Coastal Prairie Conservancy seeks Land Protection Manager
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks a Development and Communications Associate to provide support to CPC’s advancement team. Under the direction of the Advancement Director, this position assists with a variety of projects related to communications, public relations, special events, fundraising, and database management.
JOB DESCRIPTION LAND PROTECTION MANAGER
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks a motivated individual to serve as key member of the conservation team working across CPC’s 9-county region of the Texas Coastal Prairie to the south and west of the Greater Houston area. CPC is a nonprofit land trust sustaining a resilient Texas by preserving coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches to benefit people and wildlife forever.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate relationships and outreach to landowners and prospective easement donors; initiate discussions with owners of key properties.
• Manage real estate transactions for conservation, including fee simple acquisitions and conservation easements.
• Ensure transactions are sound and in accordance with Land Trust Alliance standards and practices. • Prepare baseline conditions reports and review management plans for selected conservation easement projects, and support the Vice President and General Counsel in preparing and negotiating conservation easements and other legal documents.
• Provide technical information and support for grant applications for land acquisition projects. • Working with the Vice President and General Counsel, support Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI) and Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI), which are part of NRCS’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program, including implementation and renewal of programs.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
• Willingness to work as a team player with an appreciation of the diverse values and interests of others. The Land Protection Manager is a key member of CPC’s land conservation team, which also includes the Conservation Director and Conservation Associate. The Land Protection. manager will report to CPC’s Vice President and General Counsel.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in natural resources management, wildlife biology, rangeland ecology, environmental sciences, land use planning, or similar area.
• Minimum of three years (preferably five) work experience in a related field:
– Conservation, natural resources management.
– Agricultural science, range management, farmland protection.
– Grasslands, wetland ecology.
– Wildlife management, bird conservation.
– Real estate transactions for conservation, including fee simple acquisition and/or conservation easements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS.
LOCATION & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Position will be based primarily at CPC’s offices in Houston and/or at CPC’s Indiangrass Field Office on the Katy Prairie and will require regular in person meetings at both offices.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Travel required to visit potential conservation properties and to develop and maintain relationships with agencies, partners, and landowners.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions and to walk unassisted through difficult terrain in all weather conditions.
• Ability to frequently sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to frequently speak, read, write, and use a computer keyboard.
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends, as necessary.
COMPENSATION
• Salary commensurate with experience; range $55,000 – $68,000.
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan contribution, paid vacation, and CPC holidays. • As an exempt, salaried employee, the Land Protection Manager is not eligible for overtime.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume in a single file PDF to info@coastalprairieconservancy.org with the subject line “Land Protection Manager.” No calls please. Candidate will be required to pass a background check and provide references upon request. Are you concerned that you do not meet every requirement listed? Apply! At CPC, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re interested in this position, but your experience or qualifications don’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit your application.
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) is a 501(c)(3) land trust accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. As an equal employment opportunity employer, CPC is committed to maintaining a non discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CPC is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, and innovation.