Work Opportunities
Who We Are:
Located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, Mohonk Preserve is New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve. We manage over 8,200 acres of mountain cliffs, forests, fields and streams through four integrated programs – Conservation, Education, Stewardship, and Visitor Experience – and welcome over 300,000 members and visitors each year who come to hike, run, rock climb, boulder, bike, enjoy winter recreation and experience nature.
Based in a vibrant university community, Mohonk Preserve offers a great working environment in one of New York’s greenest counties, with all-season recreation, access to Preserve lands, a dynamic, committed team of conservation professionals and long legacy of conducting ecological research and environmental education. The Preserve is also the “Home of the Gunks,” one of America’s premier rock-climbing destinations.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Mohonk Preserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive and support our mission. Successful candidates will be equity-minded and committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ). Mohonk Preserve encourages applications from women, minorities and/or other underrepresented groups.
Join The Preserve Team!
Human Resources (HR) Manager
Are you a dynamic and passionate HR professional looking to make a significant impact? Join our team as an HR Manager and lead the charge in fostering a positive, fun, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our talent strategy, drive employee engagement and implement innovative HR practices that support our mission and values. If you are a strategic thinker with a heart for people and a knack for problem-solving, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our organization. Together, let’s build a workplace where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Click here for position announcement.
Summer Camp Educator
We are seeking a team member who loves the outdoors and enjoys sharing nature with children in a summer camp setting to fill the position Summer Camp Educator. This is a 6-week position starting July 7th through August 15th. Applications must be received by March, 24, 2025. Click here for position announcement.
Land & Boundary Steward
We are seeking a team member to fill the part-time seasonal position of Land & Boundary Steward. If you love working in the outdoors and have experience in land and boundary patrol, maintenance and documentation, we have a place for you! The anticipated start date is in early June. Applications must be received by March, 21, 2025. Click here for position announcement.
Seasonal Facilities Assistant
Just getting started on your journey? Or maybe you’re thinking about a career change? Consider a part-time Facilities & Grounds position this season! Join our team and gain invaluable hands-on experience while maintaining the Preserve’s facilities and grounds. This position is open until filled and is available immediately. Click here for position announcement.
Summer Internships
Mohonk Preserve offers paid summer internships for students through our Schaefer Research Internship in our Conservation Programs and our Thom Scheuer Land Management Internship in our Visitor Experience and Land Protection programs. Internships run during the summer season.
Schaefer Research Internship
Dr. Vincent and Lois Schaefer established the Schaefer Research Internship “to introduce students to the fascination and almost infinite variety of the natural world by providing the setting, exposure to dedicated scientists, and opportunity to sample a wide variety of nature study.” This internship is based out of the Conservation & Education department, specifically focused on Conservation Science, and runs approximately ~8-9 weeks (~June-August, flexible start date).
The Schaefer Research Internship is open to students currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior years of college (or equivalent credit hours) who are majoring in Biology, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Studies/Science, or related natural science majors.
The 2025 Schaefer Research Internship application window has closed. Please check back next year for the 2026 internship announcement!
Scheuer Land Management Internship
The Scheuer Visitor Experience Internship provides the opportunity to work with our Rangers within the Visitor Experience department. The intern will work as part of a high-performing professional team responsible for visitor experiences and managing our sustainable recreational activities.
This position is open to students currently enrolled in their sophomore or junior years of college (or equivalent credit hours) who are majoring in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Science, Land and Natural Resource Management, Geography, Forestry or other related fields of study. Only on-time, complete applications, which includes reference letters, will be considered.
The 2025 Scheuer Visitor Experience Internship application window has closed. Please check back next year for the 2026 internship announcement!
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