Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is a local, private, non-profit land trust working to protect the land, water, wildlife, and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations. The organization strives to create a fun, inspiring and team-oriented work environment.
The Grant Officer leads all aspects of Ventura Land Trust’s foundation and corporate relations, including grant strategy and administration. This position is responsible for identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, coordinating with internal teams to develop compelling proposals, and managing all post-award deliverables. Key responsibilities include researching funders, developing timelines and budgets, drafting and submitting applications and reports, and ensuring compliance with grant terms. The Grant Officer also helps maintain organizational systems for tracking grant activity and supports a culture of cross-departmental collaboration and transparency in fundraising. This position reports to the Development Director and works closely with staff across departments, as well as with board members, committee members, and community partners to advance VLT’s mission.
Please visit https://www.venturalandtrust.org/careers for full job description.
To be considered for this position, please email resume and cover letter to careers@venturalandtrust.org with "Grant Officer" in the subject line.
