Stewardship Manager

Overview

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) owns over 13,500 acres in Waller and Harris Counties, including a majority interest in the Warren Ranch, a 6,004-acre ranch in northwest Harris County. These lands are part of the historic Katy Prairie, a prairie wetland complex that supports migratory birds, other wildlife, cattle production, and farming operations. The Stewardship Manager oversees CPC’s rangelands, farmlands (including the Warren Ranch), and natural areas, ensuring that working lands advance conservation, agricultural, and public benefit objectives.

The Stewardship Manager is primarily responsible for land management and stewardship, including:

• Develop and implement annual stewardship and land management plans for CPC-owned lands in coordination with the Public Preserves and Outreach Director and in alignment with budget priorities and natural resource values.
• Coordinate habitat and land management activities, including invasive species control, prescribed fire, wetland management, native grassland restoration, wildlife habitat enhancement, agricultural operations, and other activities that support conservation and flood resilience objectives.
• Monitor land conditions and recommend management actions to improve ecological health, agricultural productivity, and resilience.
• Coordinate with the Warren Ranch Cattle Manager and other lessees to ensure grazing and farming operations are consistent with CPC stewardship objectives and best management practices.
• Identify land stewardship needs, priorities, and costs to support responsible long-term management. For full description, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-internships

Location:

31975 Hebert Rd, Waller, TX 77484

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000