Easement Monitoring and Stewardship Manager

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Location: AFT Headquarters – WASHINGTON, DC

Remote Type: Fully Remote

Salary Range: $70000.00 – $80000.00 Salary

Who We Are
American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 8 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and supported thousands of farm families by improving farm viability and farmland access. Long an agroecosystems leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Land Protection Projects, the Easement Monitoring and Stewardship Manager monitors and stewards land owned and protected by AFT while supporting the general functions of the Land Protection team.

Position Summary
As an integral and experienced part of the AFT Land Protection team, the Easement Monitoring and Stewardship Manager, serves as a primary point of contact with landowners, farmers and ranchers, develops baseline reports and management plans, monitors AFT’s agricultural conservation easements across the United States and performs related follow-up stewardship activities in accordance with AFT’s policies and Land Trust Standards and Practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring agricultural conservation easements and working knowledge of Land Trust Standards and Practices. Experience developing regenerative management plans.
• Experience with mapping software.
• Experience with agricultural easement stewardship including annual monitoring, baseline and present condition reporting, assignments, use approvals, easement defense and managing violations.
• Experience working with farmers and agricultural landowners. Basic knowledge of farming and ranching practices, natural resource management and farm and ranch business management.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills. Knowledge of best practices for land files and electronic recordkeeping.
• Experience with land conservation software (i.e. Landscape).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel frequently by air.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to navigate using maps and/or GPS, walk in rough, rural, and wide-open terrain, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather.

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of two to five years’ experience with easement stewardship.

Working Conditions & Travel

Supervisory Responsibility 
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Compensation
This position offers an annual salary of $70,000 – 80,000.

American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full time employees:

• Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 3.5 hours per pay period (13 “sick days” per year).
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
• Holidays: AFT observes eleven fixed holidays during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.

Why you should apply:

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

Timeline
To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter, and complete all screener questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Please see AFT’s statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.
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