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Salary- $47,000 – $55,000 plus benefits
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in conservation visioning, strategic planning and budgeting.
• With the Conservation Director, set land acquisition goals and engage in large–scale campaigns
or programs, such as the Chehalis Basin Strategy.
• Lead the identification, project development, funding, due diligence, negotiation and closing of
fee title and conservation easement transactions to further Capitol Land Trust’s Strategic Plan.
• Identify appropriate funding sources, complete grant applications, and manage grant budgets and
requirements.
• Obtain and review appraisals, environmental assessments, surveys, and manage contractors
providing such services.
• With legal support, negotiate, draft, and review conservation easements, option agreements,
purchase and sale agreements, title reports and closing documents.
• Prepare baseline documentation and management plants in consultation with the Stewardship
Coordinators.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a broad array of stakeholders, including
conservation organizations, funding partners, tribal representatives, landowners, government
agencies, community groups, local businesses and private partners, in order to identify and
implement shared conservation priorities.
• May occasionally manage restoration and public–access infrastructure projects.
• May supervise, train and/or mentor conservation staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor or graduate degree in conservation, law, biology, ecology, natural resource
management, or related field; or 4 years of related on–the–job experience,
• Five years’ experience in public or private land conservation (preferred), real estate, real estate
law, natural resources management, or a related field.
• A proven track record of successful land acquisition grant writing.
• A thorough understanding of conservation planning, protection techniques, real estate transactions
and land use principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills, even under
stressful circumstances.
• Passion for natural resource conservation and a commitment to developing strong working
relationships with landowners and conservation partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to implement strategic program goals under
pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to
details.
• Willingness to accept diverse interests and political beliefs while implementing a non–
confrontational approach to conservation.
• Strong computer competency including GIS and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ecological restoration techniques.
• Able to conduct physically demanding outdoor fieldwork in all weather conditions.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.