Thank you for an amazing Careers in Conservation Job Fair!
Thank you to everyone who made our inaugural Conservation Career Fair on March 6, 2026, an incredible success! We were thrilled to welcome approximately 800 passionate job seekers and conservation professionals to connect with leading environmental organizations across the Bay Area. Your enthusiasm made this event a powerful celebration of our community’s dedication to environmental stewardship. A huge thank you to our participating employers, volunteers and attendees for helping us spearhead this vital event. Now that the event has passed, we look forward to the future!
Career Fair Impact Report
The 2026 Careers in Conservation event demonstrated strong regional demand, meaningful cross sector engagement, and clear alignment with workforce development and equity centered goals. The event attracted 1,300 registrants and over 800 attendees participating day of, signaling both high interest and a solid conversion rate for a first time regional convening.
2026 Careers in Conservation Job Fair Breakout Sessions
Click the links below to watch recordings of the breakout sessions that we were able to capture — whether you missed a session or want to revisit a key moment or insight from the day. We hope these recordings continue to serve as valuable resources for those seeking to grow and advance their conservation careers.
- Behind the Badge: Life as a Ranger - Watch Recording
- Tools, Trails & Teamwork: Field Maintenance Careers - Watch Recording
- Careers That Keep You Outside: Science and Stewardship in the Field - Watch Recording
- Innovation in Conservation - Watch Recording
- Equity in Conservation - Watch Recording
- Native Voices in Conservation - Watch Recording
- The Human Side of Conservation: Working with Communities and Visitors
- Conservation Through Community Engagement
- Internships in Action: Alumni Career Journeys
- Thriving in Your First Job