Conservation Coordinator

Position

Description:

Job Status: full-time

Salary Range
: $60,000 to $72,000 DOE

Deadline: Open until filled, applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The Conservation Coordinator is responsible for advancing OLT’s land protection program and stewardship of 42 protected properties spanning over 19,000 acres. The position will coordinate development and stewardship of conservation easement projects, landowner communication, and outreach to conservation partners and the community, with additional responsibilities in conservation planning and GIS mapping. Successful applicants will have strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a background in conservation or natural resource management.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with a diverse base of landowners and community members to accomplish OLT’s mission of land conservancy and will appreciate a job with lots of variety and on-the-ground conservation work. Ability to traverse landscapes with steep and uneven terrain is required, along with a valid driver’s license. Familiarity with and appreciation for rural lifestyles and Central Washington a plus.

Benefits include a $5,400 annual healthcare stipend;
Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match; flexible schedule; and generous leave and holidays.

The position reports to the Executive Director.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including fielding project inquiries, project development, and partnership building with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent presentation skills, including presentations to boards, participation in working groups, conferences, and local government
• Working knowledge of data management, GIS, grant writing and coordination, and effective report writing
• Ambition to follow project inquiries and expand existing programs.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a natural resource related field and/or 3-5 years of experience in land trusts, conservation, or related work.

• In coordination with the Executive Director, assess, plan, and execute conservation easement projects (including easement development, due diligence, legal review, and closing) to accomplish land protection goals and strategies.
• Gather information on potential projects, including ecology and habitat characteristics, soils and other agricultural data, and water resources.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate with interested landowners, partners, and funders.
• Participate in preparing applications for conservation project funding.
• Maintain complete project files documenting all projects to national standards.

• Develop, maintain, and manage OLT’s conservation database to facilitate conservation planning, land protection, and stewardship efforts.
• Assist with grant writing efforts to support conservation work (conservation planning, land conservation, and stewardship).
• Collaborate with other organizations to explore new opportunities for land conservation in the region to achieve OLT’s conservation goals.

• Coordinate OLT’s stewardship efforts, including annual monitoring and land management and enforcement efforts on OLT’s existing easements
• Gather information, produce maps and write baseline conditions reports for easement projects.
• Recruit and supervise stewardship contractors and volunteers as needed.

• Participate in and cultivate regional conservation partnerships.
• Participate in and support fundraising, education, and outreach events.
• Lead a regional habitat working group to support our conservation community

OLT’s staff are currently in our Okanogan office two days per week and otherwise work remotely. Staff travel regularly around the service area, primarily in spring and summer. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.