Land Trust Job Board

Mississippi Valley Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Specialist to be a member of its team dedicated to permanent land protection, habitat restoration, and public outreach. (posted 8/1)

Yggdrasil Land Foundation seeks its first full-time director. The director must be a self-starter and have the ability and discipline to work from home. The successful candidate will help the Yggdrasil pioneering board develop and implement the next level of success for the organization. They will have a deep understanding of the potential of place to allow social enterprise to prosper. Learn more about our organization by visiting our website. (posted 11/14)

We are seeking an energetic, positive and articulate Donor Relations Manager to help us develop and implement a Major Gifts Program to generate funding and help the Catskill Center achieve its mission. This individual will be responsible for managing relationships with the Catskill Center’s most generous individuals, as well as fostering and cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and prospects in the philanthropic communities of the Catskills and New York City metro area. (posted 11/26)

Wood River Land Trust is looking for a Stewardship Coordinator who will
oversee land owned and managed by the Land Trust, assist with stewardship of conservation easements. (posted 12/3)

The Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) is seeking summer interns to work on trail maintenance and construction, land conservation projects, invasive plant control, educational programming and general office work such as writing press releases and sending out mailings. (posted 12/19)

The New Canaan Land Trust seeks a seasonal, full-time Coordinator to run its flagship spring and summer internship programs. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the success of the programs and for completing the educational and stewardship goals of the internship programs. (posted 12/19)

This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with SKLT staff members, volunteers and committees on a broad variety of activities, while also interacting with private landowners, lessee farmers, permitted hunters, non-profit and governmental grant partners and regulatory agencies. The applicant must have strong organizational and communication skills, and have experience in computerized mapping, and natural resource management issues and practices. Enthusiasm, a sense of humor and a passion for the mission are essential. (posted 1/6/2020)

TCCC members are trained by industry experts in sustainable trail building, invasive species management, public outreach and outdoor leadership. They receive a living stipend so they may serve and are eligible for education awards through our partnership with AmeriCorps. (posted 1/6/2020)

The Northwest Land Protection team is looking for a Project Associate who will support the four Project Managers in preserving critical open space and environmentally sensitive lands throughout the Pacific Northwest. (posted 1/7)

The Land Programs Director oversees SMD’s Land Department and leads and administers the organization’s conservation efforts with departmental staff and planning, land transactions, fee simple and conservation easement property stewardship, and outreach and educational programming. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional to manage and grow the capacity of SMD’s land conservation work, building upon almost 50 years of organizational impact in the Diablo wild lands. (posted 1/13)

The Trust for Public Land seeks a successful, driven fundraiser to lead all philanthropy activities for the organization’s Northern Rockies program, consisting of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. (posted 1/17)

Working closely with the Stewardship Director, the Manager of Public Lands oversees management of OLT's 13 land preserves throughout Otsego County. Duties include designing and implementing restoration projects, improving public access through trails and waterway "put-ins", and coordinating activities that engage the public in the outdoors. (posted 1/17)

The executive director will lead a staff of five others in pursuing Mendocino Land Trust’s mission of preserving coastal and inland properties, forestland and agricultural land as well as restoring watersheds and building and maintaining trails in Mendocino County. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a professional team, a background in land conservation and proven success in fundraising, budget management and working with community partners. (posted 1/17)

Land Stewardship Technicians monitor the corridor, maintain its surveyed boundaries, and mitigate encroachments. Backcountry fieldwork is the primary function of these positions. Technicians plan project logistics, record detailed field data, produce thorough reports, and maintain vehicles and equipment. Work involves collaboration with dedicated volunteers and partner organizations. (posted 1/17)

HVA seeks applications for our River Stewards of Tomorrow Watershed Conservation Internship positions, available for summer 2020. River Stewards will work on a variety of projects related to water resource management, human dimensions, wildlife conservation and land protection. HVA River Steward positions are available in both the Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut and Stockbridge, Massachusetts, offices. Work will be conducted in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York portions of the watershed. Each River Steward position lasts a minimum of 12 weeks from June – August. (posted 1/22)

