Title: Ecological Consultant – Bring Conservation Home Program
Employment: Part-time, temporary (20 hours per week)
Pay: $22 per hour
The part-time Ecological Consultant will conduct a wide range of community outreach efforts, including volunteer training and mentoring, events, community presentations, and, especially, native landscape consultations and certification assessments on evenings and weekends to accommodate the limited availability of some land stewards and volunteers. This position is dependent on outside funding from sponsorships and grants.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct on-site ecological landscaping consultations and certification assessments in the region.
- Write timely follow-up reports
- Assist with the ongoing development of program tools and resources
- Assist with community events and presentations to increase awareness about the adoption of wildlife-friendly landscape practices
Qualifications:
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of native plants, ecology, and best practices in ecological landscaping
- Ability to identify invasive plants found within the St. Louis region
- Familiarity with general residential stormwater management and rainscaping best practices
- Experience working with people from a wide range of communities and cultures across the St. Louis Metro Area
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and also independently with minimal direct supervision
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record, and up-to-date insurance ($630 reimbursement for use of personal vehicle)
- Competent with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar), Zoom, and various mobile applications
- Ability to move throughout most residential landscapes to assess site conditions
- Access to reliable internet, workspace, computer, and phone
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, or a related field is preferred, but a combination of working knowledge, experience, and skills will also be considered.
This position is ideal for someone passionate about advocating for ecological landscaping and wildlife stewardship. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, open-minded, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving & interpersonal skills. St. Louis Audubon Society seeks to build a diverse, welcoming, and equitable working environment and encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Candidates who may not meet all of the qualifications listed but are excited about being involved with this work are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: February 20th, 2026.
Send a letter of interest and resume that outlines relevant work experience to bch@stlouisaudubon.org
