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  • Land Conservation Coordinator, TennGreen Land Conservancy (Nashville, TN; due Dec. 31)

    Dec 1, 2022 2:15 pm by Miguel OrtizJobs

    Position Description & Application

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Communicate with potential conservation easement donors, assist landowners with completing conservation easement applications, and secure supporting documentation as requested by Conservation Project Manager.
    • Draft Conservation Plans and project highlights for each land project.
    • Prepare initial drafts of land acquisition contracts and conservation easements.
    • Assist land department with conservation easement and land acquisition due diligence, including:
      • Securing title reports, supporting documents, appraisals, surveys, and environmental assessments.
      • Ensuring all due diligence is provided to TennGreen in a timely manner from vendors.
      • Communicating with vendors to remedy any due diligence problems.
    • Coordinate strategic landowner engagement activities throughout Tennessee, including:
      • Identifying locations for and scheduling outreach events.
      • Ensuring the outreach site is set up for the event (e.g., AV equipment available, coffee and refreshments are ordered, presenters are prepared).
      • Assisting with mailings to landowners.
      • Following up with landowners who expressed interest in TennGreen conservation programs.
    • Assist with maintaining project and landowner contact records in Raisers Edge and track signage dispersal for conservation easements.
    • Process mail and answer general phone calls.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

    • Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, biology, conservation, outdoor education, environmental education, or related field.
    • Professional field experience in related land conservation field.
    • General understanding of land use principles and land conservation issues.
    • Working knowledge of ArcGIS and other mapping tools (preferred).
    • Familiarity with the geography, natural resources, and culture of Tennessee.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Adobe.

     ESSENTIAL PERSONALITY TRAITS

    • Excellent customer service.
    • Ability to relate well and establish rapport with diverse audiences.
    • Good time management and ability to prioritize projects.
    • Sharp organizational skills.
    • Ability to work across teams to achieve a common goal.
    • High attention to detail.

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