Land Trust Job Board

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is requesting proposals for due diligence services for its land acquisition grant program.  (posted 3/11)

The Executive Director, under the direction of the Harvard Conservation Trust Board of Trustees, is responsible for advancing the mission of the Trust through leadership in areas of land protection and stewardship, donor development, marketing and community outreach, and the establishment of partnerships with other organizations. The ED oversees administrative functions including grant writing, record keeping, reporting and contracts.

The Land Management Specialist works with the Land Manager and Stewardship Manager, as well as independently, to complete assigned land management tasks including fee property monitoring, property maintenance and habitat management. Primary responsibilities include prescribed fire preparation and implementation, controlling exotic invasive species, assisting timber management operations, reporting progress of restoration efforts, repairing and maintaining preserve infrastructure and operating and maintaining tools and equipment for land and ecosystem management.

The ideal candidate will have an educational and professional background that demonstrates effective advocacy, campaign and communication skills.  Proven experience leveraging social media, persuasive speaking, writing, visual media, earned media and data driven targeting to engage and inspire action is critical.  This is an excellent position for a candidate interested in protecting natural areas, wildlife habitat and working lands in a small, rural community in NE Oregon.

The Program Officer is a new position within the Foundation. The Program Officer will help facilitate the impact of the Foundation through interaction with public, private and other civic leaders. The Program Officer should be an individual who inspires trust and who is dedicated to advancing the Foundation’s mission to address critical civic, cultural, human service, education, economic development, conservation. The Program Officer must have the presence, grace and humility to work effectively and with a diverse range of people.

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

We are seeking an experienced individual to work with landowners and conservation partners on donated / bargain sale conservation easements and fee-title acquisitions throughout the South Atlantic region, and to develop and implement additional land protection strategies and opportunities, such as revolving lands, mitigation, eco-assets and land donations.

The Development & Outreach Manager (DOM) develops and manages DLLT’s fundraising activities, cultivates donors, and manages DLLT’s outreach communications. The DOM works under the supervision of the President and CEO.

This is a full-time, managerial position which will require some work on weekends, holidays, and during non-traditional hours.  The DOM is expected to reside within commuting distance of Grand Lake Stream, Maine. Frequent in-state travel and periodic travel out of state will be required.

We are looking for an Executive Director who has a passion for the outdoors and land conservation and can lead our work formalizing and implementing a strategic plan that will expand our conservation work, develop strong relationships with private, public and business communities, increase accessibility and engagement across our properties, lead our impressive and dedicated staff and volunteers and manage all operational aspects of SLT.

This position serves to assist with the development and management of land protection projects and partnerships conserving open space, working farm and ranchland, and important wildlife habitat. Responsibilities also include ensuring stewardship obligations on current easements, LTTV fee-owned lands and lands we manage for third parties. 

The Conservation Coordinator will work with the public, landowners and government groups to conserve open space in the Fairbanks area. The Conservation Coordinator will work on a part-time contract basis, providing his/her own work space, computer and internet access and be supervised by the Interior Alaska Land Trust Board of Directors.

The Executive Director will be responsible for all areas of the land trust’s work, including governance, public information and membership, financial management, land transactions and stewardship. The land trust has an active eleven-member board and working committees. 

The Regional Director of Fundraising, Pacific Coast is responsible for creating, managing, and implementing donor strategies for a large portfolio of major donors and supporting a portfolio of major donors managed by field staff across the Western region. The Regional Director of Fundraising, Pacific Coast will take charge of a portfolio of 150-200 donors and funders, as well as take the lead on opening doors to additional donor prospects. The candidate needs to have knowledge of the current conservation and environmental efforts across the region, the leadership ability to complete the grant requests and organizational skills to report on differing projects across the region. 

The Pueblo-based CCM will advance conservation, agricultural, and community-building projects that are of local, state, and national importance. The position is the result of a multi-year effort to conserve a critical mass of farmland in Colorado's lower Arkansas Valley following the municipal acquisition while still providing for municipal water needs. The CCMs primary responsibilities will include: growing community partnerships; conducting outreach with local leaders; increasing awareness through media coverage and storytelling of local food; being a local point of contact for farmers; and providing support for aspects of the project including due diligence, conservation easement transactions and water exchanges.

Palmer seeks a qualified and motivated individual to join our team to assist in developing strategic, innovative and lasting conservation projects throughout the region. The CRPM will serve as the internal transaction lead for complex real estate transactions and will be responsible for developing and implementing Palmer’s newly created Trail Program designed to assist community efforts around finalizing two trails in the Pikes Peak Region. We are searching for a committed and passionate person who truly enjoys working with people and who has the ability to attract support, build relationships, facilitate difficult discussions and develop strategic partnerships.

