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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.