Careers and Internships

Grants Administrator

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) seeks a Grants Administrator to support the day-to-day monitoring and financial oversight of NACD’s federal grants and subaward portfolio, working within established compliance frameworks under the guidance of the Director of Conservation Programs This position also provides administrative support for the full lifecycle of pass-through grants, including pre-award solicitation activities and post-award monitoring and closeout.

The Grants Administrator plays a key role in supporting compliance with 2 CFR 200 and federal grant requirements, helping subrecipients meet their performance and financial obligations, and maintaining strong, proactive relationships with NACD members and partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and service-minded, with the ability to communicate clearly with grantees.

Read the full position description here for more information.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

This position is a telework/remote position and reports directly to the Director of Conservation Programs.

To apply: Email resume and cover letter to the attention of NACD HR with ‘Grants Administrator in the subject line to hr[at]nacdnet.org no later than Friday, September 18, 2026, to receive priority consideration.

Internship Opportunities

 Stay tuned; open internship positions will be placed on this webpage as opportunities arise.

NACD offers a wide range of internship opportunities to advance the association’s conservation objectives and reach. Interns will gain an array of skills and learn about the role conservation districts and state conservation associations and agencies play in the development of natural resources, agricultural, and environmental policies. Interns can support the following NACD Teams:

• Government Affairs
• Conservation Programs
• Stewardship and Education
• Communications and Media
• Membership Engagement
• Finance and Operations

NACD interns are often college juniors or seniors who are interested in natural resources policy, environmental science or agricultural fields, communications, public affairs, or nonprofit management. They are either based in NACD’s Washington, D.C. office or remotely and work at least 20 hours a week for negotiable durations up to 6 months. These are paid internships. Interns are compensated upon full and successful completion of each month of the internship.

How to Apply

To apply for an internship opportunity with NACD, please express interest by submitting a cover letter and resume to hr[at]nacdnet.org.

The cover letter should include the start date and number of months you’d like to serve in an internship with NACD, and which team you would like to work with.

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