Land Trust Job Board

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 6/18).

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)

American Farmland Trust is seeking an entrepreneurial professional who enjoys front-line relationship building, soliciting, developing, and driving strategies with senior leadership, and demonstrating creativity and relationship-building savvy to make connections and secure in-person appointments. (posted 3/25)

The accredited Jackson Hole Land Trust seeks a Major Gifts Officer to play a vital role in meeting its ambitious contributed income goals, with a focus on soliciting $10K+ gifts. (posted 4/2)

American Farmland Trust is seeking an individual to help lead its efforts to provide the most up-to-date information about practices, policies, and programs by which the agricultural sector is a leading industry to combat climate change and build resilient systems that improve farm viability and environmental benefits while improving productivity for food, fiber, and biofuel stocks. (posted 4/15)

The Nisqually Land Trust seeks an energetic, motivated individual to serve as Volunteer Coordinator during the September 2019 – July 2020 AmeriCorps term. (posted 4/16)

American Farmland Trust seeks a Director of Development for fundraising operations in the Northeast US, including: New York, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine (and at times including states in the Mid-Atlantic). (posted 4/19)

McKenzie River Trust is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee the content strategy, production, and distribution across all digital, print, and in-person channels to grow the visibility of the organization among key audiences. (posted 6/11)

Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on steady growth and to help take the organization to the next level of impact within the current strategic plan. (posted 6/13)

Kentucky Natural Lands Trust is seeking applicants for the position of Development Director who will lead, plan and execute all aspects of development. (posted 7/2)

Save the Redwoods League seeks an Outreach Program Manager to be responsible for developing, implementing and managing its programs and partnerships that diversify visitation to redwood parks and provide inspiring and transformative redwood experiences. (posted 7/3)

The Tenafly Nature Center is seeking an Executive Director to supervise all aspects of its operations, including personnel, programs, facilities and financial management, membership, special events, public relations, and development efforts. (posted 7/3)

American Farmland Trust is recruiting for an experienced fundraising professional to fill the new position of Associate Director of Development – Greater New York. The successful candidate will direct American Farmland Trust’s fundraising efforts in the assigned territory (NY, and parts of PA and NJ), with a special focus on mid-level and major donors. (posted 7/3)

American Farmland Trust is recruiting for an experienced fundraising professional to fill the new position of Associate Director of Development – New England. The successful candidate will direct American Farmland Trust’s fundraising efforts in the assigned territory (MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, & ME), with a special focus on mid-level and major donors. (posted 7/3)

Landmark Conservancy is seeking an Operations Administrator to create and maintain its systems and processes, keeping all records, financial, donor, land and contracts of the organization. (posted 7/3)

The new Executive Director of Sequoia Riverlands Trust will take the reins upon the retirement of an entrepreneurial long-time leader and be called upon to assess the organization’s current position and structure. (posted 7/3)

 TerraCorps' Chief Philanthropy Officer is responsible for building a culture of abundance that unleashes its endless potential to create environmental and social change. (posted 7/11)

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition works to advance land protection in Massachusetts by providing education, tools, networking, and advocacy support for land trusts and their partners, and intends to hire a part-time (24 hours per week) coordinator to oversee and coordinate the essential functions of our operations. (posted 7/15)

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking a Digital Fundraising Specialist to support efforts to increase our donor base through digital channels, primarily email. (posted 7/19)

The Downeast Lakes Land Trust is seeking a Development & Outreach Manager to develop and manage its fundraising activities, cultivate donors and manages its outreach communications. (posted 7/19)

American Farmland Trust is seeking a California State Policy Associate, based in its Sacramento, California office, to be responsible for advancing the mission of the organization through policy research and advocacy, public communications, project management, and fundraising. (posted 7/22)

Sonoma Land Trust is seeking a Stewardship Project Manager to develop and implement conservation strategies for its Russian River watershed preserves and properties, and is responsible for all activities on the preserves. (posted 7/22)

The  Natural Land Institute is seeking a Stewardship Technician to assist with natural resource management on land it owns across northwest Illinois in order to support and uphold its mission. (posted 7/29)

Mass Audubon is seeking an entrepreneurial, inspirational leader with a background in land stewardship, habitat management, non-profit management, donor development, environmental science and education to serve as Sanctuary Director of Mass Audubon’s properties on Nantucket. (posted 7/30)

Ozaukee Washington Land Trust is looking for a dedicated and innovative fundraising professional who is passionate about building relationships that connect the community to the land trust’s transformative work: protecting the land and water of our special corner of Wisconsin. (posted 7/31)

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)

This position processes applications for land use permits and performs or assists in a wide variety of technical and administrative tasks in the administration of the current and established environmental land use planning regulations and procedures. (posted 8/5)

The Open Space Institute is seeking an IT/Facilities Manager to manage tech support, tech education and recommendations, and hardware/software purchasing (with the support of an outside consultant, which the IT/Facilities Manager oversees) for the entire organization. (posted 8/6)

