Primary Responsibilities Remote Sensing & Field Operations ● Conduct drone surveys under FAA Part ... conservation research. ● Assist with scientific publications, technical reports, grant proposals ...
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Primary Responsibilities Remote Sensing & Field Operations ● Conduct drone surveys under FAA Part ... conservation research. ● Assist with scientific publications, technical reports, grant proposals ...
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Primary Responsibilities Remote Sensing & Field Operations ● Conduct drone surveys under FAA Part ... conservation research. ● Assist with scientific publications, technical reports, grant proposals ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
... remote rural and natural lands, sometimes alone. Evening and weekend work is needed on occasion. Essential Functions : Land Protection Project Management * Works with the Regional Conservation ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
... remote rural and natural lands, sometimes alone. Evening and weekend work is needed on occasion. Essential Functions : Land Protection Project Management * Works with the Regional Conservation ...
AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through ... This is a remote position based in California. Occasional travel may be required, predominantly ...
AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through ... This is a remote position based in California. Occasional travel may be required, predominantly ...
Mckinleyville, CA · On-site +1
Graduate degree in forestry, conservation biology, or related field (or equivalent experience ... uneven terrain, remote locations) and occasional lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. * When ...
Mckinleyville, CA · On-site +1
Graduate degree in forestry, conservation biology, or related field (or equivalent experience ... uneven terrain, remote locations) and occasional lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. * When ...
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$140K - $150K/yr
Remote employees must report to the company's Middleburg Heights headquarters at least once per week. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design, development, and implementation of energy conservation ...
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$140K - $150K/yr
Remote employees must report to the company's Middleburg Heights headquarters at least once per week. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design, development, and implementation of energy conservation ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
$128K - $150K/yr
Remote; Western US required, California or Oregon preferred Reports to : Managing Director of ... a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
$128K - $150K/yr
Remote; Western US required, California or Oregon preferred Reports to : Managing Director of ... a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem ...
Murrieta, CA · On-site +1
$100K - $140K/yr
Remote, based in the US Company Information We believe the social foundation of basic human needs ... Represent Eden in climate finance and conservation forums, build partnerships with aligned ...
Murrieta, CA · On-site +1
$100K - $140K/yr
Remote, based in the US Company Information We believe the social foundation of basic human needs ... Represent Eden in climate finance and conservation forums, build partnerships with aligned ...
Murrieta, CA · On-site +1
$100K - $140K/yr
Remote, based in the US Company Information We believe the social foundation of basic human needs ... Represent Eden in climate finance and conservation forums, build partnerships with aligned ...
Murrieta, CA · On-site +1
$100K - $140K/yr
Remote, based in the US Company Information We believe the social foundation of basic human needs ... Represent Eden in climate finance and conservation forums, build partnerships with aligned ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$90K - $102K/yr
Remote Compensation: $90,000 - $102,000 / year Description About the Organization: Steelhead Collective is best understood as a "field catalyst" that empowers organizations seeking to conserve wild ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$90K - $102K/yr
Remote Compensation: $90,000 - $102,000 / year Description About the Organization: Steelhead Collective is best understood as a "field catalyst" that empowers organizations seeking to conserve wild ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
From climate resilience to land and water conservation to community well-being, we help visionary ... This role is remote with a home base in the greater Sacramento, CA area, and requires occasional ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
From climate resilience to land and water conservation to community well-being, we help visionary ... This role is remote with a home base in the greater Sacramento, CA area, and requires occasional ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
From climate resilience to land and water conservation to community well-being, we help visionary ... This role is remote with a home base in the greater Sacramento, CA area, and requires occasional ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
From climate resilience to land and water conservation to community well-being, we help visionary ... This role is remote with a home base in the greater Sacramento, CA area, and requires occasional ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
Partner with internal teams (Conservation, Development, and Public Affairs) to drive engagement ... This role is primarily performed in an office or remote work environment and requires prolonged use ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
Partner with internal teams (Conservation, Development, and Public Affairs) to drive engagement ... This role is primarily performed in an office or remote work environment and requires prolonged use ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
$76K - $82K/yr
Partner with internal teams (Conservation, Development, and Public Affairs) to drive engagement ... This role is primarily performed in an office or remote work environment and requires prolonged use ...
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Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
$76K - $82K/yr
Partner with internal teams (Conservation, Development, and Public Affairs) to drive engagement ... This role is primarily performed in an office or remote work environment and requires prolonged use ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
$92K - $120K/yr
Remote, Western United States preferred (WA, OR, CA, UT, AZ, NM, MT, WY, CO) Reports to: Director ... Sep 14, 2026 About Blue Forest Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site +1
$92K - $120K/yr
Remote, Western United States preferred (WA, OR, CA, UT, AZ, NM, MT, WY, CO) Reports to: Director ... Sep 14, 2026 About Blue Forest Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 ...
Mount Shasta, CA · On-site +1
$70K - $75K/yr
Shasta, California with remote work options for the surrounding areas; FUNCTIONAL AREA: Conservation EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Damon Goodman COMPENSATION: $70,000 - 75,000 ...
Mount Shasta, CA · On-site +1
$70K - $75K/yr
Shasta, California with remote work options for the surrounding areas; FUNCTIONAL AREA: Conservation EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Damon Goodman COMPENSATION: $70,000 - 75,000 ...
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$111K - $122K/yr
Align annual fundraising campaigns with mission and conservation work. * Collaborate with Marketing ... Limited remote work may be available after an evaluation period and is dependent on ongoing ...
Oakland, CA · On-site +1
$111K - $122K/yr
Align annual fundraising campaigns with mission and conservation work. * Collaborate with Marketing ... Limited remote work may be available after an evaluation period and is dependent on ongoing ...
