Jobs
Explore job opportunities from NAFWS and our partners across Tribal fish and wildlife, conservation, research, and natural resource management. This page includes both NAFWS openings and positions shared by external organizations.
NAFWS Administrative Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
City: Denver Metro - Northglenn, CO
Salary: $47,000-$53,000– DOEBenefits: Paid sick and annual leave, health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, 401k per the NAFWS Employee Handbook
The Administrative Assistant supports daily NAFWS operations and serves as the first point of contact for staff, members, and individuals seeking services.
Development Director - NAFWS
Job Type: Contract
City: Remote or Denver Metro - Northglenn, CO
Salary: DOE
NAFWS seeks the services of a qualified Development Director that specializes in fundraising and organization financial advancement to function as the NAFWS Development Director for twelve (12) months.
OPEN NAFWS POSITIONS
Develops and administers game and non-game fish and wildlife management and research efforts for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian (EBCI). Leads a variety of planning and technical functions related to terrestrial and aquatic species conservation through the Cherokee Fisheries and Wildlife Management office. Works with Natural Resource Manager and other EBCI staff to plan and implement scientifically based, long-term, natural resource management protocols, ensuring scientific rigor from design to implementation.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Job Type: Full Time / Exempt / Salaried
City: Philip or Kadoka, SD
Salary: $68,827-$86,050 per year
We are hiring a Wildlife Habitat Biologist to deliver habitat conservation projects on working lands in the grasslands of western South Dakota. This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP), and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Job Type: Full Time / Exempt / Salaried
City: Philip or Kadoka, SD
Salary: $58,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience
We are hiring a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (biologist) to deliver wildlife habitat conservation projects in eastern Colorado (Hugo). This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture - Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Job Type: Full Time / Exempt / Salaried
City: Hugo, CO
Salary: $58-67K commensurate with experience
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Job Type: Full Time / Exempt / Salaried
City: Fort Morgan, CO
Salary: $58-67K commensurate with experience
We are hiring a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (biologist) to deliver wildlife habitat conservation projects in eastern Colorado (Fort Morgan). This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture - Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.Natural Resources Defense Council
Job Type: 2 years contract
City: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $87,000 to $93,000
NRDC is seeking a two-year Fellow to work with the Nature Equity & Community Partnerships (ECP) team as it seeks to strengthen and grow Nature’s partnerships with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities in ongoing food and agriculture, lands, and oceans advocacy.
University of Minnesota
Job Type: 20hrs/week while working toward PhD
City: St Paul, MN
Salary: $30,300/ year + fringe and tuition benefits
We seek an outstanding student to pursue a PhD research project to advance the study of white-tailed deer health and disease ecology in partnership with Bemidji State University and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (FDL Band).
Puget Sound Partnership
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Hybrid within Washington State
Salary: $124,092 - $149,724
As our Science and Evaluation Director, you will set the strategic direction for a multidisciplinary program spanning ecosystem monitoring, research, evaluation, social science, salmon recovery, and adaptive management. The Director determines the research, monitoring, and evaluation activities required to measure progress towards ecosystem recovery goals.
RIVERE Ecological Center
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Fredericksburg, Virginia (Hybrid: Remote / On-Site / Community)
Salary: $105,000-125,000
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive leader of RIVERE, driving strategic direction, financial growth, operational development, and stakeholder mobilization. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead RIVERE through a critical transition from its foundational startup phase into rapid organizational expansion.
Washington State - Puget Sound Partnership
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Hybrid within Washington State
Salary: $77,364 - $93,612
As an Ecosystem Recovery Coordinator, you will lead local recovery efforts by managing contracts, managing funds, and building strong collaborative partnerships with Local Integrating Organizations (LIOs) across Puget Sound.
National Parks Conservation Association
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Seattle, WA Partially remote
Salary: $69,000-$80,000
National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocacy organization. NPCA has an exciting opportunity for an Olympic Program Manager to join our Northwest Regional Office.
American Conservation Experience
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Flexible Location | Continental United States
Salary / Hourly Rate: $300,000 to $350,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Applications received before August 28, 2026 will be given priority consideration. The search will remain open beyond this date; however, candidates applying closer to a final decision may not have sufficient time to complete our full evaluation process.
Meskwaki Natural Resources
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Location: Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa
Salary: $54,986 - $86,977
Under the oversight of the Department Director, the Land & Wildlife Branch Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the staff and programs of the Land & Wildlife Branch of the Department of Natural Resources.
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Owyhee, Nevada
Salary / Hourly Rate: $21.45 to $27.38
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Fish & Game, the incumbent provides expertise and support in fisheries, reservoir, water quality and riparian habitat
management for the Duck Valley Indian Reservation.Bureau of Indian Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Horton, KS | Anadarko, OK | El Reno, OK | Pawnee, OK
Salary / Hourly Rate: $40,736 - $97,087 per year
This position is located within the Bureau of Indian Affairs; positions report to local agency leadership in Anadarko, Oklahoma; El Reno, Oklahoma; Horton, Kansas; Pawnee, Oklahoma. At least 1 position is available per location.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Negotiable in Cheyenne, Wheatland, or Douglas, Wyoming
Salary / Hourly Rate: $58-65K commensurate with experienceWe are hiring a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (biologist) to deliver wildlife habitat conservation projects in eastern Wyoming. This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
Gila River Indian Community
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Sacaton, AZ
Salary / Hourly Rate: Range $51,874.00 – $77,874.00Position Highlights / Key Words / Brief Introduction
Gila River Indian Community
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Sacaton, AZ
Salary / Hourly Rate: Range $51,874.00 – $77,874.00
Position Highlights / Key Words / Brief Introduction
Gila River Indian Community
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
City: Sacaton, AZ
Salary / Hourly Rate: Range $51,874.00 – $77,874.00
Position Highlights / Key Words / Brief Introduction