Land Protection Specialist
Job Description
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Land Protection Specialist provides primary support for advancing land protection projects and strategies for the NH Chapter and provides general administrative support for the NH Conservation Team. A core function of this role is to provide technical and project management expertise in complying with legal requirements and internal policies for TNC real estate interests (including fee-owned properties, conservation easements, and partner assists). The Land Protection Specialist works with the Land Protection Lead to serve as the front line of response to land protection inquiries, and they provide basic portfolio management and reporting support for the Conservation Team. The Land Protection Specialist is a member of the NH Conservation Team and is supervised by the Land Protection Lead.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We are looking for an organized, process-oriented person to advance land protection projects and strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to lasting impact for achieving TNC’s global 2030 Goals in New Hampshire.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Provide real estate and project management assistance to the Land Protection Lead, including:
- Screening potential projects using GIS.
- Communicating with property owners and partnering organizations.
- Tracking and recording project progress.
- Developing and managing contracts for due diligence.
- Preparing project packages.
- Ensuring program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Develop and manage portfolio tracking across the Conservation Team to support measuring and reporting on overall conservation progress towards specific goals.
- Track public funding opportunities and coordinate grant proposals and grant administration across the Conservation Team.
- Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development.
- Support the Director of Conservation with agenda development/issue tracking, note-taking, and coordination of NH Conservation Team and Trustee Conservation Committee meetings.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in real estate transactions, paralegal work, natural resource management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience building relationships and communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management experience.
- Experience staying organized and driven while working independently.
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, ARC GIS etc.
- Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly within NH and regionally, as needed.
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
Additional Job Information:
The New Hampshire Chapter believes in flexibility and as such, team members are working in a hybrid model. This position is full time and has the option of working remotely or from our TNC offices in New Hampshire: Concord, Newmarket, or North Conway, with the expectation of in-person workdays and meetings on a regular basis.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $60,000 – $63,400 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
How to Apply
To apply for job ID 55785, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.37 total views, 0 today