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, 2025, and 2026 Best Places to Work
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS
Community Engagement Director
The Community Engagement Director is the strategic communications hub between VLT’s programs and the public. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director reports to VLT’s Executive Director, and works closely with each member of the leadership team to enhance public awareness of our mission, strengthen community relationships, and expand support for conservation. The Director oversees VLT’s public presence and storytelling, facilitates community programming and events, supervises communications staff, manages budgets and vendors, and serves as a key ambassador for the organization. The ideal candidate is deeply curious, passionate about science-based conservation and ecological literacy, loves wild places and wild people, and is driven to make the world a better place.
For the full job description, please click on the ‘Community Engagement Director Job Description’ link below.
Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000, depending on experience.
We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. VLT values transferable skills, diverse perspectives, and equivalent combinations of knowledge, education, and experience.
To be considered for this position, submit a resume, cover letter, and personal work product that demonstrates your experience/skills related to this position to careers@venturalandtrust.org with “Community Engagement Director” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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..
