As the demand for employees in the agricultural conservation sector is on the rise, this job posting article highlights a range of exciting opportunities for individuals passionate about preserving Pennsylvania's natural resources and farming landscape. These roles offer the chance to make a tangible impact on the environment while advancing your career in a rewarding field. Whether you're a seasoned expert, a recent graduate, or a transplant from another sector, there's a place for you in the vital work of agricultural conservation.

If your organization wants to share an opening within the agricultural conservation sector, please email the listing to agconservation@psu.edu with the subject line Ag Conservation Careers; Job Posting.

Erosion and Sediment Control Technician

April 15, 2026

York County Conservation District

Watershed Specialist

April 15, 2026

York County Conservation District

Conservation District Manager

April 15, 2026

Clinton County Conservation District; apply by April 24.

Conservation District Manager

April 13, 2026

Lycoming County Conservation District

Ag Conservation Technician - Engineering Assistance

April 9, 2026

Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD); apply by April 24.

Finance Assistant

April 9, 2026

Lancaster County Conservation District; apply immediately, open position until filled.

Ag Compliance Specialist

April 9, 2026

Lancaster County Conservation District; apply by April 29.

Water Quality Technician

April 8, 2026

Dickinson College- Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM)

Conservation Resource Specialist

April 8, 2026

Butler County Conservation District

Summer Research Intern

April 8, 2026

Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC)

Mapping/Program Coordinator

April 7, 2026

Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC); based in the Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Pittsburgh or State College office, apply by May 4.

Resource Conservation Coordinator 1 (E&S)

April 7, 2026

Centre County Conservation District

Pennsylvania Rivers, Streams, and Schoolyards Assistant Manager/Field Educator

March 30, 2026

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Multimedia Producer

March 30, 2026

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay; apply by April 26.

Watershed Conservation Internship

March 30, 2026

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy; located in Indiana County

Resource Conservationist- Dirt, Gravel, and Low-Volume Road Program

March 27, 2026

Armstrong Conservation District

Controller

March 26, 2026

Allegheny County Conservation District; applications accepted on a rolling basis.

District Manager

March 24, 2026

Schuylkill Conservation District

Summer Environmental Education Intern

March 23, 2026

Carbon County Environmental Education Center

Erosion and Sediment Control Technician

March 23, 2026

Franklin County Conservation District, apply by April 27.

Conservation Intern

March 18, 2026

Lehigh County Conservation District; apply by April 20.

Summer Intern

March 17, 2026

Delaware County Conservation District; work with watershed specialist from mid-May through end of July.

Summer Intern

March 10, 2026

Chester County Conservation District

Resource Conservation Intern

March 10, 2026

Centre County Conservation District; position open until filled.

Watershed / Nutrient Management Technician

March 4, 2026

Potter County Conservation District

Watershed Specialist

February 26, 2026

Clarion Conservation District; applications accepted until position filled.

District Professional Engineer

February 16, 2026

Montgomery County Conservation District

Assistant District Engineer

February 16, 2026

Montgomery County Conservation District

Environmental Positions (Multiple Available)

February 7, 2026

PA Department of Environmental Protection

Field and Forage Crops Extension Educator

January 27, 2026

Penn State Extension; based in York County; position ID number: REQ_0000071787.