Position Summary:

At the TPL, community is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to improving community equity, health, and climate outcomes is the cornerstone of our new 5-year strategic plan. In over a decade of work, our Parks for People program in Colorado has yielded the greatest results through broad and sustained community engagement. We work in partnership with communities to design and build parks, trails, and community schoolyards in neighborhoods that need them most. Our engagement strategy (Community Outreach with Resident Experts -CORE) centers community voice, whereby we co-design outdoor spaces with communities to ensure every park, trail, and schoolyard we create reflects community priorities and aspirations. Currently the team is partnering with key communities across the state including work in Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, and Clifton.

The Program Manager - Colorado will play a leading role in our Belonging Colorado Schoolyards program, supporting our vision of schoolyards as incubators of social connection, resilience, and belonging in Colorado. This position will focus on engaging students, communities, local agencies, and non-profit partners in our Technical Assistance & Regranting program. This position will provide customized technical support and direct grants to schoolyard practitioners, such as school staff or community-based organizations, to co-develop engagement tools like community outreach plans or summer programming guides.

As a vital member of the team, this position will also be responsible for a full range of activities associated with the implementation of Trust for Public Land’s Parks for People Program in Colorado. The program manager will support a variety of community engagement events and activities to ensure meaningful and inclusive participation in either the creation or renovation of parks and community schoolyards to increase community access. There will be opportunity for this position to provide project management for discreet aspects of projects such as creative placemaking and site stewardship. This position will work closely with other TPL teams including Land Protection, Philanthropy, and Conservation Finance. Trust for Public Land employees are working hybrid; you will be expected to work in the Denver office a minimum of two days a week, the other days can be work-from-home. Even then, your schedule is likely to be a to-be-determined mix of home and office work.

This position requires travel and working “off-hours” including some weekend and evening meetings and events.

Essential Functions:

30% Technical Assistance and Coaching
Provide customized technical support and direct grants to schoolyard practitioners such as school staff or community-based organizations to co-develop engagement tools like community outreach plans or summer programming guides.
Track, synthesize, and respond to emerging trends and themes as they become evident through technical assistance, evaluation, and research delivery.
Support and co-facilitate workshops, webinars, forums, and other events or meetings that result in learning, networking, and training outcomes.
Other duties as necessary

25% Schoolyards and Parks Community Engagement:
Develop and strengthen relationships with school districts, local representatives and leaders, government agencies, and non-profit partners in and throughout Colorado
Facilitate community and student outreach and involvement around participatory schoolyard and park design in collaboration with school administrators, educators, and external partners
Develop outreach and educational materials in collaboration with partners and The Trust for Public Land’s Marketing team
Other duties as necessary

25% Partnership Development:
Organize and facilitate community engagement and outreach events in partnership with community members and local non-profits
Coordinate with partners and community organizers around outreach, meetings and events to strengthen diversity and inclusive representation in the park spaces
Provide regular updates and clear communication to partners, internal staff, and funders about various aspects of schoolyard, park, or other community projects
Support grant proposal development – preparing and organizing materials for proposals internally and or in collaboration with external partner organizations
Other duties as necessary

15% Support the CO & SW Parks for People Program Director and Project Managers to:
Develop and implement partnerships, community engagement, and communication strategies to increase public awareness around projects
Maintain and build relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level
Ensure projects meet community partner goals and support direct community needs
Manage schedules, budgets, and contracts with community partners and consultants to carry out the development of schoolyards, parks, and or other community-based projects
Monitor project management assets (timelines, budgets, work plans) and lead effective collaborations (meetings, workshops) in close coordination across multiple TPL departments and teams.
Other duties as necessary

5% Additional Functions:
Build public awareness and understanding of The Trust for Public Land in Colorado
Completes an assortment of administrative tasks required for a high functioning programs and projects
Work closely with The Trust for Public Land’s Philanthropy, Marketing, and Finance staff as needed on all projects
Other duties as necessary


Qualifications:

