Colorado West Land Trust · 8 hours ago
Land Protection Program Manager
Montrose, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $63K/yr
2+ years expColorado West Land Trust (CWLT) is the leading Land Trust in Western Colorado, serving a seven-county region. The Land Protection Program Manager advances the mission of CWLT by identifying, developing, and completing land protection projects while working closely with landowners, service providers, and funders.
AgricultureNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Identify, recommend, and develop new land protection opportunities and initiatives as outlined in the Conservation Plan
Work with landowners to complete conservation agreements
Work with CWLT legal counsel to draft conservation easements and other due diligence to ensure they meet CWLT’s goals and Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices while meeting the needs of the individual landowners
Manage due diligence for easement and acquisition projects including oversight of landowner negotiation, title work, appraisals, environmental hazard assessments, baseline documentation, budget management, and required record keeping, from inception to completion
Take projects through the organizational pipeline including intake, timely follow up, tracking, prioritizing, and advancing projects to completion
Seek out, apply, implement, and report on land protection and transaction cost funding
In coordination with the Development team, plan outreach events and give presentations to provide information on conservation easements, the process, and conservation easement benefits to a wide range of audiences
Update LOCATE database with project information, status, and communications
Prepare and submit reports, and give presentations for the Lands Committee, CWLT Board, funders and partners
Manage GIS databases and GIS information storage
Produce maps, perform analysis, research and implement enhancements to functionality and efficiency
Provide training for staff on the use of GIS applications
Conduct and document annual monitoring of an assigned portfolio of conservation easement and fee properties in accordance with CWLT policies and Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices
Build and maintain positive relationships with conservation easement landowners
Field landowner inquiries, passing questions to appropriate Conservation Team staff
Update LOCATE database with landowner changes, property changes, and relevant communications
Build and maintain positive collegial relationships within the Conservation Team and CWLT staff at large
Establish and sustain cordial, productive, and trustworthy relationships with landowners, funders, and external partners
Communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with colleagues, board members, landowners, attorneys, service providers, funders, and other partners
Demonstrate problem solving skills. Proactively develop and recommend solutions as needed
Accept feedback in the spirit of growth and continuous improvement
Maintain productivity when working remotely and in an office setting
Participate in Conservation Program planning and team meetings
Provide logistical support for Lands Committee meetings including scheduling, materials coordination, and minutes
Assist the Conservation Director with the development of the Land Protection program annual budget
Attend Board meetings, events, and professional development opportunities as requested by the Conservation Director
Complete other duties as assigned by the Conservation Director
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in conservation, natural resources, range management, or a related field
2-4 years' experience is required in land conservation and real-estate transactions
Demonstrated ability in the interpersonal skills required to accomplish the duties listed in 'Professionalism and teamwork' including communication, collaboration, problem solving, and time management
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, negotiate solutions, and find common ground with diverse constituencies
Willing and able to speak in public
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, Word, Publisher)
Experience with database applications or a demonstrated proficiency in learning to use software
Experience with ArcGIS or similar mapping application
Valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in urban, rural and some backcountry environments requiring 4-wheel drive
Personal qualities of integrity, reliability, and commitment to the mission
Prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to traverse outdoor terrain such as gravel, packed dirt, and uneven ground, and navigate around obstacles
Preferred
Grant writing and grant management experience preferred
Experience in public speaking preferred
Benefits
Employer paid health insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Employee assistance plan
15 days paid vacation
10 days paid sick time
11 paid holidays
403(b) retirement plan with company match after 1 year
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Company
Colorado West Land Trust
Colorado West Land Trust is a non-profit organization that protects and enhances agricultural land, wildlife habitat, and scenic lands.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$13.72MKey Investors
Great Outdoors ColoradoU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-12-26Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-29Grant· $13.67M
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