CAREERS
Join the Ventura Land Trust team!
Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is an accredited, non-profit land trust working to protect the land, water, wildlife, and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations.
Come join our team of highly-motivated staff members who are passionate about Ventura Land Trust's mission and the environment.
Why work with us?
We strive to create a fun, inspiring, and team-oriented workplace.
Friendly dogs are welcome! Our team members often bring their pups to the office, located at 353 Sanjon Rd. in Ventura—just a short five-minute walk from the beach.
Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ventura Land Trust protects land, for people. All people. We are working to build a land trust that reflects our community and welcomes everyone into open spaces.
Ventura Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
Ventura Land Trust was featured as the Pacific Coast Business Times’ 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Best Places to Work
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
Finance and Operations Manager
The Finance and Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the organization. This role ensures the accuracy of financial reporting, maintains compliance with nonprofit and governmental regulations, and supports human resources and staff operations.
For the full job description, please click on the ‘Finance and Operations Manager Job Description’ link below.
To be considered for this position, submit resume and cover letter to careers@venturalandtrust.org with “Finance and Operations Manager Job Description” in the subject line. The Finance and Operations Manager position is open until filled
Employment Type: This position may be structured either as a fulltime salaried exempt position or as a part-time/fractional engagement, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate and organizational needs.
Location: VLT Office, 353 Sanjon Rd, Ventura
Salary Range: Hourly compensation ranges from $40.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.
Benefits: Employees regularly working a full-time schedule are classified as salaried, exempt employees and are eligible for Ventura Land Trust's benefits package, including medical insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and participation in the organization's 401(k) retirement plan.
Land Steward
The Land Steward is responsible for assisting the Field Manager in carrying out the overall Stewardship and Conservation priorities of the land trust across all managed lands, in addition to coordinating and carrying out the three Trash Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) contracts held by VLT.
For the full job description, please click on the ‘Land Steward Job Description’ link below.
To be considered for this position, submit resume and cover letter to careers@venturalandtrust.org with “Land Steward” in the subject line. The application deadline for this position is June 5, 2026.
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Location: VLT Office, 353 Sanjon Rd, and sections of the Ventura River, Calleguas Creek, and Malibu Creek
Salary Range: Hourly compensation range is $19-$23, depending on experience
WHEN APPLYING TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We believe that all people are capable of great things, so we may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply..