Five years of demonstrated community engagement experience in Colorado is required
Demonstrated ability to build trust and support community residents to actively engage in change making activities in their community
Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of environmental justice and social issues in under resourced, urban communities
Must be able to engage with diverse community members, elected representatives, and non-profit partners to ensure successful park and community schoolyard projects
Strong commitment to TPL’s shared values (Belonging, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Hope) to effectively work across the organization.
Ability to travel 10% throughout the state of Colorado; reliable transportation is required
Work occasional nights and weekends
Excellent communication skills (oral & written) and interpersonal skills; demonstrates sensitivity and tact in interpersonal relationships
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Excellent time management and project management skills
Must be able to work independently, out in the field as well as in a standard office environment
Must be able to work as part of a team and support the framework of a national organization

Compensation:
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will work out of the Denver, CO Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $82,423 – $95,000/year.

Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

As the key staff leader in the organization, the Executive Director is accountable for the management of HHLT’s operational activities including but not limited to research, grants and property acquisition and stewardship to fulfill the goals of HHLT, and for supporting the Board in its governance responsibilities. This includes the development and implementation of multi-year strategic plans, including developing and tracking associated performance metrics. As ED you will abide by and implement board-approved decisions, policies, procedures and protocols and collaborate with board committees and other volunteers/staff, as required. In this role, you will be working closely with the HHLT board and staff, foundations, donors, government agencies, indigenous groups, partners, supporters, contractors and landowners.

The long-term purpose of the role is to generate and grow revenue and conservation impact to fund the necessary capacity (staff, overhead and administrative costs) in order to move routine operations from the Board to a management team. A key aspect of the Executive Director’s role is to be the chief relationship officer, expanding HHLT’s donor base, and building deeper relationships with the existing supporter base and broader community.

The Executive Director will supervise HHLT staff and may include contract workers.

Reports to: Board of Directors

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends required. The home base is HHLT’s head office in Haliburton. While working from a remote location is permitted, the expectation is that the majority of the time will be spent in the office or elsewhere in the County engaging with stakeholders, volunteers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising and Revenue Generation (40%)

With key volunteers, plan and lead fundraising campaigns, including cultivating donor relationships, seeking grant opportunities and developing annual campaign efforts in order to create sustaining funding.

Fundraising and revenue expectations include but are not limited to:

Managing HHLT’s annual auction, major donor campaigns and donor and volunteer engagement events
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with major donors, and foundations
Growing the HHLT donor base
Ensuring the donor management system is kept updated
Seeking out new funding opportunities to support ongoing and new projects
Giving presentations to donors, governments and other audiences on behalf of HHLT
Coordinating activities with the Fundraising/Finance Committees of the Board
2. Organizational and Program Management (40%)

a. General

Provide effective leadership, supervision and guidance for HHLT staff who you supervise
Oversee the hiring process for new and replacement staff
Provide effective leadership, supervision, guidance and engagement of volunteers as required.
Oversee financial management, budgeting and reporting with the Board’s Finance Committee.
b. Land Securement

Work with the HHLT Land Acquisition Committee (LAC) in managing all land acquisition opportunities in accordance with board-approved policies, procedures and protocols. This includes, but is not limited to:

Coordinating and supporting activities of the LAC members
Establishing trust and good communications with stakeholders including potential land donors or sellers, and partners
Contracting the services necessary for land donations or sales as required, including legal, appraisal, ecological and survey
Completing Ecogift applications
Determining a budget and securing sufficient funds for all projects
Reporting on the status of projects and following up on any issues or concerns raised by the LAC or board members
Developing a land acquisition outreach program
c. Property Stewardship

Oversee the development and implementation of all land stewardship programs in accordance with board approved policies, procedures and protocols. This includes, but is not limited to:

Working with the Land Stewardship Manager (LSM) to support volunteers, interns, contractors and researchers related to work carried out on HHLT nature reserves
Reviewing all HHLT property management plans and yearly work plans to ensure goals are met and activities are completed
d. Other Programs

Oversee all HHLT programs. This could include, but is not limited to:

