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Director of Programs & Land Operations

Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy California $65,000-$80,000
Policy/Advocacy Program

Job Details

Director of Programs & Land Operations (Consultant or Temp-to-Perm)

Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy (TTPC)

Huhuunga (Place of the Bear), Altadena, CA (On-site with occasional remote work)

The Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy (TTPC) seeks a Director of Programs & Land Operations to lead land stewardship, ecological restoration, and community engagement at Huhuunga. This role oversees daily operations, land management, and program development while ensuring alignment with Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and conservation best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Oversee land restoration, maintenance, and operations in alignment with TEK and other Tongva principles
  2. Ensure all initiatives and projects are in compliance with TTPC institutional goals, priorities and board-approved budgets
  3. Supervise gardeners, land stewards, volunteers,and contractors for conservation effort
  4. Develop and implement educational programs on Indigenous land stewardship
  5. Manage infrastructure, irrigation, and fire prevention plans
  6. Ensure compliance with grant-funded projects and environmental policies

Qualifications

✔ 7+ years in land management, environmental conservation, or operations management

✔ Experience supervising teams and contractors in land-based projects

✔ Strong knowledge of TEK, native plant restoration, and ecological sustainability

✔ Background in budgeting, project management, and grant compliance

✔ Passion for Indigenous-led conservation and community engagement

Compensation: Competitive consulting fee with potential for a permanent role

Duration: 6-month consultancy (potential transition to full-time)

Apply: Submit a resume & cover letter to maryellen@tongva.land

Join TTPC in revitalizing Tongva land, traditions, and environmental leadership!

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