Land Trust Job Board

The South Kingstown Land Trust seeks a full-time Land Management Director to oversee and implement the monitoring, care and active stewardship of the land and structures it protects and operates. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in tandem with the executive director, and cooperatively with SKLT staff members, volunteers, board members and committees. Responsibilities will include a broad variety of stewardship related activities, plus interacting with private landowners, lessee farmers, permitted hunters, non-profit and governmental grant partners and regulatory agencies.

The Land Stewardship & GIS Intern supports ongoing efforts of the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust (WWLT) in the areas of land management and property stewardship. Responsibilities include preparing and creating maps, with field work and monitoring of all WWLT’s properties and easements. Work may also include trail maintenance, drafting outreach material (e.g. content for website, social media, and mailings), greeting visitors and general office work.

The Digital Media & Outreach Intern will prepare, create and produce videos and photos for the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust (WWLT) to use in marketing materials, social media and our website. The selected intern will also have a summer long, major project to create a professional, well-produced short film of the WWLT’s history, accomplishments, the region we protect, as well as the local history of Forest City. When completed, this project will serve as a tool for the WWLT to tell its story to potential donors, foundations, current members and for marketing. Work may also include drafting outreach material (e.g. content for website, social media, and mailings), assembling mailings, generating thank you letters and general office work.

The Catskill Center seeks a Communications Manager to inspire our audiences with impactful stories of the Catskills, and of the Catskill Center’s accomplishments. This individual will strengthen our relationships with our members and stakeholders and galvanize new audiences to support our mission.

Under guidance from the Director of Research, the Precision Aquaculture Scientist leads USDA-ARS research objectives related to precision aquaculture technologies and develops and leads precision aquaculture research projects through industry contracts and/or collaborations with external researchers.

Mt. Cuba Center’s one year internships prepare individuals as future leaders in public gardens. Each internship is supervised by a professional with relevant and related background experience and includes a research project that emphasizes the investigative nature of learning while supporting the intern’s career goals. Students will develop a suite of practical and professional skills, learn sustainable gardening practices, and participate in field trips, workshops, conferences and native plant identification classes. 

The Land Protection Assistant provides support to the Land Protection Department in accomplishing the Trust’s principal program effort: securing the donation or bargain purchase of conservation easements and stewarding the easements in perpetuity. This position reports to the Director of Land Protection.

The individual must possess a working knowledge of the agricultural industry in Lancaster County and across Pennsylvania. The Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with a variety of stakeholders including farmers, funders, and local, state and federal officials, which result in advancement in soil and water conservation practices, better environmental stewardship and water quality improvements.

The Executive Director is responsible for carrying OLT’s mission forward while leading fundraising efforts, land protection projects, community outreach and organizational management. OLT seeks a candidate who has experience with these endeavors, and who is a charismatic communicator and a resourceful manager. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about creating broad support for land protection from a diverse base of landowners and community members, and will care deeply for the land and communities of north-central Washington. A person with a sense of humor will be appreciated.

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment is seeking four dynamic individuals with excellent leadership skills to lead diverse groups of high school students in a variety of restoration and resource management projects as part of its youth corps program: Plumas Conservation Restoration & Education in Watersheds (P-CREW). Crew Leaders are responsible for managing twelve, 10th-12th grade teens for two, month-long sessions while supporting restoration efforts on the Plumas and Lassen National Forests and adjacent lands in the Northern Sierra.

The L-A-D Foundation has launched a search for a Foundation Manager. This new position, headquartered at our downtown St. Louis office, is responsible for managing and supervising the business, ecological stewardship, policy, outreach, communication and land consolidation functions of the L-A-D Foundation.

The Senior Accountant processes journal entries and performs account analysis, bank reconciliations, and various daily and monthly accounting tasks.  The Senior Accountant serves as a key resource to program staff in the correct processing of financial transactions, prepares financial reports and schedules and answers questions about financial transactions.

American Prairie seeks an experienced Senior Land Acquisition Manager  to oversee and direct all aspects of acquisition from identification and cultivation of opportunities to purchase structuring, negotiation and closing in tight alignment with American Prairie’s acquisition strategies and organizational goals.

