Careers - Columbia Land Trust

A mission like ours needs people like you. We embrace an employee-first approach and value the talents and passions that a diverse team can bring. We hire great people and challenge each other to be an organization where everyone is respected and heard. We value diversity, belonging, accountability, collaboration, and innovation—all centered around our commitment to equity. Healthy, happy staff are an essential element of our success.


Open positions:

Communications and Marketing Director: The Communications and Marketing Director is a member of the senior leadership team and develops and implements integrated strategies to achieve our mission. S/he/they deliver this through strategic direction and execution of communications and marketing efforts to enhance our visibility and connection with our audiences, manage our brand reputation, and expand our base of active supporters. We believe this is an extraordinary opportunity to elevate the Columbia Land Trust brand and achieve meaningful conservation outcomes. Learn more and apply by March 31st.

Coast and Estuary Natural Area Manager: Columbia Land Trust is seeking a Coast and Estuary Natural Area Manager! This position will be based out of our Astoria, OR office and join our 22-member Stewardship Team in the management of approximately 36,000 acres of conservation lands. The Natural Area Manager will be responsible for restoring intertidal wetland habitat along the lower Columbia River and Long Beach Peninsula, re-establishing native vegetation communities, and monitoring the success of these efforts. Learn more and apply.

 


Columbia Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to equity as a core organizational value. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQ+ people, and people from groups who are underrepresented in conservation spaces to apply for this opportunity. We strongly encourage graduates from internship programs to increase racial and cultural diversity in the conservation movement to apply for these positions.

Columbia Land Trust offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and this role qualifies for overtime pay when required. Our benefits package includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. We pay 100% of health and dental insurance premiums for three-quarter to full-time employees; voluntary benefits include a Section 125 – FSA and long-term disability. We also offer a match (up to 5% of annual salary) to our 401(K) retirement plan.