TLC currently monitors 214 properties throughout Texas totaling over 169,000 acres. This position reports to the Conservation Director, is part of a five-person conservation team and is responsible for TLC work in the Hill Country.

What you’ll be doing:

• Stewardship: Connect with landowners and visit TLC’s conservation easement and fee simple properties to document issues and violations.

• Preserve Management: Develop and implement management plans, identify funding needs, and coordinate projects with volunteers and community partners.

• Outreach: Build relationships with donors, businesses, volunteers, and area naturalist groups and host strategic events in the region.

• Communications: Help support TLC’s online presence through social media posts and blog content.

• Project Evaluation and Recommendations: Help evaluate new projects and respond to inquiries from private landowners.

• Baseline Reports: Work with Conservation Director and Acquisitions Manager to develop baseline reports for new conservation land acquisitions, including data collection of habitats and property improvements.

How to excel in this position:

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

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

• 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.

You’re a great fit for this job if:

• You’re able to maintain strong relationships with landowners and you enjoy interacting with the community.

• You have excellent communication skills and can work in sensitive situations.

• You’re tech savvy and can quickly and efficiently complete routine tasks.

• You’re detail-oriented and enjoy working in a database.

• You know Texas Flora and Fauna with emphasis on the Hill Country region (required)

• You have experience implementing prescribed burns and other land management methods (strongly preferred).

• You’re proficient in ArcGIS software, map creation, and GPS use.

• You’re available for extensive travel with occasional overnight trips (required).

• You enjoy working remotely and work well independently.

• You have at least 5 years of related work experience in land conservation or natural resources field.

• You have a reliable personal vehicle and a productive home-office environment.

Compensation:

• $65,000–$70,000 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.

How 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 “Hill Country Program Manager”. Applications will be accepted through December 31st.