At Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District (NRCD), our work is rooted in community, conservation, and collaboration. We partner with farmers, landowners, and local organizations to protect soil health, improve water quality, and strengthen working landscapes throughout Orleans County.

If you’re passionate about land stewardship, community engagement, and hands-on environmental work, we invite you to explore opportunities to serve alongside our team.

Why Work With Us?

Orleans County NRCD is a non-regulatory conservation organization committed to practical solutions and trusted local relationships. Our staff work in the field and in the community supporting riparian restoration, nutrient management planning, watershed protection, and agricultural best practices.

When you join our team, you can expect:

• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Direct impact on Vermont’s farms, forests, waterways, and communities

Current Openings

Business Operations Manager Position 

Orleans County NRCD seeks a Business Operations Manager to join our growing, high functioning and mission driven team in meeting our strategic goals. Do you have experience managing nonprofit, farm or other business books? Are you comfortable with using QuickBooks Online? The ideal candidate is an organized, positive professional with strong communications, financial management and administration experience. This internally focused position’s basic function is to deliver business management needs to support our work with landowners for the protection of Orleans County natural resources. With room for creativity and growth, responsibilities include providing operational and administrative tasks for managing financial and human resources operations.

The ideal candidate can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization, brings a local community network, shared passion for stewardship of natural resources and has knowledge and/or practical working landscape experiences. The position is 25-30hr a week and based out of our office in Newport VT. Bachelor’s degree is ideal but not required and at least 3 years of related work experience.  Orleans County NRCD offers staff a supportive work environment with a goal of meeting our client’s needs as well as the wellbeing of our staff.

All applications submitted before June 22nd will be considered, with later applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled. To apply please send your cover letter and resume as one PDF to sarah.damsell@orleanscountynrcd.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Equal Opportunity Statement

Orleans County NRCD is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.