Job Opportunities

The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) is a member-based, nonprofit conservation organization established in Connecticut in 1895. CFPA’s mission is to protect forests, parks, Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, and open spaces for future generations by connecting people to the land.

Executive Director

The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), Connecticut’s first non-profit conservation organization, is excited to announce our search for our next Executive Director.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking conservation leader with a track record of managing nonprofit organizations, strong relationship-building skills, and experience supporting Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as a part of organizational culture.

Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by July 30.

Assistant Trails Coordinator (2024) - Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps

Posted in Anticipation of 2024 Opening!

Love working outside, but want to gain more experience in an organizational role? Want both field and office experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of assisting in the planning and designing trail work projects? Join us as the Assistant Trails Coordinator for Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Note: Updated Job Description forthcoming 

Email CWCC@ctwoodlands.org with any questions.

Trail Crew Leader (2024) - Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps

Posted in Anticipation of 2024 Openings!

Love working outside? Want to gain real hands-on experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of leading a crew working, traveling, and camping in a small tight-knit group? Join us to Lead a Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps Trail Crew and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Note: Job Description is currently for 2023 season

Email CWCC@ctwoodlands.org with any questions.

Assistant Crew Leader (2024) - Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps

Posted in Anticipation of 2024 Openings!

Are you a leader who loves working outside? Do you want to gain real hands-on experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of working, traveling, and camping in a small tight-knit group? Join us to help lead a Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps Trail Crew and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Note: Job Description is currently for 2023 season

Email CWCC@ctwoodlands.org with any questions.

Trail Crew Member (2024) - Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps

Posted in Anticipation of 2024 Openings!

Love working outside? Want to gain real hands-on experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? What to take on the challenge of working, traveling, and camping in a small tight-knit group? Join us as a member of a Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps Trail Crew as a Crew Member and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Note: Job Description is currently for 2023 season

Email CWCC@ctwoodlands.org with any questions.