Land Trust Job Board

The accredited Freshwater Land Trust seeks an Executive Director who will be responsible for leading the organization to the next level of development in its successful mission of acquisition, conservation and connection of lands that help protect rivers and streams and provide recreational opportunities for the community. (posted 10/11)

The Elizabeth River Project seeks a Land Conservation Manager to lead local land conservation efforts within the Elizabeth River watershed. This position will support the Living River Restoration Trust, a sister organization of the Elizabeth River Project. (posted 6/18).

Solano Land Trust seeks an experienced manager to oversee all land-based activities on roughly 12,000 acres of vernal pool, grassland, oak savannah, tidal marsh and wetland habitats it owns. (posted 1/2)

The accredited Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Projects Manager to be responsible for implementation of its land conservation objectives with a focus on protection through a myriad of tools, including purchased programs and donated easement acquisitions. (posted 1/9)

As a member of the acquisition team, the land acquisition project manager works closely with regional program managers to support land protection (fee and conservation easement) projects throughout Sonoma County. (posted 2/7)

Conservation Florida seeks a Development Coordinator who will play an integral role in its development efforts. (posted 2/21)

American Farmland Trust is seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual capable of developing and implementing detailed plans to shape agricultural policy to fill its new position of Policy Director. (posted 2/25)

Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy is seeking a part-time Land Conservation Manager to respond to landowner inquiries, visit potential properties, prepare baseline and conservation easement documents, and secure funds to purchase fee simple land or conservation easements. (posted 2/28)

Mass Audubon is seeking an experienced, passionate, inspirational leader with a strong background in non-profit management, donor development, environmental science, and education to serve as Sanctuary Director of Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on Cape Cod in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. (posted 3/5)

Sonoma Land Trust is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on the successes of the past and shape its vision for the future. (posted 3/12)

This seasonal internship supports the Forest Society's Development Department in its outreach, engagement and solicitation of New Hampshire and Massachusetts businesses that align with our mission and special projects. (posted 3/20)

The Regional Farmland for a New Generation Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to help lead American Farmland Trust’s efforts in New York and New Jersey to keep farmers on the land. (posted 3/20)

This seasonal internship provides visitor outreach and stewardship at Mount Major. (posted 3/20)

The Manager of Institutional Partnerships acts as a crucial member of the development team, supporting the goals and objectives for American Farmland Trust’s robust and ambitious institutional partnership efforts, specifically including securing grants/contributions from foundations, and government sources. (posted 3/20)

The Manager of Institutional Partnerships acts as a crucial member of the development team, supporting the goals and objectives for American Farmland Trust’s robust and ambitious institutional partnership efforts, specifically including securing grants/contributions from foundations, and government sources. (posted 3/20)

This postiion is the primary staffer for the Build It With Wood program and heads the Forest to Cities Climate Challenge, which aims to build social license for a new generation of tall wood buildings to help solve the climate crisis. (posted 3/21)

The Fund for People in Parks seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization in raising private funds to provide grants that help complete projects that enhance the visitor experience in western National Parks. (posted 3/22)

American Farmland Trust is seeking an entrepreneurial professional who enjoys front-line relationship building, soliciting, developing, and driving strategies with senior leadership, and demonstrating creativity and relationship-building savvy to make connections and secure in-person appointments. (posted 3/25)

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through our No Farms, No Food message. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and supported thousands of farm families.

Openlands is seeking a Vice President of Regional Conservation to serve on its executive team that leads the work of the organization and provides a leadership role in developing and executing organizational strategy and regional conservation goals. (posted 3/26)

The Blackfoot Challenge seeks an experienced, collaborative, and personable Executive Director to lead the fund development and strategic visioning of the organization while providing financial and administrative oversight and exceptional staff supervision. (posted 3/27)

Maine Farmland Trust is seeking a Development Officer to focus on a strategic approach to fundraising activities related to individual and planned giving. (posted 3/28)

The accredited Jackson Hole Land Trust seeks a Major Gifts Officer to play a vital role in meeting its ambitious contributed income goals, with a focus on soliciting $10K+ gifts. (posted 4/2)

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is seeking a Director of Land Protection to be responsible for the project management of its comprehensive land protection program. (posted 4/2)

Marin Agricultural Land Trust is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager (full-time exempt position) responsible for managing and implementing its acquisition program. (posted 4/2)

