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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.

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.

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 Division Manager

The Recreation Division 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.

Seasonal Forestry Crew Lead

The Forestry 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 Forestry Technician

Forestry Technicians will inventory data collection and data management, conduct stocking surveys and stand assessments, complete timber cruising and marking, unit layout (GPS, flagging, painting), and assist in additional forestry applications as needed. Click HERE for the job description and HERE to view the position flier.

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.

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