Los Padres ForestWatch, one of the premier land and wildlife advocacy organizations along California’s central coast, is seeking a Land Stewardship Manager. The role is responsible for overseeing our 157-acre nature preserve and working with partners and volunteers to plan and execute habitat restoration and other field work throughout Los Padres National Forest. This full-time exempt position is based in Santa Barbara, California with a substantial amount of field work coupled with a flexible combination of remote and office work.
Overview of the Role
The Land Stewardship Manager works closely with other team members to effectively and responsibly manage our new 157-acre nature preserve in the San Emigdio Mountains. Primary responsibilities include conducting plant and animal surveys, preparing and implementing a management plan, coordinating requests for public and tribal access, natural resources mapping and data collection, biological monitoring, assisting with the establishment of a conservation easement, and ensuring the long-term ecological health of the property.
The role also entails planning and executing an exciting lineup of habitat restoration projects on public lands throughout the region, in coordination with land management agencies, partners, and volunteers. These may include trash cleanups, invasive plant eradication, barbed wire fence removal, and rare plant and animal surveys.
The ideal candidate is rooted in the sciences with a background in natural resource management, has knowledge of and curiosity about local ecology, thrives on the interplay of field and office work, can work independently (sometimes in remote areas) and collectively as part of a team, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
Please view the complete job announcement for a list of duties and qualifications for this role, a summary of our compensation package, and application instructions.
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