Prickly Pear Land Trust is seeking an individual to broaden its fund development program via collaborative work with other staff, primarily supporting the Executive Director’s fundraising activities, and working with the Board of Directors. Open until filled. (posted 4/19)

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is seeking a new President with a background that includes a high-level of strategic conservation/environmental leadership and management combined with an extraordinary understanding of relationship-driven philanthropy, partnership and constituent management. (posted 4/5)

Housatonic Valley Association is seeking a dynamic, strategic-thinking, self-starting and articulate individual to serve as its Berkshire Watershed Director based in Stockbridge Massachusetts. (posted 4/10)

American Farmland Trust is seeking an individual to help lead its efforts to provide the most up-to-date information about practices, policies, and programs by which the agricultural sector is a leading industry to combat climate change and build resilient systems that improve farm viability and environmental benefits while improving productivity for food, fiber, and biofuel stocks. (posted 4/15)

The Nisqually Land Trust seeks an energetic, motivated individual to serve as Volunteer Coordinator during the September 2019 – July 2020 AmeriCorps term. (posted 4/16)

American Farmland Trust seeks a Director of Development for fundraising operations in the Northeast US, including: New York, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine (and at times including states in the Mid-Atlantic). (posted 4/19)

The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association is seeking a full-time Executive Director with a passion for environmental conservation and the outdoors to lead the organization. (posted 4/24)

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests seeks an exceptional, experienced development professional to lead fundraising for the organization. (posted 4/24)

Saratoga PLAN is seeking a full-time Stewardship Coordinator to oversee all organizational responsibilities for both fee-owned properties and conservation easements it holds. (posted 4/25)

Help preserve land and create financial benefits for the people of Colorado with Tax Credit Connection, Inc. as our Vice President of Conservation in our Berthoud, Colorado office. We are looking for an attorney to help us manage the landowner (Seller) side of our business. This position is open until filled. (posted 5/29)

The Watershed Agricultural Council, a nonprofit organization working to protect the New York City Watershed while supporting farm and forest land uses, is seeking an Engineering Specialist for its Agricultural Program. (posted 5/1)

Sudbury Valley Trustees is seeking an individual for a temporary AmeriCorps-TerraCorps service position who will organize, train, and collaborate with municipal boards, neighborhood and civic associations, local land trusts, and youth groups to care for and manage conservation lands. (posted 5/3)

Sudbury Valley Trustees is seeking an individual for a temporary AmeriCorps-TerraCorps service position who will build the long-term capacity of the organization by assessing community needs related to land conservation and land access and then organize collaborative community projects to help meet these needs. (posted 5/3)

The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy is seeking a leader who can demonstrate administrative abilities and a passion for protecting habitat, and who can demonstrate the ability to energetically engage the community, foster strategic partnerships, manage land stewardship and broaden support for our diverse conservation efforts. (posted 5/8)

Six Rivers Land Conservancy is seeking an individual to be responsible for day-to-day office administration of a small, vibrant, nonprofit conservation organization including donor database management, office operations and general support of board, Executive Director, program staff and volunteers. (posted 5/8)

The New England Regional Director of Philanthropy will lead a team of fundraisers responsible for raising funds for the New England Region (MA, ME, NH, VT) to support The Trust for Public Land’s operating, Parks for People and land conservation efforts organization wide, regionally and locally. (posted 5/8)

Rapidly growing land trust seeks experienced, dedicated individual to manage and assist (full-time) with all aspects of communications and development. (posted 5/8)

Grassland Bird Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person with excellent organizational and communication skills to join our team as a part-time employee. Candidate should be self-motivated and team-oriented, but able to work independently as needed. (posted 5/8)

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust is seeking a creative and energic Communications Coordinator to expand our social media presence, manage our website, develop reporter relationships, and handle press for organizational events. (posted 5/8)

Green Mountain Conservation Group is seeking a dynamic individual with vision and excellent communications skills to lead us into a new phase of watershed conservation and advocacy as our next Executive Director. (posted 5/8)

The non-profit Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests seeks a self-motivated individual for the position of Conservation Easement Steward. (posted 5/10)

New England Forestry Foundation is seeking a temporary AmeriCorps-TerraCorps service member to help build the long-term capacity of an organization by assessing community needs related to land conservation/access and then organizing collaborative community projects to help meet these needs. (posted 5/13)

The Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust, an accredited land trust, seeks an engaged, results-driven and passionate Executive Director to lead its mission to protect natural, historic resources and special places in the watersheds of the Ashley, Cooper, and Santee Rivers and Four Holes Swamp. (posted 5/13)

The newly-forming Willamette River Network seeks two visionary leaders with a deep commitment to river health. Network leadership will be shared by a Director of Network Coordination and a Director of Development and Communications. (posted 5/14)

The newly-forming Willamette River Network seeks two visionary leaders with a deep commitment to river health. Network leadership will be shared by a Director of Network Coordination and a Director of Development and Communications. (posted 5/14)

The Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy whose mission is to conserve, care for and connect people to the lands, lakes and streams within the Walloon Lake watershed now and forever, is seeking a Director of Conservation Programs. (posted 5/14)

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy (CWC) seeks a Conservation Lands Manager to undertake conservation activities, preserve management, and actions to achieve national accreditation. (posted 5/16)

The Trust for Public Land is seeking an individual to proactively manages a planned giving portfolio as well as managing the Stewardship efforts of a comprehensive and mature planned giving program. (posted 5/20)

Come join our stewardship team as we care for our protected land throughout the Eastern Sierra — a beautifully scenic and ecologically significant region of California. You will conduct a broad range of land management activities on ranches, wetlands, sagebrush steppe, and forest properties. (posted 5/20)

TerraCorps is an innovative national service program that prepares and mobilizes emerging leaders to help communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of people and nature. We do this by supporting AmeriCorps members who serve with nonprofit organizations across the state to tackle issues around land access, urban agriculture, and conservation. This year we are looking for 48 members to join the TerraCorps team! (posted 5/22)

North Olympic Land Trust is seeking a half-time Community Engagement Specialist, based in Port Angeles, Washington. (posted 5/23)

The Downeast Lakes Land Trust is seeking an energetic, motivated individual to fill the role of Education and Events Coordinator. (posted 5/23)

The Nature Conservancy is looking for an individual with a proven track record in sales or fundraising, who wants to make a difference for nature and people. (posted 5/23)

North Olympic Land Trust is currently hiring an experienced Conservation Director to oversees the Land Trust’s efforts toward land protection, easement stewardship and land management on the North Olympic Peninsula. (posted 5/28)

Willistown Conservation Trust’s Associate Director of Stewardship assists with the administration, monitoring, and enforcement of 90+ conservation easements. (posted 5/28)

North Central Conservancy Trust  is seeking a part-time Outreach Coordinator to successfully manage its public relations and communications to advance the mission, raise the visibility of  its work, grow support among new and existing stakeholders, and engage stakeholders. (posted 5/28)

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) is seeking an Executive Director. 

Posted 5/29

Great Mountain Forest is seeking an Executive Director to lead and manage one of the larger, private active forests in southern New England. (posted 5/29)

Lakes Region Conservation Trust is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to perform a wide variety of administrative and program support activities at its Center Harbor headquarters. (posted 6/3)

Western New York Land Conservancy is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for AmeriCorps VISTA. (posted 6/3)

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County seeks a full-time Acquisition Specialist with experience in real estate and related conservation transactions. (posted 6/3)

Upstate Forever is seeking a full-time Land Stewardship Manager who will play an integral role in its accredited land protection program. (posted 6/3)

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Conservation Lands Coordinator to join a great team of professionals and deliver our land conservation program in the three-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. (posted 6/5)

Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust is seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership, strategy and inspiration to enable CCLT to achieve its mission. (posted 6/5)

The Open Space Institute is seeking an Administrative Associate who will be stationed in the reception area at its main headquarters and acts as the face and voice of OSI to the general public and guests. (posted 6/11)

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Educator

Posted 6/11

Mohonk Preserve is seeking an Environmental Educator who loves the outdoors and working with children to fill the part-time position Seasonal Environmental Educator. (posted 6/11)

The Land Trust for Tennessee is seeking a collaborative professional to join our committed team and our highly-regarded board in this full-time position. (posted 6/11)

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is seeking a Sign Technician.

