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, and 2025 Best Places to Work
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
Field Technician
The Field Technician is a field-based position, providing skilled labor to support VLT’s conservation and stewardship programs through tasks such as invasive plant management, ecological restoration, natural resources mapping, biological monitoring, and community liaisonship. This position will report to the Conservation Director and will work both independently and within a small team of experienced technicians. The ideal candidate is rooted in the sciences with a background in natural resource management, has knowledge of and curiosity about local ecology (especially plants), has excellent communication skills both within the team and the community, and maintains a passion for challenging outdoor work.
For the full job description, please click on the ‘Field Technician Job Description’ link below.
To be considered for this position, submit resume and cover letter to careers@venturalandtrust.org with “Field Technician” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for this position until the role is filled.
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Location: VLT Office, 353 Sanjon Rd, and VLT Preserves
Salary Range: Hourly compensation range is $19-$23, depending on experience
Tenure: Fixed-term position, funded through an existing grant that expires on July 24, 2027. Continued employment in this role after July 24, 2027, is contingent on securing supplemental funding and is not guaranteed.
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..
