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Land Acquisition Specialist

Vermont Land Trust

MONTPELIER, Vermont

Do you have experience in land management, surveying, real estate, or nonprofit program management? Are you passionate about conservation and community? Come work for us as our Land Acquisition Specialist, where you’ll manage land transactions and build relationships to expand who participates in and benefits from VLT programming.

Whether in the field or the office, all of us at VLT are united by a common purpose: to care for and protect this home we share, and strengthen ties between land and lives. If this sounds like you, visit our website to learn more!

Development Assistant

Finger Lakes Land Trust

Ithaca, New York

The Development Assistant is responsible for supporting the coordination of development activities, including donor database management, gift processing, events, and donor relations. This role also involves managing the Land Trust’s Talks & Treks program, supporting the department with administrative duties and special projects as needed, and contributing to the successful engagement of donors and the cultivation of new relationships. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently are key to success in this position.

4 Open Positions at Thousand Islands Land Trust

Thousand Islands Land Trust

Clayton, NY

Love the outdoors? Passionate about conservation? We’re #Hiring!
If you care about protecting the environment and enjoy working outside, we have exciting opportunities for you! Join our team and make a real impact on the lands and waters of the Thousand Islands.

📌 Open Positions:
✅ Land Manager
✅ Zenda Land Manager
✅ Kenneth Deedy Environmental Land Steward Intern
✅ Summer Land Steward Intern

Conservation Programs Intern

Columbia Land Conservancy

Chatham, NY

This position will primarily assist staff with easement stewardship and public conservation area stewardship efforts. The intern will be provided with training on various aspects of land trust work and given opportunities to learn many new skills.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Applications are due by March 1, with preference for those received before February 15.
Interviews will begin the week of February 15. Questions will be provided in advance, and interviews will be conducted on Zoom. The process will include one interview with a panel of staff.
Candidates will be chosen by March 15.

Outreach & Education Intern

Columbia Land Conservancy

Chatham, NY

The Outreach and Education Intern works to further CLC’s mission as it relates to engaging our community through online and in-person outreach. This position supports CLC’s Communications and Education teams.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Applications are due by March 1, with preference for those received before February 15.
Interviews will begin the week of February 15. Questions will be provided in advance, and interviews will be conducted on Zoom. The process will include one interview with a panel of staff.
Candidates will be chosen by March 15.

Part-time Heritage Project Manager

The Land Trust

Birchwood, Warrington

The Land Trust is looking for a part-time Heritage Project Manager to join the team. This role will lead on the next phase of conservation and regeneration of Fort Burgoyne, a Scheduled Ancient Monument in Dover.

Over the last 10 years the Trust has worked to understand priorities for the stabilisation of the building and delivered a programme of work to address this. The Project Manager will continue existing work with the wider Land Trust team, partners, consultants and stakeholders to develop and deliver programmes of conservation, access and economic activity.

Whilst this role requires experience of building project management, experience of facilities management and safety and partnership working would also be beneficial.

Stewardship Interns

Land Conservancy of West Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking Stewardship Interns to support the care of the natural lands we've protected!

We have two different positions available: one is a 3-month position, focusing on the care of our nature preserves, and the other is a 6-month position that will support both nature preserve stewardship and conservation easement monitoring.

Conservation Scientist

Sonoma Land Trust

Santa Rosa, CA

Join Our Team!! We’re seeking a rigorous conservation scientist with strong communication skills to oversee applied research projects, furthering our commitment to scientifically informed conservation to leverage the latest science in our conservation strategy development, planning, preserve management, educational programs, decision-making, and advocacy. This newly established position will oversee Sonoma Land Trust’s applied field research and scientific data collections and will work collaboratively across the organization to identify opportunities to implement landscape-scale conservation.

Sonoma Land Trust is more than a nonprofit. We’re a team with a deep love for the land, dedicated to protecting Sonoma County. Our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is strengthened through celebrating and acknowledging our efforts and successes, and valuing creativity, innovation, and tenacity.

