Land Trust Job Board

The Archaeological Conservancy, a national nonprofit preservation organization, is seeking a Field Representative to work in the Southwest Region (NM,AZ,UT,CO,WY, MT,TX,OK,KS,NE,SD) out of our Albuquerque office. The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and background and experience in cultural resource management, real estate, law, business, dealing with landowners or entrepreneurship. Ability to work with a wide variety of people from farmers to corporate executives required.

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. 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 helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access).

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and provides leadership, supervision, oversight and management of the organization’s programmatic offerings to land trusts and other stakeholders. Those programmatic offerings are administered through three departments: (1) Education; (2) Conservation Initiatives; and (3) Community-centered Conservation, which focuses on engaging people who have not traditionally been involved in or served by conservation. While the Education and Conservation Initiative departments are well-established, the Community-centered Conservation department is nascent and unstaffed. Accordingly, an early focus of the CPO will be on launching, staffing and building that department by applying his or her experience in implementing inclusion and engagement strategies both within organizations and with external constituencies.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Coordinator contributes significantly to the day-to-day operations of the human resources office by providing on-going specialized and administrative support and assistance with human resources special projects. The person in this role will respond promptly and accurately to inquiries such as employment verifications, policies, benefits, compensation, etc. The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for the administration of benefits and leave entitlements, employee engagement activities, employee file maintenance and records management and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) through the Paycom payroll system.

Saratoga PLAN (preserving land and nature) is an 18 year-old conservation organization in upstate NY providing accessible nature preserves and trails, protected fertile farmland, green infrastructure and community planning services. The Board of Directors is seeking an energetic, proven, and inspirational leader and manager to serve as its executive director beginning in 2022 to oversee a team of 7-7.5 staff persons focused on land protection, stewardship, community planning, community engagement, partnership and donor relations, communications, strategic planning and development, assisted by a volunteer corps of 200+ and an operating budget of $800,000.

This position reports to and assists the Director of Lending in supporting the lending team by meeting with prospective borrowers, generating credit memos and presenting to loan committees. Generally, this person works on credits less than $200,000. This person gathers and analyzes financial and business information to determine worthiness of loan applicant, including the identification of risks (market, economic, financial, etc.) and strengths.

The Montana Association of Land Trusts is searching for a new executive director. MALT was created in 2006 as a policy and advocacy voice for Montana land trusts and Montana private land conservation, and the executive director works closely with the MALT board of directors and full MALT membership. 

The Fund is hiring a Business Development Manager to assist the Mitigation Solutions Director in implementing the Mitigation Solutions Strategy and growing our national Mitigation Solutions Program. The Fund’s Mitigation Solutions program is focused on partnering with federal and state agencies and energy and infrastructure developers to provide meaningful conservation to offset the unavoidable impacts from construction and operation of energy and infrastructure projects across the United States.

General Manager reports to the Board and is the top executive of MCD. Ideal candidate must have a proven track record of success and at least 10 years of related management experience. Specific management experience within the public sector is preferred, although senior level executives from complex for-profit, education and nonprofit backgrounds are also encouraged to consider this role. Preference is given to a person serving as a senior level executive of a comparably sized organization or equally complex smaller one.

The C.R.E.W. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing year-round employment in environmental work, and professional development, for teens and young adults. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations, human resources, budgeting, community relations and fundraising.

As our Public Grants Manager, you will primarily be responsible for implementing competitive grant program-related funding strategies, designed in coordination with the Director of Public and Institutional Funding and the Chief Programs Officer, in support of the League’s annual and long range plans. This responsibility includes management of the League’s public funding pipeline and calendar, development of public funding proposals and monitoring of grants through the approval process.

The Director of Public & Institutional Funding manages a Grants Program Manager and an Institutional Gifts Manager and leads the effort to identify and secure funding from federal, state and local funders, philanthropic foundations and corporations to support projects across all program areas. As the Director of Public & Institutional Funding, you engage in the design and development of new funding programs to support our current and future work.

The Program Director will oversee a portfolio of programs, content and research to showcase leading edge ideas, promote innovative practices and connect CPA’s members. The Program Director curates the biennial Greater & Greener conference; leads the program team to deliver a range of in-person and virtual learning opportunities; and provides strategic direction for research projects.

