Thank you for your interest in working with Thurston Conservation District! We are hiring two positions right now with similar but distinct roles and levels of experience required. We recommend applicants review both job descriptions and submit their application for the position that meets their qualifications best.
Agriculture Programs Manager – Priority application deadline 11/16/25, open until filled.
Thurston Conservation District seeks an organized leader to collaboratively support the agriculture technical staff in developing and implementing projects, securing funding, and increasing the effectiveness of our partnership with agricultural community members for the stewardship of local natural resources. This position supports Agricultural Technical Assistance and Conservation Project Implementation Programs at the district in a team-focused role that requires 1) coordinating, mentoring, and training team members, and overseeing projects and workloads; 2) managing multiple concurrent grants, budgets, projects, reports, and deadlines; 3) managing, responding, and assigning community requests for agricultural technical assistance, agriculture cost-share projects, project implementation, and complex, diverse technical assistance scenarios; 4) collaborating closely with the Conservation Program Director to develop and lead agriculture grant and program development. This position also collaborates regularly with other Thurston CD Leadership Team members to maintain a vibrant, effective, and passionate team at Thurston Conservation District. Find a full position description and application instructions here.
Natural Resource Specialist – Priority application deadline 11/30/25, open until filled.
Thurston Conservation District is looking for an experienced self-starter who is a dynamic, energetic, highly organized creative thinker with an interest in natural resources conservation and supporting local agriculture. The successful applicant must have a strong work ethic to become part of a cohesive team of passionate individuals in a hands-on and rewarding work environment. The Natural Resource Specialist is responsible for utilizing District and partner programs to benefit both the landowner/operator and the soil, water, air, plant, animal, human and energy natural resources present on the property. This position will work directly with a highly collaborative and professional technical team, under the mentorship of the Agriculture Program Manager, to identify, develop and implement projects that address natural resources, habitat concerns, and agricultural priorities of cooperators. This position works directly with community members to help them meet their land-based goals in a non-regulatory and voluntary environment. This position works with farmers, landowners, and residents in Thurston County to provide technical assistance, conservation plans, and project development for their properties and operations. The Natural Resource Specialist assists community members with identifying and implementing a wide range of natural resource conservation practices using Natural Resource Conservation Services’ conservation assessment tools and supports the implementation of cost share projects. A primary focus will be small farm planning and technical education. Find a full position description and application instructions here.
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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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