The Pacifica Land Trust has a history of planning for sea level rise, protecting rare coastal open space and land stewardship. Our changing world requires a combination of traditional land preservation and bold new strategies. The Executive Director will be a part-time position with overall responsibility to execute the PLT’s mission. 

Based in NYC, the Accounting and Finance Manager assists the Controller with responsibilities related to the balance sheet, including investment accounting, banking activities, loans receivable and payable; the statement of activities, including contributions revenue, funds tracking and expense allocations; and financial reporting including audit preparation, IRS Form 990 preparation and assistance with Board of Trustees reporting.

The Michigan chapter is looking for an experienced HR specialist to help build and maintain a collaborative, dynamic, effective, diverse team culture by providing human resource services in the following functions: employee relations, staff enrichment, talent management, benefits, staff recruitment, development and training, organizational development, workplace culture, and achieving our goals as an organization to develop a diverse and inclusive workforce and to live our values

The Project Manager is a key member of The Trust for Public Land’s Ohio team. S/he works to acquire and conserve priority lands that enhance and expand access to our public lands, ensure local residents have close-to-home parks, trails and open space and help rural communities fulfill their visions for the landscapes that surround them.

Forever Maryland seeks a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial and passionate spirit for the role of Vice President of Advancement, to create and propel a powerful fundraising and communications & marketing program that inspires broad engagement and sustained philanthropic investment. This position reports to the President and serves as the chief advancement officer. 

Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Northern California, Bear Yuba Land Trust seeks an experienced Stewardship Manager to assist with the acquisition of conservation lands and the management of over 3,700 acres of public nature preserves, forestland, and agricultural lands, including one cattle ranch and one organic farm. 

The Access Fund-Jeep Conservation Team program continues to meet the growing demand for climbing area stewardship and sustainability, while providing climbing communities and land managers with professional leaders well equipped to fulfill complex and highly technical scopes. Access Fund is currently hiring its Conservation Team East for 2021. This regional team will focus solely on completing several key climbing area infrastructure initiatives. The 2021 Conservation Teams East is charged with the leadership & implementation of technically varied and long-term climbing resource stabilization initiatives throughout the Eastern United States.

Forever Maryland Foundation is looking for a passionate and engaging Conservation Program & Policy Director to serve as a member of the organization’s senior leadership team as Forever Maryland develops, prioritizes and executes its initial conservation programs and services, public policy positions, advocacy roles and education and outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will be excited to lead an effort to galvanize land trusts, public sector agencies, non-profit organizations, volunteers and landowners as partners to conserve and manage natural resources in a populous – but ecologically diverse – state and inspire the general public to embrace the role that land conservation plays in creating an optimal place to live, work and raise a family. 

The Land Trust of the Treasure Valley (LTTV) is seeking a highly-motivated, relationship-oriented and personable Development & Communications Manager for a full-time position located in Boise, Idaho. This position serves to plan and implement the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley’s fund development efforts and associated communications including: major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, special events and campaigns

Upstate Forever’s accredited Land Trust is seeking a Land Conservation Specialist to play an integral role in its land protection program. The goal of this program is to work with willing landowners and partners using a variety of conservation tools to permanently protect rivers and streams, natural and scenic areas, farmland and wildlife habitat. 

Reporting to the CEO and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for providing visionary leadership and exceptional management of our Development and Membership functions.  Our ideal candidate possesses tremendous communication, leadership and management skills, with proven success in nonprofit fundraising, membership and revenue generation at a global level.

RPC is looking for a full time Manager of Park Operations. The Manager is part of a team of people working collaboratively, leading by example and expediting work with Operations team. This is a project management role, requiring horticulture expertise, office and outdoor work, in all weather conditions. The Manager’s responsibilities include all aspects of planning, monitoring, caring for and reporting on park operations and personnel need. 

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Operations and Finance (DOF) is responsible for overseeing the business operations of the San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT). The DOF is a key member of the organization’s leadership team. The DOF oversees SJPT’s financial processes and reporting, adherence to the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices, internal policies and controls and compliance with donation and grant requirements and restrictions.

The Texas Land Trust Council (TLTC) is seeking to fill a unique position within the Texas land conservation community working in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to advance land conservation projects under the USDA Farm Bill conservation programs, specifically the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). This position will serve to enhance the capacity for Texas land trusts to better utilize ACEP, working to advance and expand opportunities for land trusts to apply for grants to purchase conservation easements on important agricultural and natural resource lands in Texas. 