Project Manager II – Southern California

The Trust for Public Land

Southern California

We're looking to hire an experienced Project Manager II for our Southern California land protection team who is passionate about climate resiliency, park equity, and tribal engagement. The selected candidate will be joining a highly successful and collaborative team of land conservation professionals looking to continue our streak of success with partner engagement, climate resiliency planning, and closing on high priority transactions.

Director, Land Protection Program

Natural Lands

Media, PA

The Director of the Land Protection Program oversees Natural Lands’ Land Protection team, which is engaged primarily in land and conservation easement acquisitions. The position requires oversight of Land Protection program staff and coordination of all land protection efforts throughout Natural Lands’ service area, as well as completing all or portions of land transactions. This position will also work with and on behalf of municipal clients to assist in open space ballot referenda promotion and development, as well as in support of municipal open space priorities for fee, conservation easement, and trail easement acquisitions. The position requires extensive communication with landowners and their advisors, government and nonprofit partners, funders, and with Natural Lands’ staff, consultants, and legal advisors. The position requires knowledge of real estate transactions, due diligence requirements, Land Trust Alliance standards and practices, land management practices, and natural resources.

Conservation Project Manager

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo, CA

The Conservation Project Manager plays a critical role in The Land Conservancy’s acquisition of new conservation lands and stewardship of existing protected lands. This role is responsible for land conservation acquisition project development, monitoring conservation easements and fee-owned protected lands, grant writing and project funding management, conservation easement drafting, baseline documentation reports, fee land stewardship plans, and maintaining landowner relationships. This position will offer opportunities for personal and professional development and is a great opportunity to join a respected organization working on interesting and exciting projects.

4 Summer Positions Open!

Nature Trust of New Brunswick

New Brunswick

4 summer positions posted at the Nature Trust of New Brunswick!

FIELD TECHNICIAN

FIELD TECHNICIAN – TECHNOLOGY AND MACHINE LEARNING FOCUS

CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Applications due Feb 17

Project Manager

Shirley Heinze Land Trust

Indiana

The Project Manager is responsible for managing key projects and programs within the SHLT Conservation Program, and collaborating with staff, volunteers, landowners, and community partners to achieve organizational goals. This is a full-time salaried position. Please read full description here: https://heinzetrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SHLT-Project-Manager-Position-Description.pdf

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, interested applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible.

Preserve Stewardship Technician

Legacy Land Conservancy

Southern Michigan

Legacy Land Conservancy is seeking two Preserve Stewardship Technicians to assist in Legacy’s Preserve Stewardship Program. This part-time seasonal role focuses on the care and stewardship of Legacy’s eight publicly accessible preserves.

Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2025.

Project Manager I - Oregon

The Trust for Public Land

Bend or Portland, OR preferred

TPL Oregon office is hiring! The Land Protection team is seeking a project manager ready to lead and support conservation projects throughout the state. If this speaks to you please learn more at the link. We look forward to hearing from you!

Summer Land Steward

Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy

‍Albany, NY

MHLC is hiring two (2) Summer Land Stewards again in 2025 to assist with a diverse set of tasks relating to stewardship of MHLC’s growing public trail systems. The positions will involve both field (90%) and office work (10%). Responsibilities include assisting stewardship staff to manage and maintain MHLC lands and recreational trails; leading volunteer groups, and interacting with community members through trail workdays and MHLC events. (30-35 hrs/week, for 13 weeks. Compensation is $17/hr.)

Land Protection Specialist

Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy

Albany, NY

MHLC seeks candidates for a full-time Land Protection Specialist position. The Land Protection Specialist will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the MHLC team, volunteers, landowners and donors. This position will play a key role in furthering our land conservation goals across a three-county region and help todevelop a vision for the future of our land protection efforts across the Catskill to Adirondack Linkage. The Land Protection Specialist will assist in accelerating land conservation efforts, fostering community engagement, and enhancing public access to protected lands.

