Jobs

Check back frequently to find land conservation career opportunities across the Pacific Northwest. 

Executive Director, Washington Association of Land Trusts

The Washington Association of Land Trusts’ (WALT) mission is to increase the collective strength and excellence of the land trust community in Washington State.

“We believe land is a foundational asset and defines our Northwest way of life. Together, we work with local voices to ensure our farms, forests, waterways, trails, and habitat provide for all people and wildlife forever.”

WALT seeks an outstanding Executive Director to help lead and serve a thriving statewide association of 36 nonprofit conservation organizations. This is a unique opportunity to head a growing organization with a bold vision and a strong track record in delivering legislative victories, developing innovative new programs, and driving a culture of learning and growth. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, oversees a Community Engagement Manager, and manages dedicated contractors and fellows to achieve organizational goals.

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Executive Director, Columbia Land Trust

Columbia Land Trust seeks an inspiring, grounded leader who approaches conservation with deep respect for the science, the politics, and the people involved. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership in thoughtfully guiding organizational growth while developing staff capacity and maintaining momentum. They bring strategic vision and a results-driven mindset to optimize resources, enhance performance, and deliver measurable conservation outcomes. They have strong ties to the Washington and Oregon communities and philanthropic landscape, or experience in a similar region, and a demonstrated commitment to working with, elevating, and genuinely learning from communities that have historically been marginalized in conservation spaces.

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Program and Operations Manager, Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts

The Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts (ICOLT) is seeking a dedicated and organized Program and Operations Manager to oversee the Coalition’s operations and member engagement. This part-time position serves as ICOLT’s sole staff role and functions as the organization’s central operational manager, responsible for managing the organization’s operations, coalition engagement, contractor coordination, grant administration, and implementation of Board priorities.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in advancing private lands conservation across Idaho. The Program and Operations Manager has a direct impact on the effectiveness of conservation organizations statewide, helping to strengthen collaboration, leverage resources, and advance shared priorities. Position, preferably based in Boise, is open until filled.

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Director of Development, Bainbridge Island Land Trust

The Director of Development (DoD) leads and manages a comprehensive, donor-centered fundraising program to advance the mission of the Bainbridge Island Land Trust (BILT). As a key member of the senior leadership team, the DoD designs and executes multi-year strategies that secure philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and public funders (where appropriate) to meet annual operating, capital, and strategic
conservation goals.

The DoD oversees all aspects of fundraising; including major gifts, membership and annual giving, planned giving, grants, sponsorships, special campaigns, and fundraising events. The DoD serves as the organization’s lead strategist and primary major gift solicitor, in partnership with the Executive Director. This role supervises the Development and Communications team, staffs and partners closely with the Board Development Committee, and fosters a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization.

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Executive Director, Olympia Ecosystems

Olympia Ecosystems seeks a passionate and motivated Executive Director to lead the organization as we continue to transition from an all-volunteer organization to a dynamic urban land trust with paid staff and a strong volunteer base rooted in community. The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial leadership of the organization by maintaining and expanding regional partnerships, strengthening an inclusive organizational culture, and conducting responsible fiscal management and fundraising to ensure opportunities for conservation in perpetuity.

Please see the Position Description for more details. Applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter and three references to Sarah Hamman at hiring@olyecosystems.org with the subject line ‘ED application’.