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. We strive to create a fun, inspiring, and team-oriented work place. Come join our team of highly-motivated staff members who are passionate about Ventura Land Trust's mission and the environment. Ventura Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
- Work-life balance. Ventura Land Trust offers flexible work hours so that you can embrace what you do and how you live. Prioritize your relationships, wellbeing, and community.
- Friendly doggos welcome. Team members' dogs often share our office space located in Ventura's Poinsettia Pavilion.
- 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.
Current Open Positions
To be considered for a position, please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the position title in the subject line.
Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper reports to the Deputy Director and works in partnership with the Accounting Manager and Education Manager. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, HR, and administrative tasks, among other tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritizing and working with little supervision. They will be self-motivated and work with a high level of discretion. The Bookkeeper ensures smooth running of VLT’s offices and contributes in furthering our mission.
Application deadline: July 29, 2022.
Educator
This part-time position is best suited for those who feel passionate about our environment and have experience mentoring children ages 2 - 15. You will support the program in creating a safe and engaging atmosphere for our youth to grow in their awareness and confidence in the outdoors
Application deadline: August 26, 2022.
Transformative Vision
Ventura Land Trust is the largest accredited land trust in Ventura County. Ventura Land Trust owns and manages over 3,800 acres of protected lands in the Ventura hillsides, Ventura River, and coastal estuary. VLT manages its lands in perpetuity with scientific integrity, and balances open space protection with public access.
Three nature preserves permanently designated for conservation, Harmon Canyon Preserve, Big Rock Preserve, and Willoughby Preserve, are open daily to the public for free for hiking, biking, and exploring nature.
Land Conservation: Preserving and Restoring Ecosystems
Ventura Land Trust is committed to sustainable land stewardship. We study and monitor natural ecosystems, defend habitats against natural threats, and work to reintroduce biodiversity to degraded open spaces. Each year, approximately 700 volunteers assist Ventura Land Trust in the hands-on work of habitat restoration, trail building, invasive plant species management, and trash removal.
Connection to the Land, Connection to Community
When people connect to nature, they understand why it's worth protecting. Ventura Land Trust hosts public guided hikes, field-based educational excursions, and volunteer and community events to foster a connection to the natural world in individuals of all ages.
Nature exploration program Ventura Wild reaches the next generation of land stewards, offering hands-on environmental education, restoration, and stewardship experiences in local wild places.
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