FCM works to ensure that the public lands in San Juan County, with all their cultural and natural values, are respected and protected. FCM works at the project level to protect cultural sites, educate visitors and balance relationships with actors who make a living in the Bears Ear and Cedar Mesa region. FCM also works at the local, regional, state and national level to help ensure policies friendly to protection and stewardship.

The Redwoods Rising partnership is seeking a Partnership Manager to help with the implementation of a large-scale ecosystem restoration program and support its overall partnership structure and functions.

Save the Redwoods League is seeking a Restoration Field Operations Manager based in Humboldt or Del Norte County to help with the implementation of Redwoods Rising, a large-scale ecosystem restoration program and support its overall partnership structure and functions. This is a full-time, grant funded position.

The New Canaan Land Trust seeks an enthusiastic and self-motivated Manager to run its Summer Steward Internship Program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for land conservation and stewardship, experience working on a variety of land stewardship projects and a desire to share their knowledge with the next generation of environmentalists.

Memorial Park Conservancy seeks an accomplished leader who demonstrates a keen understanding of, and passion for, the organization’s unique mission. This person must be ready to join with President & CEO, staff and Board to assist the Conservancy in pursuing its strategic goals through knowledge of and experience with principles, practices and methods of strategic leadership, urban park management, conservation, park planning, horticulture, forestry and facility management.

Responsible for open space management and planning, volunteer oversight and public outreach. Monitors and inventories natural resource features and public uses, and coordinates with agency and non-profit partners to preserve and enhance County Open Space and Trails facilities. Identifies and implements activities associated with resource and recreation management of Summit County properties and trails. Assists with grant writing and administration to fund open space projects, review of land use proposals, GIS mapping, procuring and managing independent contractor agreements and working to advance County Open Space protection and recreational goals. 

In 2018, HVA launched the RIO program as a response to reports of high visitor density at non-state, non-federal Housatonic River access sites in northwest Connecticut. These sites have fewer amenities in place (e.g., trash receptacles, restrooms), and dense crowds can negatively impact sites by contributing to litter and erosion. The overall goal of the RIO program is to preserve the outstanding natural character of Housatonic River access sites, with a specific objective of engaging with the public to inform about responsible use of access sites (e.g., Leave No Trace principles).

The Farmland Preservation Specialist (Regional Planner III) will support the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program. The APR program focuses on preserving farmland and providing affordable land access to both established and beginning farmers.  While acquisitions for this position are intended to be primarily in the Western region of the state with a focus on Hampshire County, work assignments may be made on a statewide basis depending on need. The position is based out of the West Springfield office. At present, staff members are tele-commuting due to the Covid pandemic.

The Conservation Easement Steward of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) is responsible for the stewardship and management of conservation easements held by LRCT, reporting to the Land and Stewardship Director. These responsibilities encompass planning and implementing conservation easement monitoring, training and oversight of volunteers, interns and/or other staff engaged in these activities, preparation and maintenance of conservation easement records, and management of conservation easement issues and relationships with conservation easement landowners.

This new Land Transactions Project Manager position will be responsible for implementing all phases of real estate transactions to further POST’s land conservation projects, with an emphasis on key agricultural lands.

The Conservation Transaction Specialist is a member of BRLT’s Lands Team who works closely with the Conservation Project Manager and the Conservation Director to complete a complex portfolio of land transactions, including conservation easements and fee title acquisitions. The Transaction Specialist’s primary responsibility is to manage the technical aspects of BRLT’s conservation transactions including real estate due diligence, grant writing, document drafting, file management and committee coordination.

The Land Conservation Assistant will report to the Director of Stewardship and work closely with the Land Stewardship team. Candidates must be committed to SMF’s mission, have strong communication and computer skills, be able to work long hours outdoors, have a team and customer-service orientation and be excited to learn new skills. The Land Conservation Assistant will work both in the office and outdoors throughout the year and will be responsible for monitoring Conservation Restrictions and Agricultural leases. 

