Mid-Atlantic Field Representative - Remote (VA preferred)
About the position The Mid-Atlantic Field Representative is a key role within The Conservation Fund's Conservation Acquisitions team, primarily focused on supporting land conservation efforts in Virginia and occasionally in Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia. This position involves managing conservation real estate transactions, developing partnerships, and generating funding for conservation projects, all while coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities • Assist with the development of conservation real estate projects in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia as needed. • Initiate and develop new conservation projects in Virginia by creating landowner and partner relationships, and completing land acquisitions and dispositions. • Work with the Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Region and the Mid-Atlantic team to coordinate conservation activities regionally and track real estate project status and timelines. • Conduct GIS analysis, map creation, identify funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals, and coordinate due diligence activities. • Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profit organizations, State and Federal agency representatives, and Congressional delegations. • Coordinate program-related efforts with the Fund's Marketing and Communications, Development, Government Relations, and Finance teams. • Provide coordination and assistance with all aspects of conservation land acquisitions and conservation easements. • Generate funding for land conservation projects and operations. Requirements • 3 years of experience in land conservation real estate, including proficiency in fee simple, conservation easements, and related areas. • Negotiating skills and transactional real estate experience. • 3 years of experience in non-profit project and operations fundraising with a proven ability to lead major fundraising efforts. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate flexibility and teamwork. • Experience working with local, state, and federal conservation land acquisition and funding programs. • Experience working with landowners and familiarity with real estate in the Mid-Atlantic, especially Virginia. • Solid understanding of natural resource and land use issues in the Mid-Atlantic region. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public presentations. • Willingness to work cooperatively with diverse individuals and organizations. • Experience working with State & Local Governments. • Computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheets. • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure. • Ability to travel to various field locations. • Commitment to the mission and goals of The Conservation Fund. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, or natural resource economics. • Experience in using ArcMap/ESRI GIS applications. Benefits • Employer contributions for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans. • Retirement plan discretionary company contribution. • Company contributions to HSA account. • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance. • Continuing education benefit for approved programs. • Employee assistance program (EAP). • Generous paid vacation, sick, and floating holidays. • Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse and Child plans at group rates. • Six weeks paid parental leave. • 14 paid holidays. Apply tot his job