MN Public Land Manager

Overview: This is a full-time supervisory position working directly with PF staff, state and federal agencies, Pheasants Forever chapters, and other in-state conservation partners to coordinate the delivery of public land acquisition within the state of Minnesota.

Duties:

• Work with the state coordinator, other team members, and agency partners to develop, conduct, and manage public land acquisition projects that advance strategic goals in Minnesota.
• Work with state coordinator and partner organizations to identify, prioritize, and grow public land acquisition project opportunities and partnerships in Minnesota.
• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations related to grant and contract-funded acquisition projects.
• Assist the state coordinator and other team members in tracking state level grant budgets, preparing timely deliverables, and providing staff and partner support for grant and contract-funded public land acquisition projects.
• Work with the state coordinator and other team members to write annual and final grant reports and prepare grant proposals (including testifying at hearings) for public land acquisition projects.
• Oversee and be responsible for internal public land acquisition project tracking and reporting.
• Provide timely updates and reporting on public land acquisition progress and goals.
• Develop new grant/partnership opportunities that increase mission delivery in Minnesota.
• Work with the Minnesota outreach coordinator to tell the stories of mission delivery success in Minnesota.
• Support other team members in fundraising and other activities that help deliver Minnesota’s public land acquisition program.
• Performs other reasonable and agreed to duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in conservation, biology, or closely related field with three years of work experience in your field.
• Broad understanding of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.
• Computer, data analysis, and information management skills including the use of the MS Office suite.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Project management experience, including budget tracking and reporting, coordination of effective work teams, meetings, and partner engagement.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
• Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).