Land Conservation Manager
Quick answer
Northeast Wilderness Trust is hiring a hybrid Land Conservation Manager based in Montpelier, VT, paying $68,000/year to manage land acquisitions and the Wildlands Partnership grant program.
- Role
- Land Conservation Manager
- Organization
- Northeast Wilderness Trust
- Location
- Montpelier, Vermont
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $68,000/year
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Northeast Wilderness Trust is seeking a Land Conservation Manager to help achieve their ambitious goal of conserving 160,000 acres by 2030. The role involves identifying, assessing, and closing land acquisitions while managing the Wildlands Partnership grant program. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Land Conservation Director and travel across the six-state service area to engage with landowners and partners. This position is a critical component of the organization's mission to protect forever-wild landscapes.
What you'll do
- Identify, assess, and close land acquisition projects.
- Manage the Wildlands Partnership grant program by evaluating applications.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners and partner land trusts.
- Provide mapping support using Esri ArcGIS applications.
- Travel across the six-state service area to visit conservation properties.
What it takes
- At least 3 years of project management experience.
- Transactional real estate or legal/paralegal experience preferred.
- Passion for wilderness conservation and the mission of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
- Must reside in Vermont or be willing to relocate and work in-office 3 days per week.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote position?
No, this is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to work from the Montpelier, Vermont office at least three days per week.
What is the compensation for this role?
The Land Conservation Manager position offers an annual salary of $68,000.
What kind of experience is required for this job?
The role requires at least three years of project management experience, with a strong preference for candidates having transactional real estate or legal/paralegal backgrounds.
How to apply
Apply directly on Northeast Wilderness Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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