Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Thurston CD. Open positions are posted below:
Habitat Programs Manager
This position supports Habitat Programs at the District in a team-focused role that prioritizes 1) coordinating, mentoring, and training habitat team members, their projects and workloads; 2) managing multiple concurrent grants, budgets, projects, and deadlines; 4) coordinating TCD responses to requests for assistance, habitat cost-share projects, project implementation, and complex, diverse habitat technical assistance scenarios; 5) collaborating closely with the Conservation Program Manager to develop and lead habitat grant and program development. This position also collaborates regularly with other Thurston CD Program Managers to maintain a vibrant, effective, and passionate habitat team and Conservation District.
Find the full position description, benefits information, and application instructions here.
Priority application deadline is February 3rd and applications will be reviewed upon receipt. This position is open until filled. Please note, TCD is hiring a Restoration Projects Manager position concurrently. These positions are different with different duties and experience levels required. We encourage applicants to review both descriptions and apply for the position that best matches their experience and interest.
Restoration Projects Manager
This position supports Thurston Conservation District (TCD)’s Habitat Program(s) in a senior project management role that prioritizes 1) developing, securing funds for, and overseeing implementation of complex, multi-year, multi-scale habitat restoration projects in Thurston County; 2) directly managing multiple concurrent projects, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines; 3) leading TCD’s internal GIS program; and 4) working both independently and collaboratively with the Conservation Program Manager, Habitat Program Manager, and habitat team members to ensure program and project success. This position also collaborates regularly with other TCD staff and Program Managers to maintain a vibrant, effective, and passionate habitat team and Conservation District.
Find the full position description, benefits information, and application instructions here.
Priority application deadline is February 3rd and applications will be reviewed upon receipt. This position is open until filled. Please note, TCD is hiring a Habitat Programs Manager position concurrently. These positions are different with different duties and experience levels required. We encourage applicants to review both descriptions and apply for the position that best matches their experience and interest.
Temporary Part-time Polling Officer
Thurston Conservation District (TCD) is hiring two temporary part-time election employees who will serve as polling officers and will help the District hold a transparent and accountable election for its Board of Supervisors Position 2. The selected candidates will report directly to the District’s Election Supervisor and will work in collaboration with the Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections staff and Polling Officer volunteers. This position will support the District’s March 18, 2025, mail-in election season.
Find the full position description and supplemental questionnaire here.
To apply, send your resume including two references and your responses to the supplemental questionnaire electronically to: job-applications@thurstoncd.com by January 24, 2025, at 4:30pm. Please include: “Polling Officer – YOUR NAME” in the subject line.
Questions? Please contact Susan Shelton, Election Supervisor, at: SShelton@thurstoncd.com or 360-742-2313.
Interested in our Restoration Crew 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
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