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Program/Project Mgmt.
Legal/Env. Law Fundraising/Development |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 2-3 years |
| State/Province: | WA - Washington |
| City: | Seattle |
| Salary: | n/a |
| Job Description: |
Ability to network within community at all levels. Experience in public and private land conservation techniques, real estate, land use, forestry, legal, and planning knowledge preferred. Revenue generation, grant writing and public speaking abilities are essential to this position. Frequent travel across the Peninsula and to the CLC headquarters in Seattle is required. Benefits: July 15, 2010
Cascade Land Conservancy 615 2nd Ave., Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104 Fax 206-577-9956 ATTN: Operations Director
Or email: jobs@cascadeland.org Subject Line: "Olympic Peninsula Conservation Director"
No phone calls please.
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Summary of Position:
Specific Duties: A. Land Conservation and Community Projects - Identify conservation projects based on the strategies of the Olympic Agenda and sound financial analysis. Work with landowners, regulatory authorities and others to develop an optimal conservation and financial strategy for each proposed project. Activities to accomplish this may include: • Participate in design and implementation of protection strategies • Prepare business plans for innovative conservation projects outlining concept, critical elements, impediments, major milestones, work plan and financial pro forma • Negotiate with landowners and other stakeholders to develop a transaction that meets multiple objectives • Work with Property Services division in due diligence and closing phases • Develop project-specific funding strategies • Consult with public bodies such as county and city planning commissions, conservation committees, regional commissions and others regarding specific conservation projects. B. Work with CLC's partners and local trustee group to advance Olympic Agenda projects. C. Seek out and develop clients, both private and public, who control or have an interest in landscape scale conservation, smart growth, and community approaches to conservation. Respond to inquiries from landowners and interested communities. 2. Olympic Agenda - approximately 25% of work hours A. Meet and work with local community groups, county and city government, conservation commissions and other stakeholders to advance the Olympic Agenda and to develop business opportunities. B. Meet regularly and engage with CLC's Olympic Peninsula Trustees, employing their local knowledge, contacts, and resources to implement strategies and influence policy in recognition of local conditions. C Work with local land trust partners to gain insight into conservation needs and efforts within the community and to establish broad support for the Olympic Agenda. D. Provide technical support to cooperating organizations; coordinate and collaborate with government and conservation organizations on specific Olympic Agenda projects. E. Upon request and in coordination with CLC's Senior Vice President of Programs, provide assistance in the development of internal and external conservation strategies and policy to advance the Olympic Agenda. 3. Other Areas of Responsibility - approximately 10% of work hours A. Public Relations and Education, including workshops and presentations. This also includes maintaining relationships with allied professionals B. Membership/Financial Development including working with CLC's outreach and development staff on fundraising, membership development and events C. Presentation to Board of Directors and Committees of relevant issues and program activities to the appropriate committee D. Administrative including preparation of annual work plans and budget and maintenance of project records, etc E. Other duties as assigned Local office on Olympic Peninsula will be determined upon hiring but it is important to note that position will require significant travel throughout the Peninsula as well as to Seattle office.
• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, natural resources, and/or environmental policy/affairs or related field, advanced degree preferred. • Ability to develop a positive working relationship with a variety of stakeholders from across the political spectrum including multiple partner agencies/organizations, elected officials, community supporters, staff, and volunteers. • Experience in public and private land conservation techniques, real estate, land use and forestry; legal and planning knowledge preferred • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including negotiation and public speaking; • Demonstrated success in fundraising and grant writing for programs; • Demonstrates resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills. • Ability to organize and manage diverse activities and set priorities. • Flexible and able to work well under pressure, with limited direct supervision. • Ability to work some non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends (with comp time). • Valid, insurable drivers license/record.
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| Post Date: | 06/21/2010 |
