The Preserve Manager – Northern California (Preserve Manager) will practice on-the-ground conservation of populations of rare and endangered species using science-based principles and adaptive management.  This position integrates the full range of applied conservation activities: planning, implementing, budgeting, reporting, analyzing, interpreting, communicating, and problem solving!  The Preserve Manager will play a lead role in the overall stewardship and management of a specific portfolio of preserves in northern California which have been permanently protected for conservation purposes. 

The preserves—that range in size from ~60 to1,400 acres—are characterized as annual and perennial grassland, vernal pools, seasonal and alkali wetlands, and riparian areas.  These preserves support a variety of rare and sensitive species, including state- and federally listed plants and vernal pool invertebrates.  This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and direct contribution to the conservation of rare vernal pool and grassland ecosystems and the species that depend on them.

The Preserve Manager will provide resource management in accordance with the onsite conservation values, any regulatory requirements of the preserves, CNLM’s stewardship standards and practices, and the preserve-specific management plans.  The Preserve Manager will contribute to CNLM’s expertise and documentation of “best management practices” for managing rare and protected plant and animal species.  There is a considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility associated with the position because of CNLM’s organizational structure, which focuses on preserve management rather than high levels of administration and supervision.

The position of Preserve Manager requires maintenance of a home office for which CNLM provides a stipend.  A company vehicle may be provided at management’s discretion.

This is a unique opportunity to play a direct role in conserving some of California’s most sensitive and biologically important landscapes while working with a mission-driven organization dedicated to long-term stewardship and conservation excellence.

For more information about the position and CNLM go to https://www.cnlm.org/donate-get-involved/job-opportunities/