Protecting agricultural land forever.
WE ARE HIRING
San Benito Agricultural Land Trust (SBALT) is a fast-growing land trust serving San Benito County in Central California. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as our first Stewardship Manager and help shape the future of our land stewardship programs.
The Stewardship Manager will play a key role in the care and management of more than 1,000 acres of protected rangeland near San Juan Bautista. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative professional who is excited to grow with the organization and help build stewardship systems and practices from the ground up.
As part of a small and dynamic nonprofit, the Stewardship Manager will be involved in all aspects of the organization’s work and will interact directly with Board and committee members, landowners, partner organizations, and the community.
Click here to read the full job description.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to lynn@sanbenitolandtrust.org.
We conserve productive agricultural lands first and foremost, while also preserving open space, supporting native habitats, and maintaining the rural character that connects people to the land.
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Your monthly recurring donation
Start Your Sustaining Gift Today!
Your recurring donation to SBALT will provide a reliable source of funding enabling us to permanently protect agricultural land, plan and implement conservation projects, and ensure that future generations will enjoy the farmland, rangeland, and open spaces that make our community exceptional.
Photo courtesy of Rene Rodriguez.
What We Do
The San Benito Agricultural Land Trust is dedicated to providing financial options to farmers and ranchers
in order to protect the agricultural heritage of San Benito County.
SBALT can protect land permanently and directly by accepting conservation easements designed to meet the individual needs of farmers and ranchers. As a non-profit, private, tax-exempt organization, SBALT is funded through sponsorships, donations, and grants.
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Preserving Agriculture, Enriching Lives
San Benito Agricultural Land Trust is dedicated to conserving regionally significant lands that sustain productive agriculture, protect open space, and maintain the rural character of our county —
ensuring that both community and nature thrive for generations to come.