The 2020 River Stewards will be supervised by HVA’s Conservation Projects Managers. The work will be almost entirely field based, as the Stewards travel among priority river access sites, with approximately 10% office work (data entry and cleaning). River Stewards will be based out of the office in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Each weekend, RIO River Stewards will travel as a team among the high-priority river access sites along Route 7 (Gaylordsville up to Falls Village, CT). While at the sites, Stewards will engage with site users, conducting informal outreach and ensuring that visitors are aware of the site rules (e.g., carry in, carry out). Stewards may also conduct interviews in order to collect data that will help us better understand how these sites are being used, and contribute to more effective outreach techniques and mitigation strategies (with a focus on reducing trash accumulation). (posted 1/22)

This position is responsible for assisting with fundraising solicitations, managing the donor database and processing donations as well as planning and implementing fundraising events. The position is expected to be part time at approximately 10 hours per week. (posted 1/22)

Our Land Management Staff is seeking Summer Interns to fill several nine week Restoration Ecology positions. The summer internship is a nine-week program committed to restoring wildlife habitat, preserving high-quality prairies, maintaining trails for public access and planting and harvesting seeds among other things. Interns can expect to use a variety of restoration techniques to remove invasive plants including hand pulling, dead heading and mowing. (posted 1/23)

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager to add capacity to our land and stewardship programs. Must have excellent project management, communication, organizational and relationship building skills. (posted 1/23)

The Manager plays a lead role in originating, structuring and overseeing all land acquisition work to support the organization’s conservation goals, focusing on maximizing high priority acres, raising net revenue from land acquisition transactions and achieving concurrence with targeted conservation partners throughout the region. This position supports those goals by executing multiple sophisticated, risk-bearing land acquisition and disposition transactions. (posted 1/28)

The Director of Development will develop and implement a comprehensive, strategic, integrated plan to broaden the base of individual, corporate and foundation donors and increase the level of support through annual giving to the Alliance. Working closely with the EVP, the Director of Development will implement organization-wide and department-specific development strategies to significantly increase revenues to meet annual and multi-year fundraising goals. (posted 1/28)

The core responsibilities of this position will be split between organizing the membership and community outreach program and driving all aspects of Mount Grace media and communications materials and strategy. (posed 1/29)

The Chapter Director functions as the executive director and conservation strategist for the Alabama Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and plays a leading role in the Southern U.S. Division, which spans several adjacent states and supports major cross-boundary initiatives. They are accountable for the chapter’s success in implementing TNC’s global conservation approach, producing measurable results and maintaining and strengthening organizational values. (posted 1/29)

The Development Coordinator position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of wilderness advocates and play a central role in raising funds to conserve nature for nature’s sake. The Coordinator will be an integral member of our small team and will develop fundraising plans, create and execute strategies for garnering new support and coordinate fundraising activities. (posted 1/29)

Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy (MHLC) is hiring a Summer Land Steward to assist with a diverse set of tasks relating to stewardship of MHLC’s growing public trail systems. This position will involve both field (90%) and office work (10%). Responsibilities include assisting Stewardship Staff to manage and maintain MHLC lands and recreational trails; lead volunteer groups and interact with community members through trail workdays and MHLC events; and provide office support as needed. (posted 1/31)

The Director of Development serves as LTTN’s chief fundraiser in direct partnership with LTTN’s President & CEO. As a member of the LTTN Leadership Team, the Director of Development designs and implements fundraising strategies to meet a $2.5 million annual program budget (which includes but is not limited to individual, corporate, foundation, and events revenue streams). The Director of Development also leads periodic planned, capital and acquisition campaigns; and oversees stakeholder relations and communications. (posted 1/29)

The Lands Manager (LM) is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all lands, islands and trails under BRLT management, ownership and conservation easement. He/she provides staff leadership to the Stewardship Committee of BRLT and helps to lead in the acquisition of new lands and conservation easements in partnership with the Executive Director and Lands Committee. The LM interacts regularly with volunteers, landowners, supporters, partner agencies and local governmental officials. (posted 1/31)