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), the world’s leading waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization, and its supporting organization, Wetlands America Trust (WAT), one of the nation’s largest accredited land trusts, are seeking qualified candidates for a Land Protection Manager to join a dynamic team of professionals and lead our land conservation program in the five-state South Atlantic region of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Do you have a passion for land protection and want to leave a lasting mark on conservation?

The summer internship is a nine-week program committed to restoring wildlife habitat, preserving high-quality prairies, and maintaining trails for public access. The internship includes a direct educational component including field trips to local environmental organizations, guest speakers and collecting data for environmental monitoring programs.

We are looking to add a dynamic, enthusiastic member to our team to coordinate the Community Conservation Program. The Project Manager will report to the Conservation Director. Primary responsibilities include land protection, outreach and community engagement. The Project Manager will support all land protection projects as needed but will coordinate the Community Conservation Program. 

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for advancing the mission of OLT through leadership in the areas of land protection and stewardship, development, community relations, regional partnership coordination, and board development.  The ED will bring vision, energy, and creativity to develop strategies and new opportunities for Opacum in service to its host communities and partners.  In collaboration with an active and dedicated Board of Directors and an experienced Assistant Director, the Executive Director will develop and carry out the strategic and programmatic goals for Opacum Land Trust.

Land Stewardship Technicians monitor the A.T. Corridor, maintain its surveyed boundaries and work to mitigate any encroachments they find. Backcountry fieldwork is the primary function of these positions. The Land Stewardship Field Coordinator directs, supports and works alongside the Land Stewardship Technicians. Four Technicians will be hired for a 22-week season, from June through October. One Field Coordinator will be hired for a 24-week season, from late-May through early-November.

The Stewardship Temporary Technician will, under direct supervision, complete long-term monitoring and documentation of resources on properties under conservation easement or owned by Lemhi Regional Land Trust (LRLT) and compile land management documents. The Stewardship Technician will report to the Executive Director, however day-to-day tasking and supervision will be provided by the Stewardship and Restoration Coordinator or other LRLT staff.

The Education & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of education and outreach programs under the direction of the Director of Development & Communications. The Coordinator assists in carrying out education and outreach programs adhering to high professional standards, in particular the Standards and Practices of the Land Trust Alliance.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast seeks to hire a Major Gift Officer. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic individual major gift and planned giving programs. They will build key relationships with philanthropists, volunteers, advocates and supporters to achieve established fundraising goals, and will work with the President, Development Committee and Board of Trustees to increase visibility and build donor support. This position will also serve as a key player in executing capital campaigns. 

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is currently accepting applications for the position of Land Steward. A successful candidate will be responsible for implementing land management best practices on land owned by Conservation Foundation and for monitoring and enforcing conservation easements.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast seeks to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing effective communication strategies to promote the organization and increase public awareness of programs, events and fundraising efforts. The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring Conservation Foundation’s image is positioned appropriately and accurately to fulfill its vision, mission and values.

Palmer Land Conservancy seeks a Communications Manager to connect, inspire and engage with current and prospective members and stakeholders with a focus in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Fremont County. This position is responsible for managing Palmer’s new brand and leveraging it through compelling storytelling, events and marketing and outreach strategies and tactics, with the goal of mobilizing the next generation of land lovers. 

The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for managing projects for SHLT that will advance Conservation, Stewardship and Educational programming by implementing, advancing and tracking projects. Additionally, the PM will coordinate and communicate with staff, board members, partners, landowners and others associated with projects.

The Little Forks Conservancy is seeking a full-time Executive Director who will serve as the public face of the organization to the community, foundations, and key contributors and is responsible for building financial and public support for our mission.

The stewards will live in a rustic cabin and will be responsible for monitoring recreational activity, providing stewardship services and educating island visitors about Damariscove Island’s cultural and natural history.

The Development & Operations Associate is a full-time non-exempt position responsible for supporting the Director of Development and Operations. Specific deliverables will include but are not limited to maintaining French & Pickering’s donor database and generating insightful reports and analysis, as well as implementing French & Pickering’s fundraising, programming, communications, member services and marketing initiatives.

