Land Stewardship and Projects Coordinator

About Westmoreland Land Trust

The Westmoreland Land Trust (WLT) is a nonprofit organization that exists to conserve and steward land in Westmoreland County of special ecological, cultural, or recreational value, for public benefit. Since its founding, WLT has permanently protected over 700 acres of land through purchase or donation. Flagship public-access properties include the 350-acre Saint Xavier Nature Preserve, Ackermann Nature Preserve, Meadowlark Nature and Art Park, and the native wildflower meadow at Twin Lakes Meadow. WLT also provides nature education programming at its preserves and across all Westmoreland County School Districts.

Position Summary

The Land Stewardship and Projects Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the long-term stewardship and improvement of conserved properties and coordinating access improvement projects at these properties. This role works closely with the Executive Director, staff, contractors, volunteers, and partners to translate plans into action and ensure that conserved land is ecologically healthy and welcoming to the public.

Key Responsibilities

Land Stewardship

- Oversee stewardship and management of all conserved properties

- Conduct and organize routine property monitoring in accordance with stewardship plans and maintain stewardship records

- Plan and implement stewardship activities with the support of staff, stewardship committee members, and volunteers, including but not limited to, invasive species management, native plantings, trail maintenance, and habitat restoration

- Administer the hunting permit program in accordance with organizational policies

- Coordinate contractors and vendors for stewardship-related work, as needed

Project Implementation

- Coordinate and assist with implementation of new property and organization projects, including but not limited to, trail development, access improvement, and capital improvement projects

- Coordinate contractors, consultants, and vendors to carry out work, as needed

- Assist with grant-funded project compliance and documentation

Volunteer Engagement

- Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for stewardship and property improvement

- Organize volunteer workdays at properties, as needed

- Participate in outreach events, site visits, and public programs

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies, ecology, project management, parks and recreation, or related field

- Experience with land stewardship, project coordination, & volunteer coordination preferred

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions

- Availability to work occasional weekends as needed

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the county

To Apply:

Submit a resume and letter of interest to [email protected] with “Land Stewardship and Projects Coordinator” in the subject line. Deadline: March 23, 2026. Position open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person