Positions with our Partners

Permanent/Full-Time

• Community Planner - National Park Service, Interior Region 1. This position is located in the Interior Region 1, Conservation and Recreation Assistance Division supporting the Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers and Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Programs. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/23/2023, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. (Shared by member Corita Waters, November 13, 2023)
• Paddlesport Manager - Venture Out (Pittsburgh, PA)
• River Fishing Guide - Kenai Riverside Resort (Soldotna, AK)
• River Base Operations Assistant - National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
• Delaware River Field Representative, National Parks Conservation Association (East Stroudsburg, PA)
• Natural Resources Manager - Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix & Namekagon (Osceola, WI)
• Associate Conservation Director, Great River Greening (St. Paul, MN)
• Restoration Science Ecologist/Project Manager - River Partners (San Joaquin Valley, CA)
• Associate Restoration Scientist - River Partners (San Joaquin Valley, CA)

Seasonal / Temporary

• Program Specialist - Missouri Headwaters and Madison Buffalo Jump State Parks - Gallatin Valley, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 

Additional Opportunities and Job Boards

• RMS Job Board
• Northwest Treaty Tribes
• Conservation Job Board
• Environmental Stewards

Tips for Job Seekers

Productivity Tips: try one today!

• Reflective Writing for Work Life Balance
• Advice for crafting the perfect resume summary or profile.
• What to do when job hunting is emotionally draining
• How you manage your email can affect your stress level - New research suggests that it's not just the volume of emails that causes stress; it's our well-intentioned habits and our need to feel in control that backfires on us. 

Considering a Job Transition?

This Job and Career Transition Guide might provide good guidance!

Other Job-seeking Tips

• The Post-Interview Thank-You Note. There essentially are three parts to the interview process. The initial work in getting the interview, the interview itself, and the post-interview process. I know very few career coaches who would say that post-interview follow-up isn’t necessary. But, the form such follow-up should take isn’t as universally agreed upon. Some believe it’s a final chance to make your case. While that’s true in the broadest sense, it’s also a final chance to really blow it. Read on to learn how to make the post-interview process work for you!
• Guide to writing an attractive resume summary
• 5 ways to tackle fear and uncertainty in your career (idealist.org)
• From Intern to Employee: Tips for Making a Lasting Impression
• Finding your Dream Job
• 4 Tips for Job Searching
• 3 Tips for Preparing your Resume
• 3 tips for keeping your job search on track
• How to find a job through USAJobs
• Updating your resume 

Early Career Resources

We may not know you to see that you are an individual who finds passion in rivers and are considering rivers as the framework for  your life's work. RMS is going to try to provide avenues for you to learn, get to know, and grow with one of hundreds of positions that support river health, protection and management. When you choose a role that resonates, you'll enjoy responsibilities that are challenging, exciting, and gratifying. Here are a few organizations that can connect you with river jobs and offer invaluable training and mentoring opportunities, as well.

• Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education represents a collection of all environmental education providers and supporters in the state of Colorado. Learn about them further at the CAEE website.  Here's a recent annual report.
• The Environmental Stewards (ES) Program, a program of Conservation Legacy (previously Southwest Conservation Corps) offers land and water management agencies and non-profit organizations opportunities to accomplish specific projects and provides individual placements for young people “Stewards” interested in gaining experience in natural and cultural resource management. With support from ES Program staff, Stewards are placed with state and federal programs and non-profits (host sites) in 10-week to year-long positions through-out the United States. Visit the ES website.
• Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO) is the first resource-based community for people committed to transforming youth outdoors. If you are interested in joining the community, check it out.