Careers in Conservation
Available positions with AFC are shown below, or scroll down to learn about our Urban Conservation Fellowship program through the California Climate Action Corps.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Development Officer
Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC) is seeking a proactive and personable Development Officer to help build and sustain the organization’s fundraising program. This is AFC’s first dedicated staff development position, offering a unique opportunity for a mission-driven individual to shape the future of development from the ground up while helping guide the evolution of the team’s work environment as in-person collaboration opportunities emerge.
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly with opportunity to advance to an exempt position as a Development Director
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually, dependent upon experience
- Benefits: Group health insurance plan, 100% of HMO plan covered by employer. Generous vacation and leave policies. Flexible work schedule.
- Start Date: July 1, 2026
For full details about this position please click here. Use the button below to upload a cover letter and resume.
Become a CCAC Fellow
ABOUT THE program
AFC is proud to partner with the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC), a statewide service program dedicated to addressing the climate crisis. Corpsmembers complete an 11-month fellowship term working for an organization building climate resiliency. This 2025-2026 term, AFC is hosting two Urban Conservation CCAC fellows.
Through this partnership, CCAC fellows contribute to AFC’s efforts by supporting key initiatives, including land management, wildfire resiliency, youth education, and community outreach. These projects not only enhance AFC’s capacity but preserve urban green spaces with direct climate action, volunteer engagement, and empowering youth and community with environmental education.
Climate Action Corps fellows play an integral role in AFC’s initiatives by:
- Engaging local communities in stewardship activities, including neighborhood restoration days and urban greening events.
- Developing and implementing strategies to recruit and engage volunteers.
- Leading youth field trips focused on native plants, local ecology, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
- Educating community members about biodiversity, urban conservation, and climate action at outreach and tabling events.
- Gaining hands-on experience in urban conservation operations and discovering career pathways in the field.
Interested? More information can be found here.
Reflections from previous fellows

Sage Furey, 2024-2025 Urban Conservation Fellow From August 2024 – August 2025, AFC was lucky to host two Urban Conservation Fellows through the California Climate Action Corps, part of AmeriCorps which is now funded by the State. One of these Fellows was Sage Furey. Sage’s time as an Urban Conservation

Halle Sunabe, 2024-2025 Urban Conservation Fellow From August 2024 – August 2025, AFC was lucky to host two Urban Conservation Fellows through the California Climate Action Corps, part of AmeriCorps which is now funded by the State. One of these Fellows was Halle Sunabe. Halle used this year-long position to