Conservation Manager

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust (land trust) is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative individual to implement and advance our conservation and stewardship programs.

Position Overview
The ideal candidate is passionate about conserving agricultural land, wildlife habitats, and open spaces. The Conservation Manager will further the mission of the land trust by managing conservation easement projects and assist with stewarding existing conservation easements. This position will contribute to the land trust’s success in accelerating the pace and scale of conservation, investing in rural communities, and keeping Wyoming’s agricultural lands intact.

Job Duties
This job is the perfect balance of technical desk work and field work. Supported by a high caliber team of professionals, the Conservation Manager helps landowners achieve their long-term conservation goals.
Duties include:
– Manage a portfolio of conservation easement projects
   • Work directly with landowners to identify conservation goals and
      to overcome project challenges
   • Coordinate and complete project due diligence including
      baseline document report drafting, title review, appraisal review,
      etc.
   • Collaboratively draft legal documents
   • Work with staff to raise public and private funds to meet project
      needs
   • Keep databases and files up to date
– Assist staff in annual monitoring of existing conservation
   easements and coordinate monitoring with staff and landowners
– Ensure compliance with internal policies and external
   requirements, including alignment with the Land Trust Alliance’s
   Standards and Requirements
– Compose reports and serve as staff to the Board of Directors
   Conservation Committee
– Promote and further the mission of the land trust
– All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Strong candidates will exhibit the following attributes:
– 3+ years of experience in natural resources, conservation, real
   estate, or similar industries.
– Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
– Exhibits strong interpersonal skills rooted in teamwork,
   diplomacy, and respect with a commitment to working
   collaboratively.
– Experience writing, managing, and reporting on public and private
   grants.
– Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal team members,
   landowners, external stakeholders, partners, funders, and others
   to achieve common goals.
– GIS experience necessary, drone experience desirable.
– Excellent computer skills. MS Office required, database
   management desirable.
– Able to think strategically, stay accountable to deadlines and
   teammates, manage confidential information, and adopt new
   approaches in response to changing circumstances.
– Intentionally shares power through decision-making, clear
   definition of roles and responsibilities, and effective delegation.
– Demonstrates integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality and
   sound judgment.
– Familiarity in real estate transactions including appraisals, title
   work, due diligence, and closings.
– Enthusiasm for and willingness to travel extensively in Wyoming’s
   rural and rugged landscapes. Expect regular overnight travel,
   particularly during the summer months.
– ATV experience.
– Valid driver’s license required.

Work Conditions
Work requires both office and field work with occasional physical exertion. The field work environment involves infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.

Compensation
The starting salary for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annually, DOE. Annual paid time off includes 15 days per year, 10 paid holidays, and 12 sick days per year. Health, dental, and vision insurance provided. 401(k) retirement plan after 1 year.

Application
To apply, please submit resume, cover letter (.pdf) and three references via email to kendra@wsglt.org, with the subject line “Conservation Manager Application” by August 30, 2024.

The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.