The Mid-Coast Project Manager works directly with private landowners, partner organizations, communities, and state agencies to deliver Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s (MCHT) land conservation services in the mid-coast region (stretching from Rockland south to Brunswick) and to accomplish lasting conservation of important properties. The position will involve community outreach and engagement, real estate negotiation and financing, grant writing, and managing a diverse project load. The Project Manager’s work is integrated with all other departments within MCHT (legal, fundraising, communications, stewardship). 

Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) is looking for seasonal stewardship assistants to work with MCHT stewardship staff based in our Mount Desert Island office. The positions are for 5-7 months (from May through October – exact dates to be determined). Applicants must be self-motivated individuals able to work independently, and as part of a team. The work will include a variety of different stewardship tasks, with an emphasis on helping regional stewards from Penobscot Bay to Washington County with some occasional time further afield. 

Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) is looking for a full time, seasonal stewardship assistant to work with MCHT stewardship staff based in our Topsham office. The position is for 6 months (early May through October with flexible start and end dates). Applicants must be self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team, and willing to work irregular hours (including frequently on weekends). The work will include a variety of stewardship tasks, with an emphasis on helping the regional stewards based out of the Topsham office manage MCHT island and mainland preserves.

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 success in conservation and fundraising programs and contribute intellectual, financial and human resources to priority, cross-boundary initiatives. 

A Land Steward is a member of MFT’s Stewardship Department and is responsible for monitoring and enforcing conservation easements, cultivating good relationships with owners or lessees of protected farms, overseeing approvals and establishment of building envelopes and managing long-term property management needs for MFT-owned farms. Specific territories are assigned annually based on existing properties and projects anticipated to close in the coming year.

The Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy in NE Indiana is seeking a motivated individual with experience in preservation of natural resources to take an active role in land and water conservation in northeastern Indiana.

The Land Steward is a part-time position to be filled by a qualified individual who will work with the Conservancy Executive Director assisting and supporting property stewardship and restoration activities. The work will be in a wide range of tasks/projects that directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of the Conservancy in fulfilling its mission.

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. 

The Academic Coordinator will support the mission of the Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation Program (SALC) alongside the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and the Department of Conservation (DOC) by providing local and regional planning agencies, land trusts, non-profits, landowners, and other key stakeholders with input on critical land use issues, strategies and opportunities. 

The Land Steward will undertake a wide variety of tasks related to the administration, management and stewardship of both FLLT nature preserves and conservation easements. 

CWLT is looking for a full-time Land Steward to join our growing team; a small but mighty family of professionals who work on behalf of the communities’ conservation needs. We need an experienced individual who can manage a portfolio of conservation easements across our six-county service area. In this position you will accomplish meaningful work, experience the beauty of Western Colorado’s diverse landscapes, the hospitality of our unique communities and the comradery of colleagues who love what they do.

The Finance Manager directly supports the Executive Director and is responsible for maintaining the balance sheet, including monthly reporting, investment accounting, banking activities and accounts receivable and payable; the statement of activities, including contributions revenue, funds tracking and expense allocations; and financial reporting including audit preparation, maintain and provide all required support for fiscal year IRS 990 and State of CA income taxes prepared by CPA and assistance with Board of Directors reporting.

Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy is hiring a conservation biologist to assist with conservation easement project development including baseline documentation reports and conservation management plans. Additionally, this position will support conservation easement stewardship including annual monitoring visits and landowner extension services.

The Staff Accountant supports the SVP, Director of Finance and Sr. Staff Accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the NCIFund Finance Department. This position is critical to the essential daily operations of the Finance Department.

The Northwest Illinois Stewardship Co-op (NISC) is seeking a full time Restoration Technician. This position works as part of a crew that is responsible for implementing ecological restoration and land stewardship activities on sites owned or managed by members of NISC. NISC is a collaboration of 10 public and private organizations in northwest Illinois that works to address pressing and urgent natural areas management concerns across jurisdictional boundaries and service regions.

The Volunteer Coordinator will build upon a volunteer program designed to increase and retain support for Greenbelt’s mission, increase capacity in land management and stewardship, and provide outreach and engagement opportunities in our service area. The Volunteer Coordinator will serve as the lead staff person for volunteer recruitment, communication, training and retention, and tracking of volunteer program success. 

