Land Trust Job Board

The accredited Freshwater Land Trust seeks an Executive Director who will be responsible for leading the organization to the next level of development in its successful mission of acquisition, conservation and connection of lands that help protect rivers and streams and provide recreational opportunities for the community. (posted 10/11)

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in Los Altos, California is seeking a Real Property Specialist I or II to join our team to acquire and protect open space lands. (posted 10/19)

As The Trustees prepares to launch a 5-year $75 Million Momentum capital campaign, the Development department is a adding a new, very senior position: Managing Director of Campaign Strategy and Development Operations. (posted 11/5)

The Vice President of Regional Conservation serves on Openlands executive team that leads the work of the organization and provides a leadership role in developing and executing organizational strategy and regional conservation goals. (posted 11/19)

The New Jersey Conservation Foundation seeks a part-time Accounting Manager to maintain financial records, record financial transactions, analyze general ledger accounts, prepare reconciliations, financial statements for annual audit, and budget. (posted 11/26)

Ozark Regional Land Trust (ORLT) is seeking a proven leader to become the fourth Executive Director of this 34-year old organization. ORLT operates in Missouri and Arkansas. (posted 12/3)

The accredited Lowcountry Land Trust seeks an experienced self-driven philanthropy professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence to serve as its Director of Advancement. (posted 12/7)

University City seeks a progressive and collaborative parks and recreation professional with strong financial management, human resource management, marketing, and programming skills. (posted 12/7)

The Elizabeth River Project seeks a Land Conservation Manager to lead local land conservation efforts within the Elizabeth River watershed. This position will support the Living River Restoration Trust, a sister organization of the Elizabeth River Project. (posted 12/12)

The accredited Mississippi Valley Conservancy is seeking a Stewardship Coordinator to be a member of a team dedicated to permanent land protection, habitat restoration, and public outreach in the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. (posted 12/14)

Elkhorn Slough Foundation is seeking a talented Conservation Specialist to join our team! (posted 12/18)

Elkhorn Slough Foundation is seeking a dynamic and innovative Director of Development and Communications to lead the identification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective donors and funders. (posted 12/18)

The Trust for Public Land seeks a Project Manager to preserve critical open space and environmentally sensitive lands utilizing nonprofit land acquisition techniques and sound business practices. (posted 12/18)

The New Canaan Land Trust seeks a seasonal, full-time coordinator for its growing Summer Steward program. (posted 12/18)

The accredited Legacy Land Conservancy seeks a Land Protection Lead to provide oversight and leadership to all its land protection projects. (posted 12/19)

The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead a small crew of youth doing environmental restoration work in the summer of 2019. (posted 2/19)

Solano Land Trust seeks an experienced manager to oversee all land-based activities on roughly 12,000 acres of vernal pool, grassland, oak savannah, tidal marsh and wetland habitats it owns. (posted 1/2)

The Trust for Public Land seeks a Project Manager 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. (posted 1/3)

Midcoast Conservancy seeks a Development Director who understands and applies complex principles required to develop and manage donor relationships that result in significant levels of support for the organization and its programs. (posted 1/8)

The accredited Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Projects Manager to be responsible for implementation of its land conservation objectives with a focus on protection through a myriad of tools, including purchased programs and donated easement acquisitions. (posted 1/9)

Reporting to the Director of Operations for Audubon New York, the Center Director at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary will have four core functions within the organization. (posted 1/9)

Reporting to the Executive Director of Audubon Texas, the Center Director at Trinity River Audubon Center will have four core functions within the organization. (posted 1/9)

The Nature Conservancy's Indiana Chapter is seeking seasonal staff (less than 6 months) to assist with work that may include: invasive species control, seed harvesting and planting, trail and preserve maintenance, use and maintenance of field equipment, species monitoring, timber and boundary marking, and assisting with prescribed fires (if qualified). (posted 1/11)

The American Battlefield Trust, America's largest non-profit battlefield preservation organization, is seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for protecting historic open space. (posted 1/11)

The Greater Lovell Land Trust seeks an Executive Director to lead mission tasks of conservation and stewardship, supervise the work of volunteers and staff, manage finances and fundraising, work with a motivated and increasingly active board of directors, and have a vision for collaborative opportunities with other organizations. (posted 1/15)

