Director of Land Protection
About The Position
The Director of Land Protection leads a team of land protection professionals and oversees the planning, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive program to protect natural areas in Pennsylvania and Delaware in support of The Nature Conservancy’s conservation strategies. The role uses a range of protection tools, including gifts, easements, purchases, lease registry, conservation brokerage, and cooperative projects with government agencies, conservation organizations, and other partners. The Director implements the Conservancy’s internal conservation priorities and represents the organization in relationships and negotiations with government agencies and advisory committees. The position coordinates with TNC staff, private individuals, public entities, and corporations; solicits and monitors government funding for land acquisition; supports speaking engagements and donor field trips; and assists with private fundraising as needed. The Director advises land protection staff and government partners on protection techniques, solicits and manages grants, engages key partners, and supports land trust partners through financial and technical assistance. The role may be based at TNC’s Harrisburg, Pennsylvania office or remotely within central or eastern Pennsylvania. The successful applicant must have a valid driver’s license, comply with TNC’s Auto Safety Program, complete a Vehicle Use Agreement, and meet TNC’s background screening requirements.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law, or another related field of study.
- At least 5 years of experience in land conservation, real estate, law, business, or a related field.
- Experience working with a wide range of people, such as landowners, corporate executives, and government officials.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience developing and managing multiple projects and timelines.
- Experience working with computers, including database management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and evaluating projects.
- Valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
- Successful completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.
- Successful completion of TNC’s background screening process.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of land protection professionals.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive program to protect natural areas in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
- Use land protection tools including gifts, easements, purchases, lease registry, conservation brokerage, and cooperative projects with government and conservation partners.
- Implement internal conservation priorities and represent TNC in relationships and negotiations with government agencies and advisory committees.
- Coordinate with TNC staff, private individuals, public entities, and corporations in support of conservation goals.
- Solicit and monitor government funding for land acquisition.
- Assist with speaking engagements, lead donor field trips, and assist with private fundraising as needed.
- Advise land protection staff and government partners on protection techniques and resources.
- Solicit and manage grants and engage key partners.
- Support land trust partners through financial and technical assistance.
Benefits
- Health care benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
- Parental leave
- Accrued paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Other life and work well-being benefits
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
