Habitat Restoration & Community Garden Lead

Reston Association; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Resources (optional)

Job summary

Reston Association is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist to manage the community garden program and lead habitat restoration across Reston’s parklands. The role balances ecological integrity with community engagement and provides leadership to seasonal staff.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ environmental experience, along with ArcGIS and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, horticulture, botany, earth systems, or related field.
• Two years of relevant environmental management, horticulture, or natural area maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of native and invasive plant species in Northern Virginia and basic ecological principles.
• Experience performing habitat restoration and natural area maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work and operate landscaping equipment.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents and volunteers.
• Experience supervising or leading staff (preferred).
• Experience with or familiarity operating woodchippers, tillers, small tractors and dump-bed trucks (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the community garden program.
• Perform habitat restoration and natural area maintenance across Reston’s parklands.
• Lead seasonal staff and collaborate across departments on environmental initiatives.
• Support volunteer programs and operational needs.
• Engage residents and volunteers to promote stewardship.

Skills

Environmental science

Horticulture

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental-related field

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Reston Association is seeking an Environmental Resources Specialist to manage the community garden program and lead habitat restoration across Reston’s parklands. The role balances ecological integrity with community engagement and provides leadership to seasonal staff.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ environmental experience, along with ArcGIS and MS Office proficiency.