The Four Corners Conservation Fellow is a two-year opportunity with The Trust for Public Land’s Colorado/Southwest conservation team. The right candidate will be a catalyst for greater efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of our mission and conservation strategies across the region. S/he/they will work to acquire and conserve priority lands, advocate for pro-conservation public policies and support efforts for dedicated conservation funding.

The Executive Director’s responsibility is to ensure the organization fulfills its mission of conserving Wyoming’s working agricultural lands, which also provide open space, wildlife habitat and other environmental benefits for future generations through sound business practices, high ethical standards and the management of reputational risk. The Executive Director oversees administration, finance and management one of the largest regional land trust in the United States (by acres conserved). Works closely with the Board of Directors and stakeholders to create and implement organizational strategies and objectives.

Seeking individual to provide high level bookkeeping support for land trust serving the 12-county Finger Lakes region. Reporting to the Director of Operations, responsibilities include: preparing reconciliations; assist with fiscal audit prep; prepare fiscal reports as needed; process accounts payable and receivable, tracking income and expenses accordingly.

The Stewardship Assistant assists Landmark’s conservation team in stewarding Landmark’s conservation properties and initiatives. Working independently and collaboratively with staff and partners, the stewardship assistant manages Landmark’s fee-owned lands and annually monitors conservation easement properties.

The Stewardship Assistant assists Landmark’s conservation team in stewarding Landmark’s conservation properties and initiatives. Working independently and collaboratively with staff and partners, the stewardship assistant manages Landmark’s fee-owned lands and annually monitors conservation easement properties. 

We seek Lead Development Coordinator who will be responsible for the oversight of MDLT’s fundraising operations including membership, individual gifts, annual appeals, special campaigns and grants. The associate will be responsible for MDLT’s fundraising software, reporting, development and facilitation of fundraising appeals, events, grants and grant reporting. In addition, they will work closely with the Outreach and Communications departments on recruiting new donors, sponsors and the retention of existing donors.

The Forest Project Director oversees implementation of the Conservancy’s Future Forest Project with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in northern Arizona. This includes implementation of the Master Stewardship Agreement, a project designed to accelerate the pace and scale of forest restoration within the Four Forest Restoration Initiative, the largest restoration effort undertaken by USFS to date.

The Conservation Fellow will work collaboratively with members of the ONDA’s Conservation and Communication teams to research, develop and deploy strategies and tactics that help secure permanent protection for the rugged canyons and vast, wild expanses of Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands, designate dozens of miles of Owyhee rivers, streams and creeks as Wild and Scenic Rivers, advance ONDA’s mission to conserve eight million acres of Oregon’s high desert and contribute to national conservation priorities to protect 30 percent of the United States by 2030 and build a community of conservation advocates to support protection and appropriate management of public lands, waters and wildlife in the Owyhee and across the region

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources who will be responsible for administration, management, planning and development of all Human Resource functions for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (Conservancy), ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the Conservancy’s mission.

The Public Grants Program Manager is responsible for the overall vision and implementation of the Trust for Public Land (TPL) California’s public financing program. This position leads the public grants team for California, which includes 4+ contract grant writers. The Public Grants Program Manager coordinates public grant research, manages agency relationships, conducts advocacy and engagement around public grant programs, disseminates information on these programs to TPL staff and manages all aspects of preparing grant proposals.

Reporting to AMLT’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the organization's successful pursuit of its mission and financial objectives. The Executive Director supports the Board of Directors and serves as an ex officio Board member, reporting AMLT business at Board and AMTB Council meetings. The Executive Director holds overall responsibility for the organization’s administration and growth, directing the work of programs and administrative staff.

The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (RiGHT) seeks an energetic and motivated Conservation Manager to develop and complete new conservation projects and work within our community to inspire a culture of conservation in the San Luis Valley. Most of RiGHT's work is focused on using conservation easements to protect and support the working ranches and farms, water resources, wildlife habitat and scenic landscapes of the San Luis Valley; however, we’re also expanding our toolbox and trying new things.

Write a variety of content to support communications and marketing efforts; Provide staff with editing assistance; Assist team in developing and implementing a communications strategy and annual plan; Create, implement and monitor social media postings, plans and campaigns; Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies via website and social media analytics tools; Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices; Maintain website content, working closely with web contractor;

The Director of Finance and Operations is a senior member of the TC/RtA team. She/he/they sit on the senior-leadership team and will be responsible for leading financial management and financial sustainability activities, managing an operations/finance support team, and ensuring effective office operations across the organization.