Field Steward 1 works on all Solano Land Trust properties (nine properties totaling over 11,600 acres). Field Steward 1 helps to control weeds, to maintain water infrastructure including troughs and restoration irrigation systems and to maintain trail, with other duties as assigned. Field Steward 1 works under the direction of the Field Operations Manager, and may be called upon to work on restoration projects or to assist in vegetation monitoring.

We are seeking a talented and passionate development professional who can effectively communicate stories of change and foster donor and community loyalty in the work we do together to protect this special region. The Development Associate will work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement our annual fundraising strategy, including: managing our donor database; maintaining and strengthening relationships with donors and supporters; and working with all staff to ensure consistent messaging that aligns DALC’s strategic plan with development strategies.

Saratoga PLAN is looking for a part-time, data-savvy community engagement program assistant to efficiently manage the organization’s constituent database and reporting needs. In addition, they will play a supporting role in donor relations and community engagement programs.

Permit Sonoma seeks highly skilled, senior environmental professionals with strong fire ecology, forestry and/or vegetation management expertise.

Save the Redwoods League is seeking a Director of Stewardship and Restoration to oversee the League’s restoration and held land and conservation easement stewardship program. This includes stewardship, restoration, forestry and general natural resource management on the League’s held lands and in partnership with public agency managers on public lands.

The Director, Marketing & Communications is an integral member of MALT’s Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer serving as a key organizational leader to Board and staff. The Director, Marketing & Communications is responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of MALT’s marketing, market research, branding, marketing communications and public relations activities to support MALT’s long-term strategic direction. 

The Housatonic Valley Association, a regional watershed organization and accredited land trust, seeks an experienced and committed Senior Land Protection Manager to help advance our Follow the Forest initiative in Eastern New York and western New England. This is a key position on the cutting edge of strategic and collaborative land protection within one of the most significant climate corridors in North America. This is a full-time position with benefits and a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience and relevant skills. 

The Land Trust Alliance seeks an outstanding Vice President of Finance to help shape the next stage or organizational evolution. The Vice President of Finance reports to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COO/CFO) and is responsible for supporting the COO/CFO with the overall management and financial planning of the organization’s finances.

The Farmland Protection Boards for Berkeley and Jefferson Counties in West Virginia seek an individual for a full-time staff position to support the program directors, land stewardship activities and data and records management. The individual will be expected to divide their time between these two agencies, which are 11 miles apart. These counties are fast-growing yet still predominantly rural and are located in the Eastern Panhandle of WV, which is close to Baltimore and Washington. 

Moose Mountains Regional Greenways is seeking a full time (40hr/wk) Land Agent to manage land conservation and stewardship duties of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to have a strong hand in crafting and implementing a comprehensive vision and program from the ground up in a growing and energetic organization. Applicants should have experience with land conservation and stewardship work, incredible attention to detail and superior communication and people skills in working with landowners, stakeholders and other members of the public and partner organizations. This position will work closely with both the Executive Director and the Stewardship and Lands Committee in meeting the organization’s conservation goals as outlined in the conservation action plan and the strategic plan.

The Land Protection Manager is responsible for all aspects of the League’s real estate transactions of high priority redwood properties and conservation easements; serves as staffing coordinator for the land acquisition and disposition projects to facilitate the League’s conservation work; participates in planning for the highest and best uses consistent with the League’s mission.

The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust seeks a part-time Trails Program Manager to oversee public accessibility of our properties and manage the expanding trail networks for which ACT is responsible.

The Development Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support in the organization’s Fundraising/Development & Communications Department. S/he will support development projects and processes, such as data entry, donor cultivation and grant application submissions.

The Major Gift Officer serves as part of the Development team and reports to the Director of Philanthropy. This position is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individuals capable of making major and planned gifts of five-, six- and seven figures to support the mission of the San Juan Preservation Trust. 

We are looking for a self-motivated and skilled Communications Manager to join our team. In this position, you will lead the implementation of communications strategies, producing high-quality content that is engaging and builds brand recognition. You will partner closely with Parks California staff across all levels to promote thought leadership and achieve results. To this effort, the Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of all project communications products that are for external consumption. 

The Donor Relations Manager (DRM) in Iowa assists in the planning and implementation of strategies for the ongoing engagement of donors capable of major and/or deferred gifts. They conduct exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to determine capacity for giving and cultivate relationships with donors at a personal level. The DRM also provides ongoing opportunities for contact with groups of past and current donors and prospects and other priority audiences.