Oversees the planning and execution of The Land Conservancy’s fundraising activities. The Development Manager’s responsibilities are to: (1) Maintain and promote ongoing private giving; (2) Cultivate a portfolio of major donors; (3) Manage major donor events and grow the Terra Firma Society (planned giving); (4) Work with staff, Executive Director and Board Trustees on fundraising campaigns, training and program initiatives; (5) Work closely with Outreach Manager to enhance a “culture of appreciation” for donor relationships and correspondence; (6) Coordinate with Development Committee chair and committee members regularly and track donor cultivation for monthly committee meetings; (7) Champion The Land Conservancy’s mission of protecting and restoring local lands. (posted 1/31)

NMLC seeks a qualified and motivated individual to assist with stewardship and monitoring activities in support of the organization’s mission and in accordance with its established plans and policies. This position reports to the Stewardship Coordinator but will involve interaction with the entire staff. (posted 2/4)

The San Juan Preservation Trust is seeking its next Conservation Director, who will work with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to develop and implement the organization’s land conservation program. This individual collaborates with landowners, agency partners (such as the San Juan County Land Bank) and other nonprofit organizations to build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality land conservation projects in the San Juan Archipelago. (posted 2/4)

Downeast Lakes Land Trust is seeking an experienced field technician to assist in land management projects related to forestry, fisheries and wildlife habitat and recreation management. In addition, this position will assist with DLLT’s ongoing outdoor education programs and public events. (posted 2/4)

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust seeks an energetic, motivated person to join the KHLT team in a year-round position as Communications and Development Manager. The ideal candidate possesses experience in fundraising and outreach, excellent ability to work in a team and independently, a desire to gain familiarity with all aspects of our operations and a commitment to our conservation mission. 

The Harford Land Trust seeks an Outreach & Administration Coordinator to manage donor data and engagement, outreach activities, fundraising and community events and support a broad range of administrative and organizational development tasks. (posted 2/6)

The Counsel provides legal advice to advance The Trust for Public Land’s land protection and park creation priorities, working primarily in the Northwest and Rockies. Primary responsibilities are working with project staff to structure, document and complete  transactions and activities that are legally sound and consistent with The Trust for Public Land’s mission, authority, policies and procedures. (posted 2/7)

The Legal Assistant provides legal and other support to attorneys to further The Trust for Public Land’s land protection and park creation priorities, working primarily in the Northwest and Rockies. Primary responsibilities are assisting in the documentation and completion of transactions and activities that are legally sound and consistent with The Trust for Public Land’s mission, authority, policies and procedures. (posted 2/7)

The Project Manager preserves critical open space and environmentally sensitive lands utilizing nonprofit land acquisition techniques and sound business practices. This position generates revenue for TPL through donations and through the successful completion of real estate transactions. (posted 2/7)

 The Stewardship Assistant will work with the programs team to monitor all conservation easements held by WSGLT and provide technical expertise and administrative support in completing new conservation projects. (posted 2/7)

The McKenzie River Trust is looking for a Restoration and Stewardship Associate. 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 in the field on the Green Island property owned by the Trust near Coburg. (posted 2/7)

The Outreach Coordinator will take the lead in organizing community events, recruiting and managing volunteers to expand our Land Stewards and Outdoor Classroom programs, and serve as an ambassador on behalf of ESF at community events. (posted 2/10)

This position works out of the SMLC office located in Superior Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree in business or related field and experience in database management and office management. Bookkeeping experience is desirable. (posted 2/10)

Weeks Bay Foundation, a nationally accredited land trust, is looking to hire a new Land Coordinator. The Land Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing all land protection projects, monitoring and restoration efforts for land projects. (posted 2/10)

The Project Manager will perform, coordinate and manage activities surrounding land transactions (buying land and conservation easements for permanent protection). This includes transaction management, coordinating with landowners, conducting due diligence activities and title reviews; file management assisting with preparation of transaction documents; coordinating closings and preparing closing materials; and preparing applications for funding and coordinating with funding entities. (posted 2/10)

