Vacancies at the World Land Trust

Vacancies for paid positions

Receptionist/Administrator (maternity cover)

The World Land Trust has a vacancy for a full-time Receptionist/Administrator to provide maternity leave cover. This varied role will include manning the switchboard and managing Front of House functions, as well as assisting the Head of Operations to maintain the smooth running of the office, and providing general administrative support.

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Writer and Editor, WLT

The World Land Trust’s online and printed communications are vital for keeping in touch with our supporters and raising awareness of our work. The new post of Writer and Editor will be responsible for creating and reviewing content for printed and online communications and assisting staff on picture research, report writing and presentations.

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World Land Trust Account Executive, Emma Beckett PR

The World Land Trust’s press and PR consultancy, Emma Beckett PR, is currently looking for an Account Executive to provide dedicated support to the World Land Trust. Applications for this post should be made directly to Emma Beckett PR:

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Internships

The World Land Trust also offers Internships and opportunities to volunteer in Suffolk UK.

World Land Trust Internship Vacancy

This is a voluntary position, focusing on the development of WLT land purchase and restoration ecology projects, on-going liaison with international partners, and promotion and fundraising for projects and the Trust as a whole. A special focus of this role will be the archiving of project records and reorganisation of the Trust’s growing library. Working directly with the CEO and project management team, this internship will provide an excellent opportunity to extend their knowledge of conservation, and is expected to enhance the work of WLT.

See a description of the role and further details for the World Land Trust Internship Vacancy

Courses and training

You may also be interested in a Diploma Course in Conservation and Project Administration, run by the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the World Land Trust.

Other Jobs of interest

International Fellowships Available at the World Forest Institute

Portland, Oregon, USA

The World Forest Institute Fellowship Program brings forestry and natural resources professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Fellows conduct an independent research project developed in conjunction with his/her sponsor. Projects are typically either policy or marketing studies, and may be environmental, social or economic in focus. Activities involve information gathering through interviews, meeting with forestry organizations, and taking organized field trips. Fellows typically summarize their projects in a report and poster published by the WFI. A large component of the program involves traveling and visiting with professionals in the Pacific Northwest forest sector. Fellows visit forestlands, research sites, manufacturing facilities, and NGOs. Additionally, Fellows gain valuable cultural experience and English language skills. Project proposals are now being accepted, and a matching grant is available to cover up to half of the Fellowship fee. WFI is located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, a short drive to forests, mountains, beach, and desert. Oregon is the largest producer of forest products among the 50 US states. For more information visit http://wfi.worldforestry.org or contact Angie DiSalvo at adisalvo@worldforestry.org.

More environmental jobs

Other websites worth checking out include Environmentjob.co.uk, the UK's no. 1 website for jobs, courses and events in the environmental sector.

Further links can be found in our conservation links directory under Environmental Jobs.

Tips for job applicants

To assist applicants, we have put together some hints and tips that we hope you will find helpful: Careers in conservation: How to apply for a conservation job.