Communications and Engagement Director

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County; California (MO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County seeks a marketing-focused Communications and Engagement Director as it enters an exciting new chapter. This senior leadership role will tell the Land Trust’s story, build authentic relationships countywide, and drive broad public engagement to sustain the conservation organization for the long term.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director leads communications, marketing, and community engagement, collaborating with the Director of Development to

Responsibilities

• Oversees the communications, marketing, and community engagement team.
• Develops, oversees, and implements strategic messaging and brand engagement.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director and the Director of Development to amplify fundraising and engagement.

Job description

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County seeks a marketing-focused Communications and Engagement Director as it enters an exciting new chapter. The organization has built a strong foundation and deep roots in the community, and is now ready to grow its visibility, broaden its base of supporters, and deepen its connection to communities across the county. The Communications and Engagement Director is a new senior leadership role created to bring strategic vision and creative energy to this moment in time. Its purpose is to compellingly tell the Land Trust’s story, build authentic relationships countywide, and drive the kind of broad public engagement, understanding, and momentum that sustains a conservation organization for the long term.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position oversees the communications, marketing, and community engagement team and is responsible for developing, overseeing, and implementing strategic messaging and brand engagement. The Director will be an important thought partner to the Executive Director, working on coordinating strategy and engagement. They will also be a close collaborator with the Director of Development, working to ensure that communications and marketing amplify and support the organization’s fundraising work. This position is a member of the senior leadership team.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable shaping strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute it. The Director is a creative implementor with high standards for design and storytelling, a genuine curiosity about the communities and landscapes of Santa Barbara County, and the drive to build something meaningful.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $145,000–$180,000. The range provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education.

Location

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is based in new offices in central Santa Barbara, CA. The Director of Communications and Engagement must be based in Santa Barbara County, with regular travel throughout the county.

The position requires regular in-person presence for events and meetings with partners, donors, and community constituents throughout the region, including evening and weekend events and activities as needed.

Start Date

Fall 2026

For More Information

More information on the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County can be found at sblandtrust.org