Join the Vermont Land Trust, a national leader in land conservation, as our Events Manager. We invite applications from people passionate about fostering connections between land and people through online and in-person events.

Working closely with other EMSWCD staff, the Urban Lands Outreach & Education Coordinator will support the Urban Lands program by coordinating conservation education workshops, assisting with special projects and events, engaging the community through email marketing, social media and surveys and representing the District at community events and meetings. Work ranges from routine administrative tasks to very social interactions with the public and partner organizations. 

The Recreation and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership and advocacy for outdoor recreation in Sanders County, Montana, developing trust-based partnerships that capitalize on regional assets to create an outdoor recreation destination in northwest Montana, and creating a community activation strategy in order to implement the goals of the Recreation Economy Infrastructure Plan.

The Block Island Conservancy is seeking a part-time Executive Director. The Block Island Conservancy works to protect the island’s heritage, rural character and access to its natural resources through sustainable practices and the conservation of land. The organization strives to ensure that Block Island’s expansive protected spaces continue to grow, that these spaces are shared by humans and wildlife and that the community will work to balance the use of natural resources for the benefit of all.

The Land Protection Associate provides administrative, communications, and technical support and services to the Land Protection program of the Minnesota Land Trust. The primary responsibility of the Associate is to support the Land Protection Program in the Twin Cities Metro Area by assisting with the identification and completion of conservation easement projects, management of data and information related to these projects and associated grants and communication with diverse communities and landowners of conservation properties

Working as part of the Government Relations Department, the Senior Government Relations Representative is a lead lobbyist supporting the Fund’s department, program and project leaders, primarily by helping represent the organization with the Administration, Congress, and NGOs. The position will focus on providing Government Relations assistance for securing federal funding through Congressional appropriations and authorizations, agency grant programs and other public funding sources, to complete priority conservation projects.

Midcoast Conservancy, an innovative conservation organization and accredited land trust, seeks an experienced and committed individual to help advance protection of vital lands in the midcoast Maine region. The Land Protection Specialist, reporting to the Executive Director, will work with the Lands Team to implement land conservation efforts including planning, completing land transactions, and funding projects.

The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is seeking a full time Director of Land Stewardship. This is a full-time, permanent position responsible for the stewardship, management, ecological restoration and maintenance of public access of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s preserves and conservation areas.

The WFF®’s business model is to buy at‐risk private forestlands and sustainably manage its forestland holdings while working to secure permanent protection through conservation easements. Once permanent protection is achieved, the WFF® sells the protected forest to public or private buyers and redeploys these funds in another forest acquisition. 

Founded in 1988, Five Rivers Conservation Trust is the local land trust for the greater capital region of New Hampshire. We are proud of our exemplary record of protecting diverse properties, including active farmland and working forests. Over 33 years, we have conserved more than 5,400 acres across 80 properties.The Development and Communications Coordinator is a full-time position for an energetic self-starter passionate about our mission and interested to learn all aspects of running a growing nonprofit land trust. 

Ducks Unlimited seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to provide leadership, coordination and administration for its lands program and the operations of a lands portfolio of over 475,000 acres of habitat protected by conservation easement and a fee-title portfolio of nearly 25,000 acres. DU and its affiliate Wetlands America Trust, Inc. are both accredited land trusts and the first national organization to become accredited. The Managing Director of Lands position builds and maintains important relationships within DU and with external partners.

The Land Use Coordinator serves as an assistant to the Deputy Director of Land Use.

The Rangeland Trust is seeking a Land Transaction Specialist to join its team of conservation professionals as it works to protect the next 350,000 acres of valuable working rangelands. The position works with the landowners and grant makers to coordinate conservation easement transactions at all stages of the process, from acceptance of the application to recording the conservation easement. The Land Transaction Specialist plays a pivotal role in building relationships with private and public funding sources.

Protecting the Golden State’s working rangelands for generations to come is a monumental goal. Playing a key role in accomplishing that goal can be a personal gratifying achievement for many people. Now there is an opportunity to play that role and feel the pride of knowing you helped permanently conserve thousands of acres of valuable rangelands throughout California.

