Ecological Restoration Fellow

Ecological Restoration Fellow

VNRC is seeking a passionate Ecological Restoration Fellow to support our work around floodplain and wetlands restoration and the implementation of river reconnection projects. The Fellow will provide support on VNRC's existing dam removal projects, and coordinate with landowners, agencies, scientists, and watershed practitioners to prioritize and help secure funding for new projects. Through planning, problem solving, and partnerships, the Fellow will build capacity for our dam removal and clean water programs.

This position will also provide strategic support for our healthy forest and sustainable communities initiatives.

This position requires significant collaborative spirit and professional expertise with ecological restoration, writing, outreach, and environmental science communications. The Fellow will help develop tools and documents for dam removal best practices, contribute to research and monitoring efforts, support the Vermont Dam Task Force, and build visibility through public events and presentations for VNRC projects. Preferred qualifications include: a degree in environmental science, ecology, land use planning or natural resources;

two or more years of professional experience in river, wetland or other aquatic ecology and/or hydrology; and demonstrated skills in raising public awareness and building community support for restoration projects.

VNRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates whose identities have been historically underrepresented in the environmental movement, including people who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian or Pacific Islander, or people of color; people from marginalized economic backgrounds; and people living with disabilities. Applicants should share VNRC's commitment to centering equity, environmental justice, diversity, and inclusion in our work.

The Ecological Restoration Fellow is a full-time, one-year contractual position with the possibility of being extended, if resources allow, for the right candidate. The position is based at our Montpelier office, but follows a hybrid schedule of field work, office work and remote work. In-state travel is expected and will be reimbursed at the IRS rate. Pay is commensurate with experience with a minimum starting hourly rate of $25/hour.

This is a temporary position so benefits are limited.