Conservation Fellow

• Land Program: Conservation real estate negotiations and acquisitions
• Parks & Policy: Access and improvements to urban parks and state parks and parks advocacy
• Stewardship: Stewardship of protected lands and conveyance (sale, donation, easement assignment) of OSI-owned lands
• Conservation Capital: Grants to organizations based on conservation science research for land protection and information dissemination throughout the conservation community to advance climate-based solutions
• Equity: Projects assessing, communicating, and implementing established organizational equity values and practices
• Operations and Finance: Finance, accounting, and administration of a large non-profit organization
• External Affairs: Communications and Development departments working with partners, funders, and the Board of Trustees to promote our work and raise funds
• Citizen Action: A fiscal sponsorship program for grassroots startups working on environmental education and open space recreation and stewardship
• Legal: Transactions and grants

• Communicating and building community with current and previous RAY Fellows.
• Meeting with mentors both inside and outside the host institution.
• Attending professional development webinars, trainings, and other opportunities to build knowledge and skills as scheduled.
• Developing an action plan to support your growth as a leader in conservation. The action plan activity can include opportunities for self-reflection, planning, and assessing progress towards professional, personal, and leadership goals.
• Preparing and leading an hour-long end-of-fellowship webinar highlighting their Fellowship experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of conservation and the environmental movement, including a commitment to encouraging inclusion and participation of historically underrepresented groups and individuals in conservation efforts
• Have earned a Bachelor's Degree in a related field by July 2025 (we are not considering individuals with graduate degrees at this time).
• Have not had a full-time job in conservation or clean energy.
• Have the ability to work in the United States and commit to the entire two-year fellowship term.
• Be able to relocate to New York City and work from OSI's midtown office for the duration of the fellowship.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to learn
• Interest in a range of fields relating to land conservation including, ecology, environmental justice, real estate, business, marketing, and a desire to learn new skills
• Availability and commitment to full and enthusiastic participation in all aspects of the Conservation Fellowship
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and AutoCAD

OSI is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that our conservation mission is best advanced by the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and cultures. We are committed to cultivating and retaining a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters belonging.

OSI offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

Consistent with New York State law, OSI does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, height, weight, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest/conviction records for employment.