The Rangeland Trust is seeking an Annual Giving Manager to join its team of conservation professionals as it works to protect the next 350,000 acres of valuable working rangelands. The position supports the movement of supporters to donors and helps to identify and cultivate some of those donors toward major gifts through the implementation of a mid-level donor program

We seek an Executive Director who has a deep appreciation for California’s natural and cultural diversity including its vast and unique desert landscapes and one who will take our track record of tremendous successes to a new level to match both needs and opportunities.

The Staff Attorney represents the Open Space Institute, Inc. and its related entities in a variety of legal matters, including handling complex real estate and other land conservation transactions, advising OSI on matters of the law of tax-exempt organizations, working with outside counsel in handling litigation and other matters. As a member of the Legal Department, the Staff Attorney reports to the Co-General Counsel and works under the direction of the Co-General Counsel and the Associate General Counsel.

The Volunteer Program Manger recruits, engages, builds and retains volunteers to help meet the mission of the organization. The Volunteer Program Manager will work with staff to build capacity of existing and future programming through effective volunteer engagement. The Volunteer Program Manager reports to the Outreach Director, but works collaboratively with all Land Trust Staff and Board Members to build support for the Land Trust.

The Stewardship Assistant will be responsible for conservation easement monitoring and a variety of land management activities associated with York Land Trust’s conserved properties. The Stewardship Assistant will have a role in organizing and maintaining land and easement data, files and records and will assist in creating maps for land management, public access and educational purposes.

The Senior Ecologist will lead our important work addressing the challenges of climate change in Sonoma Valley and throughout the county. They will lead our work on nature-based solutions that bolster the resilience of our natural and human communities, focusing on wildfires, wildlife corridors and natural lands management.

The Orange County Land Trust is seeking a passionate, ambitious and detail-oriented person to lead our land protection program. The person in this position manages land protection projects, and represents OCLT in conservation partnerships and initiatives.

Solid Ground Consulting is working with the Pierce Conservation District to find its next Executive Director. PCD believes that together we can create thriving ecosystems and resilient communities. For over 70 years, we’ve worked closely with local landowners and public agencies to equitably support community-driven solutions to our most pressing, local, environmental challenges to preserve our region’s quality of life.

The key role of the State Director is to lead, manage and inspire the chapter staff and trustees to collectively achieve the maximum contribution to the organization’s mission. They ensure measurable success in conservation and fundraising programs and contribute intellectual, financial and human resources to priority, cross-boundary initiatives. They support alignment of activities by securing, coordinating and configuring resources, capacity and programs to address the most critical conservation priorities of the organization at multiple scales. They are responsible for collaborating with others across the division and throughout the organization on the procurement and application of resources in Iowa as well as in areas beyond their span of authority.

Palmer Land Conservancy seeks an Office Coordinator who is responsible for overall office support and managing a variety of administrative tasks, including administrative assistance, recording and tracking donations, event logistics, financial recordkeeping/data entry and other functions necessary to run a fast-paced office. Reporting to the Operations and Administrative Director, and working closely with the President and CEO, the Office Coordinator will manage all of the administrative and office functions necessary for the successful operation of the organization and all of its programmatic areas including Land Acquisition, Land Stewardship, Development, Community Outreach and Finance.

This is a unique opportunity for a creative and highly motivated graphic designer to join our in-house Strategic Giving team. The position will leverage a variety of communication and design tools to support the work of 185 team members across 33 states. The primary focus of the position is to drive a specific audience to support our mission and take action — either through direct funding or providing other resources. The graphic designer will play a critical role on a Strategic Giving team of marketers and fundraisers, reporting to the Creative Director.

Engage urban youth in the outdoors, provide STEM education in a fun learning environment, create community through conservation and change lives. The Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust is a private, non-profit land trust operating within the City of Lowell, MA. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of Lowell through education and through the creation, conservation and preservation of parks, open spaces and special places. This small, dynamic organization has five staff, a ten-member Board of Directors and a strong membership base. Our programming is diverse, including land protection, environmental education, historic preservation and urban forestry.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Executive Assistant to provide critical high-level administrative support to the Catskill Center’s Executive Director and Associate Director, increasing their capacity to focus on strategic efforts that further the Catskill Center’s mission.