The New England Forestry Foundation is seeking an individual to implement the aspects of the High Peaks Regional Conservation Partnership Program project relevant to NEFF. (posted 1/17)

This 10-week position is intended to provide valuable support for the Working Forest Fund, which owns and manages 250,000 acres of forestland for throughout the U.S. for sustainable timber harvest, wildlife habitat protection, and low-impact public access. (posted 1/18)

The Conservation Fund is seeking an individual to manage day-to-day forest management operations on a growing base of timberlands and to assist with the acquisition as well as dispositions of conservation forest land and working forest conservation easements. (posted 1/18)

The Conservation Fund is seeking an individual to manage the disposition of forest land in coordination with its regional  conservation acquisition staff to achieve desired conservation and financial outcomes. (posted 1/18)

The accredited Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking an individual to be a key member of its leadership team and report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer. (posted 1/23)

The Lake Region Conservation Trust is currently recruiting four members to serve as Conservation Land Stewards for the Lakes Region Conservation Corps – AmeriCorps Program running from May 22 through October 26, 2019. (posted 1/23)

The accredited Finger Lakes Land Trust is seeking an individual to advance conservation efforts through land acquisition, conservation easements, and water quality projects for land trust serving the 12-county Finger Lakes region of New York. (posted 1/23)

Landmark Conservancy is seeking an Advancement Director to lead its effort to secure financial resources for the organization through a range of sources. (posted 1/25)

The accredited Solano Land Trust is seeking a campaign manager to spearhead major fundraising campaign. (posted 1/25)

Willowsford Conservancy, a Virginia non-profit, seeks a dynamic hands-on Field Operations Manager for the day to day maintenance and operations of land resources, trails, buildings and infrastructure. (posted 2/1)

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.

The Santa Lucia Conservancy is hiring a seasonal restoration field crew member as a part of a four-person team. This position is temporary/seasonal and full-time. (posted 2/4)

The Catawba Lands Conservancy's development associate is responsible for providing administrative and fundraising support to ensure efficient operation of the office. (posted 2/5)

This is a skilled position within the Park District, which performs in all areas of the natural areas stewardship program. (posted 2/5)

This is a semi-skilled and skilled position within the Park District which performs in all areas of the operations department. (posted 2/5)

This is a semi-skilled position within the Park District which performs in all areas of the operations department. (posted 2/5)

The Portage Park District is seeking creative and resourceful candidates for the position of Education Program Coordinator who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of environmental education, natural history and outdoor recreation. (posted 2/5)

The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy seeks a seasoned development professional with a passion for land conservation, nature, and open spaces. (posted 2/7)

As a member of the acquisition team, the land acquisition project manager works closely with regional program managers to support land protection (fee and conservation easement) projects throughout Sonoma County. (posted 2/7)

Wildlands Conservancy is accepting applications for a full time Preserve Manager to be responsible for planning and executing natural resource management and restoration projects, public access and recreation projects, and assist in the maintenance of the physical property assets of the Conservancy. (posted 2/7)

Premier nonprofit conservation group seeks a Director of Land Protection to manage and direct its land acquisition program. (posted 2/7)

Wildlands Conservancy seeks a motivated, innovative, community-focused candidate to join its growing Development and Communications team as its Director of Development. (posted 2/7)

The California Research and Planning Coordinator (Coordinator) reports directly to the American Farmland Trust's (AFT) California Policy Manager and will work in AFT’s Sacramento, California office. Frequent travel in the San Joaquin Valley, and the greater Bay Area will be required in order to advance AFT's mission of protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.

American Farmland Trust seeks a Project Manager to join its California team of dynamic professionals. The position is a mid-level professional responsible for developing and managing farmland conservation and stewardship projects in the San Joaquin Valley. (posted 2/7)

Hunterdon Land Trust seeks a part-time Land Steward to play a critical role in caring for preserved lands through monitoring, maintaining public access, and managing ecological threats. (posted 2/8)

The Land Conservation Internship is a 40-hours per week, summer seasonal position responsible for the assisting with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s land preservation and land stewardship programs. (posted 2/15)

The Cascade Forest Conservancy seeks a full-time, passionate Executive Director to lead forest protection, conservation, education, and advocacy in the lush heart of the Cascade Mountain Ecoregion. (posted 2/15)

