Here are links and job postings for conservation agriculture career opportunities in Illinois (updated 11/18).
Executive Director – Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts – Springfield
Coordinator – Illinois Forage Grazing Collaborative – part time/remote
Resource Conservationist – Stephenson County SWCD – Freeport
Resource Conservationist – Carroll County SWCD – Mount Carroll
Director of Natural Resources – Forest Preserves of Champaign County – Mahomet
Environmental Program Manager – Illinois Farm Bureau – Bloomington
Working on the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and other environmental programs
Conservation Planner – IDOA/NRCS and Sangamon SWCD
Lee County, Amboy Field office
Iroquois County, Watseka Field Office
Ford County, Paxton Field Office
Submit a resume to Kristen.Heaton@illinois.gov
USDA-NRCS info – check for regular openings
- Soil Conservationist (District Conservationist)
(3) in Morrison + Normal + Tamms
Salary $86,962-$114,827
Apply by Tuesday November 26 - District Conservationist
(3) in Hardin + Carrollton + Jerseyville
Salary $89,054-115,766
Apply by Friday, November 29
To add or modify job listings contact the AISWCD.
Other links . . .
Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever
Illinois Stewardship Alliance – Food & Farms Job Board
Chicago Wilderness Alliance – regional conservation job openings