The Associate Director, Blair Audubon Center is primarily responsible for the oversight and management of staff, volunteers and budgets supporting Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Blair Center visitor experience programs. (posted 8/7)

The Land Trust of Virginia is seeking a Conservation Assistant. (posted 8/7)

Are you an experienced trail builder who’d like to be involved in developing and maintaining trail systems, not just in summer but year round, all in one location, with full benefits? Settle in a growing, lively community tucked up against the Big Horn Mountains in north-central Wyoming. Become a key member in two non-profit organizations as they expand and develop non-motorized recreation opportunities in the area. (posted 8/7)

The Conservation Acquisitions Program Manager/Land Agent will be responsible for ensuring that acquisitions are managed to provide the best opportunity for CNLM, developing relationships that enhance such opportunities, and ensuring that all acquisitions projects that are performed according to CNLM protocols and policies. (posted 8/8)

This is an exciting opportunity to learn about all facets of marketing within a technically savvy leading-edge nonprofit organization. Peninsula Open Space Trust's Marketing Assistant provides essential support for the marketing team with a focus on quality content creation, digital distribution and effectiveness. (posted 8/8)

The Board of Directors of the 500 Year Forest Foundation are pleased to announce their search for a Program Coordinator, whose primary responsibility will be to enact a recently-adopted 3-year strategic plan. (posted 8/8)

The Conservation Project Manager will be responsible for land conservation project development, grant writing and research, drafting conservation easements, creating baseline documentation reports and land stewardship plans, monitoring conservation easements and fee-owned lands, conducting geographic analyses in support of conservation projects, and producing high-quality maps and reports. (posted 8/9)

American Farmland Trust is seeking an Institutional Partnerships Coordinator to raise financial support from Foundation and Government sources for its national and regional/field programs. (posted 8/15)

The County of San Mateo, California is currently recruiting a Parks Director to oversee the County’s 23 parks and recreation areas spanning over 16,183 acres. (posted 8/15)

The Central New York Land Trust is seeking an Office Manager/ Development Coordinator to handle day-to-day recordkeeping and administrative tasks to ensure uninterrupted operation of its member-supported, nonprofit organization, and support the president with organizational communications. (posted 8/15)

Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust is looking to add a dynamic, enthusiastic member to our team to boost our fundraising and administrative capacity. (posted 8/15)

Conservation Trust for North Carolina is seeking a highly motivated candidate who reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and is responsible for day-to-day accounting and finance functions, human resources, and office administration duties as needed. (posted 8/15)

Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director to build on steady growth and regional impact within the current strategic plan. (posted 8/15)

The Pacific Forest Trust serves as grantee on a portfolio comprising over 100,000 acres of working forest conservation easements. This position is responsible for the stewardship of PFT's conservation easement interests under the supervision of senior staff. (posted 8/19)

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests seeks a creative team player with a passion for forest conservation to enhance the Forest Society’s digital outreach. This individual will think strategically, engage new audiences, and build relationships through various electronic channels, including websites, enewsletters, and social media. (posted 8/20)

Highstead seeks an accomplished change-agent to create a communications program to boldly propel its land conservation, science, and stewardship programs, and to inspire people to advance the Wildlands and Woodlands Initiative of conserving New England’s forests and farmlands. (posted 8/23)

Chikaming Open Lands, a land trust working in Berrien County, Michigan, is seeking a Stewardship Coordinator. The position is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing its stewardship programs, including nature preserve management and conservation easement stewardship. (posted 8/23)

As the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County's Donor Relations Manager, you will collaborate with the Development and Communications Director and Executive Director in design, development and implementation of the major gift and legacy giving programs. (posted 8/26)

Keep It Colorado is hiring! Come join the coalition’s staff team and help elevate the land conservation community! (posted 8/26)

The Orange County Land Trust is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented person to join our team full-time as Stewardship Associate. (posted 8/27)

Winnakee Land Trust, a nationally accredited land trust serving the heart of the Hudson Valley from its offices in Dutchess County, New York, seeks a Membership and Events Manager. (posted 8/27)

The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy is hiring a Southern Virginia Program Manager to help staff its new outreach effort in Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania and Halifax counties in Virginia — the Southern Virginia Land Conservancy. (posted 8/28)

The Communications and Marketing Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of all marketing and communications activities, both external and internal for the Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Carolina Thread Trail. (posted 8/28)

The Farm Conservation Program Manager is responsible for implementing Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust's Farm Conservation Program vision, and for completing land protection projects consistent with Mount Grace’s mission, policies, and systems. (posted 8/30)

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust is looking for a committed conservationist to join our team as a Land Protection Specialist. (posted 8/30)

The Eno River Association seeks a Director of Development with a passion for the environment and the assertiveness to grow the fundraising program to a new level of performance. (posted 8/30)

