Senior Field Representative

The Conservation Fund is seeking a Senior Field Representative in California to manage conservation real estate projects. Responsibilities include identifying and developing projects, negotiating contracts, securing funding, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have at least seven years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position is remote within California.
Senior Field Representative, CaliforniaLine of business/Division: Conservation Acquisitions/Western RegionFLSA status: ExemptReports to: State DirectorNumber of positions reporting to this position: 0Location: Remote within CaliforniaThe Conservation FundThe Conservation Fund protects the land that sustains us all. We are in the business of conservation, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action in all 50 states for climate protection, vibrant communities and sustainable economies. We apply effective strategies, efficient financing approaches, and enduring government, community and private partnerships to protect millions of acres of America’s natural land, cultural sites, recreation areas and working forests and farms. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..Job HighlightsThe Senior Field Representative, California will identify, develop and complete a portfolio of conservation real estate projects throughout California. Projects may include, but are not limited to, ecologically sensitive tracts, conservation easements on private lands, historically significant sites, recreational trails, and mitigation lands for federal, state, local and private partners. The Senior Field Representative, California will work cooperatively with landowners, government agencies, and other partners to initiate projects, secure funding, and shepherd projects through the acquisition process.What you will be doingTo perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In coordination with the California State Director and Western Region teams, build and manage relationships with state, regional, and local funding agencies; state, federal, and local land management agencies; private non-profits; tribal governments; the private sector; and other partners in order to identify, develop and complete a portfolio of conservation real estate projects throughout California.Identify and engage owners of priority conservation lands.Negotiate purchase and sale contracts.Raise project funds from public and private sources and prepare and track project budgets.Manage due diligence activities including appraisals, surveys, title work, site evaluations, and coordinate all with legal team.Coordinate project closing and transfer of lands/easements to partner entities.Work with TCF staff in development, finance, communications, and other TCF programs to coordinate projects.What we need you to haveAt least seven years of experience with or strong familiarity with conservation and environmental subjects, especially in the state of California.Experience with or strong familiarity with conservation real estate.Familiarity with public and private grant funding and experience with non-profit conservation organizations.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.Attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines and under pressure.Negotiation skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain own schedule in coordination with other staff, demonstrate flexibility and an ability to shift priorities quickly, and a dedication to teamwork.Ability to work positively and cooperatively with the public, TCF staff, conservation professionals and leaders, and private and governmental organizations.A commitment to conservation and the goals of The Conservation Fund.What we'd like you to haveBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, and/or natural resource economics.Experience working with California public agencies such as the Wildlife Conservation Board, State Coastal Conservancy, and Department of Conservation.Experience working with private philanthropic conservation funding sources.Experience in using Arc Map/ESRI GIS applications.Experience in using project management software, such as Asana.Physical demands and work environmentSome lifting and carrying will be necessary – up to 20 pounds.Work is performed in both an…