CAREER CENTER
Why Work With Us?
Sonoma Land Trust is more than just a nonprofit—we’re a community working together toward the vital goal of protecting the land forever. Each of our dedicated staff members, interns, and volunteers play an important role in the acquisition and preservation of Sonoma County’s open landscapes.
The Land Trust has been voted one of the Best Places to Work by the North Bay Business Journal. We’re proud of this distinction and what it signifies about our culture and commitment to our mission. We endeavor to be a place where our successes are celebrated and all staff are acknowledged for their efforts toward our shared goals. We strive to create an environment of mutual respect and appreciation.
“I love working at Sonoma Land Trust because creativity and innovation are valued and encouraged.” Ingrid Stearns, Public Programs Manager
Job Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining the Sonoma Land Trust team. All positions are filled and currently closed. New openings will be posted in early 2025. If you want to learn more about those roles, sign up for our eNews and follow our social media accounts, where we promote all positions as they open. For further questions or inquiries, you are welcome to email staffing@sonomalandtrust.org.
Sonoma Land Trust welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in achieving our mission to protect the land forever. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture of mutual respect, equal treatment, and opportunities for success. We hope you’ll join us at Sonoma Land Trust!
Intern With Us
Sonoma Land Trust offers internships each school year. Interns must be currently enrolled at an accredited school to receive academic credit.
Outings Intern (3 units)
Description: Want to gain experience in educating others about land conservation through direct experiences in nature? Join Sonoma Land Trust as an Outings Intern and discover Sonoma County’s natural landscapes. In this internship, you will learn how to lead hikes, bring people safely into the outdoors and talk about environmental conservation in Sonoma County. Once you are confident in these techniques, you will begin to co-lead hikes with your fellow interns and share what you learn at community events!
Qualifications: Students age 18 and older are eligible to apply. There are five internship positions in total each school year. Bilingual conversational skills in Spanish are a plus!
Hours: Approximately two weekend days each month from September through May. 135 hours total.
Location: Various preserves throughout Sonoma County.
Stipend: $2,360
To apply: The application for the 2024-2025 Outings Internship is currently closed.
Please check back in April 2025 to apply.
Email intern@sonomalandtrust.org with any questions regarding the Outings Internship program.