Stewardship Manager – Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust

Gathering Waters, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gathering Waters, Inc. is seeking a full-time Stewardship Manager to help preserve the health and status of conservation properties in Northeast Wisconsin. This role requires working independently and in the field across various weather conditions to manage 70 privately held conservation easements and 12 public nature preserves.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with volunteers and landowners, ensuring responsible land management and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with volunteers and landowners.
• Ability to work independently and in diverse environmental conditions.
• Experience with land management or conservation practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and protected status of conservation properties.
• Manage relationships and conservation easements for 70 privately held properties.
• Oversee full land management of 12 public nature preserves.

Job description

Stewardship Manager – Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust

Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust (NEWLT) is hiring a Stewardship Manager to play a key role in maintaining the health and protected status of NEWLT properties. This is a full‑time position responsible for stewarding the relationships and conservation easements that preserve 70 privately held properties. The role also assumes full land management responsibility for NEWLT’s 12 public nature preserves.

Work is performed at an office in Appleton, Wisconsin and independently at remote sites across northeast Wisconsin. Field work is required year‑round in all weather conditions, with exposure to insects, poison ivy, wildlife, and steep, rough terrain. This role works closely with dedicated volunteers and with landowners to manage conservation land. Extensive computer use is also required.