Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

We’ve waited for it all year. Its finally National Invasive Species Awareness Week! 🌿 This week, we're highlighting the importance of managing invasive species in our open spaces. At Midpen, we're dedicated to limiting their spread and protecting our beautiful landscapes through our award-winning Integrated Pest Management plan. It’s easy to see certain plants as "villains," but they're just doing what comes naturally! The real issue is protecting biodiversity. Invasive species can disrupt the delicate balance of our ecosystems, reducing biodiversity and making them less resilient. A healthy, diverse ecosystem is what helps our natural open spaces thrive for both plant and animal life. Want to make a difference? Join our volunteer efforts to remove invasive plants like French broom and yellow starthistle! It's a rewarding way to contribute to the health of our preserves. Learn more about volunteer opportunities: https://bit.ly/4kokK22

Habitat restoration and nature interpretation are a dynamic duo! On the day after Valentine’s Day, 16 participants came out to Purisima Creek Redwoods to show their love for nature by helping pull invasive plants and then hiking and learning about some of the less-appreciated plants and animals who call this preserve home. The next joint restoration + interpretation activity is planned for mid-July. We hope to see you there! Keep up with our events and activities: https://bit.ly/41jkYP9

If you enjoy working hard in a beautiful outdoor environment with a group of like-minded people, we invite you to apply for the position of Farm Maintenance Worker at Midpen. Enjoy the outdoors while performing general maintenance and construction tasks, assisting with daily farm operations and engaging with volunteers and the public. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4k67zlY 📷: Oksana Baumert

Do you have a passion for the outdoors, trails and preserving open space? Are you an accomplished professional with a highly collaborative management style and expertise in the construction and maintenance of open space preserves? If so, Midpen has an excellent opportunity for you to join our innovative, highly skilled and growing workforce as our next Land Stewardship & Trails Manager! Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4k4JlbI 📷: Warren Jenkins

Midpen has a great opportunity for the position of Human Resources Intern! This is a unique opportunity to work with a cohesive and thriving team at a mission-driven agency. The HR Intern will focus on supporting district-wide recruitment processes, training and development and contribute to meaningful projects within the HR department. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4k4wQwL 📷: Alex Song

Do you have a passion for protecting and preserving open space? Midpen is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Resources Specialist to join our team of dedicated resource management professionals working to protect and restore the natural environment within Midpen’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Peninsula. While there is regular field work, the ideal candidate will also bring strong communication, project management and collaboration skills to the position. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/42Pv5xv 📷: Madhur Kulkarni

Are you a skilled and motivated Management Analyst professional? Midpen is recruiting a highly qualified Management Analyst II to support open space preservation, natural resource protection and ecologically sensitive public access. This position supports the Land & Facilities Services Department by providing day-to-day fleet management, project tracking and finance support, while making recommendations for organizational policy and procedural improvements. Click here to learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4gweBgS 📷: Aliyeh Mousavi

Do you have a passion for technology support and the preservation of open space? Midpen has an excellent opportunity for a talented, innovative and experienced professional in the position of Information Systems and Technology (IST) Application Program Manager who will oversee daily operations of enterprise application systems, including design, administration and maintenance of District-wide applications and database infrastructure. This is a supervisory role providing technical leadership within the high-functioning and dedicated IST Department. This position provides an opportunity to engage in all aspects of technology in a public service setting. Click here to learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3E4GZsY. 📷: Adam Sherman

Did you know that Midpen has a unique mission on the San Mateo County coast which includes preserving open space and agricultural lands in perpetuity? At a recent public meeting, the Midpen board approved newly created rangeland management plans for several recently protected coastal properties that are actively grazed by cattle. The custom plans were created to guide the detailed management of grazed areas of Midpen’s coastal Miramontes Ridge, Cloverdale Ranch and Purisima Creek Redwoods open space preserves to meet conservation goals and maximize benefits to native plants and wildlife. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40y3ZJK

Midpen has two exciting opportunities for the position of Engineering & Construction Intern! Under close guidance of seasoned project management staff, the E&C Interns will support professional level design and construction project management activities, including the design and implementation of capital improvement and natural resource preservation and protection projects; coordinate project related assignments with other Midpen staff, outside consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies; and assist with bidding process and construction efforts. Internships are expected to begin in May 2025. Click here to learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4jjMLqW. 📷: Frances Freyberg