employees. Click HERE for the job description. We will begin the interview process on November 10, 2025.

FIRE MANAGEMENT

Trinity County Prescribed Fire Manager

The Trinity County Prescribed Fire Manager will continue the development and management of the Watershed Center Fire Management team’s work in cooperative prescribed fire planning. Click HERE for the job description. Second round of applications will be reviewed starting December 1, 2025. This position will remain open until filled.

FORESTRY AND FUELS

Forester

The Forester will plan and administer complex forestry and hazardous fuels reduction projects on public and private lands. Click HERE for the job description and HERE for the position flier. This position will remain open until filled.

RECREATION

Recreation Program Manager

The Recreation Program Manager is responsible for fundraising, managing seasonal crews, managing project budgets and timelines, and coordination with partner organizations and land managers. Click HERE for the job description. Submit application materials by 5:00 PM PST on Friday, February 13th.

Recreation Crew Lead

The Recreation Crew Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the WRTC Trail Crew, including collaboration with agencies/organizations and WRTC staff, crew management, on-the-ground physical trail work, and ensuring overall quality project work. Click HERE for the job description.

WILDLIFE

Seasonal Wildlife Crew Lead

The Wildlife Crew Lead will be responsible for crew safety and function while tracking data and completed tasks. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

Seasonal Wildlife Technician

Job duties include but are not limited to; data collection, audio/visual surveys focused on Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis), American Goshawk (Astur atricapillus), Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), and pond visual encounter surveys. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

BOTANY

Seasonal Botany Crew Lead

The Botany Crew Lead will be responsible for crew safety and function while performing rare plant surveys, noxious weed surveying and removal, post fire restoration, seed collection, riparian restoration planting, and data collection. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

Seasonal Botany Technician

Job duties include rare plant surveys for NEPA and CEQA projects, noxious weed surveying and removal (post-fire footprints, riparian areas, roadside), post fire restoration (seeding and mulching), seed collection, and riparian restoration planting. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Seasonal Indian Valley Stewardship Camp Counselor

The IVSC Camp Counselor, under the leadership of the Youth Development Program Director, will work with staff to implement safe, inclusive, and engaging programming to elementary age Trinity County youth through the Indian Valley Stewardship Camp. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

Seasonal Junior Camp Counselor (IVSC)

Junior Camp Counselors, under the direction of the Youth Development Program Director and Camp Counselor Lead, will support the implementation of safe, inclusive, and engaging programming to elementary age Trinity County youth. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

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The Watershed Research and Training Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.