Calabasas, CA · On-site +1
$66K - $100K/yr
Calabasas, CA Job Type: Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2026-00432 ... water conservation and water budgets; explains District policies and procedures. Assesses ...
Calabasas, CA · On-site +1
$66K - $100K/yr
Calabasas, CA Job Type: Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2026-00432 ... water conservation and water budgets; explains District policies and procedures. Assesses ...
Remote Role Responsibilities * Conduct fact-checking using trusted public sources and external tools . * Generate high-quality human evaluation data by identifying response strengths, areas for ...
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Remote Role Responsibilities * Conduct fact-checking using trusted public sources and external tools . * Generate high-quality human evaluation data by identifying response strengths, areas for ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1
$164K - $203K/yr
This role is open to a fully remote position or hybrid with one of our offices if preferred. Role ... conservation in OptiX closest-hit evaluation. * Develop our spectral and radiometric pipeline ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1
$164K - $203K/yr
This role is open to a fully remote position or hybrid with one of our offices if preferred. Role ... conservation in OptiX closest-hit evaluation. * Develop our spectral and radiometric pipeline ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$28.85 - $33.65/hr
Remote Reporting To: Executive Director Compensation: $28.85 - $33.65 / hour Description About the ... Liaise with Sea Pact's sustainability advisors (typically conservation and seafood non-profits) to ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$28.85 - $33.65/hr
Remote Reporting To: Executive Director Compensation: $28.85 - $33.65 / hour Description About the ... Liaise with Sea Pact's sustainability advisors (typically conservation and seafood non-profits) to ...
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A Remote Conservation job involves working on environmental and sustainability projects from a remote location, rather than being physically present at conservation sites. These roles can include research, data analysis, digital outreach, policy development, and GIS mapping. Many remote conservation jobs leverage technology to monitor ecosystems, advocate for environmental policies, or support conservation organizations. They are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation who prefer or require flexible work arrangements.
To excel in a Remote Conservation role, you need a background in environmental science, ecology, or natural resource management, often supported by relevant degrees or fieldwork experience. Familiarity with GIS mapping software, data collection tools, and conservation databases is frequently required. Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to collaborate virtually with diverse teams are essential soft skills. These abilities are crucial for gathering and analyzing environmental data, developing conservation strategies remotely, and driving effective project outcomes across dispersed locations.
In a Remote Conservation position, your daily tasks may include analyzing environmental data, monitoring wildlife populations or habitats via remote sensing tools, and developing conservation reports or action plans. You will often collaborate with local partners, government agencies, and global conservation teams through virtual meetings and digital platforms. Many roles involve managing projects, applying for grants, and creating educational or outreach materials. Remote Conservation professionals also spend time updating databases and staying current with ecological research or policy changes. The work is varied, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts from anywhere.

Part-time
Posted 7 days ago
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Organization: Laguna Ocean Foundation (LOF)
Status: Part-time (Contingent upon funding)
The Laguna Ocean Foundation (LOF) is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring Laguna Beach’s coastal ecosystems through science, education, conservation, and community engagement. Working with universities, government agencies, and community partners, LOF is advancing innovative coastal monitoring by integrating field ecology with drones, GIS, machine learning, environmental DNA (eDNA), and citizen science.
Position SummaryLOF seeks a motivated Science and Conservation Associate to support the technical foundation of its research and conservation programs. This position transforms field observations into high-quality geospatial data that inform ecological monitoring, restoration, conservation planning, and public education across Laguna Beach’s Marine Protected Areas.
The Associate will manage geospatial workflows—from drone and underwater ROV surveys through machine-learning analysis, GIS integration, habitat mapping, and scientific visualization. Working closely with LOF biologists, university researchers, GIS specialists, and interns, the Associate will help build one of California’s most comprehensive long-term coastal spatial datasets while supporting scientific publications, grant-funded research, StoryMaps, and emerging conservation technologies.
Position contingent upon funding.
Primary ResponsibilitiesRemote Sensing & Field Operations
● Conduct drone surveys under FAA Part 107 regulations.
● Operate underwater ROVs to document marine habitats.
● Coordinate field logistics, equipment, permits, and data collection.
GIS & Spatial Analysis
● Process drone imagery into ortho-mosaics and elevation models.
● Maintain GIS databases and produce habitat, species, and change-detection maps.
● Integrate remote sensing with biological field data.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
● Develop and apply machine-learning models for habitat and species classification.
● Improve classification workflows and support Python-based geospatial automation.
Research & Communication
● Collaborate with scientists and partner institutions on applied conservation research.
● Assist with scientific publications, technical reports, grant proposals, and conference presentations.
● Develop Story-Maps, dashboards, and visual products that communicate science to diverse audiences.
Training & Program Support
● Mentor interns and volunteers in GIS, drone operations, and data collection.
● Help establish standardized monitoring and data management protocols.
Required Qualifications● Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Ecology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
● At least one year of experience in remote sensing, GIS, spatial analysis, or environmental monitoring.
● Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS.
● Experience with Python for geospatial analysis or machine learning.
● Experience processing drone imagery using photogrammetry.
● Familiarity with image classification or computer vision workflows.
● Knowledge of geospatial data management and reproducible workflows.
● FAA Part 107 certification (or ability to obtain).
● Excellent organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications● Experience in coastal or marine ecosystems.
● Underwater ROV experience.
● Familiarity with eDNA, ecological monitoring, or conservation research.
● Experience working with universities, government agencies, or nonprofits.
● Grant writing or peer-reviewed publication experience.
● Experience with ArcGIS Online, StoryMaps, Dashboards, or web GIS.
● Knowledge of TensorFlow, PyTorch, Detectron2, or similar frameworks.
● Experience with cloud-based geospatial workflows.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: Please send in your material by July 31 to info@lagunaoceanfoundation.org
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