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)

With the current Executive Director preparing for retirement, we’re seeking a dynamic, skilled leader who can foster a positive, productive workplace culture while keeping our organization strong, nimble and visionary.

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 Executive Director oversees and manages all aspects of TRS operations and will have solid leadership, fundraising and management skills. As the public face of TRS, strong communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships are also a necessity. While not required, previous experience in a conservation position is desirable.

Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT), a land trust located in Sudbury, Massachusetts, seeks a Land Protection Specialist to expand SVT’s outreach to landowners and accelerate the pace of land protection in our 36-community region. Responsibilities include researching properties for protection, cultivating relationships with landowners and conservation partners, negotiating land conservation transactions, managing the logistics of multi-party real estate transactions and participating in project fundraising.

The President & CEO partners with the Board to shape and promote the organizational vision; leads the cultivation of current and future donors, with a specific emphasis on high-level individual and institutional funders; nurtures positive and collaborative relationships with leadership of public agencies critical to the SPF’s mission, and with city and county elected officials and key members of their teams; and ensures SPF is known, trusted and relevant in every neighborhood across Seattle.

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 Project Manager will direct the development and management of ad hoc and multi-year projects for the Palos Verdes / South Bay Audubon Society. The Project Manager will work directly for the Society’s Board to manage on-going projects and development of new projects that will benefit birds and other local animal and plant species.

The National Audubon Society (NAS) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial and strategic Executive Director to build and lead our new Audubon Mid-Atlantic (AMA) office. The Executive Director will lead a talented team to advance overall conservation objectives, strengthen and mobilize our bipartisan network and deliver durable policy solutions across the region. The Executive Director will also serve as a Vice President of the National Audubon Society and work with their peers across the country to shape and deliver national objectives, initiatives and processes.

Based in Des Moines, the State Director drives our conservation strategy, public policy leadership and development activities while working closely with our Board of Trustees. Together they shape and implement the Chapter’s Strategic Plan in alignment with the Chapter Objectives, TNC’s Shared Conservation Agenda priorities and TNC’s values. 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.

This position reports to the Senior Land Manger and is part of the Conservation and Stewardship Department working to protect and steward our land across our six county service area (Durham, Chatham, Wake, Orange, Johnston and Lee Counties). This position will primarily work in the field as well as from our main office in Durham and at our Williamson Preserve in Wake County. Intelligence, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, flexibility, ability to work independently and good judgment will be critical to success. In addition to working with our staff, you will also have frequent interaction with volunteers, resource managers and community partners. Protocols are in place to support remote working and social distancing.

LPME is responsible for coordination of acquisition activities in TLC’s six-county service area with particular focus on Wake and Johnston Counties. The position is primarily based out of the Williamson Preserve office located near Knightdale. Protocols are in place to support remote working and social distancing.

The Education and Outreach Manager reports to the Director of Advancement and is responsible for developing and implementing public events and education programs designed to increase, engage and retain community support for TLC’s mission and enhance opportunities for public engagement with TLC’s preserves, conservation and stewardship efforts. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership of a multi-faceted conservation organization, extend its impact in open space preservation and land use planning and advance the organization’s efforts to improve access to thriving green spaces in urban communities. The position calls for a strategic thinker who is deeply committed to Natural Lands’ mission. Candidates should possess the vision, knowledge and leadership talent necessary to guide the “saving open space” portion of Natural Lands’ mission. They should also have extensive experience in crafting and successfully implementing sophisticated land preservation or real estate transactions and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental justice.

The Agricultural Program Director leads VHCB’s purchase of development rights program to conserve Vermont’s farmland, improve environmental stewardship and invest in the economic viability of Vermont’s working landscape. Responsible for agricultural land protection work, implementing program priorities and managing state and federal farmland conservation funding.

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.

Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial CEO who will (i) lead the organization, (ii) expand its programs and impact and engage the community, (iii) lead efforts to establish resources for its programs and expansions, (iv) build organizational awareness, and (v) lead strategic planning and program creation efforts to achieve maximum impact and ensure a stable and sustainable financial future for the organization.

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

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 seek an individual with demonstrated fundraising success, management and administrative experience, outstanding leadership, networking, and motivational skills, exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and a passion for land conservation.

SILT is seeking research-oriented applicants passionate about expanding sustainable agroforestry practices on Iowa land. All qualified applicants welcome; farmers and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The Agroforestry Specialist is a half-time position that may become full-time as a result of successful outreach. The Specialist will research, analyze and write up reports related to funding sources that help landowners and farmers cash flow agroforestry projects and then assist in public outreach.

