Restoration Team Crew Lead

Join the Western Reserve Land Conservancy Team

Location: Moreland Hills, OH

Job :167

# of Openings:1

Western Reserve Land Conservancy has an immediate opening for a Restoration Team Crew Lead. The position reports to the Parks and Preserves Manager and will be located at the Land Conservancy’s office in Moreland Hills, Ohio. There will be extensive work at field locations throughout northeast Ohio.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $46,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience, and the position is eligible for benefits.

Western Reserve Land Conservancy is transforming communities across Ohio by protecting the land and water that sustains us and reimagining the places where we live. Headquartered in Moreland Hills, we are the largest land conservancy in the state and a nationally accredited nonprofit through the Land Trust Alliance.

Our work spans the state of Ohio—from the Lake Erie shoreline, to working farms and forests, and into the heart of our cities. Through partnerships statewide, we have permanently protected more than 80,000 acres across 1,000 properties, including the creation of 250 public parks and preserves. We collaborate with private landowners, farmers, public agencies, corporations, and community partners to conserve natural landscapes, prime soils, and bring nature back into neighborhoods.

Our nationally recognized Urban Conservation program is at the forefront of urban revitalization—turning vacant and blighted properties into vibrant green spaces, advancing innovative land reuse strategies, planting trees, and creating healthier, more resilient communities.

None of this is possible without the commitment and dedication of our talented staff. We are very proud that since 2021 we have been recognized 5 times as a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio by The Plain Dealer/

Driven by a bold vision and powered by public and private investment, Western Reserve Land Conservancy is proving that strategic conservation and community revitalization can shape a stronger, greener future for all Ohioans.

Reporting to the Parks and Preserves Manager, the Restoration Team Crew Lead (Crew Lead) will be responsible for overseeing field operations associated with Western Reserve Land Conservancy's habitat management, ecological restoration, and land stewardship initiatives throughout Northeast Ohio.

This position will coordinate day-to-day restoration activities, assist with project implementation, supervise field staff and seasonal employees as assigned, manage equipment and project logistics, and ensure that restoration work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. The position will play a critical role in expanding the Land Conservancy's restoration capacity while supporting habitat management, fee land stewardship, and conservation initiatives throughout the region.

The Crew Lead will work closely with the Parks and Preserves Manager and Fee Land Steward to implement invasive species management, wetland restoration, forestry improvement, native plant establishment, and other conservation projects across Land Conservancy fee properties and restoration sites. The position will regularly travel to project locations throughout Northeast Ohio and will assist with developing operational systems and procedures necessary to support the continued growth of the Parks and Preserves program.

This position requires a highly organized individual with strong leadership abilities, extensive equipment operation experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and productivity.

The Crew Lead is responsible for implementing and coordinating ecological restoration activities across Land Conservancy properties. Working closely with the Parks and Preserves Manager and Fee Land Steward, the Crew Lead will help plan and execute restoration projects intended to improve habitat quality, restore ecological function, and support long-term conservation objectives.

Projects may include invasive…