Lake Claire Community Land Trust Operations Manager

Position Overview

The Lake Claire Community Land Trust (LCCLT) is a 1.7-acre protected greenspace that has been preserved for over 40 years, tucked away in the historic Lake Claire neighborhood of Atlanta. As a neighborhood-based nonprofit and donor-supported community space, we are dedicated to preserving greenspace and fostering community enrichment, environmental education, and celebration. The Land Trust features over 50 community garden beds, a children’s garden, a playground, a pond, and a stage with an amphitheater. It serves as a beloved gathering place for neighbors and friends to connect with nature, build community, and enjoy the arts through festivals, drum circles, workdays, workshops, children's events, and more.

We are seeking to fill a newly created position, Land Trust Operations Manager, to support the evolution and day-to-day operations of the Land Trust. This role serves as the primary point person and public-facing representative of the organization, overseeing regular operations, coordination, and fundraising initiatives. It combines administrative oversight with community engagement to ensure the sustainable management and growth of the Land Trust. The following is a representative list of potential responsibilities and tasks, which may be assigned depending on the candidate’s experience, skillset, and capacity

The Land Trust is led by a Board of Directors and supported by several active committees responsible for land management, events, and programming. This position will work collaboratively across these groups to ensure coordinated, efficient, and mission-aligned operations, and will be supported and guided by their oversight, experience, and institutional knowledge.

Position Details

  • Title: Land Trust Operations Manager

  • Pay Rate: $1,200 monthly rate (anticipated hours 10-15 per week, with a maximum of 60 hours a month)

  • Job Type: Contractual, Part-Time, Hybrid, some in-person events and meetings required. 

  • Contractual Duration: Initial term of one year, with the potential for extension.

  • Benefits: None

  • Desired Start Date: Mid-Late June 2025 (flexible)


Potential Responsibilities Based on Experience and Capacity:

Communications, Administrative & Legal Management

  • Maintain familiarity with LCCLT policies, insurance requirements, and lease agreements

  • Manage renewal and completion of insurance and lease-related documentation

  • Meet with Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) representative for annual review

  • Organize and digitize legal documents, policies, leases, and agreements

  • Oversee billboard rentals and associated funds

  • Provide input on annual budget development

  • Attend monthly Board meetings and provide timely updates to the Board

  • Assist with external communications and digital outreach, including the Clarion monthly newspaper, managing social media platforms (Nextdoor, Facebook, Instagram) and updating the website (Squarespace).

Community & Volunteer Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for LCCLT

  • Provide orientation and support for new volunteers, board members, committee members

  • Meet with workshop and class instructors on site to introduce them to the space and review applicable rules and policies.

  • Maintain regular communication and involvement with committees, paid staff, and active volunteers

  • Conduct outreach to encourage board recruitment, committee participation and volunteer engagement

  • Monitor task timelines, ensuring accountability and timely completion for ongoing committee projects

  • Organize and coordinate volunteer groups for various initiatives

  • Identify volunteer talents and growth interests and communicate to correct committee

  • Recognize and celebrate accomplishments of all involved members and volunteers by organizing an appreciation day

Fundraising & Development

  • Contribute to fundraising initiatives aimed at covering organizational expenses and staffing contracts

  • Manage fundraising campaign of increasing monthly supporters

  • Write donor letters and communications with potential sponsors

  • Coordinate and communicate with Land Trust fundraising organizers by delegating tasks to volunteers and committees

  • Collaborate with the Board and Committees to identify and pursue grant opportunities supporting grounds improvements, programs, and staffing needs.


Event & Land Management

  • Coordinate festival logistics with committee, including poster printing and distribution

  • Manage signage placement and removal for events and general property information

  • Maintain bulletin boards and update signage as needed

  • Update work day information and seasonal closing time signs

Qualifications

  • Must live in Atlanta area, preferably intown

  • Preference for demonstrated familiarity with the LCCLT (through volunteering, committee service, board membership, or active community involvement) and commitment to the values of nature conservation, community engagement, service to children and families, racial and economic diversity and inclusion. 

  • Experience with volunteer coordination and community engagement

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously

  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently while supporting a community-based organization

  • Fundraising and/or grant writing experience a plus

  • Proficient computer-related skills and Google Suite experience ideal

  • Note: If the candidate is a current board member, they may need to step down from the board to avoid conflicts of interest.