Western Reserve Land Conservancy has an immediate opening for an individual who can focus on prioritizing, strategizing and carrying out various types of conservation projects that include donated and purchased conservation easements, restoration projects and land acquisition. (posted 2/15)

Scenic Hudson seeks an individual to provide strategic support to the organization’s Advocacy Team in all aspects of office administration, research, analysis, report preparation, lobbying and community outreach. (posted 2/19)

Genesee Land Trust is seeking a part-time, seasonal Stewardship Assistant to join its team. (posted 2/19)

Maine Farmland Trust is seeking a new president and CEO to lead this innovative, collaborative, and highly successful land trust with a broad mission to protect farmland, support farmers, and advance the future for farming. (posted 2/19)

Conservation Florida seeks a Development Coordinator who will play an integral role in its development efforts. (posted 2/21)

The nonprofit Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests seeks two individuals for a temporary, 12-week summer stewardship technician position. (posted 2/21)

Sycamore Land Trust is seeking a full-time Land Preservation Director to play a key role in our land protection efforts, including the evaluation and completion of new projects, as well as the management and monitoring of existing nature preserves and conservation easements. (posted 2/21)

Business Process Analysts apply an in-depth knowledge of the agency's program areas to define and implement a solution to a given problem that requires an individually tailored response for end-user requirements. (posted 2/21)

Western Reserve Land Conservancy  is seeking an individual to create and manage a well-coordinated, strategic development plan to cultivate and solicit support from foundations, corporations and government sources. (posted 2/22)

Join us outdoors this spring, summer, and fall to help protect, restore, and manage vital natural resources in Indiana. (posted 3/15)

The Land Trust Alliance seeks a staff accountant to be responsible for originating and processing journal entries, cash and investment account reconciliation, intercompany billing, preparing grant financial reports, managing the corporate credit card program and helping with expense monitoring, financial analyses, and budget preparation. (posted 2/22)

The Northwoods Land Trust is seeking a talented, committed Executive Director to oversee all aspects of the land trust’s programs. (posted 2/22)

Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire is looking for our newest team member to fill the position of Land Manager and oversee land management activities on our soon to be 8,000 acres of fee-owned land. (posted 2/25)

The assistant project manager is a hybrid position in the stewardship department, supporting the conservation easement program and managing Sonoma Land Trust's coastal preserves. (posted 2/25)

American Farmland Trust is seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual capable of developing and implementing detailed plans to shape agricultural policy to fill its new position of Policy Director. (posted 2/25)

Blue Mountain Land Trust is seeking an Education and Recreation Specialist to be responsible for community outreach activities for to build visibility; increase community and member engagement; and strengthen financial resources. (posted 2/25)

The accredited Land Trust of Napa County is seeking a Stewardship Assistant to support Lands Program staff in management activities across twelve protected natural areas (10,600 acres) owned by our organization. (posted 2/26)

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is looking to hire a part-time Landowner Assistance Coordinator to provide assistance to landowners around these waters by helping them determine the most efficient and practical best management practice(s) to install on their land and connecting them to technical and financial resources to do so. (posted 2/27)

American Farmland Trust is seeking a strong and collaborative leader to lead and expand its Women for the Land Initiative throughout the country. (posted 2/27)

American Farmland Trust seeks a full-time Project Coordinator to oversee a new project targeting Rappahannock County, Virginia and the surrounding region. (posted 2/27)

The Downeast Lakes Land Trust seeks an energetic, motivated individual to fill the role of Education and Events Coordinator to lead its education program and assume substantial responsibilities for event planning. (posted 2/27)

The accredited Piscataquog Land Conservancy has an immediate opening for a part-time Stewardship Coordinator whose primary responsiblity is to provide coordination, training, and oversight for its volunteer monitoring program. (posted 2/27)

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.

Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is seeking a dynamic and committed communications professional with a strong background in public engagement, online marketing, and communications. (posted 2/27)

White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center is seeking an Executive Director to the run the day-to-day operations of its 4,000 acre nature center (the largest in Connecticut.). (posted 2/28)

Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy is seeking a part-time Land Conservation Manager to respond to landowner inquiries, visit potential properties, prepare baseline and conservation easement documents, and secure funds to purchase fee simple land or conservation easements. (posted 2/28)

 Central Indiana Land Trust is seeeking a stewardship specialist to oversee activities for all nature preserves and conservation easements, including restoration, monitoring and management efforts. (posted 3/1)

The accredited Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is seeking a Land Protection Assistant to assist with evaluating and completing all types of land conservation projects. (posted 3/4)

American Farmland Trust is seeking a program manager to lead its Underserved Farmer Outreach Program, which aims to support California’s under-represented farmers and ranchers by providing access to conservation-focused technical and financial assistance. (posted 3/4)

The McKenzie River Trust is looking for a Restoration and Stewardship Associate, a field-based position ideal for an individual interested in assisting with floodplain restoration and managing land for ecologic goals. (posted 3/4)

The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development is seeking an experienced program manager to lead its Streamside Acquisition Program, which permanently protects the streamside lands and floodplains that help maintain world-famous drinking water quality for nine million New Yorkers. (posted 3/4)

Maine Coast Heritage Turst is seeking an individual to help grow its pipeline of Annual Fund members of The President’s Circle, identify new donors, and manage a portfolio of major and planned donors. (posted 3/4)

Okanogan Land Trust seeks an Executive Director to carry our mission forward while leading fundraising efforts, land protection projects, community outreach and organizational management. (posted 3/4)

Feather River Land Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to be responsible for its accounting activities including: budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, grant tracking, audit coordination, financial policy development and daily finance administration. (posted 3/5)

Mass Audubon is seeking an experienced, passionate, inspirational leader with a strong background in non-profit management, donor development, environmental science, and education to serve as Sanctuary Director of Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary on Cape Cod in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. (posted 3/5)

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Director to be responsible for planning and overseeing its land protection, stewardship, and habitat restoration projects. (posted 3/5)

The Salazar Center for North American Conservation honors the legacy of former U.S. Secretary of Interior, U.S. Senator, and Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar. Announced in 2016, the Center began operation in 2018. Through convening, communications, national engagement, and interdisciplinary cooperation, the Center seeks to address some of the 21st century’s most challenging conservation issues, including habitat connectivity across political borders, urban conservation and engaging new and diverse voices in conservation policy development.

Colorado West Land Trust has a full-time opening for a two-year position is intended to advance the career of an emerging conservation leader while providing important work to a respected, leading land trust. (posted 3/5)

Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy is seeking a new staff member to coordinate aspects of the stewardship program. This position is flexible and customizable in 2019 with long-term potential in the organization. (posted 3/6)

The accredited Genesee Land Trust is seeking a part-time Farmland Protection Assistant to help farmers protect their land by administering and coordinating grant funded agricultural conservation easement acquisition projects. (posted 3/7)

The Summer of Service AmeriCorps Program Coordinator is a seasonal position responsible for Conserving Carolina’s Summer of Service program, engaging 5-7 young adult participants in environmental service-learning in Henderson and surrounding counties. (posted 3/8)

Kaniksu Land Trust is seeking a new Executive Director to its public face and principal advocate. The successful candidate will work closely with the board and staff to achieve short and long-term goals in pursuit of the organization’s mission. (posted 3/8)

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County seeks a full-time Land Steward with skills in environmental site description and monitoring, restoration project management, and GIS analysis and mapping, as well as an excellent ability to communicate using maps, verbally and in writing. (posted 3/11)

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust is looking for a temporary Communications and Development Assistant to help achieve its fundraising and outreach goals. This part-time position runs from May 1-September 23, 2019 with a possible extension to October 31, 2019. (posted 3/12)

Natural Lands is seeking a full-time Conservation Easement Program Administrator to oversee its conservation easement monitoring program, monitor easements, oversee easement administration and recordkeeping, and provide assistance with handling easement violations, amendments, waivers, and condemnations. (posted 3/12)

American Farmland Trust is seeking an individual to lead the Farms Under Threat Initiative and other research efforts, and actively collaborate and coordinate with all divisions to ensure programming is strategic, efficiently delivered, well-received, academically defensible and impactful. (posted 3/12)

Sonoma Land Trust is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on the successes of the past and shape its vision for the future. (posted 3/12)

Wood River Land Trust is seeking an individual with excellent organizational skills and a passion for protecting the Wood River Valley to join its team as a Development Associate. (posted 3/13)

North Florida Land Trust is seeking a Land Manager who will be responsible for land management and stewardship activities on over 14,000 acres of fee-owned preserves and conservation easements. (posted 3/13)

