{"id":50641,"date":"2023-08-28T07:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=50641"},"modified":"2023-08-20T10:41:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T17:41:29","slug":"job-director-of-protection-mckenzie-river-trust-eugene-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-director-of-protection-mckenzie-river-trust-eugene-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Director of Protection, McKenzie River Trust (Eugene, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Permanent<br \/><strong>Salary Details:<\/strong> $85,000 &#8211; $105,000 \/ year<br \/><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Sep 04, 2023<\/p>\n<p>The McKenzie River Trust seeks an experienced, passionate conservation professional to lead its land and water protection efforts in western Oregon. Serving as a member of the senior Management Team and supervising acquisition team staff, the Director of Protection is responsible for overseeing McKenzie River Trust\u2019s conservation real property transactions and all land and water protection strategies. The Director of Protection serves as the lead for fee, transfer, and conservation easement projects within the Trust\u2019s service area; oversees the evolution and implementation of land protection strategies that support the goals of the Trust\u2019s strategic plan; helps to prepare regional conservation plans; completes land and water acquisition projects; coordinates with multiple public and private conservation partners; and secures funding to support projects. Additionally, the Director of Protection develops and manages internal systems to optimize team performance and achieve the Trust\u2019s strategic goals.<\/p>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29ea4e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"29ea4e8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ec95d0d ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"6ec95d0d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cad27dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"6cad27dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default ll-at-font ll-at-size\"><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6821b06 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"6821b06\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2bdeceb ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"2bdeceb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34648ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"34648ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<p class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\"><strong class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Organizational Leadership, Strategy, and Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">As a member of the Trust\u2019s Management Team, develop and ensure implementation of the Trust\u2019s strategic plan.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Provide vision, oversight, and leadership for innovative conservation strategies for the Trust\u2019s land and water acquisition priorities within our service area.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Ensure coordination between acquisition program activities and other program areas.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Represent the Trust at periodic events, interacting with donors, funders, and members of the public.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Serve as a primary staff contact for the Board of Directors Lands Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\"><strong class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Land and Water Acquisition<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Serve as the lead negotiator in complex real property transactions and mentor acquisition team members in this role.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Lead internal coordination of all aspects of acquisition project evaluation, development, and implementation. Proactively work with stewardship and other program staff on project due diligence and planning.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Lead external coordination with relevant agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the region\u2019s geography, communities, and land ownership profiles to advance the Trust\u2019s conservation goals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Provide oversight and review of all land transactions for the Trust board\u2019s approval and to ensure compliance with accreditation and grant reporting requirements. Ensure accurate and complete records are maintained for all acquisition transactions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Cultivate acquisition team awareness and competency of land and water conservation techniques, best practices, and new opportunities by researching and sharing reports and news, attending public forums, and identifying and participating in training opportunities.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Represent and serve as a spokesperson for the Trust in various local, regional, state, and national efforts related to policies affecting land and water conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\"><strong class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Public and Private Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Work closely with the Director of Development to maintain working relationships with public and private funding partners and expand the network of financial supporters for the Trust\u2019s land and water conservation programs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Assist with the development of grant applications and private donor gift strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\"><strong class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Relationship Building and Partnership Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Cultivate and steward relationships with key community stakeholders including watershed councils, state, county, and city staff and officials, regional land conservation professionals, Tribal representatives, and government agency employees.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Develop and maintain relationships with landowners and land and water professionals throughout our service area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\"><strong class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Lead and mentor a strong acquisition team.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Prepare annual goals, work plans, and budgets for the acquisition team and with each team member for personal objectives and performance evaluations.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Conduct regular individual check-ins for direct reports and chair regular team meetings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Review and approve documents including critical correspondence, purchase agreements, contracts, escrow instructions, and conservation easements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Assure compliance with accreditation requirements including creating and instituting related processes and documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a694dd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"a694dd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-396cf15d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"396cf15d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-74f072be ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"74f072be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d718f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"5d718f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default ll-at-font ll-at-size\"><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eae6779 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"4eae6779\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<p class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\"><strong class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Sought<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Minimum of a bachelor\u2019s degree in natural resources management, conservation, law or another related field of study and\/or applicable experience.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Minimum of 10 years\u2019 experience in land and water conservation, real estate, or related experience.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Experience with all aspects of land and water conservation real estate negotiation, due diligence, and transactions for fee title acquisition, conservation easements, and leases.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Knowledge of current tax and conservation laws.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Experience in team support and supervision.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Ability to publicly represent McKenzie River Trust, its mission, and core values.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people including co-workers, landowners, rural stakeholders, Tribal members and government agency staff.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Experience with project budgets, accounting, and fundraising.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Comfortable working independently while managing multiple complex projects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and record-keeping.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Competent with standard computer software, including MS Word, MS Excel, internet and email.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Familiarity with lands and waters of western Oregon.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Must have a valid driver\u2019s license and be able to drive.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">Willingness to take on work outside of the immediate job description when in the best interest of the Trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-943b555 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"943b555\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7312f84b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"7312f84b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-404f2005 ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"404f2005\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d45225a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"d45225a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default ll-at-font ll-at-size\"><strong>Working Conditions and Physical Effort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381b988f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\" data-id=\"381b988f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix ll-at-font ll-at-size ll-at-line-height\">\n<p class=\"ll-at-font ll-at-size\">The Director of Protection will work across field sites in Lane County, Lincoln County, and Douglas County and from an office based in Eugene, Oregon. Some tasks will require significant physical exertion, being outdoors in all weather conditions and on difficult and sometimes hazardous terrain. Some occasional weekend and\/or evening work will be necessary. Travel throughout the service area will be a regular course of business. MRT offers mileage reimbursement at State of Oregon rates for personal vehicle use and has a small fleet of vehicles that at times may be available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><strong>TO APPLY<\/strong><br \/>Please prepare a resume and cover letter describing your interest addressed to Joe Moll, Executive Director. Send your letter and resume, combined into one PDF no longer than 3 pages total, via email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jobs@mckenzieriver.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jobs@mckenzieriver.org\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0with Director of Protection in the subject line of your email.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mckenzieriver.org\/job-director-of-protection\/#:~:text=The%20Director%20of%20Protection%20serves,regional%20conservation%20plans%3B%20completes%20land\">https:\/\/mckenzieriver.org\/job-director-of-protection\/#:~:text=The%20Director%20of%20Protection%20serves,regional%20conservation%20plans%3B%20completes%20land<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9909,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":""},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4215,227,358,2061,4,220,2295,4147,1302,1052,1078,2306,33,270,1995,349,58,1315,2754,2117,3943,589,1416,13,1185,4281,9,1905,720,4709,275],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50641"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9909"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50641"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50641\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50667,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50641\/revisions\/50667"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}