Job opportunities
Current openings:
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen conservation. If you have the skills, passion, and curiosity to thrive in a collaborative conservation environment, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification.
To apply: Please email Lani Brown, Director of Operations & Human Resources, at lani@mdlt.org, and include:
A thoughtful cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience, in pdf format
Current resume, in pdf format
Three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor.
Please use the following file naming convention:Lastname-Firstname-Resume.pdf and Lastname-Firstname-CoverLetter.pdf. All applications are held in confidence; references will not be contacted until later in the search process with the candidate’s prior knowledge. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the successful candidate is selected. No phone calls please.
Thank you for your interest in the Mojave Desert Land Trust! Please check back soon for new opportunities.
Join us!
We protect the California desert as a living, interconnected landscape where people and nature thrive together.
Since 2006 we have secured permanent and lasting protection for over 130,000 acres and we are poised to protect more significant land in the next five years.
We have reached an important inflection point. MDLT is striving to meet significant environmental challenges in the desert with bold action to protect and restore land for the wildlife and people who call it home.
Why we love working here
The Mojave Desert Land Trust supports a good work-life balance. Most positions offer an option for a hybrid work schedule, and employees are encouraged to use their paid time off to recharge.
MDLT offers an excellent benefit package including:
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
Generous paid time off: extensive vacation, holidays, administrative time, personal time, and sick time, plus an additional paid holiday break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Flexible work schedule.
Teleworking/cell phone stipend.
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) - pre-tax savings for medical expenses not covered by insurance.
Dependent Care Savings Account - pre-tax savings for childcare services.