cwlt

LAND CONSERVATION SPECIALIST

Montrose, Colorado · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

Project ManagementNegotiationBudgetingExcelScientific WritingCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Land Conservation Specialist's primary assignment is the Land Protection program
The Conservation Specialist is personable, detail oriented, and is flexible with the ability to respond well to changing priorities.
Work with CWLT legal counsel to draft conservation easements to ensure they meet CWLT's goals and Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices while meeting the needs of the individual landowners.

Work closely with the Conservation Director to identify, recommend, and develop new land protection opportunities and initiatives as outlined in the Conservation Plan.
Work with landowners to develop conservation agreements.
Work with Conservation Director to apply for land protection and transaction cost funding; implement and report on funding received
Prepare and submit reports, and give presentations for the Lands Committee, CWLT Board, funders and partners.

Schedule Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends required for board meetings and special events
Travel Regional travel required

A bachelor's degree in conservation, natural resources, range management, or a related field
or equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas: land conservation, stewardship, real estate transaction, or conservation easement monitoring.
Experience with grant writing preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power Point, Word, Publisher).
Experience with database applications or a demonstrated proficiency in learning to use software.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, negotiate solutions, and find common ground with diverse constituencies.
Willing and able to speak in public, experience in public speaking preferred.
Personal qualities of integrity, reliability, and commitment to the mission.
Update LOCATE database with project information, status, and communications.
Update LOCATE database with landowner changes, property changes, and relevant communications.
Demonstrate problem solving skills.

Conduct and document annual monitoring of an assigned portfolio of conservation easement and fee in accordance with CWLT policies and Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.

Current employer paid benefits package includes employer paid health insurance
short- and long-term disability
life insurance
15 days paid vacation, 10 days paid sick time, 11 paid holidays
403(b) retirement plan with company match after 1 year.
Additional employee paid supplementary insurance plans available: dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization.
As a key member of the Colorado West Land Trust team, the Land Conservation Specialist performs all duties collaboratively, contributing to a cooperative and supportive work environment.
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.

All actions and initiatives are undertaken in alignment with the overarching goals and priorities defined through organizational planning under the guidance of the Conservation Director, ensuring that progress is consistent with CWLT's mission and strategic direction.

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