Work with DALC
Driftless Area Land Conservancy’s mission is to maintain and enhance the health, diversity, and beauty of Southwest Wisconsin’s natural and agricultural landscape through permanent land protection, restoration, and community connection.
Working at DALC means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to lasting conservation impact. Every role contributes directly to protecting land, caring for it, and strengthening connections between people and place. Please explore current job postings below.
Current Openings
Trails Specialist
Driftless Area Land Conservancy is seeking a full time Trails Specialist to lead the planning, construction, and care of the Driftless Trail and trails across our preserve network. This hands on, field based role will guide sustainable trail design, oversee construction and maintenance, and lead volunteer crews in building a regional trail system through one of the Midwest’s most unique landscapes.
If you are an experienced trail builder who thrives outdoors, values teamwork, and is passionate about conservation in Southwest Wisconsin, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
DALC prides itself on being a supportive, collaborative, and flexible work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to making conservation, land stewardship, and outdoor recreation in southwest Wisconsin more accessible and equitable for all people. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.
Volunteer with DALC!
Join us for monthly workdays to steward our beautiful nature preserves and trail systems.
New volunteers are always welcome – no experience necessary!
Welcome Kevin Mason, DALC’s Preserves Manager!
DALC welcomes Kevin Mason as Preserves Manager, where he oversees stewardship of our nature preserves and Driftless Trail segments while fostering lasting connections between people and land.
A New Year in the Driftless
As the new year begins, we reflect, set intentions, and look to the land we protect. From ashes of prairie burns to the first signs of spring, the Driftless landscape reminds us that renewal is a season-long process, and that our work in conservation, care, and connection continues year after year.
DALC’s New Look
We are thrilled to welcome you to Driftless Area Land Conservancy’s new online home. Explore our refreshed website, deigned to reflect the beauty, care, and connection that guide our work across the Driftless.



