Public Access Program Manager
Role summary
Solano Land Trust is seeking a Public Access Program Manager to lead facilities management, volunteer programs, and community engagement for its conserved lands in Solano County. This new role will shape public experiences at key open spaces like Rush Ranch and Lynch Canyon. The manager will report to the Stewardship Director and supervise two staff members. The ideal candidate is a skilled program manager and relationship-builder with a passion for the outdoors and community connection, possessing strong organizational skills to manage a diverse program portfolio. This full-time, exempt position offers a salary range of $75,000–$85,000 annually, plus bonus potential and benefits.
Solano Land Trust seeks a Public Access Program Manager to lead facilities management, volunteer program oversight, and community engagement, ensuring its protected lands are safe, welcoming, and meaningful places for all people across Solano County.
The Public Access Program Manager is a new position who will shape and steward how the public experiences Solano Land Trust's conserved lands, from running vibrant volunteer programs and building meaningful community partnerships to maintaining safe trails and welcoming facilities. This person will lead all public access activities across the land trust's portfolio of protected properties, with primary focus on Rush Ranch Open Space, Lynch Canyon Open Space, and Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space. The Public Access Program Manager will report directly to the Stewardship Director. They will supervise the Facilities and Fleet Coordinator and the Engagement Specialist.
The ideal candidate is a skilled program manager and relationship-builder who is equally comfortable leading a volunteer workday, negotiating a partnership agreement, or developing a facilities maintenance plan. They bring a genuine love of the outdoors, a commitment to community connection, and the organizational skills to manage a diverse and active program portfolio.
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential.
Solano Land Trust provides a portion of the employee's health, dental, and vision insurance, matches up to 3% of the employee's contribution toward their 403(b) retirement account, and offers eleven paid holidays and three weeks of vacation per year.
LOCATION
This position is based at the Solano Land Trust Rush Ranch Open Space office in Suisun City, California. While hybrid flexibility is considered, the role requires a consistent in-person presence at least four days each week. The Public Access Program Manager must be available for occasional travel throughout Solano County to visit protected properties, meet with partners, or attend events, which may be held after hours.
TO APPLY
Please visit
potrerogroup.com/solano-public-access
and select "Apply Here." Applications should include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role.
Interested candidates should apply by
April 26, 2026,
for priority consideration.
START DATE
Summer 2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More information on Solano Land Trust can be found at
solanolandtrust.org
.
For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Amy Jiang, Consultant and Search Lead, at Potrero Group at ajiang@potrerogroup.com.