Posted 6/11

The Greenbelt Land Trust is hiring to fill the Conservation Project Coordinator position, located in Corvallis, Oregon. (posted 6/11)

Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is seeking an individual to develop, manage and coordinate entry to mid-level fundraising activities. (posted 6/11)

McKenzie River Trust is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee the content strategy, production, and distribution across all digital, print, and in-person channels to grow the visibility of the organization among key audiences. (posted 6/11)

The Deschutes Land Trust is seeking a part-time (32 hours/week) Outreach Associate to join its dedicated team! (posted 6/11)

Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on steady growth and to help take the organization to the next level of impact within the current strategic plan. (posted 6/13)

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, a nationally accredited land trust with a small staff, dedicated volunteers and a big mission, is seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership, strategy and inspiration to achieve its mission. (posted 6/13)

Bur Oak Land Trust is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on the successes of the past and fulfill its strategic vision for the future. (posted 6/13)

Save Mount Diablo seeks a talented and experienced individual to serve as the organization’s new Development Associate/Database Manager. (posted 6/13)

If you are a motivated self-starter with excellent science and communication skills, a passion for protecting land, and a desire to grow with us, read on! (posted 6/13)

The Wilderness Trust seeks an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for wilderness conservation to fill the full-time position of Outreach and Communications Coordinator. (posted 6/13)

Land Trust of Napa Countyis seeking an indivdual to manage all aspects of its financial operations. (posted 6/13)

Highstead is seeking three Conservation Interns for fall 2019. Interns will work with our Senior Conservationists to implement research, outreach, and policy projects that advance priority conservation initiatives. (posted 6/14)

Peninsula Open Space Trust is seeking a Land Assistant to support its Land Department. (posted 6/14)

Peninsula Open Space Trust is seeking a Development Assistant to provides support to its Major and Planned Gifts fundraising teams. (posted 6/14)

The Nature Conservancy seeks a proven and dynamic leader to serve as State Director of the Montana Chapter and advance its mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. (posted 6/14)

The Trust for Public Land is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to lead all fundraising activities to support its annual operating and programmatic needs of the organization and in New Jersey. (posted 6/14)

Ducks Unlimited is seeking qualified candidates for a Manager of Land Protection for its seven-state Great Plains Region. (posted 6/14)

San Marcos River Foundation's Board of Directors is seeking a full-time Executive Director to lead this distinguished organization in both its longstanding programs and new initiatives. (posted 6/18)

Champlain Area Trails is seeking motivated, passionate applicants to be its first Development Director. (posted 6/18)

Feather River Land Trust is seeking a Regional Land Manager to be responsible for the oversight and management of its Sierra Valley Preserve. (posted 6/20)

The accredited Desert Foothills Land Trust seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for the management of the organization's donor database and record keeping, providing fundraising support, as well as performing routine administrative duties. (posted 6/20)

McKenzie River Trust is seeking an Operations Manager to manage the office environment and implement the administrative functions of the office with integrity and efficiency. (posted 6/20)

Five Valleys Land Trust is looking for our next Executive Director to lead us into our fifth decade conserving the land, water, and community open spaces of western Montana. (posted 7/1)

The Eno River Association seeks an Executive Director with a passion for land protection and the inspiration to bring new vision and growth to a highly respected grassroots organization that is proud of its half-century of conservation accomplishments and deep connection to its community. (posted 7/1)

Fairmount Park Conservancy is seeking an Executive Director to join its team at an inflection point for the organization, when the value of parks to civic life is widely recognized, and the Conservancy is viewed as central to the advancement of parks across the city. (posted 7/1)

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is seeking applicants for the position of Development Director who will lead, plan and execute all aspects of development. (posted 7/2)

Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking an Executive Director at a time of significant opportunity. (posted 7/2)

Sudbury Valley Trustees, a land trust serving a 36-community region between Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts, seeks a Director of Development & Community Engagement. (posted 7/3)

Save the Redwoods League seeks an Outreach Program Manager to be responsible for developing, implementing and managing its programs and partnerships that diversify visitation to redwood parks and provide inspiring and transformative redwood experiences. (posted 7/3)

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (Ag + Open Space) seeks candidates with strong technical, organizational, social, and project management skills for a Senior Planner position. (posted 7/3)

Columbia Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Education and Outreach Intern to work to further the organization’s mission by promoting a greater public awareness and appreciate for the work it does through education and outreach. (posted 7/3)

Colorado Open Lands is seeking a Director of Finance, based in Lakewood, CO, to provide an opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organization dedicated to protecting Colorado’s most significant land-based resources. (posted 7/3)

