Director of Land Protection

What We Can Achieve Together:
The Director of Land Protection can work from TNC’s office in Harrisburg, PA, or remotely within central or eastern Pennsylvania. The Director of Land Protection will lead a team of land protection professionals and is responsible for the overall planning, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive program to protect natural areas in Pennsylvania and Delaware in support of TNC’s conservation strategies.

They use the full range of protection tools, including gift, easement, purchase, lease registry, conservation brokerage and cooperative projects with federal, state, and local government, conservation organizations and other partners as appropriate. The Director of Land Protection is responsible for implementing and achieving the Conservancy’s internal conservation priorities by overseeing and representing the Conservancy in relationships and negotiations with government agencies and advisory committees.

They work closely and coordinate with a wide variety of Nature Conservancy staff, private individuals, public entities and corporations in support of conservation goals. They solicit and monitor government funding for land acquisition, assist with speaking engagements, lead donor field trips, and assist in private fund raising as necessary. The Director is an expert in protection techniques and resources and advises the land protection staff and government partners on the application of these tools for conservation advancement.

They solicit and manage grants, engage key partners, and support the capacity of our land trust partners through financial and technical assistance.

By joining our Pennsylvania and Delaware team, you will become part of a dedicated group of conservation leaders who bring bold strategy and on-the-ground action together to achieve lasting results. Pennsylvania contains some of the most significant landscapes in the eastern United States, playing a critical role in the integrity and connectivity of the entire Appalachian Mountain chain. As Director of Land Protection, you will lead a high-performing team advancing priority conservation projects that protect resilient lands and secure more than 200 miles of critical climate corridors, the interconnected natural pathways that enable wildlife and plant species to move, adapt, and thrive in the face of a changing climate.

Your work will safeguard some of the region’s most important lands and waters for generations to come.

• BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and at least 5 years’ experience in land conservation, real estate, law, business or 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 in developing and managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Experience working with computers, including database management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and evaluating projects.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the…