The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking applicants for two full-time positions. 

The Development Director is responsible for the oversight of all LCWM annual fund, major gift, and planned giving activities and includes identifying, researching and securing funds available through individuals, foundations, and businesses. This position also oversees the development staff and all development initiatives. 

The Development and Events Specialist is responsible for assisting the Development Director with all aspects of organizational fundraising, with a primary focus on events and donor database management. The Specialist will also assist with any additional operational or strategic needs of the organization. 

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, on behalf of the Michigan Strategic Fund. ​

Walloon Lake Trust + Conservancy is seeking a full-time Director of Conservation Programs. The Director of Conservation Programs directly influences the Conservancy’s activities to acquire land or interests in land, oversees management of fee properties (Preserves), leads water protection initiatives, administers the conservation easement stewardship program, and assists with communications, fundraising, regional planning as well as staff and volunteer management in coordination with the Executive Director. 

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is seeking a full-time Land Protection Coordinator. The Land Protection Coordinator works with the Land Protection Director to lead land protection efforts including acquisition of conservation easements and fee simple nature preserves, coordinate with other organization and government entities on community projects, and to work with the Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist to manage issues related to conservation easement properties.

The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy is seeking a full-time Executive Director.  Responsibilities include supporting and implementing the CWC’s strategic plan and associated management plans, implementing land conservation and stewardship policies and practices of the CWC, be the official representative of the CWC to develop and maintain community relations and outreach, be responsible to build endowed and designated funds by active fundraising, financially manage the CWC, and provide staff and volunteer management and leadership. 

The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is seeking a part-time Land Protection Manager to help protect new properties and manage 64 currently protected properties across the UP. This position ensures the effective, sustainable management of UPLC's properties, oversees restoration-based timber management and trails program, and organizes and conducts land monitoring procedures and management practices. Applications are due by April 19th. 

POSITION FILLED: ​The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is seeking a full-time Land Protection Assistant. The position will work with other land protection staff to conduct all phases of conservation easement, Conservancy land acquisition, community-assist projects, research and prepare grant applications, landowner outreach, and project recordkeeping. Applications are due by March 20, 2019.

POSITION FILLED: The Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy is seeking a part-time, seasonal Watershed Stewardship Coordinator. This position is responsible for leading the development and delivery of the Stewardship and Water Quality Programs, coordinating annual stewardship work plan delivery and reporting, and identifying and overseeing stewardship volunteers. This position starts in April 2019 and goes until October 2019, with the potential of moving to full-time in 2020.