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2026 Call for Nominations for Scenic Rivers Board of Directors

WHO WE ARE

For over 35 years, Scenic Rivers Land Trust, Inc. has worked with landowners and other partners to protect forests, farms, wetlands, and streams throughout Anne Arundel County. As the largest land trust in Anne Arundel County, we have acquired 83 conservation easements on over 4,000 acres of land. With our four staff members, we have grown our land conservation, land stewardship, and outreach programs over the years and are excited to explore new opportunities.

We have an amazing staff and a strong board of community leaders  who are committed to environmental stewardship. We are looking for new board members who will bring additional  perspective, energy, and skills to continue our growth.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for individuals who want to help us build the next chapter of increased impact, creative projects, and long-term sustainability of Scenic Rivers Land Trust.

We think you’d be a good fit if you are:

  • A mission-driven individual with a passion for protecting land in all types of communities.
  • A bridge-builder who can forge strong alliances, introduce new partnerships, and expand our sphere of influence.
  • Someone who demonstrates commitment by making the time to be fully engaged during and between meetings and events, contributing financial resources, and showing up for the organization, other members, and the cause.
  • A supporter of conserved land as a critical element of creating thriving communities.

We’re also looking for professionals with one or more of the following skillsets:

  • Business acumen
  • Public relations
  • Philanthropy
  • Financial planning, accounting, or investing
  • Farming or owner of an eased property
  • Advocacy or legal
  • Restoration or conservation programming
  • Resident of north, west, or south Anne Arundel County

WHAT WE WILL ASK OF YOU

An ideal Scenic Rivers Land Trust board member will:

  • Inform our strategic direction, oversee our financial health, and ensure that best practices in management are followed;
  • Commit to a minimum two-year term of representing the best interests of the organization, its staff, partners, and volunteers. Board Members are eligible to serve up to four consecutive two-year terms;
  • Be ready to make a personally significant financial contribution or willing to help make connections to secure funds – we have a “Give or Get” commitment of $1,000 per board member;
  • Actively collaborate with current board members and cultivate new members;
  • Be willing to devote sufficient time to their duties and responsibilities, which include:
    • Attendance at 5-6 board meetings per year (primarily in-person meetings)
    • Attendance at Scenic Rivers Land Trust’s annual events (such as Walk for the Woods)
    • Serve as an informed and compelling ambassador to expand Scenic Rivers’ effectiveness, connection, and collaboration with individuals, the public, and other organizations.

We would love to hear from you. We are open to diversity in all its expressions. Our effectiveness is enhanced when equity and inclusiveness are practiced and protected throughout our organizational governance, culture, and staffing. Recruiting and retaining a diverse board is a priority at Scenic Rivers Land Trust.

If you have questions, please reach out to our Governance Chair Sara Ramotnik at sara.ramotnik@gmail.com.

Please visit this link to tell us about your experience and passion for this work. We’ll be accepting nominations until April 17, 2026, and encourage self-nominations. We’ll acknowledge receipt of all submissions and follow up to set up meetings between candidates and current Board Members. Offers will be extended starting June 10th.

Ready to nominate yourself or someone else? Please visit this link and fill out the form!