The national staff of the Izaak Walton League of America includes a great team of professionals who work in the areas of volunteer science, environmental policy, grassroots advocacy and communications. Most staff work from our headquarters building, which is located on 30 acres of forest in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Open Positions
The Office Manager oversees the daily administrative and operational functions of the organization’s headquarters, with a strong focus on building management, vendor coordination, and maintaining efficient workflows. This role ensures facility needs, technology coordination, and office operations run smoothly while serving as the primary point of contact for building services, maintenance, and tenants. Additionally, the position manages administrative processes such as mail operations, financial and compliance inquiry routing, and organizational reporting. The role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities to support overall operational effectiveness. View full job description and how to apply.
The Conservation Director at the Izaak Walton League of America is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing the organization’s national conservation strategy, programs, and policy initiatives in alignment with its mission to protect natural resources. The position leads and coordinates conservation staff and programs focused on issues such as clean water, habitat protection, sustainable agriculture, and public lands, while working closely with League leadership, members, and grassroots chapters to translate science and policy into community-based action. The role also represents the organization in external partnerships, advocacy efforts, and public forums, helping to shape and promote conservation policy at local, state, and federal levels, while strengthening collaboration, expanding impact, and ensuring the effectiveness of the League’s conservation priorities nationwide. View the full job description and how to apply.
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.