Staff Openings

1/31/2025

South Hero Land Trust is hiring a Programs Coordinator to help us forge deep and meaningful relationships between community members and the land through education, public access, land stewardship, and support for local agriculture.

THIS IS A 32 HOUR/WEEK POSITION SALARIED
BASED OUT OF OUR OFFICE IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTH HERO, VT.

Looking for a place to build connections with the land and a unique Vermont community? Have a passion for land protection? South Hero Land Trust is seeking a Programs Coordinator to support and expand our conservation, stewardship, education, local agriculture, and outdoor access programs. Apply today to be part of our three-person staff team stewarding the land and building community in South Hero and the Champlain Islands!

We are looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a collaborative environment, values community and relationships, and sees challenges as opportunities to innovate and grow. 

• Is passionate about food and farms, caring for the land, supporting access to the outdoors, and fostering appreciation for the natural world. 

• Finds joy as an outdoor educator for youth and adults

• Enjoys learning new skills and working collectively with fellow staff, partner organizations, and community members to grow the impact of our programs.

• Has reliable transportation and the ability to be present in the community. 

• Is comfortable working outdoors on varied terrain, in a variety of weather conditions.

• Is self-reliant and able to stay productive, organized, and focused while working independently with minimal supervision.

In this position you will deliver dynamic, high quality, and integrated environmental interpretation and education, trail maintenance and construction, ecological restoration, and volunteer coordination.

Want to learn more?

South Hero Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Interest in the position and willingness to learn are more important than meeting all job qualifications. Since this position will be working closely with children, applicants must be able to pass a background check.

South Hero Land Trust recognizes and honors diverse cultures and traditions. We proactively seek employees for all aspects of our work from varied backgrounds for the greater enrichment of the organization. It is the goal of South Hero Land Trust, and our projects and programs, to encourage involvement of groups that are historically underrepresented in land conservation. We strive to be an inclusive workspace. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully. Contact us at guy@shlt.org to notify us of any needs related to submitting your application materials.