Conservation Manager
Conservation Manager for Ranchland Trust of Kansas, remote within Kansas with travel to Topeka and statewide site visits. Full-time, $60,000 to $67,000 per year. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Requires regular travel, including overnight and multi-day trips.
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The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.
Overview
Ranchland Trust of Kansas, a nonprofit land conservation organization, seeks a Conservation Manager to lead conservation easement projects from landowner engagement through closing and to support stewardship of conserved lands. The role is roughly 75% easement transactions and 25% stewardship, coordinating with landowners, attorneys, appraisers, surveyors, and funders. The position may be performed remotely from within Kansas with periodic travel to the Topeka office and regular statewide travel.
Requirements
- Experience in conservation, agriculture, natural resources management, land stewardship, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of GIS or comparable digital mapping tools
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Kansas, including overnight and multi-day trips
- Preferred: experience with conservation easement transactions, NRCS programs, grants, or a related bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Job details
- Location
- KS
- Pay
- $60,000 to $67,000 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Other
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Drug test
- Not stated