Collaborating with our project biologist, LSM, Lands Committee and board members to determine research goals and opportunities
Working with the Education Committee to coordinate and oversee all educational programs, including Land Trust Discovery Days
Supporting all event planning
Writing and/or reviewing all grant applications and completing interim and final reports as required
3. Communication and Public Outreach (10%)

Work with the Board’s Communications Committee to develop and implement HHLT’s communication strategy to:

Expand brand recognition generally and among key stakeholder groups specifically
Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication platforms
Create and/or support the development of content for various communication methods, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials
Update marketing material to effectively communicate the Land Trust's work and impact
Work to ensure a robust and growing network of support for HHLT in the Haliburton community
4. Governance Support (5%)

Collaborate with the board of directors, supporting their efforts in strategic planning
Ensure that the Board (and Trustees) are kept current on major developments
Ensure that written governance is reviewed, maintained current, and generally managed to ensure ongoing effectiveness
Facilitate communications between the board, the Council of Trustees, committees and volunteers
5. Indigenous Relations (5%)

Work to build strong relationships with Williams Treaties First Nations and seek opportunities for engagement and collaboration.

Skills and Qualifications:

We are seeking a dynamic leader who will enthusiastically engage in the work of HHLT by strengthening our organizational capacity. The successful candidate will strive for excellence in achieving HHLT’s goals by exhibiting the highest standard of care for our community of volunteers, donors, partners and staff. Further, the successful candidate is expected to help develop a culture of giving and philanthropy throughout the community and our growing organization; to enable and support our volunteers and supporters; and to assume a leadership role among our volunteers and staff.

This role requires a self-starter who can effectively resolve challenges with a collaborative, solution- oriented approach, as well as being capable of thriving in a dynamic work environment. Our ideal candidate will have a ‘can do’ personality, and a love for connecting people with nature. Candidates must be well rounded and willing to work with a great team of partners, volunteers and staff. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to eagerly engage our partners and help build strong and long-lasting relationships with our stakeholders including volunteers, landowners, donors, and staff.

Required:

Post-secondary degree(s)/certificates or equivalent experience in the areas of business development, fundraising, marketing, management, resource management/conservation or other related fields
Minimum of five years of relevant work experience leading or developing teams, programs, staff and collaboratives
Valid Ontario driver’s license, insurance and ownership of a vehicle (required)
Proven track record in growing an organization's financial position and/or donor base
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and effective team leadership skills with proven success in developing a strong and dynamic team including staff and volunteer teams
Proven effective time and project management skills and experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking/presentation skills and experience
Willingness to work flexible hours and accommodate unplanned requests
An exhibited passion for the conservation of nature
Highly desirable attributes:

Professional designation in resource conservation, fundraising, land use planning, resource management, project management or similar is an asset
Knowledge and experience in volunteer recruitment, training, retention and recognition
Proven ongoing professional development including designation(s)/courses of special interest such as strategic planning, project management, fundraising, and development
Knowledge and experience in leading land conservation/organizational planning, policy and project development and delivery
Understanding or expertise in GIS mapping, software and data management
Compensation: A competitive compensation package includes a mileage allowance. $90,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications.

Application Process: Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust at admin@haliburtonlandtrust.ca by Monday, May 4, 2026 at 23:59 with the subject line “Executive Director”.

While we appreciate all applicants taking the time to express their interest in joining the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust team, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Operations Manager will work as part of the Finance and Operations team within the Texas Business Unit (BU) providing a broad range of resources. They will manage office functions, accounts payable, safety management, staff engagement, and fleet management. They will balance meeting the day-to-day needs of the San Antonio office and accounts payable with cyclical projects that support meeting the strategic priorities of the Finance and Operations team. Financial responsibilities include purchasing, processing invoices and transfers, and negotiating and contracting with vendors, and participating in budget preparation.

The Operations Manager will develop and implement processes for approved plans and complete and organize multiple tasks and activities. They will maintain, track, and report on key data related to the scope and priorities of each functional activity. The Operations Manager must have advanced knowledge of the systems and resources utilized by the team to provide programmatic support and coordinate communications related to the resources. They will complete activities with multiple variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing the timeline. They will provide guidance in satisfying requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. They will adapt processes and implement recommended practices to improve effectiveness. They will take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, including, but not limited to, enhancing the systems and tools used by the Finance and Operations team, coordinating logistics for BU-wide meetings and/or special events and serve as the lead liaison with vendors.

