Land Trust Alliance Jobs
Careers in Land Conservation
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The Alliance strengthens land conservation throughout America by connecting land trusts, leading political advocacy and providing training and resources. Our staff works out of our headquarters in Washington D.C., as well as offices throughout the country.
Editor
Deadline to apply: January 13
The top priority of the Editor is to act as managing editor of Saving Land, the Land Trust Alliance’s flagship quarterly print magazine, which provides information and inspiration to conservation professionals, volunteers and board members who guide and work alongside the nation’s land trusts. The Editor works with land trust members to identify and develop stories. As a member of the Alliance’s Communications team, the Editor also identifies story ideas and collects and edits content that may run in other channels, such as the blog or the website. The Editor also drafts the organization’s annual report, which is presented in digital format. Finally, the Editor provides editorial assistance to the Vice President of Communications and other Alliance staff on a variety of projects on an as-needed basis. Learn more.
Government Relations Intern
Deadline to apply: January 14
Help strengthen land conservation across America by joining the dedicated, dynamic government affairs team at the Land Trust Alliance! We’re looking for a part-time or full-time, paid Government Relations Intern from January 25 to May 28, 2021. We anticipate that the Alliance’s physical offices will remain closed through March 31, 2021 and all work during this time will be done remotely. We will continue to reassess our remote work status and provide updates to changes accordingly. The ideal candidate is a student or young professional with demonstrated interest in government affairs and conservation policy who is capable of proactively researching political relationships, drafting informational materials on conservation issues and communicating directly with land trusts, coalition partners and federal officials. You’ll find that interning for a small organization will give you ample opportunities to interact with all aspects of our work, be involved in the planning of key virtual meetings and events and gain valuable nonprofit and Capitol Hill experience. Learn more.
New England Program Manager
Deadline to apply: January 15
The New England Program Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to play a leadership role in the land conservation community. The successful candidate must have working knowledge or previous experience working with land trusts and the ability to build and sustain close, working relationships with diverse stakeholders in the context of complex regional conservation and land use issues. Coordinating with state association partners is an essential responsibility, as the position focuses on partnering with them to strengthen the land trust community in the region. Learn more.