What you’ll be doing:

Landowner Outreach and Community Partnerships

• Support the conservation program staff in implementing landowner outreach strategies, including workshops, presentations, and community events.

• Identify and develop partnership opportunities with businesses, nonprofits, schools, and community groups to expand visibility and strengthen engagement.

• Maintain and nurture existing partnerships to enhance resources and collaborative impact.

Volunteer Coordination

• Help develop and support volunteer programs around priority preserves and projects.

• Coordinate volunteer workdays across the state and ensure effective communication with participants.

• Recruit, train, and retain volunteers through consistent engagement and recognition efforts.

• Match volunteer interests and skills with program and project needs.

Communications and Outreach

• Create and manage social media content, posting schedules, and engagement with followers.

• Assist with email marketing and volunteer outreach campaigns.

• Develop and maintain outreach materials for tabling, presentations, and events.

• Plan and execute public and donor events—such as hikes, happy hours, and community gatherings—to increase visibility and connection to TLC’s mission.

Development and Fundraising Support

• Assist in identifying and securing funding through grants, sponsorships, and donations.

• Support fundraising campaigns, donor events, and communications in collaboration with the Development and Communications Associate.

Here’s how you can be excellent at this job:

• Show up on time, have a positive outlook, and exhibit a friendly attitude when interacting with partners, donors, businesses, volunteers, etc.

• Be a team player and work well with TLC staff. Step in to help with special projects.

• Work well under steady pressure with frequent interruptions.

• Be able to work independently, manage your own work plan, and accomplish your goals.

• Proactively learn about the work TLC does and the tools you need to do this job. Ask lots of questions and seek out the answers. Offer and receive constructive criticism and incorporate it into your work.

• Embrace our mission, work hard, and help make TLC as welcoming and helpful as possible.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing (writing samples will be requested).

You’re a great fit for this job if:

• You’re a warm and friendly person who enjoys interacting with the community and can also quickly and efficiently complete routine tasks.

• You’re tech savvy and feel comfortable with social media platforms, Microsoft Office, Google products, and payment technology (like PayPal and Stripe).

• You’re detail-oriented and enjoy working in a CRM database (like Little Green Light).

• You’re familiar with what goes into planning and hosting a successful event.

• You’re comfortable working remotely from home.

• You’re available weekends and evenings as needed and can regularly travel throughout the state for events and meetings.

• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience or a bachelor's degree.

Compensation

• $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience. Salary negotiable with advanced degree or greater experience.  

• TLC provides a 401(k) plan.

• Enrollment in TLC’s health care plan is fully covered by the organization.

• Each regular full-time employee receives 12 paid holidays, based on the federal calendar.

• 12 days of vacation per year for employees with less than one year of service.

• TLC provides a $30/month stipend for employee cell phone use.

• Travel expenses are reimbursed.

• TLC supports a healthy work–life balance through flexible scheduling, hybrid work options, and trust-based time management that allows staff to meet both professional and personal commitments.

Ready to Apply?

Send your resume, cover letter, and three references to Mark Steinbach, TLC Executive Director at mark@texaslandconservancy.org with the subject line of “Community Engagement Coordinator”. Applications will be accepted through December 31st.