The Director of Conservation Collaboration facilitates the development, implementation and active management of the Region’s conservation portfolio business plans and strategies. They advise Divisions and Business Units on active strategy management and serve as a key liaison with the Chief Conservation Office. This position will help ensure effective collaboration across functions, Business Units and between the Region and the Chief Conservation Office regarding all aspects of conservation planning, goal setting, strategy management and metrics and monitoring.

For the summer of 2021, the Charles Jordan Memorial Internship project is “The Selma to Montgomery March: Conservation & Collaboration.”

The intern will work to develop a conservation strategy for significant campsites to preserve their history, while also integrating services from The Fund to create a digital social media narrative across various platforms to elevate this story among local, state, and federal partners to assess the economic potential to support these families, generate business opportunities, and build a network of resources.

Ideal candidates are driven by a love of the outdoors, believe in the power of volunteers and will elevate volunteer stewardship of Colorado’s unique environment. This individual will demonstrate CEO or equivalent leadership experience gained over a career of progressive management experience in the nonprofit, corporate and/or government sectors. This executive has experience mobilizing talent to support impact and organizational outcomes. It is expected that candidates can demonstrate success in building durable relationships with volunteers, partners, stakeholders and donors. This results-oriented leader will demonstrate success in operating a financially healthy and sustainable organization.

We are looking for Grand Calumet River Restoration Crew Members to participate in restoration efforts as a member of a Grand Calumet River Restoration Action Team. They will assist in maintaining preserve areas and riverine marshes.

NMLC seeks a qualified full-time, paid Conservation Stewardship Intern to assist with stewardship and monitoring activities May-August (start date flexible and possible extension into fall). Position is based in Santa Fe, with extensive travel throughout the state. Learn about conservation easement monitoring, land stewardship and non-profit operations through hands-on experience.

Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy is hiring a conservation biologist to assist with conservation easement project development including baseline documentation reports and conservation management plans. Additionally, this position will support conservation easement stewardship including annual monitoring visits and landowner extension services. 

The Staff Accountant supports the SVP, Director of Finance and Sr. Staff Accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the NCIFund Finance Department. This position is critical to the essential daily operations of the Finance Department.

The Seasonal Stewardship Intern/s will work collaboratively with the Conservancy staff, reporting directly to the Director of Conservation Programs. Responsibilities will include small-scale habitat restoration and enhancement projects on preserves, monitoring of all conservation easement properties and ongoing trail and preserve maintenance. The Stewardship Intern/s will also assist with coordination, technical support, field assessment and monitoring on a variety of projects, in collaboration with the Watershed Stewardship Coordinator. 

The Finance Manager is part of a small team of professionals responsible for all facets of accounting and financial management for the organization. The Finance Manager handles the accounting, reporting and analysis for The Conservation Fund’s land and mitigation programs, business areas which collectively comprise the bulk of the Fund’s programmatic activity.

Interpretive Rangers are primarily responsible for visiting popular nature preserves, proactively engaging visitors by offering helpful information (e.g. providing maps, brochures…etc), cleaning up litter and reducing misuse of the preserves by reminding visitors of Leave No Trace Principles and the Conservancy’s rules and regulations.

This announcement is for Realty Specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's North Atlantic Appalachian Regional Office in Hadley, Massachusetts. The position helps acquire lands for the National Wildlife Refuge System

We are excited to bring on a Communications Manager to engage more Oregonians in our work and connect more people to the natural world. The Manager will orchestrate all of our communications activities, including our printed publications, website, email and social media, and will lead our major statewide “community connections” initiative. 

The grant funded, Agricultural Conservation Specialist position, will be focused on increasing technical assistance to landowners within Florida’s portion of the the Suwannee Basin and accelerate enrollment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs. The implementation of these Farm Bill programs will be centered on key land within the Suwannee Basin that directly contribute to water quality and quantity, as well as wildlife habitat for native species.

