Career Opportunities
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to careers@nrp.eco. Indicate what position & location you are applying for in your email.
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NRP is an ecological restoration and land management company based in Minnesota. Following our Light on the Land philosophy, we conserve and restore native habitat through best management practices — doing what is right by the land first. We are a team of dedicated ecologists, equipment operators, fire practitioners, and nature lovers who are passionate about leaving a healthier landscape for generations to come. We value hard work, reliability, and resilience in ourselves, our company, and our industry. If you care about conserving native habitat and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty to get the work done, we'd love for you to join our team.
Operations Manager - St Paul
Application Deadline: July 1
Location: West Saint Paul
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be determined upon hire; anticipated July 1
Job Type: Full-time/Permanent
Salary: $31.00-$35.00/hr
NRP is seeking an experienced ecological restoration leader to serve as Operations Manager at our West Saint Paul location. This leadership role oversees our Twin Cities-based field operations— managing active restoration contracts, supervising Project Managers, supporting field crews, and ensuring the highest standards of ecological practice across all assigned projects. The ideal candidate is a proven field practitioner who has grown into an operational leader. You bring deep technical knowledge of restoration practices, a strong track record managing complex multi-project portfolios, and the organizational ability to keep multiple contracts and crews moving forward simultaneously.
This role is both field-forward and operationally complex. You'll be on-site regularly — up to 40% of your time — while also managing project financials, forecasting, and project managers.
Wildland engine boss
Application Deadline: Rolling applications accepted
Location: West Saint Paul, MN or Clarkfield, MN
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as able
Job Type: Full-time/Permanent or Full-time/Seasonal or Part-Time/On-Call/Seasonal
Salary: $21.00-$40.00 per hour DOE, prevailing wage when applicable
While representing NRP and acting with minimal supervision, individuals will be assigned to a Type 6 or Type 3 engine. Individuals will be primarily responsible for leading and supervising crews through national fire assignments, as well as assisting with prescribed fire operations throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas.
Ecological Technician
Application Deadline: Rolling Applications; Urgently Hiring for Marshall/Clarkfield Area
Location: Marshall/Clarkfield, MN or West Saint Paul, MN
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be determined upon hire
Job Type: Full-time/Permanent or Full-time/Seasonal
Salary: $19.00/hr
Individual(s) hired will work individually or with a crew conducting habitat restoration tasks such as herbicide application, invasive species removal, brush and tree removal, prescribed fire, stacking and burning brush piles, planting and seeding etc. NRP conducts projects at various size and complexity scales, with variable schedules. Technicians are expected to be flexible and work on a variety of project types as needed. Work can vary seasonally, and may include extended periods of similar duties.
Ecological Operator Technician
Application Deadline: Rolling applications accepted
Location: Marshall/Clarkfield, MN or West Saint Paul, MN
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be determined upon hire
Job Type: Full-time/Permanent or Full-time/Seasonal
Salary: $20.00/hr
Individual(s) hired will work individually or with a crew conducting habitat restoration tasks such as herbicide application, prescribed fire, brush and tree removal, invasive species removal, stacking and burning brush piles, planting and seeding etc. NRP conducts a wide variety of projects at various size and complexity scales. Technicians are expected to be flexible and work on a variety of project types as needed. Work can vary seasonally, and may include extended periods of similar duties.
Operator Technicians are responsible for operating large machinery such as skid steers, skidders, feller bunchers, etc. as necessary for projects. When not operating machinery, operator techs will work alongside Ecological Technician crews to assist with field work. Candidates are required to have previous experience operating heavy equipment.
