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 top priority of the Development Marketing Manager, who reports to the Vice President of Communications, is to provide marketing support to the Alliance’s Development department. Specifically, this individual will represent the Communications team in collaborating with Development staff to develop and implement content and marketing strategies for Alliance fundraising priorities. This will include assembling a supporting toolbox of messages, case studies, images, impact metrics and materials for each. The Development Marketing Manager will work with other Communications staff to deploy these assets in developing specific fundraising marketing deliverables for donor audiences. These may include, for example, web copy, impact reports, pitch decks, magazine ads, social media campaigns, brochures and other materials as needed.

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.

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 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 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.

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).

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.

Steep Rock Association (SRA) seeks a dynamic and motivated Development Specialist to join our incredible team. The Development Specialist will provide leadership in helping us reimagine our approach to fundraising and serve as a catalyst for generating the resources needed to fulfill our mission. The ideal candidate will be diplomatic and energetic, passionate about the environment and passive recreation, have experience coordinating campaigns and events, be tech savvy and able to interact positively with a diverse set of supporters and donors. 

Program Benefits:

The Development Specialist works closely with and reports directly to the Executive Director and plays a critical role in managing individual giving efforts for the organization with an emphasis on expanding and diversifying funding. This position is responsible for coordinating fundraising solicitations, using data to advance fundraising, as well as planning and implementing fundraising events.

Sycamore seeks a qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Communications and Membership Director. Joining a team of six other full-time employees, the Communications and Membership Director is responsible for managing and implementing all efforts in communications, marketing and membership recruitment and retention for Sycamore Land Trust. This position reports to the Executive Director, supervises at least one student employee per semester and works closely with all other staff.

The Water Programs Manager educates and engages the public on conservation work in the watershed that improves the quality of the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries. This position develops and manages green stormwater infrastructure projects in cooperation with local municipalities and large private and residential landowners.

The Executive Director will chart a pathway to significantly increase the pace and scope of land conservation, integrate and unify our members’ and communities’ shared commitment to conservation, expand and strengthen strategic partnerships, provide strategic leadership and manage staff and volunteers to implement the organization’s strategic goals and priority activities.

This position offers a tremendous career opportunity for an energetic and accomplished conservation professional to direct and manage our robust conservation and stewardship program. This includes the acquisition of new working forest conservation easements and fee lands, and the stewardship of PFT’s portfolio of conservation easements. PFT’s projects are large-scale and sophisticated and involve collaboration with multiple public and private partners. The VP for Conservation and Stewardship will lead and facilitate these conservation projects from inception to closing and oversee their perpetual stewardship.

Reporting to the Director of Principal Giving and working closely with the Manager of Annual Giving and other staff, the Development Associate is an integral part of the fundraising team, with a focus on supporting a comprehensive individual giving program. The Development Associate helps to facilitate the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual donors and prospects. The position supports benefits fulfillment, giving societies, events and prospect research. This position also provides day-to-day administrative support to the Development team, including recording information, coordinating communications across teams and departments, meeting logistics, expense reports, tracking deadlines and other duties as assigned.

North Cascades Institute seeks its next Executive Director to lead the organization in inspiring environmental stewardship and a community of belonging through transformative learning experiences in nature. The Executive Director must be equally an educational visionary, entrepreneurial fundraiser and an organizational leader. North Cascades Institute utilizes a strong endowment, a committed group of donors and customers and a high-quality group of dedicated staff and educational, agency and school partners to deepen its ties to its region and grow the breadth of its impact.

Based in Port Angeles, Washington, North Olympic Land Trust is seeking a permanent, full-time  development director that plans, develops and oversees the Land Trust’s fundraising programs with a focus on individual donors. This position supports and builds the organizational culture of philanthropy through stewarding authentic relationships across the community. Through these relationships, this position will work to achieve fundraising goals, cultivate new and existing supporters of the Land Trust’s mission and maintain the annual and sustaining (Evergreen) donor relations program.

The Executive Director's specific responsibilities include direct oversight of the management and protection of the ecological and water resources of the Central Pine Barrens, a state-designated natural resource area located in Suffolk County, under jurisdiction of and directed by its Central Pine Barrens Commission.

Protecting desert landscapes since 2006, we have acquired nearly 90,000 acres across the 26 million acres of the California Desert. With active programs in acquisition, land management, public policy, plant conservation and public engagement and outreach, we are a leading voice for the protection and preservation of our unique desert landscapes and resources.

The Managing Director is the Conservation Transactions vertical team leader, managing work in the essential areas of project inquiries, project research, negotiation, underwriting, risk management, grant writing and closings. The Managing Director delegates work according to the needs of each Transaction and the qualifications of the vertical team.

