Organization and Position Summary
Based in Auburn, CA, Placer Land Trust (PLT) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1991 that works with willing landowners and conservation partners to permanently protect and care for natural and agricultural land in Placer County. To date, PLT has protected over 22,000 acres of land in Placer County for current and future generations. Our protected lands include woodlands, forests and rangelands, waterways and lakes, habitat corridors and wildlife preserves, parks and recreation areas, scenic vistas, and farms and ranches.
Ideally starting in Dec. 2026/Jan. 2027, PLT is seeking a full-time Community Engagement Manager (CEM) to further Placer Land Trust’s mission by sustainably expanding its capacity through community involvement. The work is primarily office-based, with a portion of time dedicated to field events and community outreach. The CEM will be a part of Placer Land Trust’s Engagement Team (fundraising, communications, outreach) that operates in a mutually supportive fashion, with administrative supervision provided by the Donor Relations Director. Specific responsibilities are listed on the following page.
The position is being offered at a full-time exempt salaried position (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week). Occasional evening and weekend work is required, largely during our busy spring and fall seasons, as well as occasional travel within or outside of Placer County. PLT offers a hybrid work environment and flexible scheduling. PLT provides room and resources for its full team (expected to be 14 when this position starts) to work at the PLT office in Auburn, and PLT also helps with resources to facilitate efficient remote work. It is anticipated that the Community Engagement Manager will work from the PLT office one or two days a week; beyond that, a remote or hybrid work schedule can be determined by the employee and the Donor Relations Director.
Placer Land Trust values and seeks a team with diverse experience, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to strengthen our team, and ensure our work remains relevant. At Placer Land Trust we prioritize providing a fair and genuine hiring experience, so we take the extra step by using hiring practices like blinding resumes for unbiased candidate review. We ask that serious candidates take the same care and time by providing genuine, personally-created application documents. We hope this ensures we honor each other’s valuable time with a genuine and meaningful interview process.
Hiring decisions could be made as early as December. Ideally, we’d like the Community Engagement Manager to start by early January; however, the position will remain open and listed until filled by the right candidate. We conduct background checks only after a conditional job offer is extended; we use adult conviction information gathered only when essential to the duties of the position.
Placer Land Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, primary language, immigration status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Placer Land Trust is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.
Responsibilities
Although duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, it is anticipated that these will be the main responsibilities of the position.
- Perform according to PLT’s core values in support of its mission and vision.
- Incorporate and demonstrate values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access to land (IDEAL) in all work matters.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of annual engagement plans and activities to recruit and engage members/supporters in pursuit of organizational and IDEAL goals.
- Cultivate, develop, steward, and enhance relationships with top priority conservation and community partners (public agencies, non-profit organizations, affiliations, etc.) and/or support relationships developed by other PLT staff members, with emphasis on identifying and prioritizing organizations and entities that have potential to advance IDEAL goals.
- Lead the implementation of existing annual engagement outreach events and development of new events as time and capacity allow.
- Manage “Breathing Spaces”, a conduit to provide access to private PLT preserves for community groups and entities to benefit their organizational goals.
- Manage Independent Use Agreements for key former and current staff and volunteers to recreate independently on, and keep eyes on, private PLT preserve(s).
- Coordinate with and support engagement efforts undertaken by other staff or volunteers, as needed.
- Lead and support the volunteer-led Community Council to raise awareness and support PLT and land conservation in the region.
- Manage community presentations and tabling opportunities within Placer County (with emphasis on western Placer County) and the greater Sacramento region.
- Assist the Media Manager to implement social media strategies through Facebook and Instagram by developing content, managing posts and interacting with members and the public.
- Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and management of PLT volunteers.
- Support grant seeking opportunities to support volunteer and engagement activities.
- Participate in staff meetings, retreats, fundraising events, and other PLT activities.
- Fulfill general office & administrative tasks (e.g., timesheets, expense reports, board reporting, workspace organization) in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with annual program planning and budgeting.
Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in volunteer management, community building, program development, or similar.
- Belief in and demonstrated delivery of partnership and collaboration.
- Delights in making connections and fostering commonalities among differing constituencies.
- Shows respect, celebrates strengths, and works well with diverse individuals.
- “Can do” attitude; takes initiative and follows through.
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and interpersonal a must).
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database experience.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines and jump on things that need immediate attention.
- Interest in and commitment to land conservation and environmental issues.
- Flexible with schedule to accommodate weekend and evenings.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Placer County is a plus, but not a must.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position will range from $73,000-$77,000 based on skills and experience. Annually PLT offers full-time employees 13 paid holidays, 13 vacation days, and 10 days of sick time (time accrued each pay period). PLT contributes a flat rate to the cost of group health insurance available to PLT employees. When the employee becomes eligible per IRS rules, PLT starts and contributes to the employee’s 403b retirement program. PLT offers ongoing training and professional development.
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to info@placerlandtrust.org with “Community Engagement Manager” Application” in subject line. Please aim to have your resume in by November 18, however, the position will remain open and listed here on our website until filled.
More information about Placer Land Trust
About us | Our staff team | Our preserves
Placer Land Trust, 922 Lincoln Way, Suite 200, Auburn, CA 95603, (530) 887-9222
