Exploring Careers in Nature: Join Our Team!
Embarking on a career at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a journey of purpose and passion.
As a member of our team, you'll have the remarkable opportunity to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Your role won't just be a job; it will be a transformative experience that empowers both you and those you educate to make meaningful contributions to the well-being of our environment. Join us in fostering a greener, more sustainable future while nurturing your own growth in a supportive and vibrant community dedicated to preserving the natural world.
Job Openings
Stewardship Manager
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, and resourceful Stewardship Manager to lead the conservation, restoration, and responsible management of our 850 acres of diverse wetlands, forests, prairies, and agricultural working lands. This full-time position plays a key role in advancing ecological land management, integrating conservation plans, leading habitat restoration and biodiversity initiatives, and strengthening partnerships that expand our stewardship impact. We're looking for an experienced natural resource professional who combines ecological expertise with strong leadership and project management skills, enjoys engaging staff, volunteers, and conservation partners, and brings the initiative and creativity to turn ambitious stewardship goals into meaningful results. The Stewardship Manager will also help connect our living landscapes with scientific research, environmental education, and community engagement.
The annual salary is $50,000–$58,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
Interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and three references to Beth Rowse at browse@cedarcreekinstitute.org. For additional details, please review the full position description.
Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager to help connect people to nature, stewardship, and eachother. This full-time position plays a key role in developing and delivering engaging community education programs, interpretive trail experiences, and leading a vibrant volunteer program. We're looking for an organized, collaborative, resourceful professional who enjoys building relationships, creating meaningful experiences, and taking initiative to bring program and project ideas from planning through successful completion.
The annual salary is $48,000–$52,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
Interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and three references to Beth Rowse at browse@cedarcreekinstitute.org. For additional details, please review the full position description.
Environmental Education Manager
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and collaborative Environmental Education Manager to help connect students, educators, and communities to the natural world through innovative environmental education and place-based STEM learning. This full-time position plays a key role in leading preK–12 educational programming, developing engaging outdoor learning experiences, strengthening school partnerships, and advancing curriculum initiatives such as ScienceStrong. We're looking for a creative, organized, and resourceful education professional who brings strong curriculum development and program leadership experience, enjoys building meaningful relationships, and takes initiative to move ideas from planning through successful implementation.
The annual salary is $54,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
Interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and three references to Beth Rowse at browse@cedarcreekinstitute.org. For additional details, please review the full position description.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Additionally, there are always opportunites to be involved at the Institute through volunteering. Learn more about volunteering here.
How To Apply
For each position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to HR & Business Operations Manager, Beth Rowse via email at browse@cedarcreekinstitute.org.
Thank you for your interest in the Institute!
*We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.