Land Trust Job Board

The Catskill Center seeks a Communications Manager to inspire our audiences with impactful stories of the Catskills, and of the Catskill Center’s accomplishments. This individual will strengthen our relationships with our members and stakeholders and galvanize new audiences to support our mission.

American Prairie seeks an experienced Senior Land Acquisition Manager  to oversee and direct all aspects of acquisition from identification and cultivation of opportunities to purchase structuring, negotiation and closing in tight alignment with American Prairie’s acquisition strategies and organizational goals.

This new Land Transactions Project Manager position will be responsible for implementing all phases of real estate transactions to further POST’s land conservation projects, with an emphasis on key agricultural lands.

The summer internship is a nine-week program committed to restoring wildlife habitat, preserving high-quality prairies, and maintaining trails for public access. The internship includes a direct educational component including field trips to local environmental organizations, guest speakers and collecting data for environmental monitoring programs.

The Development & Operations Associate is a full-time non-exempt position responsible for supporting the Director of Development and Operations. Specific deliverables will include but are not limited to maintaining French & Pickering’s donor database and generating insightful reports and analysis, as well as implementing French & Pickering’s fundraising, programming, communications, member services and marketing initiatives.

The NCIFund Loan Servicing Specialist is responsible for performing multiple loan processing functions to ensure the integrity and accuracy of loan performance, documentation, insurance tracking, loan set‐up, file maintenance, quality control and customer service.

The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association (BCWA) seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead the organization. The ED will work with two additional paid administrative staff.

The Sierra Stewardship and Restoration Manager would be responsible for providing the primary support for restoration planning and implementation in the giant sequoia range.

As the Director of Science and Conservation Planning, you would oversee all aspects of Save the Redwoods League’s science programs, a primary focus of which concerns redwood forest health and restoration.

The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Program Specialist for the Wildlife Land Trust department. In this position you will be responsible to advance humane stewardship of our Wildlife Land Trust properties by providing program and administrative support and overseeing volunteer recruitment and onboarding.

Maine Farmland Trust, a vibrant, multifaceted organization committed to the future of farming and a national leader in farmland protection and access work, seeks their next President. At a time when farmers face great challenges and increasing development pressures, MFT seeks a leader to implement an ambitious strategic plan to accelerate the pace and scale of their work to meet the most pressing challenges facing Maine farms today.

The Field Manager, under direction from the Executive Director, manages tree planting, tree care, volunteer activities and education programs. The Field Manager provides supervision of community volunteers and interns. The Field Manager grows Savannah Tree Foundation’s effectiveness through tree planting and stewardship, advocacy and outreach and community education programs.

The Native Land Trust Council (NLTC), is an intertribal, emerging non-profit organization. Their mission is to support, strengthen and promote the cultural conservation and stewardship initiatives of Indigenous Native Peoples’ land trusts and conservancies that protect and preserve traditional resources and ways of life.

The Project Manager – Public Access (PMPA) coordinates and oversees the work of staff, contractors and external partners to manage, protect, enhance and restore the recreational, conservation, and agricultural values of SLT lands. The PMPA develops public access goals and strategies, consistent with SLT’s overall strategic plan, and ensures that public access initiatives align with organizational goals and resources.

Field techs will work with a core team of agency, ATC staff and trained volunteers to complete a detailed visual resource inventory of all 90+ A.T. viewpoints in Pennsylvania. This work will require hiking to designated viewpoints and collecting data using the National Park Service Enjoy the View protocol. Fieldwork trips may require multi-day backpacking and camping.

The position requires three to five years of experience in land planning, and/or real property background. The ideal candidate will have experience with agricultural policy issues, conservation easements and fee acquisitions and build public/private partnerships to leverage conservation dollars. Any public policy experience a plus. 

The positions will primarily include field work with some remote work from home or the NCLC office as COVID protocols may still be in effect.  Field work will take place at NCLC preserves and at preserves owned and managed by other area land trusts. This is a unique hands-on opportunity to gain experience with land and public preserve management, trail construction and maintenance, GPS/GIS and remote aerial imagery and other important stewardship activities for NCLC and NCLC partner organizations. 

