Jobs

The San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT) is seeking an organized and flexible professional with a passion for our conservation mission to join our team as Executive Assistant (EA) to the Executive Director (ED) as we embark on a new level of growth in support of our mission. In response to increasingly critical threats to island ecosystems and growing local demand for private land conservation, we are poised to engage with a broadened audience and supporter base. A successful EA will maintain confidentiality, using sensitivity, maturity, and discretion to support the ED and the entire organization’s priorities, management, and mission. Coordinating closely with the SJPT Management Team, this position serves as the connection between SJPT’s day-to-day operations and the ED. This position is also responsible for the proactive and consistent management of the ED’s calendar, tasks, documents, travel planning, technology support, expenses, meeting agendas, research, and preparation—enabling the ED to focus on deepening relationships and engaging more meaningfully with SJPT members and the broader community.

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Skagit Land Trust is seeking a full-time Stewardship Director to help shape how Skagit Land Trust fulfills its permanent conservation commitments. The primary focus of the Stewardship Director is leadership, planning, and program management to ensure the Trust’s incredible conservation areas and easements are strong for generations. The primary duty will be setting direction and ensuring implementation of the Trust’s stewardship program. Visit Skagit Land Trust’s website for the full position description and application guidelines: https://skagitlandtrust.org/careers/

 Position open until filled. Next review of applications: April 24, 2026.

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@olyecosytems.org with the subject line ‘ED application’.

Columbia Land Trust is dedicated to conserving and caring for the vital lands, waters, and wildlife of the Columbia River region through sound science and strong relationships. In our first 30 years, Columbia Land Trust has permanently conserved more than 60,000 acres and restored thousands of acres across our ecologically diverse region, for the benefit of both wildlife and communities. Today, the Land Trust is nationally recognized as a leader in conservation and locally appreciated as part of the communities where we live and work.

The Development Manager is responsible for supporting strategies in all areas of fundraising and donor stewardship. This role will help us to steward and deepen donor relationships and grow our major gifts program, as we embark on a transformational capital fundraising effort. This position will also be responsible for refining our donor-giving circles and designing targeted strategies for enhanced cultivation and stewardship by performing the following duties.

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Jefferson Land Trust seeks an inspiring and empowering Executive Director to lead our mission of working with the community to preserve open space, working lands, and habitat forever. The Executive Director will guide organizational strategy, support a talented and collaborative staff team, steward relationships with landowners, partners, and donors, and serve as a trusted ambassador for community-based conservation. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to help shape the future of land conservation in Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula — one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful and engaged regions.

We are looking for a humble, mission-driven leader and natural convener who brings people together around a shared love of place. The ideal candidate brings experience in the land trust world or a closely related conservation field, strong fundraising and relationship-building skills, and a collaborative leadership style grounded in respect, authenticity, and partnership. Salary range: $120,000–$140,000 DOE with benefits. Learn more and apply at potrerogroup.com/jlt. Priority consideration for applications received by April 13, 2026.

Capitol Land Trust is seeking a full-time Finance Manager to oversee the organization’s financial management and support strategic financial planning to ensure long-term financial health and sustainability. This role is responsible for maintaining strong financial policies and internal controls; managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting; and ensuring that the organization’s financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable regulations.

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000, plus benefits
Location: Olympia, WA
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Interviews begin the week of March 30. Priority to applications received by Friday, March 27.

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The Land Trust Alliance posted a position description for a National Coordinating Attorney (NCA) who plays a critical role as part of the Alliance Risk Management Services LLC (ARMS) team responsible for managing and supporting Terrafirma Risk Retention Group LLC (conservation defense liability insurance). The National Coordinating Attorney (NAC) has oversight of and works closely with the ARMS staff which includes the ARMS Operations Manager, ARMS Specialist and the related contractors, and collaborates with the Conservation Defense Director, Manager and Associate. The NCA manages all claims for Terrafirma as well as the Policy form and reserves. The NCA collaborates with the Conservation Defense Director to ensure the success of lasting conservation. The Conservation Defense and ARMS team of experts coordinate closely on the management of all aspects of national conservation defense services to ensure continuity, cross-training, communication of risk management and other learning that advances lasting conservation. The qualifications, position details, salary and background can be found on the Alliance website job board along with the link to apply. If the electronic application is not an option, applications will be accepted by mail to Human Resources, Land Trust Alliance, 1250 H St, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005. Please direct any questions to Leslie Ratley-Beach.

Kaniksu Land Trust is an LTA-accredited land trust that works in North Idaho and NW Montana to further its mission of caring for the lands and people of the Kaniksu Region. Since its inception in 2002, KLT has protected nearly 7,000 acres of working farms and forests, wildlife habitats and wetlands, and community access parcels. Our work also includes strategic initiatives to build community resilience across our rural service area, which has led to efforts in outdoor education, food security, workforce housing, equitable access, and more. KLT takes pride in its collaborative approach to conserving private land and supporting the communities we serve.

The Conservation Project Manager works closely with the Conservation Director to implement KLT’s private land conservation initiatives and steward its public access properties. Work includes close collaboration and relationship-building with rural landowners and agency partners, acquisition and stewardship of private land conservation easements, management and volunteer engagement on feeowned properties, and support for various other KLT initiatives. Qualified candidates must possess a deep commitment to conservation and an aptitude for management of conservation easements, real estate transactions, and collaborative relationships.

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