Institute for Applied Ecology is currently hiring two full time and year-round positions based in our Corvallis, Oregon Office.  Click on each position below for details and instructions on how to apply or visit
https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/ for more information.

  • Conservation Research Program Director – IAE is seeking a Program Director to manage our Conservation Research Program. The Program works with partners throughout the western US to enhance the restoration and conservation of native habitats and species. Our overall goal is to conduct research leading to efficient, long term conservation and restoration of native species and habitats and communicate our findings through planning and outreach. This Program Director currently supervises four year-round staff and multiple seasonal staff locally and in remote areas of Oregon, Idaho and California. The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of program administration, including fundraising, development and management of many project budgets, contracting, project coordination and implementation, and outreach through presentations, technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and nontechnical communications.
  • Plant Materials Coordinator – IAE is seeking to hire a Plant Materials Coordinator to lead native seed collection and plant materials related projects and manage IAE’s native seed inventory as part of the Plant Materials team. Projects will occur in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the Coast Range, central and eastern Oregon, and northern California. Seed collection and plant materials management will support the conservation, restoration and recovery of rare plants, wildlife and habitats throughout these areas.

    About Us:  The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization founded in 1999 whose mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. We fill a unique niche among nonprofits and work with a diverse group of partners including federal, state and county agencies and municipalities, and other conservation nonprofits to accomplish our mission. We maintain an open and convivial office environment with approximately 28 regular staff in our main office in Corvallis, OR and our branch office in Santa Fe, NM.  We are committed to diversity and equity in our workplace and the communities we serve.  Please see our mission and diversity statements.