The Land Steward prepares annual monitoring reports drafts and updates baseline documentation for conservation easements and maintains personal contact with landowners. This individual will be a point-person for SJPT’s conservation easement landowner relations effort, with responsibilities including (but not limited to) initial and follow-up landowner education and general efforts to assure positive and productive landowner relationships.

The Major Gift Officer serves as part of the Development team and reports to the Director of Philanthropy. This position is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals capable of making major and planned gifts of five-, six- and seven-figures to support the mission of the San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT). 

Whiterock Conservancy is seeking a dynamic, skilled leader who can foster a positive, productive workplace culture while keeping our organization strong, nimble and visionary. Whiterock Conservancy stewards a 5,500-acre expanse of woods, river, prairie, trails, campgrounds and rolling cropland under the dark sky. Our mission blends outdoor recreation and nature experiences with innovative conservation management of working lands.

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 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access.

As an integral part of the AFT Programs team, the Pacific Northwest Policy Manager works in coalition with AFT's partners in Washington and Oregon to effect change at both the state and local levels. The policy manager will build relationships with policy makers, seek to understand the status of existing zoning, funding streams and farmland protection programs, develop and advocate for policy changes, track pertinent legislation and identify opportunities to work in concert with like-minded organizations.

The Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA will create volunteer and outreach opportunities that will support the long-term sustainability of the Land Labs program. The VISTA member will seek out relationship building opportunities with non-traditional conservation partners; develop a volunteer management database and volunteer training program; and assist in developing special events to support GPC and the Land Labs program.

The Development Coordinator VISTA will investigate funding opportunities and communication strategies that will support the long-term sustainability of the Land Labs program. 

Under guidance from the Director of Research, the Precision Aquaculture Scientist leads USDA‐ARS research objectives related to precision aquaculture technologies and develops and leads precision aquaculture research projects through industry contracts and/or collaborations with external researchers.

Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of conservation easements and GSA-owned properties, spearheading land stewardship activities, working to develop new conservation project opportunities, managing strong landowner relationships, developing and promoting events related to land conservation, identifying and pursuing funding opportunities for conservation projects and ensuring adherence to standards that maintain GSA’s accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

We are seeking a full-time Director of Human Resources to lead and direct the functions of the Human Resources department including employment-related legal compliance, recruitment and selection of staff, and the administration of compensation, benefits, and company policies and practices.

The position is primarily responsible for supporting staff by ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of the office, including answering phones, managing file organization, etc., but may include some financial duties, support fundraising and development and assist with organizational communications as needed.

The Conservation Specialist will manage land acquisition and conservation easements at the Santa Fe Conservation Trust located in Santa Fe, NM, and assist with the stewardship of conserved lands already in SFCT's portfolio. The CS will also work with a stewardship team to monitor, care for and maintain records on fee title lands and lands under conservation easement.

The Preserve Stewardship Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of management and stewardship of our nature preserves and other lands and waters in the Adirondacks of upstate New York. The Coordinator will implement a range of conservation land management activities intended to connect people with equitable access to nature and protect important ecological resources.

This position facilitates the Trust’s development efforts and: 1) manages the annual giving program, major donor program, foundation program and corporate giving program, 2) provides support for an ongoing capital campaign, 3) organizes donor field trips and other Trust events 4) helps set, measure and meet the organization’s fundraising goals. The Manager provides substantial support to the Executive Director, senior staff, and Board of Directors and will also serve as staff liaison to the Philanthropy Committee of the Board of Directors.

The Island Institute, a dynamic community development nonprofit based in Rockland, Maine, seeks an experienced, visionary and engaging leader to serve as its president. The next president will join the Island Institute (the Institute) at an important inflection point in the organization’s history, with a new organizational structure and focus to its work.

The Senior Government Relations Representative is a lead lobbyist supporting The  Conservation Fund’s departments, programs and project leaders, primarily by helping represent the organization with the Administration, Congress and Non‐Governmental Organizations. 

Pee Dee Land Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Administration and Outreach Coordinator.  Tis full time position will be responsible for maintaining the donor databases as well as assisting the Director of Education and Outreach with all aspects of PDLT’s education and outreach program. 