EMSWCD is hiring for a Grants Program Manager to join its team! This is a full-time position regularly based in our North Williams neighborhood offices in Portland, Oregon. The person in this position supports EMSWCD’s conservation mission through developing and managing grants that provide financial and programmatic assistance to non-profit, community and partner organizations, governments, Tribes and educational institutions. The Grants Program Manager will formulate and refine policies and procedures, ensure compliance and work closely with the public and grantees.

Palmer Land Conservancy seeks a Philanthropy Director who is responsible for the strategic management and direct oversight of the organization’s fundraising activities with a focus on its membership and annual fund program. The position’s responsibilities fall into four functional areas: fundraising leadership, annual fund, major gifts and events.

This part-time position is a unique opportunity for a committed conservationist to join a team of professionals as we protect and steward forests, farms, meadows, watersheds and cultural landscapes. The work serves a diversity of partners and communities, and we hope to attract an individual who will assist us in deepening our connections with and relevance to diverse communities

Inland Northwest Land Conservancy is seeking a detail-oriented individual, skilled in database management, event planning and written communication to aid our team in scaling up our relationships with donors and other community stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of conservation professionals to help accelerate conservation outcomes in the Inland Northwest.

The Executive Assistant provides program/project management and administrative support for the organization at the direction of the Executive Director, Assistant Directors and Land Protection Director.

The Community Engagement Associate leads the volunteer program at Conserving Carolina, coordinating and engaging community members in volunteer, outdoor and indoor activities across the service region.

The Natural Resources Educator will perform duties related to educational outreach and volunteer engagement centered around the natural resources contained in the boundaries of Transylvania County. This position will build the capacity of local organizations to conduct activities that inform and educate residents and visitors about stewardship and appropriate management of critical natural resources.

This position encompasses many facets: working with volunteers on many levels (recruiting, training, mentoring, organizing); learning and understanding meaningful ways to connect applied science to community needs at the local level; evaluating, designing, and implementing impactful programming for the betterment of the community and environment; and collaborating with all types of groups, from government agencies to civic organizations, school groups, other nonprofits and community groups.

Audubon Mid-Atlantic seeks a dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial leader as its Director of Southeastern Pennsylvania Centers. The Director will report to the Vice President and Executive Director of Audubon Mid-Atlantic and directly lead Center-based staff. 

Under general oversight and direction from the Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages the affairs of HeadWaters Land Conservancy and its day-to-day operations.

The Executive Director will have the overall strategic and operational responsibility for NICHES Land Trust, lead our staff in managing all programmatic and administrative activities, ensure that the organization’s funding sources match its achievements and ambitions and develop opportunities for collaborative partnerships in pursuit of NICHES’ mission. 

In 2020, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire swept through Big Basin Redwoods State Park, burning over 97% of the land and destroying most of the park's buildings and infrastructure. State Parks, with the help of its partners, volunteers and members of the public, is working to reimagine and reopen Big Basin. This position will work in partnership with Parks CA and CA State Parks on the visioning and resilience planning process in Big Basin and surrounding landscapes by advancing the stewardship of natural and cultural resources. The core focus of the work will be to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies into the process.

The purpose of the GIS Technician position is to coordinate and oversee GIS activities, managing spatial and tabular data through the Esri suite of GIS technologies. The position ensures GIS functions are performed in compliance with all policies, rules and regulations applicable to the work. The GIS Technician also produces data and public maps as needed by all programs in the organization and serves as the technical support person for other GIS users on staff. They manage all administrative duties for the GIS staff at the Conservancy, including coordinating with Esri about licensing details.

The Creighton Conservation Specialist works as part of the Land Conservation team and participates in all areas of the Trustees’ land conservation work. This position is designed to both advance the strategic land conservation efforts of The Trustees while also building the successful applicant’s foundation skills in land conservation work. 

Provide expert advice and assistance to partners on all aspects of the Forest Legacy and Community Forest and Open Space Programs.

The Online Training Manager will oversee the design, maintenance and delivery of the Alliance’s online training programs. The position will work closely with other Alliance staff, and external training consultants and advisors to manage the creation and implementation of online training resources that will help build strong land trusts and ensure the permanence of conservation.

The Ogallala Land & Water Conservancy is a newly formed Land Trust in Clovis, New Mexico, created to conserve the groundwater resources of the Ogallala Aquifer through transitioning irrigated agriculture to dry-land cropping or grazing land. The Executive Director position for the OLWC will initially be responsible for all aspects of the administration of the Conservancy.

