Conservation Jobs in California

    California leads the nation in conservation efforts, protecting diverse ecosystems from coastal waters to mountain wilderness. The state offers extensive conservation opportunities through agencies like California Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, and numerous environmental nonprofits. Conservation professionals work on habitat restoration, endangered species protection, and climate adaptation across California's remarkable landscapes.

    Average Salary

    $45,000 - $75,000

    Job Growth

    10% (Faster than average)

    Education

    Bachelor's typically required

    Available Positions

    Escondido, California, United States
    8 days ago

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around...

    Alturas, California, United States
    $450 - $550
    15 days ago
    Temporary

    Senior Crew Member: 2026 Summer Western Trail Corps  Program Dates: 5/26/26 - 08/15/26  Training Dates: 5/26/26 - 06/16/26  Field Season: 6/17/26 - 8/15/26  Conservation Begins Here.   Are you rea...

    Bakersfield, California, United States
    17 days ago
    OTHER

    SUMMARY The Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps (CCEC) is a division of the Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD). FIELD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 19...

    Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council logo

    Tribal Conservation Corps Member

    Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council
    On-site
    Cherokee, California, United States
    $19 - $19
    18 days ago
    OTHER

    Job Details Job Location: Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council - Tuolumne, CA 95379 Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly Position Summary: The Tribal Conservation Corps welcomes Tribal youth from all backgr...

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    Community Conservation Fellow

    National Audubon Society
    On-site
    Tiburon, California, United States
    18 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    About Audubon The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they ...

    On-site
    Weaverville, California, United States
    28 days ago
    INTERN

    Join us. Do work that matters. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen offers a 14-week Wilderness and Backcountry Trail Conservation Internship for Summer 2026. This immersive, ha...

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