The Operations Manager will communicate with staff in various programs across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, volunteers, vendors, and business relations. They will collaborate with business units within the Great Plains Division to enhance systems and tools used by operations teams in the Division. They will keep up to date on market trends and best practices in order to improve services.

This position is located at the San Antonio office with three days required in office and will work flexible hours as needed. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

San Antonio Office Management & Administration

Process mail

Property management coordination and communications, including facilities access, closures, maintenance/repairs, and overseeing general upkeep

Manage San Antonio Office safety and emergency response plans

Monitor Texas BU email inbox and voicemail on main phoneline

Accounts Payable

Payment of invoices, monthly office rent, utilities, and vehicle leases in Workday

Track employee payment requests and payment processing status

A/P point-of-contact for Texas BU staff members

New vendor set-up

ACH enrollment and verification

A/P Adjustment entry

Payment and track annual property taxes

File Quarterly Sales Tax Return

Safety Management

Youth Safety Coordinator

Statewide emergency response communications (including Send Word Now administrator)

Texas BU’s Safety Focal Point

Staff Engagement

Organize and facilitate staff meetings and gatherings

Maintain Texas BU Connect (intranet) site and internal staff communications

Managing employee milestone and recognition program

Overseeing time and expense reporting

Insurance & Vehicles

Maintain additions and changes to vehicle and property insurance records

Coordinate Certificate of Insurance requests

Manage vehicle registration renewals

Manage compliance with TNC vehicle SOPs, including mileage logs

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in leading a varied, multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.

Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.

Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.

Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.

Experience with current technology in relevant field.

Experience working with cross-functional teams.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $65,000 – $75,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Position Summary
The Science & Planning Program Associate supports OSI's conservation and climate initiatives through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, data analysis, and project coordination. This role will provide responsive support to staff concerning mapping and data requests. The Associate will also contribute to written and visual communications materials, as well as coordinate meetings, track deadlines, and review reports to ensure timely progress on major Science & Planning projects.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Map Development and Data Management
Produce presentation quality hard copy maps and web map applications consistent with established map templates.
Perform basic data analysis and mapping to support various Program initiatives.
Maintain authoritative organizational datasets.
Remain "on-call" for mapping and data requests for use in meetings and presentations.
Provide assistance to field staff with regards to mobile data-collection applications.
Data Analysis and Communication
With guidance, analyze and interpret datasets to elucidate climate, water quality, community resilience or other relevant trends for program design and reports.
Support coordination of OSI's initiative to reduce forest loss and related emissions with the Forest Carbon Data Partnership. Track deadlines, organize files, edit and review reports.
Support communication of data trends in written and visual form and develop presentations as needed.
Administrative
Schedule and track meetings and deliverables with external and internal partners to advance projects and ensure timely completion of large-scale efforts.
Support overall Science and Planning program functions, meetings and coordination with other OSI programs.
Shared Programmatic Commitments
Highlight and promote datasets (demographics, under-resourced communities, opportunity zones, etc.) and assist staff to analyze their work to incorporate datasets in alignment with OSI's equity priorities.
Lead (and support as needed) efforts to provide access to geospatial information and tools for all staff.
Support the integration of equity as a consideration for project selection/evaluation, fundraising, and OSI programming.
Bring awareness of group identity and how potential bias or favoritism can influence interpersonal behavior or result in inequitable treatment or sharing of communications resources across the organization.
Cultivate a network and pipeline targeting group identities currently underrepresented at OSI to draw from when a position is open.
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Technical Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of ESRI software including ArcGIS Pro, and relevant extensions (Spatial Analyst, etc.), as well as ArcGIS Online.
Experience with Geodatabase and relational database design and management including data migration and integration of tabular data into a centralized geodatabase.
Demonstrated knowledge of spatial analysis.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with other parties (internal and external) to obtain necessary data sources.
Knowledge of and experience with the development of interactive web mapping applications.
Knowledge of and experience with mobile data collection applications (ArcGIS Collector, Field Maps, Survey123, etc.).
Ability to utilize knowledge of environmental justice and equity implications to direct conservation planning, climate change, and water quality efforts.
Commitment to environmental justice and equity that supports conservation planning, climate change, and water quality efforts.
General Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills and analytical skills.
Attention to detail, organization, diligence and commitment to excellence.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
Qualifications
Degree or certification in related field and 1-3 years related experience (internships accepted), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
Frequently sits for long periods of time.
Frequently speaks, reads, writes and uses a computer keyboard.
May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, bending.
Please note: If you do not wholly meet the above qualifications but believe you are otherwise well-suited to meet the needs of this position, we encourage you to apply. 

