WOODLANDS CONSERVANCY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director (ED) provides decisive visionary leadership and strategic oversight for Woodlands Conservancy (WC) for today’s pressing needs and future greater potential. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for realizing the mission, vision, and strategy of the conservancy. Day to day responsibilities include overseeing Woodlands Conservancy’s properties and restoration projects, staff management, securing significant capital and operating philanthropic support, and serving as the principal public representative of WC.
The ED will cultivate and steward partnerships with donors, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and community partners while ensuring WC remains a vibrant and sustainable nonprofit organization. This role is ideal for an energetic, strategic, and community-oriented leader with a passion for conservation.
HABITAT TECHNICIANS – (November – March)
The Conservancy is seeking two part-time, seasonal (November – March) Habitat Technicians to assist in implementing habitat restoration projects on the 650+ acres of nature preserves that the Conservancy owns. Projects include brush removal, invasive species control, site prep for planting plots, planting seedlings and containerized trees, conducting surveys, tagging trees, leading and supervising volunteers and/or interns, chainsaw and bush hog operation, herbicide application, and equipment maintenance with approximately 95% of time spent in the field on restoration projects. Some evenings and weekends will be required. These positions will serve as crew leaders for our interns and volunteers.. Click on the link below for more details and information about how to apply.
TULANE WAVECORPS – NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARD
In partnership with Tulane University, Woodlands Conservancy is recruiting for 2 Tulane WaveCorps Members to serve as Natural Resource Stewards in the Spring 2026 Semester. Members will work January through May, completing two weeks on site with Woodlands Conservancy in January and May and 7-8 hours per week during the remaining portion of the semester. Click on the link below to more information and a link to apply.
INTERNSHIPS
Woodlands Conservancy has positions open for internships offered through a partnership with Tulane Center for Public Service. Positions are available for Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Click on the link below for more details about the variety of positions available. To apply, consult with Tulane CPS and send an email to apply@woodlandsconservancy.org with the Subject “Internship”.
