Rio Grande Joint Venture; RGJV) Conservation Delivery Specialist

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Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV) Conservation Delivery Specialist

Rio Grande Joint Venture Conservation Delivery Coordinator

Alpine, Texas

Estimated at $63,000 - $70,000*;
Based on experience

September 2026 to May 2028;
This position is supported through outside funding commitments and is subject to periodic reviews to confirm the continuation of funding. The role may include collaboration with our Development team to help ensure sustained support; however, ongoingemployment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and partner commitments

September 11, 2026; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

This is a limited term position with American Bird Conservancy (ABC). American Bird Conservancy is a fast-growing, results-focused nonprofit seeking employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, ABC achieves lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet’s fragile climate.

This position will foster the mutual conservation objectives of the RGJV, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other partners (see RGJV board) by enhancing wildlife habitat in streams and uplands of the Chihuahuan Desert. This position contributes to the goals and objectives of the Texas Conservation Action Plan, the National Fish Conservation Area in the Chihuahuan Desert, and national and international bird conservation plans by working closely with RGJV, American Bird Conservancy (ABC), and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff and other partner organizations to provide technical and financial assistance related to habitat enhancement and restoration.

• Conduct outreach to landowners and partners and advise/recommend/support restoration and/or habitat management and improvement projects;
• Write conservation implementation plans including mapping, site assessments, and project details;
• Establish, improve, and maintain grassland habitats and riparian zones;
• Collect monitoring data for grassland and stream restoration projects;
• Implement low-tech, process-based stream restoration practices on cooperating private land as well as public lands that includes but is not limited to siting and laying out in-stream structures, and supervising the construction of in-stream structures;
• Present papers, findings, research, and habitat conservation outcomes to peers, general public, and conservation groups;
• Operate appropriate heavy equipment (work truck, trailer, UTV, etc.) in support of the implementation of stream restoration or wildlife habitat restoration and management plans;
• Lend technical assistance to partners with respect to stream restoration techniques and construction upon request;
• Coordinate and aid in preparation of appropriate permits for stream restoration and habitat management activities;
• Candidates will often work outdoors, in relatively difficult weather conditions
  • Job will require wading in streams, walking on uneven terrain, manual labor, working in close proximity of large heavy equipment, and travel/time away from home up to 25% of the time.
  • Driving to sites may require maneuvering over steep, uneven terrain along rivers and streams;
• Manual labor often required, including lifting supplies and materials up to 40 lbs.;
• Working with and around light and heavy equipment or machinery
  • Experience or ability to operate excavators, track trucks, dump trucks, skid steers, and farm tractors;
  • Experience or ability to operate power hand tools such as gasoline powered chain saws, drills, chainsaws, cutoff saws, etc.

American Bird Conservancy fosters a mission-driven, collaborative, and supportive workplace where staff are respected, empowered, and connected by a shared purpose. ABC offers strong benefits, a 35-hour work week, generous leave policies, and flexible, remote-friendly work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.

• Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, and employer-matched retirement savings, flexible schedule, etc.
• Paid vacation days (starting at 15 days annually and increasing to 20 days after 1 year of employment), paid holidays (including both US holidays and additional ABC holidays) and sick leave.
• Lodging, meals, and transportation covered for work-related travel away from home where applicable.
• Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable.

* American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is committed to promoting fairness and equity in all partnerships. We collaborate with external partners to advocate for competitive and equitable funding rates in future agreements.

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