Land Trust Alliance Jobs
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
Executive Director, Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The Executive Director of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission serves in an important national leadership role and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the land trust accreditation program. The Executive Director leads an effort to build and sustain a highly productive, results-oriented board, staff and accreditation program that serves to build strong land trusts, foster public trust in land conservation and help ensure the permanent protection of land. Learn more.
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 for The Alliance and its two affiliate organizations. Learn more.
Help strengthen land conservation across America by joining the dedicated, dynamic government affairs team at the Land Trust Alliance! We’re looking for a part-time or full-time, paid Government Relations Intern from January 20, 2020 to May 29, 2020. The ideal candidate is a student or young professional with demonstrated interest in government affairs and conservation policy who is capable of proactively researching political relationships, drafting informational materials on conservation issues and communicating directly with land trusts, coalition partners and federal officials. You’ll find that interning for a small organization will give you ample opportunities to interact with all aspects of our work, be in the room at key meetings and events and gain valuable nonprofit and Capitol Hill experience. Learn more.