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Ducks Unlimited · 1 day ago

Easement Project Coordinator - Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit conservation organization focused on wetlands and waterfowl habitats. They are seeking an Easement Project Coordinator to support the implementation of conservation easement programs, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with NRCS policies.

SportsWildlife Conservation

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Maintain tracking spreadsheet(s) or project management tool to assist in easement project management

Following NRCS policy standards, review easement agreement packages and quality check them to ensure each is complete and accurate

Regularly communicate the status of each task associated with a project to NRCS State Office staff and/or eligible entity

Tracking each assigned easement project actions from obligation (project start) through acquisition (project completion) will be done following current NRCS protocols

Analysis of project completion timelines and proposed actions necessary to complete acquisition

Work with NRCS State Office or EPD staff to review application packages and document decisions. Work with Field or State offices and/or eligible entities to compile items needed for program application, fund obligation and closing

Assist NRCS with naming and uploading all documents to appropriate NRCS Business Tools, including Conservation Desktop (CD), ProTracts, National Easement Staging Tool (NEST), National Easement Acquisition Tool (NEAT), Document Management Solution (DMS), and Program Activity Management Solution (PAMS)

Develop and review requisition packages for completeness. Enter packages into appropriate software system to order any needed due diligence items

Complete an easement success story for each assigned project following acquisition

Participate in regular team meetings to ensure project coordination follows timelines, and any issues are resolved or elevated quickly

Coordinate cross discipline meetings to keep projects moving forward. Capture concepts and actions from meetings and turn them into tangible actions to assist NRCS Project Manager

Draft letters, agendas, and meeting outlines based on team feedback

Produce and maintain a current summary of completed projects – accessible to DU and NRCS for reporting

Maintain a solid understanding of ACEP and RCPP policy, bulletins, national instructions, and program deadlines by Fiscal Year

Assist the NRCS Easement Program Division (EPD) with State ACEP support and other projects as assigned based on individual State needs

Qualification

Conservation EasementsProject ManagementData ManagementComputer LiteracyBachelor's DegreeOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration or wildlife, environmental science, restoration ecology or related conservation field, preferably a M.S

Demonstrated ability to think strategically, manage multiple assignments with different deadlines, and adopt new approaches in response to changing circumstances

Willingness and ability to travel as needed, including some overnight travel

Experience in private land conservation, conservation easements, agriculture industry, contract administration and/or state, local, or government operations

Ability to learn and translate information into action

Experience and proven ability to encourage collaboration among diverse project partners, with an ability to create and thrive in a team environment

Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work activities and complete tasks to meet deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to convey information clearly

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability, style, and personality to foster collaborative problem-solving and resolve or diffuse conflict

Computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs

Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of productivity in a remote work environment