Community Conservation Coordinator - Part Time

CLCC seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and enthusiastic professional to join the organization’s dynamic and energetic team as the Community Conservation Coordinator (“Coordinator”). The Coordinator’s primary focus will be initiating, building, and maintaining new partnerships and developing and implementing CLCC’s Community Conservation Programs centered around principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) and community-centered conservation (collectively “Community Conservation Programs”).

This position has the potential for professional advancement and position expansion as the organization continues to grow and respond to the needs of Connecticut’s land trusts and their communities.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Community Conservation Programs

In collaboration with the CLCC staff, consultants, and program partners, the Coordinator is responsible for overall development and implementation of CLCC’s existing and new Community Conservation Programs. These programs help land trusts build effective partnerships that engage new members of their communities, and create more inclusive, equitable, and diverse organizations.

Related responsibilities include:

• Community Engagement: Sustain and expand Bird & Hike with CT Land Trusts program to engage diverse groups. Develop a mentorship model to train future hike leaders and build land trust capacity to sustain the program independently.
• Trail Access & Accessibility: Coordinate funding and support for land trust trail assessments focused on mobility, language, and signage access, while exploring accessibility as an entry point for deeper conversations about DEI and long-term community partnership.
• Youth & Workforce Development: Launch an annual college outreach effort to connect students with career paths in land conservation, in partnership with land trust leaders, while exploring opportunities for a statewide conservation internship program.
• Other Programming: Host periodic learning opportunities (e.g., summits or webinars) exploring conservation’s intersections with topics of housing, food security, Indigenous partnerships, environmental justice, etc.

2. Program-Related Communications and Outreach

The Coordinator is responsible for promoting and communicating the impacts of CLCC’s Community Conservation Programs to a broad audience that includes and extends beyond the Connecticut land conservation community.

Related responsibilities include:

• Identify, build, and maintain intentional and authentic partnerships—especially with diverse constituencies, sectors, and communities not well served or engaged by the land conservation field.
• Generate content such as blog posts, news items, and press releases regarding Community Conservation Programs.

3.Fundraising and Development

The Coordinator will assist in raising resources from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government partners to support Community Conservation Program priorities.

4.Other Duties as Assigned

The Coordinator will be part of a close-knit staff that prides itself on working as a team and supporting each other and CLCC in furthering individual and collective success. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Non-profit and/or community organizing, as well as coordinating multiple partners and service providers.
• Writing, securing, and managing grants, with fulfillment of funding requirements, including budget tracking and reporting.
• Experience in public speaking and leading public education programs.
• Experience in working with diverse communities.
• Interest in birding or a willingness to learn.

Minimum Qualifications

• A passion for land conservation and enthusiasm for CLCC, our programs, and mission.
• BA/BS degree or at least 5 years of experience in related fields (land conservation, environmental protection and/or justice, and/or community organizing).
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and set and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working effectively both unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and high degree of familiarity with Google Workspace. Experience with Wordpress, Canva, and/or photo/video editing software is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

CLCC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. CLCC offers all employees working 20 hours per week or more a comprehensive benefits package, including 1) health insurance benefits; 2) access to a SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match; 3) paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and discretionary days.