With nearly 11,000 acres, and 60 miles of trails under BNRC management, the crew’s time will be split between assisting BNRC’s Stewardship Assistant with property maintenance and improvement projects, and assisting BNRC’s Trails Coordinator with construction of new hiking trail and maintenance of existing trails. (posted 2/10)

The Eastern Division Director of Field Programs position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly entrepreneurial, energetic conservation leader who is deeply committed to advancing the strategic goals of the Alliance. The Alliance’s field programs deliver educational and training content, provide communications and government relations support and a comprehensive array of capacity-building services to help land trusts grow and achieve high standards. The director is responsible for leading, guiding and developing the Alliance’s field service strategies across a diverse thirty-two state region that spans the Midwestern, Southeastern and Northeastern portions of the U.S. The land trust culture and conservation priorities across these geographies are complex and unique, which requires a dynamic and knowledgeable director who can navigate these complexities effectively. The director will be responsible for building an integrated, skilled team to strengthen land trusts individually and collectively through a suite of capacity-building services to help them become enduring, professional and highly valued institutions. The Eastern division will also help identify, track and solve problems and threats that arise within the community, such as tax shelters and the prospect of easements becoming “orphaned." (posted 2/13)

This full-time salary position will provide a range of technical support services to private recreational and working landowners throughout TPE's service area in MN, IL & WI. This position is initially funded through a grant from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Conservation Fund. The goal of the program is to increase the acreage of high-quality pollinator habitat throughout TPE’s service area with a particular focus on monarch, Karner blue butterflies, and rusty-patched bumblebees. (posted 2/18)

Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) seeks an experienced, passionate Ag Lands Program Director to help establish OAT’s farm and ranch land conservation program and our technical assistance program. Position duties include conserving ag land in priority areas of the Willamette Valley, working with the Executive Director to identify and build community partnerships in new priority regions, stewarding and monitoring conserved farms and ranches, providing technical assistance on working land preservation to other organizations and leading OAT’s new Ag Lands Committee of the Board. (posted 2/18)

The Stewardship Technician will assist in the management of natural resources in the Big Talbot Island region for North Florida Land Trust. Primary responsibilities center around monitoring a nesting population of diamondback terrapins, and will include extensive monitoring, predator control, data management and support of a volunteer team. (posted 2/18)

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has an opening for an experienced accounting professional. The Director of General Accounting will oversee general accounting, internal controls, investment accounting, land and conservation easement accounting, cash management, banking, fixed asset accounting, annual audit, financial statement preparation and tax reporting. (posted 2/18)

San Isabel Land Protection Trust seeks a full-time Stewardship Specialist to manage its portfolio of 133 conservation easements on 40,000+ acres in south-central Colorado. The Stewardship Specialist monitors our easements  and helps connect landowners with stewardship assistance. (posted 2/18)

This position will work with the Pennsylvania State Director and office on a wide range of water quality improvement projects focused on agricultural conservation, riparian and in-stream conservation, drinking water protection and more. The successful candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of water quality and land use issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. (posted 2/18)

Responsible for open space management and planning, volunteer program management, 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 management activities associated with the Summit County natural surface trail system and forest health initiatives. 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. Completes other natural resource management and recreation issues as assigned and depending on candidate’s skill set. This position entails approximately 85% office and 15% field work. (posted 2/18)

Design and publish compelling organization-wide visual communications and marketing materials for internal and external audiences, including publications, donor outreach and news media, through print and webbased materials; and social media platforms. Manage production of printed materials, including reports, fundraising documents and signage. (posted 2/18)

We are seeking a talented and passionate development professional who can effectively communicate stories of change and foster donor and community loyalty in the work we do together to protect this special region. The Development Associate will work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement our annual fundraising strategy, including: managing our donor database; maintaining and strengthening relationships with donors and supporters; and working with all staff to ensure consistent messaging that aligns DALC’s strategic plan with development strategies. (posted 2/18)

PRLC currently seeks a Preserve Steward Intern for their 2020 summer season to assist in a variety of stewardship and management duties on PRLC preserves. 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. The internship experience will culminate with a project which the intern will take the lead in planning and executing. (posted 2/18)

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the team responsible for The Nature Conservancy’s land protection program in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. This position will help acquire land and conservation easements on native prairie primarily in northwestern Minnesota, and will work with landowners, Conservancy staff, citizens and federal, state and local agency professionals to promote habitat protection programs on public and private land. The position will travel extensively throughout Minnesota, and to selected locations in North Dakota and South Dakota.

