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CNY Land Trust is growing. We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time, permanent Land Stewardship Manager, as well as two part-time Land Steward Interns to work with us over the summer.
You can apply via Handshake if you have an account, or you can submit a CV and Cover Letter to adminstaff@CNYLandTrust.org indicating which position you are applying for.
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The Land Stewardship Manager plays a vital role in the protection and ongoing care of the Central New York Land Trust's nature preserves, a portfolio that currently includes 57 preserves in 21 municipalities across Onondaga, Oswego, and Madison counties. The Stewardship Manager works to carry out fieldwork, land management, program management, volunteer coordination, and stewardship activities to ensure the long-term ecological health and public enjoyment of these conserved lands. Stewardship efforts must align with the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards and Practices to support CNYLT's accreditation; previous experience working at or partnering with an accredited land trust is preferred. The Stewardship Manager also supports the Land Trust's involvement in regional, city-wide, and community-based sustainability planning in support of our mission, and supporting our efforts to work with Onondaga Nation and Native-led partner organizations living and working in what is now Central New York. The ideal candidate will have experience with program management, conservation and stewardship initiatives, fieldwork, familiarity with the Land Trust Alliance, and a proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. This is an exciting chance to join a growing conservation organization, at a time when significant changes to the region are creating both a sense of urgency and an opportunity to save land in the Great Lakes.
Land Stewardship Interns (2 Positions Available for Summer 2026
Land Steward Interns will support the Stewardship Manager during the 2026 stewardship season. Stewardship Interns work to carry out fieldwork, land management, volunteer coordination, and stewardship activities to ensure long-term ecological health and public enjoyment of these conserved lands. Stewardship efforts must align with the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards and Practices to support CNYLT's accreditation. Stewardship Interns also support the Land Trust's involvement in regional, city-wide, and community-based sustainability planning in support of our mission, and supporting our efforts to work with Onondaga Nation and Native-led partner organizations living and working in what is now Central New York. The ideal candidates will have experience with conservation and stewardship initiatives, fieldwork, and a proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.