As Executive Director, you will drive the strategic direction of LCWM within the vision and mission of the organization. Under the direction of a committed and engaged Board of Directors, you will lead and grow the organization through effective operational management, outreach to key constituents and use of financial resources.  You will lead, develop and engage a staff of 10 responsible for fundraising, land protection, stewardship and outreach and will work with staff, board and the community to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organization.

The Stewardship Intern will assist in environmental interpretation and management of natural resources in northeast Florida for North Florida Land Trust. Primary field responsibilities center around Bogey Creek Preserve, a public access preserve in the Pumpkin Hill neighborhood of Jacksonville. The Stewardship Intern will be responsible for preserve upkeep and trail maintenance, as well as development of interpretive and enrichment elements.

Manages detailed spatial information about the CDT and surroundings, performs spatial analysis and conservation research, and creates accurate cartographic products for internal, federal and public use. The GIS Program Manager works in partnership with other CDTC programs to apply spatial data and production capabilities in the everyday needs of the organization. It is the goal of the GIS Program Manager, in direct collaboration with the U.S.

The Land Protection Associate provides technical and administrative support to the Minnesota Land Trust’s Land Protection program. Primary responsibilities include the compilation of project Baseline Documentation Reports and management of project-related information/data. The position requires significant amounts of field work at locations throughout Minnesota, which at times could be strenuous, require potential use of boats or other vehicles and occur different times of the year. 

Scenic Hudson seeks a GIS & Land Data Manager to oversee all aspects of Geographic Information Systems use and all aspects of land-related data to support land conservation and other priorities. Must have expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise, Arc GIS Online and ArcGIS Desktop/Pro. Ability to create scripts and tools and perform complex vector and raster-based analyses.  Must have SQL server and Salesforce Administrator experience.

The Land Information System Specialist reports to the Director of Land Conservation and is responsible for managing the continued development of Mass Audubon’s Land Information System which will be used to share land project information, transaction documents and boundary data among staff through office research, field work, database development and data entry.

The Development and Event Administrator supports the Community Impact Departments efforts to raise annual funds through meetings, appeals and events while also helping to coordinate the organizations 50th Anniversary Protect & Restore campaign.  Priorities include the building and maintenance of a major gift prospect/donor database, scheduling and planning logistics for donor meetings, preparing proposals and presentation materials, producing minutes, planning and executing campaign special events, campaign reporting, timely communications with campaign volunteers and donor stewardship/gift acknowledgements.

Island Heritage Trust seeks a Development Associate to join a small but ambitious non-profit organization dedicated to conserving the natural and cultural heritage of Deer Isle and surrounding islands. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or higher and substantial fundraising experience, preferably for a land trust or conservation organization, including grants, general fund appeals and high-capacity donor cultivation.

The Director of Land Management oversees all aspects of Forterra’s land portfolio, including fee-owned lands and conservation easements, totaling over 16,000 acres across 13 counties. The breadth of responsibilities for this position ranges from ecological expertise to managing personnel and finances.

The Nature Conservancy in New York seeks a team-oriented and conservation-minded forester to help us grow a rapidly emerging climate change mitigation and forest conservation program centered around forest carbon offset markets. The successful candidate will have a commitment to sustainable forestry and experience with 3rd party forest certification programs, demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, strong technological and analytical skills and a willingness to learn about forest carbon offset projects.  

Palmer seeks a qualified and motivated individual to join our team to manage the Land Stewardship Program at Palmer. The Land Stewardship Manager (LSM) builds and maintains positive relationships with landowners, ensures annual fulfillment of Palmer’s legal obligations for conserved properties, provides interpretation of conservation easement terms for landowners, identifies and responds to potential concerns and violations on conserved properties and completes regular maintenance of stewardship records.

The Foundation seeks a visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a passion and drive to enhance and expand access to parks and open space. This values-based individual will bring leadership characterized by unwavering integrity, an ability to garner broad community support and the ability to lead and execute strategic plans that impact the needs and priorities of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Leaders of color and others with extensive experience addressing systemic racism and inequities to promote more just outcomes are encouraged to apply.

The Senior Accountant works closely with the Director of Finance and Administration and Staff Accountant for a broad range of financial, administrative, and operational duties and oversight that are essential to the maintenance and reliability of the accounting systems of the Sonoma Land Trust. The Senior Accountant provides general support in all aspects of accounting, as well as assisting with various compliance requirements.

