Land Project Manager

The Methow Conservancy seeks a full-time (32 hours per week) Land Project Manager to work closely with our Conservation Director and Land Program Manager to help meet conservation goals through strategic thinking and legal work associated with conservation easements and fee owned properties.

Duties: Writing conservation easements and amendments, land purchases, land donations; due diligence including title review and environmental assessments; working with landowners, appraisers, surveyors, and other consultants; supporting stewardship staff; drafting leases, contracts, MOUs; exploring grant opportunities for land conservation; coordinating as necessary with other team members to assist with public relations, communications, and educational activities related to our conservation projects.

Required: BA/BS and three or more years’ experience in land trust work or closely related conservation or legal work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  This is a place-based position, located in the Methow Valley.

Experience: Familiarity with principles of land acquisition, ideally conservation easements and conservation real estate transactions; managing multiple projects and timelines and negotiating complex agreements; excellent communications skills and attention to detail; and an ability to work collaboratively.

Qualities: Shares a passion for land conservation; wants to be a team player; pays attention to all the details; is a self-starter; understands real-estate transactions; values building relationships; communicates clearly and transparently; finds joy in our work.

Preferred: law degree or master’s degree in natural resources-related field.

Read the full position description for more information and application instructions at https://methowconservancy.org/news/entry/join-our-team