The Tenafly Nature Center is seeking an Executive Director to supervise all aspects of its operations, including personnel, programs, facilities and financial management, membership, special events, public relations, and development efforts. (posted 7/3)

The Staff Attorney represents the Open Space Institute, Inc. and its related entities in a variety of legal matters. (posted 7/3)

American Farmland Trust's Midwest Program Assistant position offers an exciting opportunity to help carry out the strategic agenda of a growing, forward-looking conservation organization. (posted 7/3)

North Shore Land Alliance is seeking an Office Manager. (posted 7/3)

American Farmland Trust is recruiting for an experienced fundraising professional to fill the new position of Associate Director of Development – Greater New York. The successful candidate will direct American Farmland Trust’s fundraising efforts in the assigned territory (NY, and parts of PA and NJ), with a special focus on mid-level and major donors. (posted 7/3)

American Farmland Trust is recruiting for an experienced fundraising professional to fill the new position of Associate Director of Development – New England. The successful candidate will direct American Farmland Trust’s fundraising efforts in the assigned territory (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, & ME), with a special focus on mid-level and major donors. (posted 7/3)

American Farmland Trust  is seeking an Operations Coordinator to be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office and assisting with the administrative aspects of fundraising, outreach and program operations in New England. (posted 7/3)

Vermont Land Trust is seeking a full-time director to lead the program and provide farmland access services. (posted 7/3)

Landmark Conservancy is seeking an Operations Administrator to create and maintain its systems and processes, keeping all records, financial, donor, land and contracts of the organization. (posted 7/3)

The new Executive Director of Sequoia Riverlands Trust will take the reins upon the retirement of an entrepreneurial long-time leader and be called upon to assess the organization’s current position and structure. (posted 7/3)

The Galveston Bay Foundation seeks two (2) full-time seasonal field technicians to conduct and promote habitat management and restoration activities on conserved lands throughout the Galveston Bay watershed. (posted 7/3)

Maine Farmland Trust is seeking a Grants Officer’s to be based in either its Portland or Belfast office. (posted 7/3)

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust seeks a Communication & Education Coordinator, a full-time position with responsibilities in general communications and education work. (posted 7/3)

TerraCorps is an innovative national service program that prepares and mobilizes emerging leaders to help communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of people and nature. Land Stewardship Coordinators build the long-term capacity of their service sites by creating networks of volunteers to support hands-on stewardship of community lands. (posted 7/3)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking a Development Director to oversee its annual fund, major gift, and planned giving activities, including identifying, researching and securing funds available through individuals, foundations, and businesses. (posted 7/3)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking a Development and Events Specialist to be responsible for assisting the Development Director with all aspects of organizational fundraising, with a primary focus on events and donor database management. (posted 7/3)

The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust is seeking an Executive Director to drive its strategic mission. (posted 7/8)

 TerraCorps' Chief Philanthropy Officer is responsible for building a culture of abundance that unleashes its endless potential to create environmental and social change. (posted 7/11)

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition works to advance land protection in Massachusetts by providing education, tools, networking, and advocacy support for land trusts and their partners, and intends to hire a part-time (24 hours per week) coordinator to oversee and coordinate the essential functions of our operations. (posted 7/15)

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Georgia team! This position will serve as The Nature Conservancy’s conservation leader and manager for all aspects of work within the Chattahoochee Fall Line program area, located in west-central Georgia near the city of Columbus. (posted 7/15)

The Philanthropy Officer is an integral part of Maine Farmland Trust's Philanthropy team and will focus on a strategic approach to fundraising activities related to individual and planned giving. (posted 7/15)

Adirondack Land Trust seeks a detail-oriented, resourceful and collaborative professional to provide critical support to our executive director and philanthropy team in raising funds for its mission. (posted 7/15)

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Georgia team! This position will serve as The Nature Conservancy’s conservation practitioner within the Chattahoochee Fall Line program area, located in west-central Georgia near the city of Columbus. (posted 7/15)

Ventura Land Trust is seeking a Development Director to be responsible for securing revenue. (posted 7/15)

The growing team at Rangeland Trust is searching for a new member to join the fund development unit as a development associate, performing donor database management, donor research, and general support to the development team. (posted 7/16)

The State Director functions as the executive director and conservation strategist for the South Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and plays a leading role in the Southern U.S. Division. (posted 7/16)