Senior Associate, Land Agent

Scout Clean Energy • Boulder, CO

194d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Scout Clean Energy Land Agents play a crucial role in the development and expansion of our renewable energy projects. As a Land Agent, you will be responsible for identifying, acquiring, and managing land parcels for the implementation of renewable energy initiatives. This role requires a unique blend of interpersonal and negotiation skills, technical knowledge and environmental understanding, and project management expertise to drive the success of our renewable energy projects. You are experienced with stakeholder outreach regarding infrastructure projects and have the soft skills to deliver results. You are located in the Midwest and are able to service multiple projects in the territory, with frequent trips to projects in multiple states.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization and leverage expertise from multiple colleagues.
• Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities.
• Experience using influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to work proactively and productively in a collaborative team environment without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain information confidentiality and handle with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 Years of Renewable Energy Land Acquisition Experience.
• Experience with Salesforce Sales or similar CRM.
• Familiarity with Esri Platforms (i.e. ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Collector).
• Experience with project management software like Asana, Clarizen, or Wrike.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and obtain signed lease, easement, and/or option agreements.
• Identify and outreach to individual landowners within the Area of Interest (AOI).
• Contact landowners via phone, email, in-person, or through postal mail.
• Inform landowners of project specifics; educate them about renewable energy; answer questions and dispel misinformation; review and execute leases/easements/options.
• Document all interactions with landowners in Salesforce and line lists.
• Study local permitting and governmental ordinances and current events to answer questions and speak knowledgeably to stakeholders.
• Utilize GIS based software tools to identify and micro-site prospective projects.
• Serve as high-level support for external land agents, assisting in resolving challenging issues.
• Visit FOIs throughout the AOI and provide photographs and GPS coordinates.
• Attend landowner dinners, open houses, fairs, and similar community activities.
• Attend important town or county governmental meetings.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums.
• 401(k) match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.
• Attractive annual bonus potential and eligibility for a deferred bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees