Arizona Land and Water Trust · 1 week ago
Land and Water Program Director
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$72K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expArizona Land and Water Trust is dedicated to protecting Southern Arizona’s landscapes and water resources. The Land & Water Program Director will identify, develop, and complete land and water transactions while managing real estate projects and supporting conservation efforts in Southeastern Arizona.
Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitSustainability
Hiring Manager
Andrew Quarles
Responsibilities
Support the Land Program Manager with all aspects of the Trust’s land and water acquisition efforts including:
Extensive real estate transaction project planning, for both fee title and conservation easement acquisitions such as landowner negotiations, title review, site investigations, due diligence contractor supervision and implementation
Develop legal documents, such as conservation easements and leases, purchase and sale agreements, and option agreements, finalized in partnership with legal counsel
Develop conservation easement Baseline Documentation Reports and Property Management Plans
Obtain and review appraisals, surveys, environmental assessments, cultural and biological resource assessments, title reports and closing documents
Oversee creation of maps and related GIS products utilizing ESRI ArcPro for project evaluation and management as well as for Trust events and grant applications
Track and maintain project records according to the Trust’s policies and to comply with the requirements of the IRS and Land Trust Alliance’s Standards and Practices
Support the Stewardship Manager with all aspects of the Trust’s conservation easement stewardship monitoring activities as well as its restoration and resilience efforts
Identify, apply for, and manage Federal, State and private foundation grant funding opportunities for land and water protection projects along with general program support
Support administration of project budgets and associated grant reporting
Preparation and presentation of land and water transactions to the Trust’s Land and Water Committee and Board of Directors for approval
Represent the Trust at meetings and public outreach workshops with agency personnel, elected officials, other conservation organizations, landowners, water resource managers, and other stakeholders to further conservation efforts
Oversee the development and implementation with Trust events including Ranching Into the Future workshops
Provide support for donor‐centric activities and field trips as requested by the Executive Director
Support all other aspects of the Trust’s work as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. land use planning, natural resource management, pre‐law, real estate or related field) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Experience with personnel supervision and management
Experience with, or training in, real estate transactions and real property law
Experience working with agricultural landowners
Experience with GIS mapping and organizing related databases
Understanding of basic hydrology principles with familiarity of water-resources law, policy and management in Arizona or another western state considered a plus
Experience in or familiarity with conservation preferred, alignment with the Trust's values and mission essential
Preferred
Advanced Degree/Graduate work in a relevant field considered a plus
Land conservation experience, including identifying, developing and closing fee acquisitions, conservation easements or other related transactions
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders such as landowners, public land managers, and NGOs
Knowledge of Arizona landscape, land and water policy, and ecology a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, skilled at effectively conversing with rural and urban landowners, agency staff, academics, elected officials, and local leaders
Experience writing, securing, and/or administering grants, especially with partners and contracts with consultants
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and related programs
Experience with Landscape, software that supports all aspects of land conservation
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment while balancing competing priorities
Detail-oriented, strong sensitivity to deadlines, the ability to manage multiple tasks, strong organizational and problem-solving ability
Experience developing and presenting public education and outreach programs
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, primarily throughout Arizona
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick leave benefits
Cost-shared medical and dental benefits available
401(k) plan with employer match
Employer-paid life insurance policy
Company
Arizona Land and Water Trust
Arizona Land and Water Trust offer environmental services such as water conservation, preserving landscapes and agricultural land.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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