Conservation
Staff with Alta
Environmental
Center

Responsibilities and Duties

This is a seasonal, full-time position (40 hours per week), working Monday–Thursday and some weekends. A typical work day is 7am–5pm. Much of the work will be outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended hours. This position anticipates the workload to be about 70% conservation field work, 20% general maintenance and 10% public outreach and stewardship.

This is a hands-on, experiential learning opportunity with a variety of duties that will include but are not limited to the following:

• Plant native plant and tree species in various rugged terrain
• Maintain native plant nursery and restoration planting
• Identify and remove invasive and non-native plants
• Hike intermediate hiking trails and positively interact with recreationists
• Distribute public information and provide interpretive outreach
• Lead and promote the safety of volunteers and school groups on stewardship events
• Work interdependently and take initiative within our conservation goals
• Work in a small team setting and communicate with other departments

Required Qualifications

• Ability to walk long distances off-trail and at high elevation for multiple hours
• Ability to self-manage and motivate
• Applicant must be self-disciplined, work hard, and maintain a pleasant attitude
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• U.S. Citizenship or legal resident status
• Employment is conditional upon a background and physical screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in or have a bachelor’s in environmental science, botany, conservation management, or equivalent
• Native plant identification and/or taxonomy experience
• Experience working efficiently in a small team setting
• Experience working in the field for extended hours
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience driving off-road with 4x4 trucks and all-terrain vehicles
• Prior practice working with the public, in customer service (e.g. hospitality, environmental education, etc)

Work Period

• 40 hours per week, tentatively Monday–Thursday and some weekend
• Starting June 16th and continuing through October

How to Apply

Application must be completed and received by March 28, 2025, for consideration.

A complete application includes the online Alta Employee Application Form and the following items sent to jobs@alta.com with the subject reading “Conservation Staff."

• One-page cover letter and one-page resume
• Three references (minimum 2 professional and only one may be a character reference)

Phone interviews will occur as soon as applications are received. In-person interviews: TBD.

This position does not include winter ski area benefits. No housing is available for this position..

If you have further questions, please email jobs@alta.com.

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