About the Position

FrOGS is seeking two (2) summer Interns to assist with invasive species control and habitat management efforts at one of our wetland preserves in Dover, New York. Here, you will work on projects that address the following invasive plants:



Narrowleaf cattail (Typha angustifolia)
A hybrid form of cattail (Typha x glauca)
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Common reed (Phragmites australis)


This work will be conducted within the site’s critically imperiled rich sloping fen and rich graminoid fen communities. Common tasks include: (1) the cutting of invasive plant stems using hand shears or similar tools, (2) collecting and bagging the cut material, and (3) transporting these bags to pre-determined staging areas. Collectively, these projects aim to reduce the competitive advantage that invasives have over native fen vegetation. They seek to do so by reestablishing an open canopy, depleting energy and nutrient reserves in the rhizome, and minimizing future population growth by reducing seed production and dispersal.



While the invasive species control work highlighted above will likely fill most of the position’s allotted time, there may be opportunities to contribute to some of our other field projects and gain valuable technical skills while doing so! Depending on the Intern’s interests, this could include one or more of the following:



Habitat management for an Endangered plant
Pilot restoration project, including seed collection, propagation, and planting
Installing, sampling, and photographing permanent vegetation monitoring plots
Mapping wetland plant communities and habitats using GPS and ArcGIS Pro
Collecting and analyzing soil and water samples
Rare turtle monitoring using radio-telemetry


Required Qualifications

Current enrollment in a Bachelors degree program in Natural Resources, Ecology, Plant Science or a related field
A combination of practical experience and a passion for invasive species or habitat management will also be considered in lieu of academic training
Interest in applied conservation biology and ecological field work
High tolerance for mundane and repetitive tasks (e.g., cutting and weeding invasives)
Ability to follow directions and work without direct supervision
Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation for travel to the project site


‘Nice-to-have’ Qualifications

Prior experience conducting ecological surveys or field research is a plus
Ability to correctly identify common wetland invasive plants is a plus
Coursework in wetland ecology, field biology, or botany is a plus


Physical Requirements

Comfortable working under challenging field conditions (e.g., mucky wetland soils, knee-deep water, heat, humidity, rain, stinging and biting insects, etc.)
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and kneel for long periods of time and in uneven terrain
Comfortable working with simple hand and power tools including hand shears and battery-powered hedge trimmer
Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 25 lbs for half a mile (e.g., large contractor bags filled with cut plant material)

The Kennebec River Restoration Trust is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to take a leading role in an ambitious river restoration and redevelopment initiative. The Trust is a nonprofit organization established to take ownership of four dams on the lower Kennebec River in Maine and manage a multi-year river restoration and redevelopment process in close collaboration with local communities. The Chief Operating Officer will be
a key member of the senior leadership team for the Trust, responsible for managing people, planning, engineering, construction, and all operational aspects of this complex, multi-year initiative. This opportunity will combine technical expertise, operational leadership, and desire to support a mission-driven organization working to realize the Trust’s mission of building enduring solutions that restore the ecological health of the Kennebec River and strengthen the region's economic vitality.

