Stewardship Program Manager – Conservation Easements
Quick answer
Sonoma Land Trust is hiring a hybrid, Santa Rosa-based Stewardship Program Manager paying $98,000 per year to lead its conservation easement program and support stewardship department operations.
- Role
- Stewardship Program Manager – Conservation Easements
- Organization
- Sonoma Land Trust
- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $98,000 per year
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-10
The role
Sonoma Land Trust is seeking a Stewardship Program Manager to lead its Conservation Easement (CE) program and support the Stewardship Department. This role serves as the primary contact for CE landowners, manages easement enforcement and monitoring, and collaborates on land protection projects. The successful candidate will maintain records, train staff, and represent the organization in professional and community settings. This position combines administrative program management with fieldwork and relationship building to support biodiversity and climate resilience.
What you'll do
- Lead the Conservation Easement program, including budget development and policy drafting.
- Manage landowner relationships, monitoring programs, and easement enforcement.
- Train and supervise Stewardship Technicians in annual monitoring and data collection.
- Utilize GIS and mobile technology to maintain property databases and mapping.
- Assist Acquisitions managers with project intake, due diligence, and baseline documentation.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in natural resources, planning, real estate, or related field.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS and experience with GPS field technology.
- Demonstrated experience with conservation easements, land use law, or environmental planning.
- Professional writing skills and public speaking ability.
- Ability to work occasional weekends and hike over steep, rugged terrain.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Benefits include generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Employer contribution to retirement plan after 1 year of employment. Paid time off includes 15 paid holidays, paid vacation based on tenure and personal time.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is based in Santa Rosa, California, and operates under a hybrid work model, though some field work is required.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary for the Stewardship Program Manager is $98,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications needed?
Candidates need a relevant four-year degree, proficiency with ArcGIS and GPS, and experience with land use law or conservation easements.
When is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Sonoma Land Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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