The Development Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support in the organization’s Fundraising development and communications team. He or she will support development projects and processes, such as data entry and donor cultivation and support grant applications by gathering supporting documents, mailing applications etc.

BYLT is a seeking Development Specialist who is excited to join our dynamic organization at a pivotal moment of growth. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who will help to define and manage all aspects of BYLT’s development strategy including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving and appeal campaigns, government and foundation support, corporate giving and sponsorships and fundraising events.

The Stewardship Manager is a full-time exempt position responsible for managing all aspects of the Conservancy’s conservation easement stewardship program and contributing to its strategic planning and initiatives. The Stewardship Manager reports to the Executive Director and supervises one full-time stewardship staff.

As the Land Steward of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, you will support senior Stewardship Program staff to ensure that the organization’s portfolio of 115 conservation easements remain in compliance and continue to provide all conservation values for which they were originally protected. The Land Steward will provide exemplary service to our landowners through their annual monitoring visits.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support the League staff and also to assist and support the General Counsel.  In particular, the Legal Counsel has a significant role regarding the wide range of League transactions with the goal of protecting the League’s legal interests and maintaining its operations.

The Maryland Field Representative is a transaction facilitator with a primary focus on assisting the Maryland State Director in connection with the performance of real estate conservation acquisitions. The Maryland Director’s primary focus is sourcing, while the MDFR sees projects through to closing.

Responsible for managing all aspects of the Palmetto Trail’s AmeriCorps program (The Palmetto Conservation Corps). Serve as the primary contact between the Palmetto Trail and the South Carolina Commission for National and Community Service.

The Katy Prairie Conservancy seeks a Marketing and Development Associate to provide support to KPC’s advancement team. Under the direction of the Advancement Director, this position assists with a variety of projects related to marketing, public relations, special events, general fundraising and database management.

The Regional Counsel provides legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, transaction implementation and related services for The Conservation Fund in connection with real estate activities, including acquisition, preservation, ownership, and disposition of land and conservation easements through resales and gifts for conservation purposes, and loans to land trusts and other conservation partners.

Work alongside environmental educators to lead youth outdoor summer nature programs while gaining hands-on experience within the field of environmental education.

The Trails Team Leader is responsible for identifying and executing trails specific stewardship needs across the region and will coordinate assisting other stewardship staff as scheduled. In addition, the Trails Team Leader will provide site-based leadership for trails projects and maintenance work where multiple staff are present, and this role will serve as a coordinator for capital and special projects as appropriate. 

The Conservation Programs Manager is a key position at Delaware Wild Lands and will help ensure DWL’s success in achieving our mission and expanding our conservation and restoration work. The Conservation Programs Manager will assist with land conservation, protection, management and restoration efforts, supervise the New Castle County Land Steward, and oversee conservation and restoration projects and programs on DWL's 6,000 acres of land holdings in New Castle County, Delaware.

Kestrel Land Trust is seeking to a Conservation Manager to identify and implement land conservation projects in support of our strategic plan to protect wildlands and woodlands, farmland and to create natural parks and trails that are welcoming to the rural, suburban and urban communities in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts.

The Teton Regional Land Trust is seeking a charismatic leader. The ideal candidate has a conservation/natural resource background and is an excellent fundraiser and manager with strong skills in communication, collaboration, strategic planning, financial management and supervision.

Work and play in paradise! Seeking a dynamic leader for Director of Land Management and Open Space.

Join our team, evaluating farmland conservation grant applications and assisting with the administration of the VHCB Farmland Conservation Program to conserve important agricultural land. Help with policy development and provide technical assistance and capacity-building support in collaboration with applicants and partners. Qualifications include experience with agricultural land conservation easements and transactions; addtionally, knowledege and experience in natural resources and land use planning desired.

Summary of Position

The Review Specialist is part of a dedicated team that implements the national accreditation program to build and recognize strong land trusts, foster public confidence in land conservation and help ensure the long-term protection of land. The Review Specialist promotes and implements the Commission’s values of integrity, accountability and service.

 The NCS Forester is a member of TNC’s NatureVest team focused on financing forest conservation, sustainable working forests and forest carbon projects that contribute to TNC’s protection and climate change goals through NCS. The NCS Forester will work with TNC colleagues, governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses and private landowners to implement climate-smart forestry strategies.