PSI is currently seeking an Executive Director to lead our team. The ED is responsible for organizing and supervising strategies that enhance the livelihoods and capabilities of those who sustainably manage and care for natural resources. Ensuring the future health of high plains ecosystems is an evolving challenge and requires that the ED leads the organization to both generate and implement solutions to this challenge. 

PRLC currently seeks two Preserve Steward Interns for their 2021 summer season to assist in a variety of stewardship and management duties on PRLC preserves throughout Pound Ridge. The successful applicants will have a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for protecting the natural environment. Under the supervision of PRLC’s Land Steward & Program Director, intern duties may include preserve monitoring, trail maintenance and construction, performing boundary, sign and kiosk maintenance, invasive species control and ecological restoration, ecological monitoring and research, educational programming,and public outreach activities. Specific duties vary yearly based on the needs of the organization and interests of interns. 

BNRCs Stewardship Department is staffed by four full-time professional staff and a varying number of seasonal crew. This position oversees trail building and maintenance, property management, conservation restrictions, volunteers and community programming.

Recon Trail Design seeks professional trailbuilders to complete recreational trail and conservation projects in the Mount Washington Valley and throughout New England. 2021 projects include new trail construction, trail maintenance, bridge construction, stonework and stream habitat restoration.

The Seasonal Land Steward works directly with and is supervised by the North Region Manager to implement land stewardship activities within the Northern Region to ensure the conservation of Preserves and other protected lands. Tasks include mowing and weed-eating, fence construction, maintenance of buildings, trail construction, use of hand tools, fire prevention and management and the welcoming of the public while assisting with tours and other outdoor recreation activities and the study and enjoyment of nature.

This field-based position would be ideal for an individual interested in assisting with floodplain restoration and managing land for ecologic goals.  The majority of the work will take place outdoors on the Green Island property owned by McKenzie River Trust near Coburg. 

WLT is seeking two passionate high school or college students with conservation field experience for our paid summer 2021 internships.

Students with experience working in crews to accomplish stewardship projects, such as the Groundwork Hudson Valley’s Green Team, or other similar field- and stewardship-centric experiences, are especially encouraged to apply.

Freeport Conservation Trust is seeking an Executive Director to help guide its mission and future direction. Since 1977, FCT has partnered with landowners, neighbors, local businesses, the Town of Freeport and other groups to conserve and connect more than 1,600 acres of open space and 20 miles of public trails. This is an exciting and critical time for FCT.

Mohonk Preserve is seeking a land protection professional with working knowledge of mapping programs and tools — current ESRI ArcGIS applications (required); other mapping tools, e.g. Gaia, Avenza, (preferred) and ability to read and evaluate the landscape. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, land and natural resource management, forestry or other related fields of study desirable/preferred.

Mohonk Preserve is seeking a conservation professional with a strong ability to identify Northeastern vegetation and understanding of forestry equipment.

Experience conducting field research is essential; experience conducting forest vegetation surveys is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in biology, forestry, ecology or related field.

The stewardship assistant will assist with monitoring and stewardship of NCLC’s habitat reserves in Clatsop and Tillamook Counties. They will be responsible for walking the boundaries of all NCLC fee-owned land and posting and refreshing boundary signs. They will support annual monitoring by documenting site visits in NCLC’s online site activity log and assisting other stewardship staff with conservation easement monitoring. 

The Conservation Leadership Associate will work closely with partners from community‐based organizations, government agencies and corporations, and others to develop and support the delivery of technical assistance programs related to projects that create environmental, economic and social benefits to a wide range of diverse constituents. 

The NCIFund Loan Servicing Specialist is responsible for performing multiple loan processing functions to ensure the integrity and accuracy of loan performance, documentation, insurance tracking, loan set‐up, file maintenance, quality control and customer service.

The advancement associate is a key member of the advancement team and is responsible for working with all team members in the administration and execution of fundraising programs. The advancement associate will work closely with the fundraising staff in a collaborative, supportive and professional environment to secure funds to advance the mission of the Jackson Hole Land Trust.

The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association (BCWA) seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead the organization. The ED will work with two additional paid administrative staff.

