Registration is open for the inaugural Bay Area Careers in Conservation Job Fair hosted by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. This event will take place from 2 – 6pm on Friday, March 6th at the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022).
The event will feature employer booths, breakout sessions, and direct access to real career opportunities across conservation and related fields. All are welcome to attend, including students, job seekers, or anyone passionate or curious about environmental careers.
To learn more and register click here.
List of Participating Conservation Partners (this list is non-exhaustive)
- Big Sur Land Trust
- California State Parks
- City of San Jose Parks and Recreation
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Palo Alto Open Space
- Peninsula Open Space Trust
- San Mateo County Parks
- San Mateo Resource Conservation District
- San Jose Conservation Corps
- Santa Clara County Parks
- Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
- Save the Redwoods League
- Sempervirens Fund
- Stillwater Sciences
- Student Conservation Association
- Sonoma County Regional Parks
Topics of Breakout Sessions
- Behind the Badge: Life as a Ranger
- Tools, Trails & Teamwork: Field Maintenance Careers
- Careers That Keep You Outside: Science and Stewardship in the Field
- Innovation in Conservation
- Equity in Conservation
- Native Voices in Conservation
- The Human Side of Conservation: Working with Communities and Visitors
- Conservation through Community Engagement
- Internships in Action: Alumni Career Journeys
- Thriving in Your First Job
The Los Altos Community Center is an ADA accessible facility. Attendees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at least two weeks before the event by contacting the Human Resources department via email at [email protected].
