Conservation Real Estate Manager

About the Role

The Southern High Plains region of North America spans five states and includes one of the largest and most intact expanses of grassland habitat on the continent. These iconic grasslands support rich biodiversity and generational working landscapes and are the current and ancestral homelands for numerous Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. As the Conservation Real Estate Manager, you will work with a five-state TNC team to develop, manage, and complete the land protection projects and transactions that advance TNC's Southern High Plains Initiative.

Using a full range of protection tools, including conservation easements, fee title acquisitions, and Purchase, Protect, Resell projects, you will work to protect intact grasslands, habitat for rare and declining species, and the agriculturally productive rangelands of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. You will collaborate directly with ranching families, private landowners, Tribal Nations, federal, state, and local government, land trust partners, and other conservation organizations. This is an individual contributor position responsible for independently leading complex land protection projects across the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and complete land protection projects using tools such as conservation easements, fee title acquisitions, and Purchase, Protect, Resell strategies.
• Negotiate complex agreements with landowners, government agencies, and conservation partners.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Build and sustain partnerships with landowners, Tribal Nations, government agencies, conservation organizations, and community groups.
• Craft compelling written narratives for grant proposals, funder communications, and project pitches.

Requirements

• BA/BS, law, or business degree and 3 years' experience in land conservation, real estate, natural resource management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with principles of land acquisition.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Experience developing partnerships with landowners, government agencies, conservation organizations, or community groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and web browsers.
• 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 drivers." Employment contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually for candidates whose country of employment is the USA. The final salary will be based on factors such as location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive health care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

TNC offers a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of its employees.