Land Protection Associate
Sequoia Riverlands Trust•Visalia, CA
•$21 - $26•Hybrid
About The Position
The Land Protection Associate position supports Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) Land Protection Department by conducting landowner communication and conservation easement monitoring, assisting in land transaction projects, regional outreach and education, and land management activities on land owned or conserved by SRT.
Requirements
- College Degree in natural resource management, environmental studies, conservation or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
- Project management skills, including: Ability to interact with a variety of personalities among SRT staff, landowners, contractors, volunteers and other partners
- Ability to clearly communicate organizational priorities
- Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines
- Ability to work with Esri ArcGIS software (e.g. create and edit shapefiles and feature classes, produce clear and attractive maps, conduct basic spatial analyses, and organize data effectively)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel)
- Ability to quickly learn SRT’s land conservation software applications for online record keeping regarding land transactions and stewardship work
- Ability to synthesize and effectively communicate concepts and data, including excellent writing skills
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- Familiarity with agriculture and ecology of Tulare County
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends
- Ability to hike and work under physical strain on sometimes difficult terrain in a variety of environmental conditions and driving on rough roads
- Driver’s license and willingness to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel (with mileage reimbursement).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with a conservation organization or agency
- Community outreach & engagement experience
- Conflict resolution experience
- California native flora & fauna identification knowledge
- Spanish language proficiency
Responsibilities
- Monitor and steward a portfolio of protected land interests annually according to Land Trust Alliance (LTA) and SRT standards; developing landowner relationships, completing required monitoring reports in a timely manner, and providing immediate feedback to landowners and land protection staff
- Research, gather data and produce conservation easement Baseline Documentation Reports
- Support the development of annual easement program goals with the Land Protection Departments Director, Project Manager and Operations and Data Manager, including measurable targets and outcomes
- Assist the Land Protection Director, Project Manager and Operations and Data Manager in identifying and addressing potential easement compliance issues and other concerns, as well as opportunities for further collaborative stewardship projects and relationship building
- Implement and maintain appropriate procedures and documentation for easement monitoring and data storage according to LTA and SRT policies
- Assist in providing data management and mapping support for conservation plans, funding proposals, project reports, and outreach materials
- Assist with creating and maintaining data tracking systems for land acquisitions, conservation easements, stewardship obligations, mitigation requirements, and reporting deadlines
- Assist in the preparation of baseline documentation reports (BDRs) and management plans for new conservation easements and fee acquisitions
- Attend meetings and maintain communication with regional landowners, stakeholders, and partnering agencies and organizations regarding current and future conservation projects
- Collaborate with the Land Protection Director and Land Protection Operations and Data Manager to ensure that land transaction and stewardship records and data are maintained and stored according to LTA policies, in virtual and physical formats
- Carry out other duties as needed to support SRT’s conservation planning, mitigation and acquisition programs
- Assist with Land Protection Department grant administration and budget tracking as necessary
- Assist the conservation staff with Fee Title and Mitigation property management duties as necessary
Benefits
- employer matched retirement
- health insurance program
- generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