About TNC

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.

The Environmental Sustainability Officer is an appointed position, serves at the pleasure of the County Executive and reports to a Deputy County Executive. The Environmental Sustainability Officer functions as a strategic advisor on environmental sustainability initiatives and will serve as a key member of County Executive’s leadership team. 

Reporting to the Director of Bird Conservation, the Senior Program Manager, Puget Sound will develop and implement a strategy designed to protect, enhance and/or restore a suite of priority places identified in Audubon’s Puget Sound Conservation Blueprint. To achieve results at scale, the Senior Program Manager will develop partnerships that advance place-based actions and policies that build upon the strengths of local Audubon chapters and meaningfully integrate the concerns of historically marginalized communities.

The Executive Director serves as the public face of BACT to the community, key contributors, foundations, and other partners. The Executive Director guides staff members to advance BACT’s mission, goals and objectives.

Candidate will have education or two years of related professional experience, land conservation experience preferred. Must have a demonstrated track record of completing real estate transactions, background in land conservation preferred. GIS skills desirable, but not required.

The primary responsibility of the COE Manager is threefold: to ensure the relevance of the DLC in the diverse communities of Dutchess County by keeping residents aware of the DLC’s work and informed about open space preservation; identifying and developing conservation projects that have a broad community impact and address the needs of area communities; and providing an opportunity for people to have a voice about why land matters to them that will help guide some of the DLC’s projects and programs.

Northeast Wilderness Trust seeks a well-organized, detail-oriented candidate with experience in stewardship of conservation easements and land trust-owned property, excellent GIS mapping skills – and who is capable of coordinating the work of stewardship staff and volunteers.

The Campaign Manager will lead in the design of the comprehensive campaign, manage the execution of this multi-faceted, multi-year campaign; Lead development of campaign and prospect strategy; Identification of prospects; Execute day-to-day planning, coordination and management of the campaign.

DLLT 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. The technician will gain broad experience assisting the work of a community-based conservation group engaged in landscape-scale forest conservation and management.

We are looking for an energetic self-driven professional to join our small team. Oversight, coordination and implementation of RVC's development, outreach, general and restricted fundraising. Planning, promotion and implementation of programs and events and meetings from inception to completion. 

TennGreen is seeking an experienced development officer who is passionate for conservation of our natural treasures and ready to take TennGreen to the next level. Reporting to the Associate Director, this position will manage a qualified portfolio of current and potential leadership donors and will focus on acquiring gifts at or above $1,000 and upgrading current donors.

Tall Timbers, a research station and accredited land trust, is seeking an experienced professional to facilitate the implementation of a multi-million-dollar Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant.

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust seeks an energetic, motivated team player to join us in a full time year-round position as Communications and Development Manager. The ideal candidate possesses a strong commitment to our conservation mission, excellent ability to work in a team and independently, great communication skills with large and small groups and one-on-one, experience in fundraising and outreach and a desire to gain familiarity with all aspects of our operations.

Sierra Institute for Community and Environment (Sierra Institute) in collaboration with Lassen National Forest (LNF) are providing a unique opportunity to contribute to forest restoration and timber stand improvement activities within restoration projects on the LNF. Qualified individuals with an interest in active management of forested landscapes for ecosystem resilience are encouraged to apply. The selected applicant will work as part of a six-member crew to mark trees for the management of vegetation on the Lassen National Forest in California.

The Conservation Transactions Team works diligently to conserve wildlands, working forests, riparian areas and agricultural lands. Our team works directly with landowners, public partners, community groups and broad-based stakeholder initiatives to conserve keystone lands by initiating and completing transactions: buying land, conservation easements, transferring land and other innovative tools that support a healthy environment and resilient communities for all.

The Midwest Program Associate works closely with the Illinois State Director on projects and programs to advance the Fund’s mission. A key responsibility for this new position is supporting the implementation of the Illinois Working Lands, Water and Wildlife Regional Conservation Partnership Project (Illinois RCPP). 

