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The Conservation Fund · 9 hours ago

Mid-Atlantic Field Representative - Remote (VA preferred)

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Assist with the development of conservation real estate projects in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia as needed.

Initiate and develop new conservation projects in Virginia, by creating landowner and partner relationships, and completing land acquisitions and dispositions.

Work with the Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region and the Mid-Atlantic team to coordinate conservation activities regionally and track real estate project status and timelines.

Work includes, but is not limited to: GIS analysis, map creation, identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals, real estate project coordination, site visits, landowner contacts, coordination of due diligence activities, and preparation of reports on mitigation and real estate projects for funders, agencies and partners as needed.

Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profit organizations, State and Federal agency representatives and Congressional delegations.

Work with the Fund’s Marketing and Communications, Development, Government Relations, and Finance teams to coordinate program-related efforts.

Provide coordination and assistance with all aspects of conservation land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Generate funding for land conservation projects and operations.

Qualification

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Land conservation real estateNon-profit fundraisingNegotiating skillsGIS analysisProject coordinationReal estate knowledgeNatural resource issuesLandownersArcMap/ESRI GISComputer skillsGovernment

Required

3 years of experience in land conservation real estate; proficiency in all aspects of conservation real estate including fee simple, conservation easements, partial interests, oil/gas reservations, minerals, timber, gift lands, and conservation buyers.

Negotiating skills and transactional real estate experience.

3 years of experience and proven background in non-profit (or similar) project and operations fundraising including a demonstrated ability to lead and successfully complete major project fundraising efforts.

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork within an entrepreneurial environment.

Experience working with local, state and federal conservation land acquisition and funding programs.

Experience working with landowners.

Familiarity with real estate in the Mid-Atlantic, especially Virginia.

Solid understanding of natural resource and land use issues in the Mid-Atlantic.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public presentations.

Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of individuals and organizations with diverse backgrounds.

Experience working with State & Local Governments.

Computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheets.

Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Ability to travel in order to reach various field locations.

Commitment to the mission and goals of The Conservation Fund.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, and/or natural resource economics.

Experience in using ArcMap/ESRI GIS applications.