The position of ACEP Liaison is to assist NRCS, land trust organizations/program applicants and Conservation Districts with successfully implementing the ACEP program offered by NRCS in Washington state. The primary responsibility for this position is to assist and/or support applications to the NRCS ACEP program in Washington. The measurement of success is completed conservation easements that include agricultural land and natural resource protection. 

Dynamic conservation organization seeks a skilled and collaborative professional for Bookkeeper/Office Manager. Primary duties include bookkeeping, fiscal management, overseeing day-to-day office operations and general administrative support.

The Acquisition Project Manager is a full-time exempt position responsible for managing and closing complex conservation real estate transactions that protect Marin County agricultural land for agricultural use, including agricultural conservation easements. 

Lead Department’s efforts in conservation of forest land. Successful outcomes of this position should result in strategically prioritizing the agency approach to easement acquisition resulting in significant amounts of conserved forest land through a variety of current and potential methods, including easements, acquisitions, land use tax, and effective local land conservation policies and programs.

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The Land Trust Alliance is the voice of the land trust community. As the national leader in policy, standards and education, we work passionately to support land trusts across America so they can save more land and better serve their communities.

Working with the Rural Development Team, the Project Specialist will: Gather and organize information on biomass utilization and innovative wood products businesses; Conduct expert interviews with wood manufacturing industry leaders and workforce development program leaders; Conduct outreach and engagement efforts with rural communities across the Sierra Nevada and provide tailored technical assistance and capacity building support for rural economic development centered on wood utilization and biomass; Review and help assess information surrounding the wood industry, workforce development programs and relevant policy.

We seek a Lands Program Manager who will be responsible for aiding in planning and implementing all of MDLT’s stewardship, restoration, and land use planning projects. The Manager will work closely with the Director of Lands to assist in the identification of priority conservation targets, acquisition strategies, and design restoration projects. In addition to ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, the Manager will also see that MDLT’s land stewardship program is run in accordance with Land Trust Alliance standards and practices.

The Development Assistant is the primary manager of the organization’s donor database and record keeping. This part-time position will support the Executive Director in helping manage donor data to help identify and manage relationships with the organization’s current and potential supporters. The Development Assistant has specific fundraising support responsibilities as well as routine administrative duties including but not limited to copying, filing, office management, scheduling and managing event registrations.

Catawba Lands Conservancy is seeking a full-time paralegal to manage grants and assist with land acquisition and conservation projects. The Land Conservation Paralegal’s role is integral to the success of advancing the mission of Catawba Lands Conservancy, building community awareness, promoting conservation and the Conservancy, and connecting people to land.

The Development Manager for OAT will plan strategically for donor engagement, track success, and make informed adjustments; discover, engage, and graciously thank OAT's supporters; move potential donors to support OAT's mission as a result of compelling and consistent storytelling; and created and implement plans for fundraising events to connect donors to OAT's mission, inspiring them to help OAT meet its development goals.

The Rangeland Conservation Lead is responsible for land protection, program development and stewardship and enforcement.

The Downeast Salmon Federation, based in Columbia Falls, Maine, is seeking a Conservation Technician. This individual will undertake organizational and programmatic projects. Organizational projects include new construction, refurbishment or maintenance of DSF facilities. Programmatic projects include in-stream habitat restoration, fishway construction and maintenance, land stewardship and fish monitoring.

The Land Steward is responsible for assisting the Preserve Director in coordinating and carrying out the Ventura River Estuary Trash Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL).

This is an opportunity for a dynamic, well spoken leader to improve quality, enforceability and clarity of statewide and locally applied agency’s regulations.

Assures that rulemaking meets regulatory requirements and supports the other programs in a manner that provides opportunity for meaningful public input.

The Communications & External Relations Specialist plans and implements strategies to increase broad public understanding of and appreciation for the scope and impact of Anza-Borrego Foundation. The position will identify and implement opportunities to cultivate support, partnerships, donors and audiences via communications and outreach.

The Development Coordinator is a key member of the development team of a busy and growing environmental nonprofit organization. The position oversees the management of GBF’s constituent and donor database (Raiser’s Edge) and its strategic use in building out the peer-to-peer fundraising program, partnership events and other campaigns and initiatives. Candidates must have at least two (2) years of experience interacting with a sophisticated donor database (experience with Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred). Candidates should also be highly motivated and organized, possess a keen eye for detail and be capable of identifying and responding to operational issues, specifically within data entry scenarios.