Position Summary
The Donor Experience Manager reports to the Director of Annual Giving and is responsible for facilitating meaningful donor engagement and supporting long‑term philanthropic relationships. Working closely with the full Engagement Team, including Communications, Operations, Visitor Experience, and Development, the Donor Experience Manager executes key stewardship initiatives, donor communications, and reporting efforts that strengthen donor retention and deepen overall engagement.

This role plays a central part in delivering a thoughtful, consistent, and mission‑aligned donor experience across the ATC’s donor pipeline. The Donor Experience Manager ensures donors feel valued, informed, and connected to the impact of their philanthropy by implementing strategic stewardship practices, maintaining clear and timely communication, and creating high‑quality engagement touchpoints that reinforce commitment to ATC’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Implement and manage a strategic donor stewardship calendar, including personalized touchpoints, donor society communications, milestone recognition efforts, and regional engagement opportunities.
Produce and oversee donor-facing communications, including bi-monthly digital and print newsletters and other stewardship materials.
Serve as a primary point of contact for donor inquiries, managing the philanthropy inbox and phone line while delivering responsive, high-quality service.
Manage the full tribute stewardship process, accurate reporting, and meaningful acknowledgement for memorial and named gifts.
Support donor engagement events and assist with related logistics and fulfillment as needed.
Compile tailored donor or leadership briefings.
Collaborate with the Director of Annual Giving and colleagues across Development, Communications, Finance, and Operations to ensure donor intent is honored and donor communications are aligned and timely.
Support Development leadership with special projects, campaign-related stewardship initiatives, and cross-team coordination as needed.
Cross-train with and support Development team members on planned giving operational workflows while leading Legacy Society communications, stewardship activities, and external vendor coordination.
Partner with the Development Team and Engagement Operations to maintain Salesforce data integrity, reporting accuracy and strong alignment with donor engagement strategies.
Support moves management processes, including meeting coordination, activity tracking, and visibility into stewardship progress.
Conduct prospect research and donor discovery to strengthen pipeline development and engagement strategies.
Maintain dashboards and accountability tools to track donor engagement plans and stewardship commitments and progress toward goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred in nonprofit management, communications, business administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
3–5 years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, planned giving, or nonprofit communications, with a demonstrated track record of supporting donor-centered initiatives.
Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
Proficiency with CRM databases, preferably Salesforce, along with strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong organizational and project management abilities, including managing multiple deadlines, coordinating cross‑functional tasks, and maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Proven project management experience, demonstrating the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze information, evaluate options, solve problems, and anticipate donor and organizational needs.
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment and build productive relationships across departments.
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, vendors, board members, and development colleagues, ensuring strong communication and alignment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regular communication with donors, colleagues, and external partners through phone calls, video conferencing, email, and in‑person meetings.
Extended periods of computer and phone work, requiring the ability to remain focused and engaged while managing multiple tasks.
Travel required approximately 4–6 times per year, including participation in organizational events, meetings, and outreach activities.
Periodic travel along the Appalachian Trail corridor to support events, donor engagement, and partnership initiatives.
Availability during nontraditional hours, including evenings or weekends during peak programmatic or event periods.
This is a hybrid role, requiring two in‑office days per week at one of our regional locations in Harpers Ferry, WV, or Roanoke, VA.
Additional Details:

Location: Hybrid Role - Requiring two in‑office days per week at one of the ATC regional office locations in Harpers Ferry, WV, or Roanoke, VA..
Annual Salary Range: ($58k - $62k)
Health, dental, and vision insurance available.
Company paid long-term disability and life insurance provided.
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 7% match after 1 year of service.

We’re Looking For You

The ideal candidate is a leader and innovator who sees biodiversity science as core to delivering on TNC’s organizational goals for nature and people — someone who brings scientific credibility, a global perspective, and the cross-cultural relationships and leadership skills to make that vision real across a complex, highly matrixed organization. They should have strong collaborative science skills, experience leading interdisciplinary teams across geographies, a futures orientation, and genuine curiosity about the rapidly changing technological landscape for biodiversity science. Above all, they should have exceptional communication and networking skills, the ability to set a compelling vision and bring others into it, and the commitment to build lasting scientific capacity within TNC.

