Natural Area Manager
Columbia Land Trust
White Salmon, Washington
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $68,983 - $89,680 per year |
| Benefits | Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, health and dental insurance premium coverage, 5% 401(K) match |
| Deadline | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Experience | 7+ years |
Please see full job description for essential duties and required skills and experience.
Summary
The Natural Area Manager is responsible for the management of various natural areas across Skamania and Klickitat Counties in Washington and Hood River and Wasco Counties in Oregon. Ranging from 30 acres to thousands of acres, these natural areas encompass riparian habitat, fire-adapted mixed conifer forests and oak woodlands, wetlands, talus, cliffs, and grasslands. This position oversees site-level conservation efforts, ecological stewardship, and ensures compliance with Land Trust standards.
Qualifications
Columbia Land Trust seeks applicants with skills and experience in some of the listed tasks or similar work. Training will be provided to ensure qualified candidates can safely and effectively perform the job. Accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities to enable them to fulfill essential job functions. A background in land stewardship, forestry, biology, ecology, or traditional ecological knowledge equivalent to 8+ years of related experience, education, or traning is required.
To be considered for the Natural Area Manager position, please email your resume, a list of three references, and a cover letter addressing the below questions to jobs@columbialandtrust.org.
We will not contact your references without notifying you first.
In your application, please include:
- A description of your interest in and relevant experience for this position.
- How does this position align with your professional interests or career goals?
- Please read our Equity Commitments and tell us what resonates with you and why.
Mailed applications can be submitted to: Columbia Land Trust 850 Officers Row Vancouver, WA 98661
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | General / Stewardship, Land Trust, Forestry |
| Tags | Wetland |
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