Stewardship Director

The Stewardship Director plays a central role in shaping how Skagit Land Trust fulfills its permanent conservation commitments.

The Stewardship Director works closely with the Executive Director, other department directors, staff, board members, and the organization’s Stewardship Committee to ensure that the Trust’s stewardship program remains strong, credible, and sustainable as the organization grows. The Stewardship Director also collaborates across departments to align program needs and goals.

This role requires the ability to think strategically about land stewardship, including protecting and restoring habitat and ecosystem function, evaluating risks, identifying opportunities and overseeing plans for both immediate and long-term land management. Maintaining a long-term perspective in a landscape of competing stewardship needs is essential.

Qualifications

At least five years of management-level experience in land conservation, natural resources management, restoration, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated success supervising professional staff and managing multiple projects with varying timelines, priorities and resources.
Strong project management and people management skills, including the ability to establish budgets, set priorities, delegate effectively, and maintain progress across simultaneous projects.
Experience managing local, state and federal grants is desirable.
Experience working with long-term nonprofit boards, committees, engaged volunteers, or community partners is desirable.
Strong situational judgment, including the ability to assess risk, identify potential hazards, and make sound decisions in both field and office settings.
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills, including conflict management, that foster positive relationships with staff, board members, and external stakeholders.
Enthusiasm for working with volunteers and engaging community members in stewardship activities.
Ability to work effectively in multiple environments, including the field, office, and public meetings or events.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Skagit County to visit conservation properties.
Physical ability to conduct regular fieldwork year-round in a variety of weather conditions. This includes navigating uneven terrain off-trail and carrying approximately 25 pounds of tools and field equipment over distances of several miles. Occasionally heavier items may need to be lifted for short periods.
Proficiency with databases and standard office software (Skagit Land Trust currently uses Salesforce and Microsoft Office tools).
Familiarity with GIS mapping tools such as ESRI ArcGIS software.
Familiarity with tools and equipment used in conservation and land management.
Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Additional qualifications that strengthen an application include:

Familiarity with invasive plant management, including both manual and chemical control methods.
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
Experience with multi-partner habitat restoration projects.
Experience working with local governments, including tribes.

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