What You’ll Bring

PhD or equivalent advanced degree in biodiversity science or a related field, plus 8 years of related experience including supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory experience, including coaching, setting objectives, and managing performance; comfort directing work that increasingly involves AI-assisted tools and automated systems.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and scientific networking skills, including the ability to translate complex science for different audiences and cultivate high-value partnerships across sectors and geographies.
Experience working across disciplines and knowledge systems, including with Indigenous science, social science, and biocultural knowledge colleagues.
Experience writing grants and research proposals, directing complex multi-disciplinary research projects, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and international experience strongly preferred.
Experience with futures thinking, scenario planning, and global biodiversity governance arenas (e.g . IPBES, CBD), and a commitment to building scientific capacity within regions in which TNC works.
Genuine curiosity about rapidly evolving biodiversity science technologies, including AI-assisted tools and agentic systems, and an ability to guide their responsible application to conservation science.
Experience working in, or deep professional ties to, the Global South, with a strong understanding of place‑based conservation contexts.

Salary Information

For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $121,635 -$182,495 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.

For all other applicants pay ranges will not be tied to the above pay range, will be based on location, will be in local currency, will be based on the local labor market, and will fall within a range based on factors including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Role Summary
The Operations Manager supports all editorial and publishing activities for From the Ground Up, ensuring each issue moves smoothly from draft to copyediting, design, and launch. This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented, systems-minded person who can keep many moving parts organized—metadata, production status, contributor communications, and launch planning—while collaborating closely with the Publisher, Managing Editor, and editorial team.

Key Responsibilities
Editorial & publishing operations
Support the end-to-end editorial production workflow for each issue: tracking progress, coordinating handoffs, and maintaining clear timelines

Review and quality-check all elements prior to design/publishing to ensure completeness and consistency (titles, author names, bios, tagging, credits, captions, links, and required metadata)

Coordinate with Publisher and Managing Editor to create an issue Table of Contents (TOC) for Editorial Board review; incorporate updates and maintain the latest approved version

Maintain accurate records and statuses in the issue management database

Build and refine templates, checklists, and lightweight workflows that reduce last-minute fixes and improve consistency across issues

Provide research support for parts of the magazine

Issue launch planning
Create and manage an issue launch plan that coordinates editorial, copyediting, design, web publishing, email/newsletter, and social promotion tasks

Track launch milestones, confirm ownership of remaining tasks, and ensure teams are aligned on the timeline

Coordinate final pre-launch checks (links, tagging, titles, and other publishing details) to ensure a smooth, high-quality release

Contributor coordination & communications
Track contributor deliverables and process steps; ensure communications are timely, clear, and consistent

Send contributor communications to ensure collection of agreements and timely payment

Serve as a point of contact for operational questions from contributors and route editorial questions to the appropriate team members

Team collaboration
Attend weekly editorial meetings; communicate timeline, provide clear status updates, identify bottlenecks, and flag risks early

Coordinate directly with the Publisher to ensure smooth handoffs, shared clarity on priorities, and consistent production standards

Measures of Success
Issue management database (Airtable) is consistently up to date and functions as a reliable “single source of truth” for issue status

Pieces enter copyediting/design with fewer missing elements (broken links, incorrect tagging, inconsistent titles, missing credits/assets)

Table of contents review with the Editorial Board runs smoothly and on schedule

Launch planning reduces scramble—everyone knows what’s happening, when, and who owns each step

Contributor communications go out promptly and accurately

Qualifications
Required

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

Experience coordinating multi-step workflows with multiple stakeholders

Clear, professional written communication (especially email and documentation)

Comfort using Airtable (or similar tools), Google suite, spreadsheets, and shared file systems

Preferred

Experience in publishing, editorial operations, content production, or project management

Familiarity with metadata/tagging and link QA for web publishing

Ability to translate ambiguity into structure (checklists, timelines, “definition of done” standards)

Details
Type: Contract position, with potential to expand as the magazine grows

Hours: 20 hours/week (remote)

We’re Looking For You

The Sunny Valley Preserve Director is based at Sunny Valley Preserve in Bridgewater and New Milford, CT and oversees stewardship of an 1,850-acre portfolio of natural and working agricultural lands. The role leads land management, agricultural operations, infrastructure maintenance, and public access with the goals of ecological resilience, regenerative practices, and meaningful visitor engagement.

