Field Crew Lead

Base Pay Range

$45,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Since our inception in 1986, the Door County Land Trust has worked to preserve, maintain, and enhance lands that contribute significantly to the scenic beauty, open space, and ecological integrity of northeast Wisconsin. In pursuit of this mission, we have earned a reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier conservation organizations. We have worked with scores of landowners to protect more than 10,100 acres of fields, forests, farmlands, wetlands, and shoreline.

We are a local, non-profit, non-governmental organization supported by more than 4,200 households who love Door County and share a concern for its future.

• Collaboration and Respect:
  We foster an environment where every team member, from seasonal assistants to management, is respected, and ideas for better ecological outcomes are always welcome.
• Outdoor & Hands‑On:
  We value physical work, resilience in the face of weather, and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Safety First:
  We prioritize the safety of our team above all else, maintaining high standards for field work, tool operation, and chemical application.
• Impact Focus:
  We take pride in the tangible, visible impact of our work—leaving the land healthier than we found it.

The Field Crew Lead plays a critical role in the successful execution of the organization's ecological restoration and land management goals. This position is responsible for leading a crew of two technicians in day‑to‑day fieldwork, ensuring the efficient and safe completion of tasks across managed fee‑lands. The Crew Lead will act as the primary on‑site supervisor and liaison, performing manual physical labor, providing technical guidance, and ensuring all restoration activities meet established standards.

• Direct supervision and mentorship of the two field crew technicians during the primary 6‑month field season, including daily task organization and safety protocol enforcement.
• Executing both manual and chemical control of invasive species, including herbicide application.
• Operating property management equipment, such as mowers and tractors, for the prescribed mowing of prairies and grasslands.
• Conducting invasive species inventories and habitat assessments using GPS units and mobile mapping applications.
• Providing occasional assistance in stewardship workdays with volunteers.
• Performing other manual labor necessary for land management, such as clearing trails and maintaining site infrastructure.
• When field conditions limit restoration work during winter, the Lead will support the office functions including project documentation, inventory and maintenance, as well as next season planning.

Apply rcountylandtrust.org/careers

Deadline 1/25/2026