Office Manager

Parks & Trails New York

Albany, NY

Are you a self-starter, strong multi-tasker, team player, and effective communicator? You might just be our Office Manager!

This full-time, hybrid role based in Albany is responsible for all things general office administration, including benefits administration, database management, customer service, vendor communications, executive support, and financial accounting.

Shoot us an email at careers@ptny.org with your resume and cover letter. We'll prioritize candidates who apply by Friday, February 21.

Read the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/ePbv-eHH

#WereHiring #Hiring

GIS Technician

National Audubon Society

United States

The GIS Technician will work under the Program Manager of Geospatial Science as part of a team of science and conservation staff to develop applied science products (including analysis, reports, mapping, data visualizations, web maps and applications as well as mobile data collection applications) to inform conservation programs, natural resource management and communicate conservation outcomes. The GIS Technician will work on projects across priority California conservation landscapes (Coasts, Deserts, Central Valley and Urban) and programs, including, Coastal and Estuarine, Groundwater, Conservation Ranching, Salton Sea and Western Water. The GIS Technician will work across many California Landscapes on a variety of projects and products to meet conservation program and organizational goals.

We seek a motivated, creative problem solver who will perform a variety of technical work from basic map creation to assisting with more complex spatial analysis and remote sensing. The GIS Technician will also act as an aid in data management and collaborate on projects and reports with internal and external and technical and non-technical staff.

This is a 6-month temporary position and remote within California.

Operations Assistant

Land Trust of the Treasure Valley

Boise, Idaho

LTTV is looking for a new member of the team! This full-time, entry-level position would support office administration, volunteer coordination, and program assistance - with many opportunities for growth!

Ecological Restoration Specialist

Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration

Boston, Massachusett

The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) seeks applicants for an Environmental Analyst II/Ecological Restoration Specialist – Dam Removal to serve as an ecological restoration project manager for DER’s Dam Removal Program.

This position provides programmatic support in identifying, evaluating, and developing new potential dam removal projects; collecting field data, monitoring, and conducting assessments to inform project outcomes and the practice of river restoration; responding to technical assistance requests; and grant writing to increase the pace and quality of dam removal projects across the Commonwealth. This role relies on strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and candidates will also perform duties supporting general DER operations, including but not limited to training and outreach to landowners, partners, and other stakeholders.

The Ecological Restoration Specialist will be based in DER’s Boston office. The position will follow a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office work and telework. In-state travel to conduct fieldwork and meetings is also required.

A cover letter must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. Your resume is attached correctly.

Blue Carbon Program Director

Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game

Boston, Massachusetts

The Department of Fish and Game seeks applicants for a Blue Carbon Program Director to perform the following duties:

A cover letter must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. Please reference the correct position.

Blue Carbon is the term for the carbon captured by the world’s coastal and ocean ecosystems, including salt marshes and eelgrass beds. This new Program will develop a financial incentive for protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems, which are highly effective at capturing and storing carbon, critical for wildlife and fisheries, and highly threatened by pollution and sea-level rise. Conserving and restoring coastal wetlands, including saltmarshes, in a Blue Carbon Program will help protect vulnerable ecosystems that serve as valuable regional carbon sinks to help mitigate the impacts of climate change, directly supporting net zero goals of the Commonwealth, reduce risks to coastal communities from sea level rise and storm surges, and protect wildlife and fisheries.

Applicable adaptation actions that support restoration of full tidal flow are projected to result in estimated net greenhouse gas reduction of up to 1.3 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents over a 20-year time period and will be utilized to test and develop the proof-of-concept and serve as strong demonstration pilot project examples necessary for informing the development the Blue Carbon Program.

The Blue Carbon Program will focus on permanently protecting salt marsh and other coastal wetlands with Fee Simple acquisitions and Conservation Restrictions, in coordination with the existing Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Land Protection Program, and restoring the ecological function of these coastal wetlands. The purpose of the Program is to create incentives for private owners to aggregate tidal wetlands for at-scale restoration or acquisition to state and municipal land.

