Conservation Manager

Seven Days Jobs; Town of Vermont (WI); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Rivers Land Trust in Vermont is hiring a Conservation Manager to support protecting land and advancing conservation with a small, dedicated team and a responsive board of Trustees.

The role combines administration, grants, fundraising, and records management, with increasing leadership across land protection, stewardship, and project management as skills grow. Flexible hybrid work schedule.

Starting at 16-20 hours per week and $30 per hour, with potential for expanded hours over time.

Responsibilities

• Administration, grants, fundraising, and records management
• Leadership across land conservation, stewardship, and project management as knowledge grows
• Collaborate with a board of Trustees and partners

Job description

Northern Rivers Land Trust is hiring a Conservation Manager to support protecting land in Northern Vermont. NRLT is seeking a candidate interested in land protection, with strong organization and communication skills, who works collaboratively with partners and team members, can research and problem solve independently, and is motivated to learn and grow with a small non-profit serving the Vermont communities of Albany, Craftsbury, Greensboro, Hardwick, Walden, Wolcott, and Woodbury.

The Conservation Manager will be NRLT’s first paid staff member since its incorporation in 2006 and will be the primary manager for administration, grants, fundraising, and records management, with increasing leadership roles across land conservation, stewardship, and project management as knowledge and skills allow. A high-functioning board of volunteer Trustees will support, supervise, collaborate, and direct the Conservation Manager’s work, with the goal of growing the position in scope, hours, and responsibilities over time.

To learn more about the NRLT and read the full job description: https://www.northernriverslandtrust.org/hiring-conservation-manager. This is a flexible hybrid remote/in-person position, starting at 16-20 hrs/week and $30/hr, depending on experience.