Job Opportunities
ecologist
Preferred Start Date: 9/8/2026
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Status: Regular, Full-time
Job Classification: Project Manager 3
Compensation: $30-32/hour, commensurate with experience
Plus, competitive benefits package, including employer-paid medical insurance, 401k match, term life insurance, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off (sick and vacation leave)
Application review period: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Application deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday, August 19th.
Position Description
The Ecologist role supports a variety of IAE’s restoration and research projects through direct project management and leadership of IAE staff, volunteers, and contractors. This dynamic position provides both project-level conservation support and works closely with the Branch Director and Assistant Branch Director to support Branch administrative needs as they arise. The position successfully manages complex projects, forms alliances with strategic partners, authors technical and general publications, provides significant guidance and mentorship to direct reports, and actively participates in the grant proposal and agreement process.
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Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from all groups of people. We recognize that the strength of IAE is in our people, and we believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. IAE does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices, and our commitment to equal employment opportunity applies to every aspect of the employment relationship.
Studies have shown that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
See our Diversity Statement.
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Nondiscrimination Policy
IAE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and, IAE does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights. Executive Director Keith Norris is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning non-discrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Non-discrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the federal non-discrimination laws). If you have any questions about this notice or any of IAE’s non-discrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact: Administrative Assistant Abby Lynch-Dominquez abigail@appliedeco.org.