Clarence Petty Conservation Intern

Adirondack Council

Elizabethtown, NY

The Adirondack Council is seeking a paid, full-time (40 hours/week) intern to work in the Elizabethtown office for a three-month duration from June-August 2025. The intern will provide support in a fully integrated staff position, performing a wide spectrum of duties that advance the Council’s conservation program with an emphasis on wildlife related topics. The Council sponsors interns to help develop the next generation of conservation professionals. The goals for the Clarence Petty Conservation Intern include helping advance the Council’s mission, vision, values, and conservation priorities while serving the state’s largest environmental advocacy organization dedicated to the protection of the Adirondack Park.

GIS Intern

Grand Canyon Trust

Flagstaff, Arizona

The Grand Canyon Trust uses data and visual stories to help our supporters grasp the vastness and the vulnerability of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau.

We are looking for a GIS intern with substantial ArcGIS experience to help us migrate existing story products to new platforms and better visualize field data. Before our field staff can go and collect field data, the GIS team has to curate and prepare these data for offline maps and reporting dashboards. If you can apply your creativity to design data dashboards and customize field maps, this is the internship for you. Your work during this internship will result in advocacy tools and data that help protect wild animals, plants, and threatened landscapes of Colorado Plateau’s public lands.

Application deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. MST
Anticipated start date: May 19, 2025

Senior Project Manager

Trust for Public Land

Columbus, OH

Position Summary:

TPL Ohio seeks a Senior Project Manager I to direct conservation priorities that align with TPL’s national mission and fulfill local priorities outlined in our local work plan. The core responsibility of this role will be to manage transactions to secure trail corridors and protect land, creating equitable close to home access to nature and the outdoors across the state of Ohio.

TPL’s conservation priorities in this region include working with private landowners, public stakeholders and related environmental groups who share our interest in improving the health of Ohio’s natural assets and water resources.

To accomplish this goal, S/He will be expected to maintain our standard for equitable, community centered mission fulfillment by drawing on TPL’s expertise in technology and outreach to help communities plan their conservation goals, and using our finance, legal, and transaction expertise to accomplish them.

The Senior Project Manager I is a key member of The Trust for Public Land’s Ohio team. S/he works 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. S/he uses a broad spectrum of nonprofit land acquisition techniques and sound business practices to produce tangible, lasting on-the-ground results. This position generates support for The Trust for Public Land through donations and the successful completion of real estate transactions.

Our land protection work ranges from neighborhood parks to national parks. By employing a can-do spirit and a creative, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, we have developed a reputation as an organization that gets things done, and does so in partnership with local communities, neighborhoods and partner organizations. The person in this position will have a passion for conservation, a great sense of humor and a true zeal for real estate deals. S/he will play a lead role in advancing and accelerating projects that advance The Trust for Public Land’s “land for people” mission.

Senior Land Protection Manager

Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy

Connecticut

NCLC is growing! As an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in advancing our mission to protect the lands and waters of Northwest Connecticut for generations to come. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture rooted in mutual respect, equitable treatment, and opportunities for success. We hope to hear from you!

Part-time Summer Trail Stewards

Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy

Connecticut

NCLC is growing! As an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in advancing our mission to protect the lands and waters of Northwest Connecticut for generations to come. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture rooted in mutual respect, equitable treatment, and opportunities for success. We hope to hear from you!

Director of Government Relations

Adirondack Council

Elizabethtown, NY

About the job

The Adirondack Council works to protect the ecological integrity and wild character of the Adirondack Park through education and advocacy, with members across all 50 states and beyond. The work is meaningful and fast-paced, and our team is passionate, talented, and fun. We take pride in our commitment to each other and our shared commitment to protecting the Park.