Rhode Island Land Trust Council, a statewide non-profit organization that works to permanently conserve open and natural land in Rhode Island by supporting land trusts, promoting responsible use and stewardship of conserved lands, and advocating for sound land conservation policy, is seeking an Executive Director. 

Aspen Valley Land Trust is hiring a Conservation Easement Specialist to help with a combination of stewardship responsibilities and new conservation projects. This position requires attention to detail and ability to approach landowner and partner relationships with tact, empathy and care.

This position’s primary responsibilities include the training and supervision of Legacy’s seasonal Stewardship Crew and assisting the Easement Stewardship Coordinator in completion of Legacy’s broader stewardship activities including conservation easement monitoring and completion of baseline documentation reports.

Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) is seeking a Summer Trail Crew Leader who loves working with people and shares CFPA’s commitment to trail stewardship and volunteerism. The Crew Leader will primarily work outdoors leading CFPA’s Summer Trail Crew in building and maintaining the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails in Connecticut.

Love working outside? Want to gain real hands-on experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? Join our Summer Trail Crew as a CFPA intern and help improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System.

The Director of Philanthropy manages the development department and is ultimately responsible for all fund raising at the Winnakee Land Trust, including annual support from individuals, foundations and businesses, capital campaigns, endowment fund raising, donor cultivation and stewardship, planned giving and the membership program. 

This new full-time position of Development Manager will report to the Executive Director and support the board’s Development Committee. The Development Manager will be responsible for membership support, cultivating donors for annual and capital contributions, grant writing and database management. The office is located in Milford, Ohio, near Cincinnati.

The Acquisition Specialist will be part of a dynamic team developing and implementing land conservation through real estate transactions, primarily conservation easements, including appraisals, title work, due diligence, escrow and closing. Working with landowners the Acquisition Specialist will negotiate transactions that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable agriculture, and climate resiliency throughout Sonoma County.

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person to join our team as Membership Coordinator. This candidate should be a service-oriented team player with great interpersonal skills who would provide integral support for the Land Trust’s administrative and financial responsibilities.

As the Executive Director you will lead what is best described as a start-up conservation land trust with a rich, well-funded history as a mitigation organization. You will bring an entrepreneurial spirit to build on the strong foundation already in place and help lead LRT in the future.

Working with strong and talented program teams working throughout the basin, this role offers a unique perspective to influence and shape our conservation strategies and priorities – and to help create a resilient and equitable future for the people, animals, lands, and waters in the basin.  The Director works closely with teams organized to focus on floodplain, government relations, science, agriculture and communications priorities, and facilitates a diverse leadership team that works to integrate conservation strategies in alignment with The Nature Conservancy’s Shared Conservation Agenda.

The West Michigan Crew Member performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management. The crew member will be part of a 2-person crew that travels across West Michigan conducting maintenance, restoration, management and monitoring of Conservancy preserves and partners lands. The Nature Conservancy in Michigan owns and manages three preserves in the West Michigan coastal geography, encompassing more than 1,700 acres.

This large-scale landscape initiative involves work with over 25 dynamic participants, including state and federal agencies, tribes, local and regional environmental groups, private industry and numerous other stakeholders. This is a pivotal position that will facilitate agreement between diverse partners on desired landscape conditions and restoration approaches, support the group’s pursuit of innovative approaches to environmental planning (NEPA/CEQA) and evaluate and adapt collaborative approaches to maximize success. 

SELT, a non-profit land conservation organization, is looking for a motivated and energetic person that is passionate about land conservation to assist with the annual monitoring of the organization’s conservation easements and management of SELT-owned properties.

The Development and Communications Manager works to elevate and draw support for NGT’s mission through strategic communications and expanded development capacity. Recognizing that NGT’s communications/marketing position is also its fundraising position, the ideal candidate is a creative professional who can connect the dots between communications, fundraising, partnerships and programming. 

The Sierra Stewardship and Restoration Manager would be responsible for providing the primary support for restoration planning and implementation in the giant sequoia range.

As the Director of Science and Conservation Planning, you would oversee all aspects of Save the Redwoods League’s science programs, a primary focus of which concerns redwood forest health and restoration.