Program Technician, Invasive Species

Job Opportunity – Program Technician, Invasive Species

About the Position: IRC has an opening for a full-time Program Technician on the Invasive Species team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work outdoors and use a variety of skills to protect habitats and improve biodiversity. Depending on the season and the needs of the program, the Program Technician will implement a variety of control methods and techniques on a variety of species, perform invasive species surveys and mapping, and engage with vendors, volunteers, and the public. The Program Technician will work independently under general direction and as part of a team.

The Successful Candidate will have a minimum of two years of work experience in a related field and the following experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge:

• Experience in landscape maintenance, habitat restoration, or similar

• Ability to identify common invasive plants and pests in the field

• Experience with basic methods for controlling invasive plants, including mechanical and chemical

• Experience safely using and maintaining hand tools and equipment such as hoes, shovels, pick mattocks, backpack sprayers, and weed whips

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in an outdoor setting at multiple locations

• Familiarity with the local ecology

Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.75 per hour ($49,920 - $55,640 per year)

About Irvine Ranch Conservancy: Irvine Ranch Conservancy restores, protects, and enhances our closest connection to nature – our local wildlands. As an innovator in the management of Southern California's urban wildlands, IRC works in partnership with landowners, community leaders, and residents in Orange County and beyond to engage, educate, and foster a shared vision for responsible, long-term care and protection of the natural resources we all share.

Benefits: IRC offers industry-leading benefits including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution; life and short- and long-term disability insurance; 401K plan with employer match; flexible spending account and dependent care spending plan (FSA).

How to Apply: Visit irconservancy.applicantpro.com to apply. Visit the IRC website (www.irconservancy.org) for a full job description. Applications accepted through: September 13, 2026.

The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or registered domestic partner status, genetic information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, veteran or military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable law.