The Director oversees a wide range of land and property management activities, including a large inventory of buildings, trails, and agricultural facilities; manages legal, safety, and reputational risk; and responds to complex or high‑risk situations as they arise.

The role builds and maintains productive relationships with partners, neighbors, agencies, and community members, and communicates regularly with varied audiences about preserve management and priorities.

The position reports to the Director of Land Management and collaborates closely to define strategies for the Preserve. This position requires residence in close proximity to Sunny Valley Preserve to manage emergencies. TNC housing is available on site.

Responsibilities & Scope

Responsible for stewardship and operations at a complex preserve that comprises multiple parcels and a large inventory of infrastructure, with work that requires coordination across boundaries and close collaboration with partners, agencies, lessees and internal teams.

Land Stewardship and Natural Resource Management

Lead and oversee comprehensive land stewardship activities across natural and agricultural systems to support conservation outcomes, ecological resilience, and safe public access.
Apply ecological knowledge, field experience, and legal understanding to guide land management decisions, including interpretation of deeds, easements, and restrictions; habitat restoration; invasive species management; and oversight of tools, equipment, and vehicles required for safe operations.
Oversee advanced aspects of land management, including permitting, insurance coordination, and flood, erosion, and climate‑related risk management.

Agricultural Operations

Oversee agricultural operations at Sunny Valley, including dairy management, soil health, forage crops, produce cultivation, and agricultural certifications. Guide both established and emerging agricultural practices, ensuring operations support conservation goals, regenerative outcomes, adaptive learning, and risk management requirements.

Buildings and Infrastructure

Oversee the maintenance, repair, and improvement of preserve infrastructure, including buildings an office, utilities, trails, bridges, fencing, and signage. Manage contractors and vendors, ensure compliance with safety and building standards, and support long‑term care of physical assets.

Operations, Systems, and Administration

Establish and maintain effective operational systems to support preserve management, including scheduling, procurement, contracts, leases, and budget oversight. Ensure resources are used efficiently while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Communication

Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, neighbors, partners, agencies, and stakeholders. Engage the public through site visits, meetings, presentations, and informal communication, and represent TNC professionally in local and regional forums.
Lead and steward a legally obligated preserve advisory board.

Risk Management and Complex Situations

Manage complex, high‑risk, and sensitive situations involving legal issues, tenants, recreation, hunting, agriculture, public safety, and natural emergencies. Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions based on experience, analysis, and context.

Supervision and Safety

Hire, supervise, and support staff, contractors, and volunteers engaged in field work, construction, and visitor services. Ensure safe working conditions and adherence to safety protocols across all preserve operations.

What You’ll Bring

BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in conservation practice, land stewardship, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including coordinating staff, contractors, timelines, and budgets under changing conditions and deadlines.
Supervisory experience, including hiring, motivating, and leading staff; setting clear expectations, and managing performance and safety.
Experience working with external partners such as non-profit organizations, community groups, landowners, and/or government agencies.
Experience navigating and negotiating complex or sensitive situations, including with tenants, partners, regulators, or the public.

Desired Qualifications

Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. Experience working across cultures or communities; multilingual skills are a plus.
Additional experience (5-7 years) in conservation, land stewardship, agriculture, or a related field.
Experience contributing to or implementing conservation plans or management plans. Knowledge of current land management, agricultural, or ecological practices relevant to the region.
Familiarity with conservation data, monitoring approaches, or stewardship standards.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally with a wide range of audiences, including staff, partners, and the public.
Experience supporting fundraising or donor engagement through site-based work, storytelling, or partner relationships.
Comfort navigating complex stakeholder environments with sound judgment and diplomacy.
Experience using and maintaining commonly used land management equipment, tools and vehicles.

Salary Information

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $81,000-$88,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.