Land Protection Coordinator

Sequoia Riverlands Trust•Visalia, CA

1d•$25 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Land Protection Coordinator supports SRT’s land conservation mission by implementing assigned projects across one or more of the following functional areas: conservation easement and fee simple acquisition transactions; mitigation-funded conservation projects; geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and data management; easement monitoring and compliance; technical research and grant documentation; and conservation planning and policy support. The Land Protection Coordinator ensures that assigned work is completed in accordance with Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards and Practices, applicable funder or service agreement requirements, SRT policies, and approved scopes and budgets.

Requirements

College degree in natural resource management, environmental science, environmental studies, conservation, geography, GIS, real estate, public administration, or related field, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
2–3 years of experience in land conservation, GIS, mitigation projects, real estate transactions, grant-funded projects, or a related field
Familiarity with agriculture and ecology of Central California
Experience in the support of coordinating complex, multi-party projects with regulatory and funding requirements
Working knowledge of conservation easements and land acquisition processes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to quickly learn SRT’s land conservation software applications
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 drive 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 nonprofit land trust or public conservation agency
Experience implementing state or federally funded acquisition grants
Familiarity with California conservation funding programs (e.g., SALC, WCB, NRCS)
Experience with ArcGIS Online or other web-based GIS platforms
Conflict resolution experience
California native plant identification knowledge
Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

Support conservation easement and fee simple acquisition transactions, including mitigation-funded projects.
Coordinate project schedules and milestone tracking consistent with SRT Policies and Procedures and LTA Standards and Practices.
Support due diligence activities and coordinate consultant deliverables.
Assist with project support and stewardship transition.
Monitor project timelines and organizational priorities.
Maintains GIS databases and produces maps and spatial analyses in support of land protection, mitigation, monitoring, planning, and GIS support to other departments.
Contributes to board materials, project reports, and outreach products as assigned.
Ensures spatial data integrity and consistency across SRT’s conservation records.
Compile data, maps, and supporting documentation on property and project details in a comprehensive format consistent with SRT Policies and Procedures and LTA Standards and Practices.
Organizes and maintains land protection records, spatial data, and project files in accordance with LTA Standards and Practices.
Supports file architecture, data tracking systems, and documentation for accreditation and compliance purposes.
Supports grant compliance documentation, technical research inputs, and reporting deliverables in accordance with award terms, LTA Standards, and funder requirements.
May include preliminary property research, due diligence materials, and spatial analyses supporting pre-award and post-award grant work.
Coordinates grant deliverables and reporting deadlines.
Supports or leads annual easement monitoring activities, including field monitoring, report preparation, and records management.
Assists with identification, documentation, and resolution of easement violations in coordination with legal counsel as needed.
Coordinates across program areas to ensure smooth project handoffs, consistent documentation, and alignment between legal instruments, spatial data, and stewardship records.
May provide task-level guidance to Associates, interns, or consultants.