Lands Program Manager

Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to fill a critical position on our land conservation team and to join our growing GVLT family. The Lands Program Manager (LPM) oversees a portion of GVLT’s land conservation program and is responsible for initiating, advancing, and completing land conservation projects primarily utilizing conservation easements. This individual is responsible for developing strong partnerships with private landowners, agricultural and conservation groups, governmental agencies, and resource professionals, and represents GVLT to diverse constituents and stakeholders. We are looking for someone with a deep commitment to land conservation, as well as experience with conservation easements or other real estate tools, knowledge of local natural resource values and excellent communication skills. In addition to leading land conservation projects, the LPM will help to set strategic priorities for their landscape, develop budgets and work plans, and there is the potential for this position to supervise a Lands Project Manager. The LPM is part of a 6-person Lands Team that works collaboratively to develop strategic, innovative and lasting conservation projects. The position is also an integral part of the larger GVLT team and will work across departments to support trails, fundraising, communications, and outreach departments as well.

Position open until filled with review of applications beginning on August 29th.