Ambitious. Inclusive. Hard-working.
Be part of one of the most ambitious restoration projects in North America. Our team of 30 employees and 30 AmeriCorps members are ready to welcome you into the next phase of your learning or career.
The Conservancy has an inclusive, positive culture that values work-life balance and growth opportunities. With offices in Yerington and Reno, our generous benefits package further separates us from other non-profits and local employers. From fully-paid health insurance to generous leave and employer contributions to your retirement, we work hard to take care of our team.
Check out our job postings and AmeriCorps positions below.
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Current Staff Position Opportunities
Fleet Manager
Updated March 26, 2024
WBC is recruiting a Fleet Manager to join our team.
The Fleet Manager ensures operational readiness and efficiency of our fleet, including trucks, ATVs, farm equipment, and other specialized vehicles. This role demands mechanical experience and management skills to oversee all aspects of fleet operation, maintenance, and repair.
Farm Manager
Updated March 26, 2024
WBC is recruiting a Farm Manager to join our team.
Sustainable Agriculture delivers consistent results in agricultural production and conservation. This role is pivotal and leads haying, grazing and specialty crop production within a leading environmental organization.
Executive Assistant
Updated March 25, 2024
WBC is recruiting an Executive Assistant to join our team.
The Executive Assistant sets our CEO up for success, delivering consistent results on key administrative tasks. Responsibilities include managing complex schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, facilitating board and leadership meetings, and facilitating communication with key stakeholders.
Farm Hand
Updated March 8, 2024
WBC is recruiting a Farm Hand to join our team.
Walker Basin Conservancy seeks an experienced farmhand or applicator needed for our local farm in Smtih Valley. The farm hand will operate various large farm machinery and equipment and have knowledge of hay and row crops. Experience with cattle and/or sheep is a plus.
Nursery Team Member (Tech I)
Updated March 8, 2024
WBC is recruiting a Nursery Team Member (Tech I).
The Nursery Team Member supports the Nursery Manager and Program. The ideal candidate will possess nursery propagation, seed collection and greenhouse or farm experience knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will have an interest in mentorship and teaching their peers, as well as patience, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency and high level of comfort in the outdoors.
Current AmeriCorps Opportunities
Restoration Team Member
Updated February 13, 2024
WBC is recruiting Restoration Team Members to join our team.
•AmeriCorps 6-month (900-hour) term from May 20, 2024 to November 21, 2024.
•AmeriCorps 3-month (450-hour) term from May 20, 2024 to August 15, 2024.
As a Restoration Team Member, you will serve on a team alongside other WBC AmeriCorps Members and Conservation Crew Leaders, primarily conducting ecological restoration through invasive species removal and native plant re-vegetation within the Walker River Basin. You may also participate in irrigation of restoration sites, native seed collection, native plant propagation in the nursery, wildlife friendly fence construction around springs and riparian areas, recreational enhancement on public lands, and wildlife and restoration site monitoring.
Native Seed Collector
Updated April 12, 2024
WBC is recruiting Native Seed Collectors to join our team.
•AmeriCorps 6-month (900-hour) term from May 20, 2024 to November 21, 2024.
•AmeriCorps 9-month (1200-hour) term from April 15, 2024 to December 12, 2024.
The AmeriCorps Native Seed Collector will help implement Conservancy native seed and nursery operations. The position will identify and monitor wildland sources of native seed around the Great Basin, harvest, process and store seed, document collection information, and propagate plants in the native plant nursery for use in native plant re-vegetation. The position requires a significant amount of time in the field, including occasionally camping in remote locations.
Enjoy Amazing Recreation Opportunities
LOCATION:
Our field offices are located in Yerington and Smith Valley, Nevada, beautiful rural farming communities right in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, just over an hour south of Reno. The communities are deeply rooted in agriculture, mining, railroads, and gaming, adding to the rich cultural, natural, and native history of the Walker Basin. Enjoy access to a diversity of historic, entertainment, and recreation destinations.
Camping, biking, hiking, backpacking and paddling
Lake Tahoe (1.5 hour away)
Lahontan Reservoir (30 minutes away)
Walker Lake (45 minutes away)
Topaz Reservoir (30 minutes away)
Yosemite (via Tioga pass, 1.5 hours away)
Fishing, hunting, boating and OHV trails
Flat and white-water boating (1 hour away)
Rock hounding and climbing
Ghost Town Exploration
Ski Resorts (1.5 hours away)