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission is seeking a Land Trust Communications Liaison to design and manage a comprehensive strategy to communicate with and engage accredited land trusts throughout their accredited term. Please note the anticipated start date is January 2020. (posted 8/30)

This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP), a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their services that many communities rely on. (posted 9/4)

Maine Coast Heritage Trust announces an extraordinary opportunity for a proven leader, skilled manager, and successful communicator who shares our passion for conserving and stewarding Maine’s coastal lands and islands. (posted 9/4)

Katy Prairie Conservancy’s Preserve Manager will have responsibility of the day-to-day management of the preserves and the ranch; the Preserve Manager is expected to work as part of a team to achieve the goals established for the preserve and ranch and will keep all owners informed of progress. (posted 9/5)

The Katy Prairie Conservancy seeks an Outreach Manager to lead its community outreach programs on the Katy Prairie Preserve. (posted 9/5)

The Senior Conservation Project Manager will play a central role in building and managing Pacific Forest Trust’s portfolio of forest conservation projects in Oregon and regionally. (posted 9/5)

The Monadnock Conservancy, a nonprofit conservation land trust serving the Monadnock region of southwestern New Hampshire, seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Conservation Project Manager to join a staff of nine in our Keene, New Hampshire, office. (posted 9/9)

TerraCorps has two open positions in its program! Come and serve with us as a Land Stewardship Coordinator with The Nature Conservancy in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, or as a Youth Education and Community Engagement Coordinator with Mass Audubon Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon, Massachusetts. (posted 9/9)
 

Friends of the Columbia Gorge is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to work with its communications director to design and implement community engagement efforts; manage outdoor youth education programs; plan and organize public events; and coordinate public education projects. (posted 9/9)

The National Park Foundation has secured funding to establish the Traubert Lands Fellowship. This Fellowship is a highly selective, two-year position aimed at recent graduates with a Masters or similar advanced degree in natural resource conservation, historic preservation or related area. (posted 9/10)

The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks an accomplished professional to serve as Director of the Onset Bay Center, a year-round Bay exploration and on-the-water recreation program facility on Onset Bay in Wareham, MA. (posted 9/11)

Great Land Trus is seeking a Conservation Project Manager to be responsible for due diligence, recordkeeping, and drafting and negotiating legal documents including purchase and sale agreements and conservation easements associated with new projects. The Conservation Project Manager will be fluent in tax benefits associated with land conservation. (posted 9/11)

The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy seeks to hire a talented, energetic professional for the full-time position of Advancement Assistant. (posted 9/11)

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District — a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized in 1933 to develop and implement a plan to reduce the effects of flooding and conserve water for beneficial public uses — is seeking an executive director. (posted 9/11)

As the Donor Relations Manager of Land Trust of Santa Cruz County , you will collaborate with the Development and Communications Director and Executive Director in design, development and implementation of our major gift and legacy giving programs. (posted 9/11)

Whatcom Land Trust is a highly successful land trust located in Bellingham in the northwest corner of Washington State between the salt water and the Cascade Mountains. After a very successful tenure our current Executive Director is retiring in early 2020, and we are seeking a new one. (posted 9/13)

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) is responsible for the conservation — including restoration, protection and management — of fish and wildlife resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is accepting resumes and applications for the position of Chief of Wildlife Lands (Environmental Analyst V). (posted 9/13)

The Woodie Wheaton Land Trust is seeking an Executive Director to drive the strategic mission of the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust. The successful Executive Director will be committed to land conservation and work collaboratively with an active Board of Directors in a remote environment with multiple priorities. (posted 9/13)

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 9/13)

The Trust for Public Land seeks a successful, driven fundraiser to lead all philanthropy activities for the organization’s Connecticut program. (posted 9/16)

Mainspring Conservation Trust, Inc., located in western North Carolina, seeks an Executive Director with a passion for land protection and stewardship of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. (posted 9/16)

Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas is seeking a Director of Conservation & Stewardship to manage a portfolio of conservation easement and GSA-owned properties, spearhead land stewardship activities, develop new conservation project opportunities and more. (posted 9/16)

The South Kingstown Land Trust is seeking a fulltime Land Management Director, who in coordination with the Executive Director and members of the staff and community will be charged with the planning, funding and implementation of a vast array of stewardship practices. (posted 9/16)

Placer Land Trust is seeking an experienced Land & Recreation Manager with strong technical experience and interpersonal skills to manage/monitor protected land and develop/support public recreation and land access programs on certain PLT properties/preserves. (posted 9/17)

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. The position of Land Preservation Associate in the Trust’s Real Estate Department is immensely satisfying, as he/she will support the Trust’s efforts to preserve in perpetuity historically important sites associated with the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. (posted 9/17)

The Columbia Land Conservancy in Chatham, New York, seeks a full-time conservation minded lands steward 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 4000 acres of public lands in Columbia County. (posted 9/18)