Landscape Conservation Program Manager

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Landscape Conservation Program Manager for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Oversee conservation initiatives, partnerships, and grant programs across the Appalachian Trail landscape.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in landscape-scale conservation initiatives, partnership development, and grant management, while effectively coordinating diverse stakeholders and managing multiple projects. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for engaging audiences and achieving collaborative results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Landscape Conservation PrinciplesPartnership DevelopmentGrant ManagementProject CoordinationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental ScienceNatural Resource ManagementConservation Incentive ProgramsCollaborative ConservationLand Protection

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsFacilitation SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDatabase SystemsGIS ApplicationsConservation Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

Collaborative ApproachesPublic StakeholdersPrivate StakeholdersNonprofit StakeholdersConservation Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reports to the Director of Landscape Conservation and advances landscape-scale conservation initiatives across the Appalachian Trail landscape.
Develops and supports strategic partnerships, collaborative conservation networks, and conservation incentive programs that further ATC's Protect pillar goals.
Oversees the Wild East Action Fund (WEAF) and related grantmaking programs.
Serves as the primary coordinator of the Northern Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership.
Manages relationships with public and private stakeholders.
Supports the implementation of conservation projects and collaborative initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience managing collaborative conservation, land protection, or landscape-scale conservation initiatives.
Knowledge of landscape conservation principles, partnership development, and collaborative approaches involving public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse partners, manage multiple projects, and achieve results in a collaborative environment.
Experience managing grants, funding agreements, or conservation incentive programs, including tracking deliverables and compliance requirements.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems; familiarity with GIS applications and conservation planning tools preferred.
Ability to supervise seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers assigned.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance available.
Company paid long-term disability and life insurance provided.
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 7% match after 1 year of service.