Land Trust Planner

The Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) is a 501(c)3, community-based organization that conserves and restores wild sea-run fish and their habitats in Downeast Maine, promoting the abundant return of all sea-run fish species for the ecological, cultural, and economic benefit of the region and beyond. DSF is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization. We value lived experience, local knowledge, and a diversity of perspectives, and we strive to create a workplace where all staff feel respected and supported.

The Land Trust Planner will lead watershed-scale planning for DSF Preserves and holdings across Downeast Maine. While DSF Preserves provide the public with recreational access and open space, they are conserved primarily to protect critical sea-run fish habitat along rivers, streams, and lakes. DSF currently stewards 4,159 fee-owned acres (69 parcels across 36 Preserves) and 2,355 acres under conservation easement in Washington and Hancock Counties, primarily along major endangered Atlantic salmon rivers. Together, these lands protect more than 83 miles of river, stream, lake, and pond frontage.

The Land Trust Planner will apply scientific information and a landscape scale perspective to develop strategic, watershed focused management plans. Plans will establish priorities for public use, forest management, and in-stream habitat restoration and enhancement.

To review the full position description and apply visit: https://www.mainesalmonrivers.org/about/employment/

DSF provides health, dental and vision insurance, retirement contributions, vacation time (3 weeks) and 13 paid holidays annually.