Thank you for your interest in working with Thurston Conservation District! We are hiring two positions right now. At this time, we are not accepting any more applications for the Assistant Crew Lead position while we review those we have received. We will keep this page updated with more information.
Applications for the Accounting Assistant are being accepted. Details are below.
Accounting Assistant – Priority application deadline 1/15/2026, open until filled.
Thurston Conservation District seeks an energetic team-player who is highly organized, thorough and detail oriented with strong math, analysis and computer skills. The Accounting Assistant works directly with the Senior Accountant to record, process and report on the District’s finances and budgets. The Accounting Assistant is responsible for the administrative, clerical and data-entry activities related to accounts payables and receivables, grant invoicing, financial reporting, and budgeting. This position requires frequent work with Quickbooks, Excel and SmartSheet. On-the-job training is available for these specific software applications. It is important that the candidate be comfortable with computers, sees the value of learning these applications and is willing to put in the effort to learn quickly. Find a full position description and application instructions here.
Habitat Restoration Assistant Crew Leader – No longer accepting applications while current ones are being reviewed.
Thurston Conservation District seeks a dynamic, creative, and critical thinker with interest in implementing habitat restoration projects. This primarily field-based position will work closely with the Habitat Restoration Crew Lead to supervisor and mentor the Thurston Conservation District (TCD) Veteran Conservation Corps Interns and TCD Habitat Restoration Field Crew Interns as they develop skills in the environmental field and complete meaningful habitat restoration projects in Thurston County. Find a full position description and application instructions here.
Interested in our Restoration Crew or other Internship positions?
Check out the Internship Opportunities page!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Here at Thurston Conservation District our employees and the people we serve come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate in the application process.
We sincerely thank you for your interest in joining the work we do at Thurston Conservation District!
Interested in career opportunities?
Sarah Moorehead
Executive Director
smoorehead@thurstoncd.com
You can also use our contact form.