Field Foreman

River Partners brings life back to California rivers. We’ve revitalized more habitat along impaired California rivers than any other entity in the western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. We restore thriving native forests and ecosystems that support imperiled wildlife, improve flood safety, boost the state’s climate resilience, replenish and improve freshwater resources, create open space for communities, and build stronger local economies. Since 1998, we have pioneered an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to conservation, combining modern farming, cutting-edge science, and diverse partnerships.

We are meeting the urgent need this decade to restore our riverways and seek passionate team members to help us grow our restoration footprint at an unprecedented pace and scale.

Healthy rivers are California’s essential arteries that sustain our food systems, economies, communities, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Our riverways support more species and in greater numbers than any other ecosystem in California, making our state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot.

Yet just 5% of our native riverside habitat remains.

State and federal commitments call for exponentially increasing the pace and scale of river ecosystem repair to adapt to accelerating climate impacts. With their critical role in sustaining wildlife, natural resources, and communities, healthy rivers are essential for a flourishing Golden State. The actions we take to restore our riverways during this decade will decide California's future for generations to come.

River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits. We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance.

• Training and directing entry-level field technicians, youth conservation labor crews, and interns.
• Operation of pesticide spray rigs in a safe and effective manner, paying close attention to standard safety practices, weather conditions and adequate plant protection.
• Operate tractors and other equipment for site preparation activities such as mowing and disking.
• Maintain agricultural equipment, irrigate restoration plantings as needed, and maintain irrigation systems.
• Provide regular communication to the Field Restoration Manager on project progress and field conditions.
• Assist in supervising field crews in planting, irrigation, spraying, and other agricultural duties.
• Collect, process, and deliver native plant materials. Assist with the collection of monitoring data.
• Other duties as required.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.
• Integrity and ethics beyond reproach.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission.

• Three to five years of experience in tractor operations.
• Irrigation skills preferred.
• Driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Possess the ability to communicate in basic Spanish (preferred, but not required).

Compensation & Benefits

Non-Exempt position. Pay Range Hourly $26.00-$33.00

River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work week schedule, flexible location and hours, health insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.