Job Opportunities


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The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.


Position Descriptions:

Seasonal Positions

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Watershed Restoration Project Coordinator

Review of applications will begin January 31, 2025

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment seeks a qualified individual to fill the position of Watershed Restoration Project Coordinator with responsibilities for a growing suite of watershed restoration projects. The Sierra Institute’s watershed restoration work emphasizes the collaborative
development of meadow and stream restoration and forest road infrastructure improvements that improve ecological function and protect critical aquatic resources.


Forestry Specialist

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2025

This position will play a key role in advancing the organization’s forest management activities as part of Sierra Institute’s collaborative work to restore resilience across the critical upper watersheds of the North Fork of the Feather River, and Mill and Deer Creeks. The Forestry Specialist will support the organization’s work to improve forest health through sustainable forest management by translating written silvicultural treatments to the ground and overseeing field components of stewardship and restoration projects on both public and private lands.


Wood Utilization Project Coordinator

Review of applications will begin January 20, 2025

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment’s Wood Utilization Project Coordinator will advance development of the organization’s wood product campus at Crescent Mills, and will advance the critical bridge between landscape management to wood utilization and infrastructure development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead development of an innovative wood product campus and novel work that represents the cornerstone of landscape restoration and community revitalization efforts following the 2021 Dixie Fire. 

This is a multiyear position with long-term growth potential for increased project responsibilities and potential for assuming increased staff leadership responsibilities.





2025 P-CREW: Crew Positions

We are currently hiring for Summer 2025!

If the job is up we are actively hiring!

Dive into a rewarding summer full of adventure and restoration work all while mentoring the next generation of landscape stewards!
The Assistant Field Coordinator is integral to the success of P-CREW. The Assistant Field Coordinator reports directly to the P-CREW Program Coordinator and works closely with all field and office staff. This position provides critical support to the program by assisting with coordination, logistics, and administration of four youth crews.

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