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking an experienced professional to provide support for the Land Conservation and Stewardship division. (posted 3/13)

The Dutchess Land Conservancy is seeking a full-time Development Director, to be responsible for leading its nonprofit fundraising program. (posted 3/13)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking an individual to support land protection and stewardship staff in managing its network of 120+ conservation easement properties located throughout an eight-county service area. (posted 3/14)

The Western New York Land Conservancy seeks to add a Development and Communications Assistant who will primarily provide administrative support to our fundraising and outreach work. (posted 3/14)

Capitol Land Trust is seeking a Membership Engagement Manager to lead and manage our member relations and fundraising program. (posted 3/14)

Athens Land Trust is seeking an individual to be charged with growing its efforts to protect farmland through tools such as conservation easements, the NRCS ACEP-ALE program, and effective farmland transition and land acquisition. (posted 3/14)

Huron Pines is seeking a self-motivated, open-minded and creative individual that brings a diverse perspective and strong problem-solving skills. (posted 3/14)

Huron Pines is seeking a Conservation Stewardship Coordinator who will focus on implementing habitat restoration projects in terrestrial ecosystems in Northeast Michigan. (posted 3/14)

The Pacific Forest Trust seeks a committed Project Manager to implement outreach, make the case, build support and assist in coordination of its Healthy Watersheds California project. (posted 3/15)

The Nature Conservancy in Indiana is seeking a Southern Indiana Land Stewardship Assistant to help with preserve management plans on sites throughout southern Indiana. (posted 3/15)

Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Student Conservation Association, a national nonprofit, are partnering to implement reforestation projects on various urban sites to significantly reduce storm water runoff, improve water quality, and increase the urban tree canopy in the city of Cleveland. (posted 3/18)

Through its Farmland Access program, Maine Farmland Trust, assists farmland owners and farmland seekers to develop business plans that can result in both successful farm transfers and farm acquisitions. MFT is seeking an individual to provide direct, individualized assistance, as well as manage and assist the work of a team of advisers, as appropriate to each farm client’s situation. (posted 3/18)

Weantinoge Heritage Land Trust is hiring two paid Stewardship Interns to work 30 hours per week (each), June 3, 2019 thru August 16, 2019. (posted 3/18)

This seasonal internship supports the Forest Society's Development Department in its outreach, engagement and solicitation of New Hampshire and Massachusetts businesses that align with our mission and special projects. (posted 3/20)

The Regional Farmland for a New Generation Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to help lead American Farmland Trust’s efforts in New York and New Jersey to keep farmers on the land. (posted 3/20)

New Mexico Land Conservancy, located in Santa Fe, is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate stewardship activities and support conservation projects. (posted 3/20)

This seasonal internship is designed to provide a student with appropriate skills an opportunity to work alongside professional staff to achieve the conservation goals of the Forest Society. (posted 3/20)

This seasonal internship provides visitor outreach and stewardship at Mount Major. (posted 3/20)

The Manager of Institutional Partnerships acts as a crucial member of the development team, supporting the goals and objectives for American Farmland Trust’s robust and ambitious institutional partnership efforts, specifically including securing grants/contributions from foundations, and government sources. (posted 3/20)

Westchester Land Trust has habitat improvement projects on several preserves, which include removal of thousands of invasive plants, as well as the planting of hundreds of new native trees and shrubs, and the intern will be responsible for this maintenance and monitoring. (posted 3/20)

The Santa Cruz Island Project Coordinator supports preserve operations to accomplish our conservation, research and philanthropic cultivation goals. (posted 3/20)

The Manager of Institutional Partnerships acts as a crucial member of the development team, supporting the goals and objectives for American Farmland Trust’s robust and ambitious institutional partnership efforts, specifically including securing grants/contributions from foundations, and government sources. (posted 3/20)

The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy is searching for a Stewardship Coordinator to oversee the stewardship of our protected lands, including nature preserves, non-public access properties, and conservation easements. (posted 3/20)

Conservation Trust for North Carolina, a statewide conservation organization based in Raleigh, seeks a highly motivated candidate to be responsible for raising $1.2M in operational funding while simultaneously improving existing procedures and processes within the Philanthropy area with a focus on growing major gifts and planned giving. (posted 3/20)