As the Director of Government Relations, you will help lead the Council's policy work through regular and active engagement with state and federal policymakers, Council members, partners and the general public. You will lead a team of Council staff in partnership with a wide variety of coalitions and key partners, and collaborate closely with Council program directors and the Executive Director to achieve Council priorities. A working knowledge of conservation and environmental policies and programs is critical to this position.



Essential Functions

• Work with fellow program directors, the Deputy Director, and Executive Director to identify key legislative, budgetary and regulatory priorities at all levels of Government. Provide strategic advice to fellow staff and the Board of Directors for their consideration, as directed.

• Meet quarterly with the Government Relations committee of the Adirondack Council Board of Directors to provide updates, seek advice, and request contribution of committee member skill sets.

• Represent the Adirondack Council in the New York State capitol, central agency offices, legislative district offices, and in Washington, D.C., and usher the Executive and Deputy Directors as needed for key meetings. Maintain a strategically relevant network of policy makers, analysts, and support staff. Serve as an Adirondack Resource on any potentially relevant subjects.

• Supervise the Government Relations team in conducting duties pertinent to the Government Relations program, as identified in their position descriptions. Guide their growth and learning with advice and feedback.

• Draft letters, testimony, memos, blogs, action alerts and other various advocacy tools, regularly and often, as is needed to advance strategic priorities and meet internal and procedural deadlines.

• Conduct light legal and budget analyses on proposed and enacted budgets, legislation and regulation, and communicate to board, staff and members.

• Invoke professional legal or lobbying services, with approval from the Executive or Deputy Director, to draft, edit, analyze, and/or advocate for legislation and regulation that is beyond program capacity.

• Foster partnerships and build coalitions with organizations that share or have overlap with priorities and goals. Aspire to work collaboratively with those who may choose not to support or even oppose the Adirondack Council mission and vision.

• Actively engage the membership of the Council, translating their passion for the Adirondacks into effective advocacy for the Council’s mission and vision.

• Work with Council staff to ensure compliance with all federal and state lobbying laws. Provide support for effective and on-time lobby expense reporting.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to explain complex conservation and environmental policies and programs tied to the protection and management of conserved landscapes is a critical component of this position. Experience in the Adirondack Park or similarly-scaled conservation region is preferred but not essential.

• Proven leadership skills including ability to build and lead cohesive teams to achieve strategic goals; proven ability to manage interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and develop collaboration.

• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, interpreting, and explaining relevant government (legislative, regulatory, administrative) processes.

• Proven ability to establish effective relationships and negotiate with a wide range of constituencies.

• Demonstrated experience brokering effective partnerships with business, government and institutional leaders; strong government contacts at local, state, and federal levels.

• Proven communication skills including effective written, verbal and listening skills.

• Proven analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational skills including proven time management, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to develop business strategy to accomplish organizational mission, vision and values.

• Proven ability to make high-stakes decisions that balance risk and reward while considering the impact on the organization.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, expertise in operating legislative tracking software, relevant social media platforms, and other advocacy-specific software to assist in Government Relations work.



Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, political science, environmental studies, public relations or related field required.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Ten plus years of experience in advocacy or public policy required, 5 years in senior director or policy role.

• Demonstrated management experience at both an individual and team scale.

Invasive Species Assistants

Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program

Keene Valley, NY

The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP, adkinvasives.com) is hiring for three 16-week seasonal positions based in Keene, NY! Please share far and wide:

If you love the Adirondacks and would like to spend the summer helping to protect the region's forests and waters, check out the LinkedIn postings below. Interested folks should apply at careers.tnc.org, these jobs are up until February 2. Terrestrial positions are May-September. Contact me with questions!

Aquatic Invasive Species Assistant https://lnkd.in/eR8vgbQJ

Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Steward https://lnkd.in/eCBNtkBv

Terrestrial Invasive Species Assistant https://lnkd.in/eafr4qkR

Donor Relations Officer (Major Gifts Officer)

Columbia Land Trust

Vancouver, Washington

The Donor Relations Officer is a highly visible position at Columbia Land Trust, responsible for securing

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