To view our vacancies and apply for open positions at the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute, please visit the New Mexico Highlands University job portal.
Positions Open as of April 2026
Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Natural Resources, Geography/GIS, or related field.
Experience: 1 years’ professional experience in outreach, graphic or website design, or related discipline.
Hybrid work. Travel required. Must live in New Mexico.
Salary range: $55,000-$69,000 DOE
Minimum requirement: BS in a natural resources field or equivalent experienceand familiarity with ecological monitoring
Experience: At least 2 field seasons’ experience on a field crew.
Travel required.
Salary range: $50,523.20 – $59,000.00 DOE
Requires BS in Natural Resources or equivalent
experience; and familiarity with ecological monitoring.
Pay: $18.76/hr+ DOE
experience; and familiarity with ecological monitoring.
Pay: $18.76/hr+ DOE
Monitoring Technician Aide – NMHU Student
Must be currently enrolled at NMHU as sophomore, junior or senior
Pay: $14.50-$16.50/hr DOE
Must be currently enrolled at NMHU as sophomore, junior or senior
Pay: $14.50-$16.50/hr DOE
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