The Executive Director is responsible for advancing the Coastal Land Trust's mission to protect priority natural, scenic and/or historic areas in the coastal plain of North Carolina. The Executive Director is responsible for the programmatic, fiduciary and administrative management of the corporation consistent with the policies of the Board of Directors, and for the day-to-day activities including fundraising, protection, land management, finance, outreach and public relations. 

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 Easement Stewardship Coordinator provides oversight and leadership to all facets of Legacy Land Conservancy’s conservation easement stewardship program: conservation easement landowner education and engagement; facilitation of annual conservation easement monitoring objectives including coordination of Legacy’s large volunteer photo-monitoring team; and management of conservation easement violations.

The Development Manager oversees the planning and execution of The Land Conservancy’s fundraising activities. Maintain and promote ongoing private giving; cultivate a portfolio of major donors. 

Save Mount Diablo is hiring a Land Stewardship Associate. This position plays a key role in planning for and executing our stewardship programs as well as daily management of SMD properties. The Land Stewardship Associate takes care of our properties; implements restoration efforts; is a point of contact for lessees, neighbors and contractors; effectively manages dedicated stewardship volunteers; and acts in an administrative capacity on behalf of these programs. 

The Paralegal is responsible for providing assistance to Land Trust Staff Attorneys in order to complete conservation easements, fee title real estate transactions and other projects. The position includes responsibility for ordering and analyzing title commitments and surveys, assisting in the resolution of title issues and other assignments. The Paralegal works closely with the two Staff Attorneys, another Paralegal, Conservation Program Managers and the Stewardship Director on individual projects. 

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit Conservation Corps, is seeking a qualified Easement Technician to provide direct technical assistance to Louisiana NRCS agency staff, landowners and partners involved in the easement program. The Easement Technician will support the Louisiana NRCS Easement Program by (1) completing onsite and offsite easement monitoring events; (2) providing easement acquisition and stewardship assistance; and (3) providing field office and landowner support.

The Operations and Communications Manager coordinates the smooth and efficient functioning of CATS’ daily operations, manages the financial records, handles human resources activities, organizes office technology needs, oversees communications, facilitates outreach to the public including the organized hikes and outdoor education activities, assists with fundraising and grant administration and ensures compliance with Land Trust Accreditation Commission standards and practices. H/she is supervised by the Executive Director. This position is for an average of 35 hours per week.

The Manchester Essex Conservation Trust (MECT), a 57-year old non-profit land conservation trust, seeks an executive director to lead the organization, and manage active programs in land conservation, stewardship, outreach and education.  The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge and experience in land protection.

This position is primarily responsible for protecting and improving water resources for human and ecological benefit within the service area of Midcoast Conservancy. Hires and supervises permanent and seasonal staff needed to carry out watershed management and water quality programs. The Senior Watershed Manager will manage multiple grants, work with a variety of regional and state organizations and develop partnerships to address impacts on water quality. 

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.

Founded in 1971, Save Mount Diablo, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, California nonprofit corporation and nationally accredited land trust, acquires and preserves land on and around Mount Diablo in the San Francisco Bay Area. Under the general direction of, and in partnership with the Development Director, the Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager will cultivate, solicit and steward donors by leveraging the successful completion of our current capital campaign to further develop our major gifts and planned giving programs.

The Grants Officer’s primary duties are to prospect, identify and track funding opportunities for grants from private foundations, corporate foundations and municipal, state and federal sources; lead grant-writing activities across the organization; track grant reporting deadlines and coordinate report compilation; oversee a portfolio of donors and funders to maintain and/or cultivate relationships with; and assist with other donor outreach and fundraising activities, as needed.

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking a thoughtful, people-centric, technical person to join the team as the IT Director.

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.

The Project Manager manages the Mill Bend Conservation Project during the Planning and Assessment Phase of the on-going project located at the estuary of the Gualala River. Project management responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the planning/assessment project; ensuring the coordination and completion of the project on time, within budget and within scope; setting deadlines and assigning responsibilities; monitoring and summarizing progress of the project; and preparing reports for RCLC leadership and the community regarding status of project.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for all of NVCT’s external communications. Responsibilities include managing, writing and producing the annual report, drafting and emailing newsletters to members, creating innovative digital content and building relationships with reporters.

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 Board of Directors of the Deschutes River Conservancy is searching for a dedicated individual to lead our dynamic team working to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director provides visionary leadership, developing the strategic direction of the organization and bringing the Mission, Vision and Values to life.

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.