The Development Coordinator works with colleagues within the chapter and across the organization to ensure gifts and pledges are accurately recorded to reflect donor intent and promptly acknowledged. They process donations, pledges and in-kind gifts for the Maine chapter, and they revise and send acknowledgment letters, pledge reminders and internal forms. The Development Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all gifts have documentation which is properly filed in the donor record. They review grant award documentation to ensure appropriate approvals before gift acceptance.

This is a senior position responsible for the development of all marketing and fundraising strategies to grow the base of philanthropic support and increase public awareness of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners. The Director will work alongside the Executive Director and Board of Directors in all development and fundraising activities, including setting the strategic fundraising agenda to achieve and exceed the organization’s revenue goals through the solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation support. 

The Nature Conservancy in Indiana seeks an Associate Director of Development based in Indianapolis to implement and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects, including corporate, foundation and/or individual donors. They will effectively communicate the programs of the Conservancy, build a portfolio of qualified donors, develop strong donor strategies and build lasting donor relationships.

The Nature Conservancy in Indiana is seeking a Volunteer & Events Coordinator to develop, grow, and support our volunteer and community engagement programs as part of our Inspiring People for Nature initiative. They will be responsible for improving and expanding the volunteer program and creating events that engage communities, members, volunteers, partners and donors.

Mass Audubon seeks a Property Worker to perform a variety of custodial and maintenance duties for assigned buildings, exhibits and grounds consistent with Mass Audubon policies and in cooperation with other sanctuary staff across the organization. He/she consistently represents Mass Audubon in a positive and constructive manner with visitors, members, abutters, vendors and community officials.

 We are seeking a full-time Annual Fund Associate to manage the annual fund program as well as provide support to the Executive Director. Must have strong computer skills with demonstrated experience using donor database software, including proficiency with conducting data queries and running reports and an understanding of, or experience with, fundraising/development. 

Midcoast Conservancy is seeking a full-time Database Coordinator to join the Midcoast Conservancy team. Reporting to the Director of Administration and Finance, the Database Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s Raiser’s Edge database which is key to our interactions with those who support conservation in midcoast Maine.

La Plata Open Space Conservancy is seeking a full time Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of LPOSC’s business operations including day to day functions, stewardship, fundraising and management of the organization.

The full-time Executive Director works with the board to set overarching strategy for ILPA; will advocate effectively for its mission with decision makers; will oversee educational programming for member organizations and provide executive oversight for all aspects of ILPA’s operations, including finances, funding and fundraising, programming and stewardship.

The Executive Director will be responsible for building and managing an annual budget, supervising a small, enthusiastic staff, building and implementing an annual Development Plan and overseeing the organization’s Land Conservation Program, In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program, Stewardship Program and Community Outreach and Engagement Program.

Assisting the Monadnock Conservancy’s Conservation Easement Stewardship program by conducting annual monitoring visits to conserved lands. The successful candidate will have the physical ability to walk long distances to remote areas over varied terrain and have excellent off-trail navigation skills using GPS and map and compass.

The Land Connection seeks a Development Director to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts to fulfill our mission. As this position is relatively new to our organization, the Development Director will have the opportunity to build and grow our fundraising efforts. Specifically, the Development Director is responsible for developing, diversifying and expanding our current fundraising strategies. This position reports to the Executive Director and supports the organization’s program areas as needed.

The Natural Areas Technician position is a full-time position based at the Warbler Ridge Conservation Area in Charleston, Illinois under the direct supervision of the Natural Areas Manager. Field work will primarily take place at Warbler Ridge Conservation Area, with occasional travel to other GPF sites.

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit Conservation Corps, is seeking a qualified Easement Technician to provide direct assistance to Louisiana NRCS agency staff, landowners and partners involved in the easement program.

American Conservation Experience, a non-profit Conservation Corps, is seeking an ACE Easement Biologist to provide direct technical assistance to Indiana NRCS agency staff, landowners and partners involved in habitat improvement on easements. Specifically, the ACE Easement Biologist will assess the ecological and habitat function of NRCS easements across southern Indiana, and propose ecological enhancement opportunities.

This is a part time (20 hours/week), temporary (approximately 1 year term) position. The Florida Associate will work with The Conservation Fund’s staff as well as with partner organizations to support the implementation of the Loxa‐Lucie initiative in Martin County, Florida.