Scenic Hudson seeks a Director of Park and Facilities Management for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail. Working with the Executive Director, this important role will lead the maintenance and management of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail park. Applicants should have a minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the area of park management that includes responsibility for facilities, equipment, and staff management, an undergraduate degree preferred.

The 12 Rivers Conservation Initiative is seeking a Project Coordinator to play an essential role in coordinating the efforts of the seven partner land trusts to move forward their collaborative conservation vision. 

The Montana Land Reliance seeks a full-time Finance and Operations Director to manage the internal functions of MLR and its nonprofit affiliates. Key areas of responsibility include budget development, accounting, investment oversight, personnel and benefits management, legal compliance, financial recordkeeping and internal controls, Board relations and organizational policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant will be responsible for the daily, monthly and annual accounting activities for the Land Conservancy. The Accountant will use Quick Books and other financial systems.

Champlain Area Trails seeks an experienced development professional to lead a regional and increasingly national effort to secure funds in support of its mission to “make trails and save land” in New York’s Champlain Valley. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing group of staff, board and supporters who are trail makers, land conservationists, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts committed to providing memorable experiences for the communities, residents, and visitors to the Lake Champlain region.

The Volunteer Coordinator connects people to our mission by building relationships with volunteers, connecting them with service opportunities and working to increase their level of engagement with the organization and our mission where appropriate.

Are you passionate about the environment and looking for an opportunity to translate your real estate expertise, project management strengths and relationship skills into a career conserving open space and farmland properties?

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing a wide range of support to the organization’s Executive Director, Director of Development and other senior staff with a focus on increasing the number of donor and partner interactions and acting as an effective liaison to the Board of Directors.

The Public Relations Specialist will lead and expand NEFF’s media relations program in order to build up NEFF’s reputation and to increase the public and key audiences’ awareness of NEFF, the organization’s accomplishments, and the organization’s work at a time when NEFF is poised to make a real impact on climate change.

Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy is hiring a Program Administrator. The Program Administrator works with the Executive Director and other staff to support NCLC’s administrative, financial and communication needs. The position also acts as primary administrative support to the Executive Director. This is an equal opportunity, part-time, non-exempt position located in Kent, CT. Inquiries should be submitted to work@ctland.org.

The Stewardship Director will coordinate the management of MALT's four Fee Title Properties. In addition, the Director will coordinate and direct all stewardship activities for the 80 plus conservation easements held by MALT and assist the Land and Water Conservation Director with the development of conservation easements and public projects.

Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our full-time Executive Director position. The Executive Director is responsible for carrying forward the mission of MMLC, including land protection, organizational leadership and administration, land stewardship, marketing and fundraising. 

The Director of Development is a member of the Coastal Land Trust’s leadership team and a key strategist for all fundraising. The person in this position will work closely with the Executive Director and the entire leadership team to ensure the financial stability and growth of the organization. The primary responsibility of this position is to identify and secure the resources needed to carry out the mission of the Coastal Land Trust. 

The Land Resources Manager will play an integral part in creating the plans, priorities and processes to build a strong Land Resources Program. The Land Resources Manager will work to steward RiverLink’s existing fee-simple and conserved properties with the ultimate goal of protecting land as a means of improving water quality and protection of riparian habitat throughout the French Broad River watershed.

The Business Director is a key member of the management team at the Coastal Land Trust, being responsible for the business and financial matters of the Coastal land Trust, with a focus on sustainability through maximizing revenues and controlling expenses. They perform a wide range of tasks to ensure company productivity, efficiency and sustainability, including budgeting and planning, processing receipts and disbursements, reconciling and reviewing bank, investment and other account statements, grants administration and producing timely and accurate financial reports.

The Montana Land Reliance seeks a full-time, in-house attorney to support the organization’s stewardship and conservation easement project activities. Key areas of responsibility include coordinating with MLR’s Stewardship Director on conservation easement interpretation, compliance, amendment, correction, defense and enforcement matters and coordinating with MLR’s staff on new conservation easement drafting and project due diligence. 

Friends of the Mississippi River seeks a Conservation Director to lead and manage its work protecting and restoring an ecologically functioning corridor of natural habitat along the Mississippi River and important tributaries in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and beyond. The Conservation Director reports to the Executive Director and leads the Conservation team (which currently includes two full-time ecologists).

