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The Conservation Fund · 9 hours ago

California Senior Field Representative

Ukiah, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

7+ years exp

The Conservation Fund is dedicated to protecting the land that sustains us all. The California Senior Field Representative will manage a portfolio of conservation real estate projects throughout California, engaging with various stakeholders to secure funding and facilitate project acquisitions.

Environmental ConsultingForestryWaterWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Coordinate conservation activities statewide with California State Director and Western teams

Initiate and implement conservation real estate transactions

Identify and engage owners of priority conservation lands

Negotiate sales contracts

Raise project funds from public and private sources and prepare and track project budgets

Oversee due diligence activities including appraisals, surveys, title work, site evaluations, and coordinate all with legal team

Coordinate project closing and transfer of lands/easements to public agency and private non-profit partners

Build relationships with private/corporate landowners; government agency leaders and staff; private funders; and elected officials

Manage and grow relationships with key partners in government agencies, the private sector, other NGOs, and within TCF

Work with TCF staff in development, finance, media and other TCF programs to coordinate in-state projects

Qualification

Conservation real estateGrant writingNegotiation skillsArcMap/ESRI GISEnvironmental sciencesInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

At least seven years of experience with or strong familiarity with conservation and environmental subjects, especially in the state of California

Experience with or strong familiarity with land trusts, conservation real estate work, and open space conservation

Familiarity with grant writing and experience with non-profit conservation organizations

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, and/or natural resource economics

Experience in using ArcMap/ESRI GIS applications is preferred

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills

Attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines and under pressure

Negotiation skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain own schedule in coordination with other staff, demonstrate flexibility and an ability to shift priorities quickly, and a dedication to teamwork

Ability to work positively and cooperatively with the public, TCF staff, conservation professionals and leaders, and private and governmental organizations

A commitment to conservation and the goals of The Conservation Fund