For The Mission
LandProtectionManager
“Land Protection Manager at For The Mission. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Guiding land protection projects through TNC’s land protection process. Responding to protection inquiries”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance TNC VT’s land protection goals to protect TNC’s Resilient and Connected Network and an ecologically functional landscape across Vermont; Achieve TNC’s land protection goals
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Ability to travel regularly within Vermont, Ability to occasionally attend and travel to meetings within Vermont on nights and weekends, Comfort working in variable weather conditions and at remote locations as necessary, Valid driver's license, Compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program, Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BAS in relevant field and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management, conservation, environmental science, law, real estate, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, Proven experience with real estate transactions and land protection, Ability to negotiate complex transactions and agreements, Experience building relationships and partnerships, Experience communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, both in writing and verbally, Experience managing multiple projects at one time, Experience staying organized, completing tasks, and tending to timelines while working independently, Experience managing files and databases, as well as using common software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, ArcGIS, Web Browsers, etc., Must have valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly within Vermont, Ability to occasionally attend and travel to meetings within Vermont on nights and weekends, Comfort working in variable weather conditions and at remote locations as necessary, Valid driver's license, Compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program, Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement
What You'll Do.
Guiding land protection projects through TNC’s land protection process
Responding to protection inquiries
Screening potential protection projects for TNC VT
Working with TNC philanthropy staff
Applying to public and private funding sources
Tracking and managing grants
and records for each protection project
Working closely with other members of the Lands Team to review and execute protection projects
Supporting and strengthening Vermont’s conservation network through programming like the Vermont Biodiversity Protection Fund
Working with other teams within TNC
stewardship and philanthropy
and sustainable conservation projects
Working with regional TNC chapters to develop and execute protection projects that advance connectivity and climate resilience across the Appalachians
and local governments
conservation organizations
funders and other partners as appropriate to negotiate and execute land protection projects
Managing all aspects of real estate transactions
Conducting property research
Negotiating transactions
Tracking and recording project details
Contracting for due diligence
Preparing and presenting project materials
Maintaining files and records related to land transactions
Participating in conservation planning and prioritization
Developing and managing project budgets
Negotiating and contracting with vendors
Supporting fundraising for land protection work
Supporting other work within TNC VT’s Lands Team
Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external requirements
Making independent decisions based on analysis
experience and context
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Working closely with other members of the Lands Team; Working with other teams within TNC, including legal, stewardship and philanthropy; Working with regional TNC chapters; Working with federal, state, and local governments, conservation organizations, landowners, contractors, funders and other partners
Communication Scope
Communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, both in writing and verbally; Communication skills; Interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Project management skills, Managing multiple projects at one time, Managing budgets, Managing contracts, Managing files, Managing records
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