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Transitioning from an all-volunteer organization to hiring staff is a significant milestone for land trusts, bringing both opportunities and challenges. This guide offers insights into essential aspects of staff management, including understanding employment laws, defining employee roles, developing comprehensive personnel policies, and fostering a positive workplace culture. It emphasizes the importance of clear job descriptions, regular performance evaluations, and strategies to prevent burnout. By investing in staff development and well-being, land trusts can enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure long-term success in their conservation missions.
Many thanks to Amanda Branson of Naromi Land Trust (now part of Northwest CT Land Conservancy) for presenting this workshop at the 2019 Connecticut Land Conservation Conference, and allowing us to share this resource here.