Oak Glen Preserve Education Team | 2019
Wind Wolves Preserve Team | 2020
Extracurricular Activities | 2016
Wildlands Staff with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
JOIN THE WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY TEAM
Working for The Wildlands Conservancy gives you the opportunity to make a difference for future generations. While our employees come from diverse backgrounds and bring an array of skillsets, we find unity in working toward one mission. To join our team of highly dedicated individuals apply for an open position today.
HOW TO APPLY
Email your cover letter and resume for the position you are applying for to jobs@wildlandsconservancy.org.
The Wildlands Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
EXECUTIVE HEADQUARTERS
39611 Oak Glen Road, Unit 12
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Marketing, the Communications Manager plays a central role in shaping how the public understands and connects with The Wildlands Conservancy’s mission, values, and impact. This position works independently and in close partnership with the executive and philanthropy teams, as well as preserve staff, to implement a coordinated communications strategy that strengthens brand visibility, builds public and donor affinity, and supports fundraising goals.
The Communications Manager oversees content across our website, social media channels, and digital communications; manages press and media outreach; and leads the creation of original stories and visual materials that reflect the scale and heart of our mission. This role collaborates with consultants to manage most, but not all, graphic design needs and execute digital marketing campaigns (e.g., PPC and paid social), and is responsible for ensuring quality, consistency, and strategic alignment across deliverables. The Communications Manager will regularly report results and insights to the Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Marketing and, as appropriate, to the Executive Team.
PRESERVE STEWARD
PIONEERTOWN MOUNTAINS PRESERVE
51010 Pipes Canyon Road
Pioneertown, CA 92268
Unique opportunity to reside at the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve, a 25,000-acre nature preserve located 10 miles northwest of Yucca Valley, CA. The position entails performing land stewardship, public contact, maintenance, and habitat restoration.
A love of the outdoors, a basic knowledge of ecology, enjoyment of people, and the ability to hike up to three miles are necessary. The steward will be responsible for maintaining positive, professional relationships with local residents, community and conservation groups, and educational and business entities, while promoting the dual mission of TWC. The work is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, and requires regular and punctual attendance, including weekend work.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
WIND WOLVES PRESERVE
16019 Maricopa Highway
Bakersfield, CA 9311
The Bilingual Maintenance Technician supports the operation, safety, and stewardship of Wind Wolves Preserve by maintaining and repairing preserve infrastructure, buildings, trails, roads, and equipment. This position requires hands-on, outdoor work in all weather conditions and includes janitorial, landscaping, and light construction tasks. The role involves regular interaction with the public and participation in restoration and conservation efforts. Regular and punctual attendance, as well as occasional weekend work, are required.
BILINGUAL RANGER
WIND WOLVES PRESERVE
16019 Maricopa Highway
Bakersfield, CA 9311
Performs land stewardship, public contact, maintenance, and habitat restoration. Maintains and improves structures, trails, and picnic areas; maintains equipment, vehicles, and water systems; and promotes safety awareness among the public and staff.
Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with local residents, community groups, educational and business entities; explains the dual mission of TWC; coordinates, promotes, and facilitates volunteer and education programs for land stewardship. Primarily an outdoor position working in all weather conditions. Requires regular and punctual attendance and weekend work.
TEMPORARY RANGER
BLUFF LAKE RESERVE
Bluff Lake Road
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
The Temporary Ranger assists in establishing an on-site presence to the Bluff Lake Reserve from mid-April through November (weather permitting). Successful candidate is comfortable working in an isolated outdoor setting with possible wildlife encounters, passionate about The Wildlands Conservancy’s mission, and has the capability to stay in company-provided camping trailer overnight during scheduled days. The Temporary Ranger primarily interacts with visitors and promotes access and safety awareness and protects the land and its resources. The position will require weekend work and the weekly hours range from 24-32 per week.
RANGER
OAK GLEN PRESERVE
36911 Oak Glen Road, Unit 10
Oak Glen, CA 92399
Performs land stewardship, maintenance, public contact, and habitat restoration. Maintains and improves structures, trails and picnic areas; maintains equipment, vehicles, irrigation and water systems; and promotes safety awareness among the public and staff.
Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with local residents, community groups, educational and business entities; explains the dual mission of TWC; coordinates, promotes and facilitates volunteer programs for land stewardship, and outdoor education opportunities for programs at the San Bernardino Mountains preserves. Primarily an outdoor position working in all weather conditions that require regular and punctual attendance and potentially weekend work as well.