The Major Gifts Manager will expand and grow the major donor program and manage its implementation. The Manager will create opportunities to foster meaningful interactions between major donors and the NJ Conservation Foundation, including arranging one-on-one meetings, small cultivation events and assisting with larger fundraising events, with the goal of furthering both short and long-term relationships and financial support.

The Preserve Manager will have responsibility of the day-to-day management of the preserves and the ranch; the Preserve Manager is expected to work as part of a team to achieve the goals established for the preserve and ranch and will keep all owners informed of progress.

Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust is looking for a part time Administrative Assistant to work remotely handling daily operations, support, memberships, financial accounts receivable and payables and special projects as needed. 

CMLT is seeking a Development & Communications Coordinator to work closely with our Executive Director to facilitate and support all Land Trust fundraising activities needed to fulfill the organization’s mission and coordinates communications with the organization’s constituents, including members, donors, partners and the public. The position’s primary responsibilities are managing the Land Trust’s donor management database, organizing our donor outreach calendar, overseeing our grants program, supporting capital project fundraising, managing donor communications and appreciation events and facilitating the organization’s communications.

La Plata Open Space Conservancy is a Durango-based nonprofit land trust serving La Plata County, Colorado and portions of four other southwest Colorado counties. Since 1992, LPOSC has partnered with approximately 180 landowners and local governments to permanently protect nearly 25,000 acres of land. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of LPOSC’s business operations including day to day functions, stewardship, fundraising, and management of the organization.

The Restoration Technician position is a full-time position based in Lake Forest, Illinois. This position reports to the Vice President of Conservation to identify, implement, assess and perform restoration and land management activities for Lake Forest Open Land’s properties and preserves. This position works closely with the Land Management team on ecological restoration, preserve maintenance and community engagement.

MET located in Crownsville, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resource Planner III to serve as a Conservation Easement Planner. The primary purpose of the Conservation Easement Planner position is to actively conserve land by conducting outreach, soliciting, negotiating, drafting and completing conservation easement acquisitions.

Landmark Conservancy seeks a compassionate, skilled, dynamic individual to join our team as a Stewardship Specialist. The Stewardship Specialist assists Landmark’s conservation team in stewarding Landmark’s conservation properties and initiatives. Working independently and collaboratively with staff and partners, the Stewardship Specialist assists in managing Landmark’s fee-owned lands and annually monitors conservation easement properties. This position trains and coordinates volunteers who assist in the monitoring of Landmark’s conservation easement properties.

The Stewardship Associate will assist the Land Trust of Virginia’s stewardship program. This professional will work closely with the rest of the stewardship team to fulfill our annual obligation of monitoring the 240 properties we have under conservation easement. These protected properties are located in 19 different Virginia counties, with the highest concentration located in the northern piedmont.

The primary objectives of this position are to maintain and develop GTRLC’s GIS technology and serve as the primary steward on a portfolio of preserves and sanctuaries. Preserve responsibilities include invasive species control, volunteer workdays, trail and infrastructure maintenance. 

The IT Operations Analyst reports directly to the Director of Information and Technology and is responsible for providing high-level and in-depth technical support to the Land Trust Alliance’s end-user community on hardware, software and network-related issues and use. The person in this role maintains, troubleshoots, manages, repairs and upgrades IT equipment including computer desktops, laptops, servers, printers, VoIP phones and other necessary information system technologies. Works closely with the Senior IT Manager to identify, recommend, develop and implement technical solutions and improvements for the organization; also provides support to other members of the department on general network and server-related tasks.

The Access Assistant is responsible for executing workload associated with public access and natural resource management on properties held and/or managed by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County including Glenwood Open Space Preserve, Antonelli Pond, Davenport Bluffs, Star Creek Ranch, Watsonville Slough Farm, our Sandhills Preserves, Star Creek Ranch, Rocks Ranch, San Vicente Redwoods and the Byrne-Milliron Forest.

The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for administrative duties to ensure efficient office operations. The Administrative Assistant also plays a critical role supporting other staff with development and outreach activities including the award-winning farmers’ market. The Administrative Assistant must be detail-oriented and self-motivated to accurately enter data, maintain organized records and reliably complete work tasks