AFT believes that there are immense opportunities to advance the national dialogue about agriculture in key areas where AFT has expertise and programming, including the interplay of agriculture and climate change as well as issues involving farmland loss, land access and farm transfer and succession. To respond to these opportunities and needs, AFT is creating the new position of Conservation Policy Specialist.

Job Requirements

Do you care about the environment? We do too. At the Georges River Land Trust, we protect the most beautiful places in Maine. We also love getting outdoors and creating new ways for people to connect with nature. We’re a growing land trust in Rockland, right in the heart of Maine’s extraordinary Midcoast region, and we’re seeking a motivated fundraiser to join our team. (posted 2/19)

We are seeking a friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic member of our team with a can-do attitude to tackle a variety of tasks. The successful candidate must be willing to work with individuals and organizations to build financial support for the organization. Candidates should also have a passion for writing and editing and an eye for design. (posted 2/21)

The Senior Transactions Project Manager is responsible for implementing all phases of real estate transactions to further POST’s land conservation projects. This individual will serve as an internal project lead for complex real estate transactions that support POST’s land programs and will act as a key day-to-day liaison between staff, property owners and partners. (posted 2/21)

Wood River Land Trust seeks two Stewardship & Program Outreach Interns to manage Land Trust preserves according to management plans, including weed control (physical removal & herbicide application), data collection, visitor interaction and trail maintenance. (posted 2/21)

Leads and administers Midcoast Conservancy’s land conservation efforts including planning, completing land transactions and funding projects. (posted 2/21)

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead a growing nonprofit organization in environmental conservation and stewardship by providing strategic leadership and putting forward goals for the organization as a whole, engaging staff, board and stakeholders. (posted 2/21)

The Conservation Easement Steward position is intended to provide critical support for the management and stewardship of all of the conservation easements and deed restrictions held and enforced by FLLT, helping to ensure the long-term integrity of these permanent conservation agreements, in cooperation with the private landowners, municipalities and partner organizations that own these lands. The Conservation Easement Steward will work very closely with the Director of Stewardship to ensure that all properties subject to conservation easements and deed restrictions are visited and monitored/inspected at least once per year; ensure that monitoring reports are prepared properly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner and assist with several other important conservation easement stewardship functions. (posted 2/25)

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. (posted 2/25)

The Business Director is a key member of the management team at the Coastal Land Trust, being responsible for the business and financial matters of the Coastal Land Trust, with a focus on sustainability through maximizing revenues and controlling expenses. They perform a wide range of tasks to ensure company productivity, efficiency and sustainability, including budgeting and planning, processing receipts and disbursements, reconciling and reviewing bank, investment and other account statements, grants administration, managing information technology and producing timely and accurate financial reports. (posted 2/25)

The Columbia Land Conservancy in Chatham, NY seeks a full-time conservation minded lands steward and volunteer coordinator to join our public lands team. This position will add to our current two-member crew and will assist in the management and maintenance of roughly 4,000 acres of public lands in Columbia County. (posted 2/25)

The Conservation Associate will support the work of the Director of Land Conservation and Public Programs Director, preparing draft conservation restrictions, easements, maps and communication materials. The individual will help BNRC expand existing reserves and strengthen its conservation program as it pursues The High Road, an ambitious vision for connecting the Berkshires. (posted 2/25)

The Conservation Manager supports the mission of the Tennessee Aquarium to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife. The primary responsibilities of this position are to oversee daily operations of the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute facility and manage a team of conservation staff.  In addition, the Conservation Manager will expand the Tennessee Aquarium's presence in the community and reputation as a trusted source of freshwater information by building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, conducting engagement efforts for citizen scientists and K-12 educators and collaborating on conservation programs throughout the region. (posted 2/27)