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RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Primary geographic focus is Southern Arizona for transactional work.
• Negotiate real estate transactions, primarily conservation easements, that bind the Conservancy legally and financially, in collaboration with Conservancy attorneys, who ensure compliance and risk management.
• Develop and track funding proposals to implement real estate transactions in priority areas.
• Develop long-term relationships with landowners and other stakeholders in conservation priority areas.
• Plan and direct work on protection projects.
• Maintain records related to land transactions.
• Recruit and supervise staff and interns as needed or as funding is available, responsible for performance management, training, and development.
• Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and property visits, sometimes on short notice, weekends/overnight. Occasional travel throughout U.S. for training, conferences, etc.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Lift, push, pull, move 25 pounds.
• Other duties as required.

\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

• BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and 3 years of related work experience in conservation, rural land real estate, fundraising or other related experience.
• Experience developing and/or managing funding sources.
• Experience in developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships (e.g., rural landowners, non-profit and agency partners, community, tribal governments).
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working with computers, Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), databases, and internet research.
• Youth certified (within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four+ years of related work experience natural resources management, real estate transactions or project management. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Graduate degree in natural resources, law, or business or related.
• Knowledge of current trends and strategies in conservation and land protection.
• Experience with grant writing, securing funding, and managing project fund sources (budgeting, contracting, reporting); experience with use of federal conservation funding for land protection is preferred.
• Experience in successfully negotiating and conducting rural land real estate transactions.
• Thorough knowledge of land protection tools including conservation easements, fee-title acquisitions, donations, deed restrictions, facilitated land purchases, management contracts and land leases.
• Familiarity with western (Arizona preferred) real estate and water rights issues.
• Familiarity with GIS or other mapping tools is a bonus.

\ WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being ben fits. Learn more about our benefits on ourCulture Tabon nature.org/careers.

We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

\ ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including; health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, accrued paid time off (including annual, personal, and sick leave), life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Learn more about our benefits at nature.org/careers. We\'re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellness, and flexibility needs of the people we employ.

\ AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver\'s license and compliance with TNC\'s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered \"high risk