The Waterways team at Collaborative Earth is excited to announce a search for a hands-on restoration ecologist in Texas. Read more and apply at:
https://www.collaborative.earth/opportunities-restoration-ecologist
The Restoration Ecologist will support preliminary site assessments, species identification, and site restoration design and planning for an early-stage Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) program focused on tributaries of the Brazos River in Waller County, Texas. This is a great opportunity to help shape the ecological foundations of a growing program supporting landowners in Texas.
The Waterways Program’s Brazos Basin project will focus on planting native vegetation to support landscape restoration in the forested wetlands along waterways in the Brazos River watershed, and will be primarily based in Prairie View in the Houston Metro Area. This project is being developed alongside partners at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and in collaboration with local landowners.
As a Restoration Ecologist, you’ll work closely with our team to develop tailored site plans with participating land stewards that align with project goals and ecological best practices. This is a primarily field-based position with some remote desk work. During site visits you will conduct baseline ecological measurements and perform ecosystem delineation to inform project planning. In the office, you’ll translate field observations into practical site plans and recommendations, while helping to develop the ecological guidance, technical standards, and planning approaches that will shape the program, including processes for plant species selection, site plan design, planting strategies, and monitoring timelines. This is a long-term project; given our use of PES financing, planting activities are not expected to begin until 2027 at the earliest.
Position Details
– Role is based in Prairie View, TX, with some potential for travel to other nearby locations. Our strong preference is for a local hire located within 1 hour of Prairie View.
– Landowner engagement and field visits are required components of the position.
– Must have access to a vehicle. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
We are hiring for a part-time contractor position, likely 1–3 days per week, with the potential for additional hours as needed. We’re flexible regarding the duration of the role and will shape it based on both project needs and the applicant’s circumstances. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is a strong fit for both the project and our organization. Compensation is $28–$42 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applying
If you are excited about working at the intersection of science, community, and ecological regeneration, we’d love to hear from you!To apply, please send us your resume and an email outlining your experience and interest in the position to team@collaborative.earth with the subject line “Restoration Ecologist Application: [YOUR NAME]”.