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Careers in Land Conservation

Put your skills to work saving land! Explore careers at the Land Trust Alliance.

The Alliance strengthens land conservation throughout America by connecting land trusts, leading political advocacy and providing training and resources. Our staff works out of our headquarters in Washington D.C., as well as offices throughout the country.

Open Positions

Deadline: April 8
Under the direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting a range of accounting processes to include accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts and disbursements, and general ledger and account reconciliation. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will perform financial operating duties in support of a timely and accurate month-end close, with a focus on adhering to best practices and effective internal controls in the financial accounting. Learn more.
 
Deadline: April 13

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Principal Giving will design and execute strategies to significantly increase revenue to meet annual and multi-year fundraising goals. The Director of Principal Giving is responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive development plan to broaden and deepen support from individual and family foundations at every level, with an emphasis on major gifts. The Director of Principal Giving will manage a donor/prospect portfolio. S/he will build relationships and personally secure contributions from individuals, as well as from major corporate and foundation donors/prospects in close coordination with the Senior Director of Development. The position will work closely with the Office of the President, the Alliance board of directors and staff across the Alliance to direct and implement donor and prospect strategies. Learn more.

Deadline: May 1

The Grant Writer is an essential member of the Development team at the Land Trust Alliance. Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grant Writer has significant responsibilities in the areas of grant proposal and report development, writing and editing, funder stewardship and general communications, and systems/data management for foundation, corporate and government donors and prospects. The Grant Writer must be a skillful writer, editor and communicator with the ability to work well with many Alliance staff. Equally important, the ideal candidate has strong project management, analytical and organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail. Learn more.