The Director of Policy and Land Conservation manages the personnel, functions, activities and internal and external relationships of the Policy and Land Conservation Department. The incumbent is responsible for promoting sound urban tree protection and preservation strategies, ensuring productive relationships with council members, their staff and a host of like-missioned organizations, and; the preservation of lands through easements, tax sales and the like. As part of Casey Trees’ senior management team, the Director also ensures the effective and efficient delivery of all Casey Trees programs organization-wide, works to ensure collaboration and communications among departments and; serves as a spokesperson for Casey Trees’ mission, motto and tree canopy goal.

Wallowa Land Trust is seeking a full-time outreach, communications and marketing specialist to join our team in beautiful rural Wallowa County, Oregon.  

The Deputy Director is a critical member of the leadership team, providing managerial, administrative and programmatic assistance to the Executive Director. He or she ensures the organization’s seamless operation through administration of finances, facilities, IT and human resources. The Deputy Director also provides continuity of leadership, overseeing the staff and representing the organization externally in the Executive Director’s absence. Finally, he or she may lead unique or emergent opportunities that fall outside existing program areas.

The Land Protection Specialist will report to the Director of Land Protection, and is a full-time wage position. The primary responsibilities include stewardship, land protection and outreach.

We are seeking an experienced professional to work with our Protection and Freshwater Teams to develop, manage and advance conservation programs. This position will help acquire land and conservation easements primarily in western and northwestern Minnesota and other locations in the three states as opportunities arise. Additionally, they will coordinate partners and build the capacity of others to achieve conservation objectives, with an emphasis in the headwaters of the Mississippi River.

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 seeks a Program Manager to oversee and implement four summer youth crews for Sierra Institute’s youth corps program, Plumas Conservation, Restoration, & Education in Watersheds (P-CREW) and a new Young Adult Crew. The Program Manager reports directly to the Executive Director. This position requires a person with excellent leadership, time management and communication skills, is comfortable in the backcountry, and has experience with trail and other landscape restoration projects.

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) coordinates and oversees the work of staff, contractors and external partners to manage, protect, enhance and restore the conservation, agricultural and recreational values of SLT lands. The SPM supports both program and external development initiatives to ensure that priorities align with organizational goals and resources. This position initiates, implements and directs natural resource management, research, and restoration/ enhancement projects and solicits and administers major grants and mitigation services agreements. In addition, the SPM develops goals and strategies for the protection and preservation of SLT lands and resources, and coordinates with staff on other programmatic projects.

Help strengthen land conservation across America and see the results of your work on the national stage. We’re looking for a project intern starting January 4, 2021 to support the next National Land Trust Census.

The GIS Specialist provides overall management and coordination of PCTA’s GIS program that includes database management, collecting and managing detailed data and spatial information, performing analyses and creating print and digital cartographic products for internal, state, and federal, and public use. The GIS Specialist works in partnership with all PCTA programs to apply spatial data and production capabilities in the everyday needs of the organization.

Director of Stewardship will be responsible for management of conservation easements, conservation property maintenance and special projects related to the protection of conservation resources. The Director of Stewardship will be experienced in budget writing, seeking and securing grants and leading the implementation of complex conservation related projects in the field.  The Director of Stewardship will be a leader with strategic, creative and organizational acumen and will possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Conservation Director is a new senior position that will lead acquisitions, manage the stewardship program and play a leadership role in guiding the direction of the organization as it implements its five-year strategic plan and beyond.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation is seeking a full time staff member to manage land preservation, public policy and advocacy efforts in the Delaware Bay region including Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties. The successful candidate will work to preserve forested and open lands, farmland and waterways through acquisition and advocacy for policies related to land preservation.

The Conservation Project Coordinator supports administration of land use agreements aimed at protecting agricultural, habitat or other resource values and real estate transactions (conservation easements (CEs), fee title acquisition, etc.). This includes annual monitoring for compliance of conservation agreements, documentation and filing, responding to permitted use requests and building relationships with CE landowners and with potential landowners interested in a CE.

The Nature Conservancyis seeking a strong Texas Director of Development as we execute on our ambitious conservation goals. A trusted name in conservation within the state and beyond, The Nature Conservancy in Texas has worked since 1964 to protect the state’s cherished landscapes and develop sound science to support ecology, economy, public health and equity. With a strong and talented staff of 48, a diverse Board of Trustees comprised of 16 members and 13 honorary Trustees from around the state, 2 main offices, 6 remote offices and a resilient, robust program in place, this role offers a unique opportunity to design and implement a strategic fundraising approach to support Texas’ conservation priorities — and to help shape a resilient, equitable future for the Lone Star State.