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Connecticut
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Maine
Project Manager I, The Trust for Public Land
Deadline: open until filled
The Project Manager's main responsibility is preserving critical open space and environmentally sensitive lands utilizing nonprofit land acquisition techniques. Tasks include identifying, negotiating, and completing the complex real estate transactions associated with TPL's land protection projects. Project work will include northern forest/working landscape transactions and municipal "quality of place" conservation efforts. Other duties include developing and maintaining relationships with public agency and private nonprofit partners, philanthropic partners, landowners and consultants. The individual bears primary responsibility for public and private fundraising efforts associated with his/her land projects. The Project Manager will work with the State Director to maintain TPL's leadership role in expanding conservation funding in Maine. For more information visit www.tpl.org or send resume and cover letter to nerojobs@tpl.org and reference job title and #1737A in the subject. (posted 8/1/08)
Massachusetts
Land Conservation Associate, Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust
Deadline: August 31, 2008
Entry-level position. Responsible for communicating, reviewing, and managing project data and providing project and departmental support. Processes landowner inquiries and project leads, assists with conservation project assessment, diligence tasks, maintains documentation, provides general administrative support. Requires strong interpersonal skills, knowledgeable interaction with landowners, attorneys, government officials, appraisers, surveyors, foresters and other consultants. Reports to Conservation Director. May supervise volunteers. Minimum of a college degree in a natural resources, regional planning, or paralegal related field, minimum of two years experience in an office environment, preferably in an on-profit or land conservation related field, ability to work independently. Strong database management (MS Access), GIS software (ArcGIS 9.x) skills required. Genuine enthusiasm for conservation, familiarity with land conservation techniques and conservation laws. Salary Mid 30s. (posted 8/1/08)
Director South Coast, The Trustees of Reservations
Deadline: open until filled
Director South Coast, Cape, and Islands Community Conservation reports to VP Land Conservation and is responsible for leading and expanding land conservation and community conservation work of The Trustees throughout South Coast and Islands areas of MA including portions of Tauton River watershed. Director will manage portfolio of land protection projects, supervise two Community Conservation Specialists within region, maintain and expand strong partnerships with local conservation organizations, build broader support for conservation, and work with other regional staff and volunteers to implement the organization's strategic plan in the region. Full job description available on request. To apply, send cover letter with salary requirements, resume, writing sample, and three references to: South Coast Director Search, The Trustees of Reservations, Doyle Conservation Center, 464 Abbott Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453. E-mail: gslack@ttor.org. No phone calls or faxes. (posted 7/25/08)
New Hampshire
Land Protection Associate, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
Deadline: September 12, 2008
Seeking an individual for the full-time position of Land Protection Associate to assist the Society's six land protection specialists in the acquisition of conservation lands and conservation easements. This is a full-time position based in Concord, NH. Specific tasks include preparation of baseline documentation reports, natural resource maps, hazardous waste evaluations of land, and boundary identification among other tasks. The Land Protection Associate involves significant field work and GIS mapping. The position requires hiking alone in often remote, sometimes rugged terrain for up to a full day, and meeting sometimes with landowner or others. A copy of the full job description is available at www.forestsociety.org. Please email or provide a resume and cover letter to bhotz@forestsociety.org to Director of Land Conservation, SPNHF, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301. (posted 8/15/08)
New York
Land Project Manager, Scenic Hudson, Inc.
Deadline: August 29, 2008
Seeking a seasoned professional to initiate and manage land preservation
transactions and farmland protection projects. Bachelor’s degree required,
advanced degree desirable. Minimum three years experience in land conservation
or related field, background in agriculture preferred, proven track record of
completing complex real estate transactions. Experience in applying innovative
conservation finance and land use planning principles desirable. Strong
entrepreneurial and writing skills are a must. Must be detail-oriented,
self-directed, outcome-driven, flexible, and also be able to work well as part
of a team. Occasional evening meetings and travel throughout Hudson Valley is
required. Full Time, with competitive salary and benefits. Salary and job title
commensurate with experience. Send resume and brief writing sample to: HR,
Scenic Hudson, One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or fax:
(845) 625-1461 or e-mail: tvanyo@scenichudson.org. No phone calls. EOE. (posted 7/25/08)
Development Manager, Winnakee Land Trust
Deadline: open until filled
Winnakee Land Trust is seeking a Development Manager with minimum two years of experience. Must be well organized, able to meet deadlines with grace, and support the Executive Director. You will manage a growing membership, fundraising events, newsletter, website, and tracking donations. Must be self-motivated and able to multitask. Requires strong interpersonal skills and PC proficiency (Word and Excel. Quickbooks and database a plus); demonstrated ability to work under pressure with good humor and poise. Commitment to land conservation is essential. EOE employer. Send cover letter and resume to director@winnakeeland.org, or mail to Winnakee Land Trust, P.O. Box 610, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Salary commensurate with experience. (posted 7/25/08)
Rhode Island
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Vermont
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