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SANTA LUCIA CONSERVANCY

About the Santa Lucia Conservancy


The Santa Lucia Conservancy (SLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust founded in 1995 to protect and steward in perpetuity the unique natural, cultural, and aesthetic values of the 20,000-acre Santa Lucia Preserve (Preserve) and to serve as a model of ecologically sustainable development to communities outside of the Preserve. Located in Carmel Valley, CA, approximately 90% of the Preserve—18,000 acres—is permanently protected through SLC ownership and conservation easements.


Born from a visionary “conservation community” concept, SLC accomplishes its mission through adaptive land management, conservation easement stewardship, ecological research, environmental education, and community engagement. Working in close partnership with Preserve residents, regional agencies, and academic institutions, SLC is helping address some of California’s most urgent challenges at the intersection of biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and community stewardship.

Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Director of Engagement
SANTA LUCIA CONSERVANCY Carmel, CA
Position Summary This is a rare opportunity to work with a dynamic team to help shape how people connect to and invest in one of California’s most innovative conservation models at the intersection of science, stewardship, and community. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director leads SLC’s engagement, communications, and philanthropic strategy, translating on-the-ground conservation work into meaningful, widely recognized, and long-term support. The role also serves as a key external representative of the organization, strengthening visibility, partnerships, and alignment across priority audiences. The Director supervises the Communications Manager and a contracted grants manager and works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration on strategy, budgeting, and reporting. What Success Looks Like (12–24 Months) •A clear, consistently executed brand that positions SLC as a regional leader in conservation living, wildfire...