Senior Scientist

Sonoma Land Trust seeks a rigorous conservation scientist with strong communication skills to oversee applied research projects, furthering the organization’s commitment to scientifically informed conservation.

The newly established Senior Scientist position builds on Sonoma Land Trust’s five-decade record of conservation leadership by leveraging the latest science to inform its conservation strategy development, planning, preserve management, educational programs, decision making, and advocacy.

This position will oversee the Land Trust’s applied field research and scientific data collections, and will work collaboratively across the organization to identify opportunities to implement landscape scale conservation.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for the Senior Scientist position is $141,000–$163,000, commensurate with knowledge, abilities, and experience. Relocation support is available. 

Sonoma Land Trust’s benefits include: 

• Paid time off including paid vacation based on tenure, 15 paid holidays, and paid sick and family leave
• 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision, and 75% of dependent premiums
• 5% employer contribution to retirement plan after one year of employment
• Employee life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care coverage plans for dependent or elder care
• An employee assistance program for mental health, coaching, and financial or legal consultation services
• A lifestyle account annual stipend for wellness or gear purchases

Location

This position is located at the Sonoma Land Trust office in Santa Rosa, California. Staff are working in a hybrid model. Some field work is required.

Start Date

Summer 2025