San Antonio, Texas, USA

This position can be based out of our office in San Antonio, Texas or at a home-office location elsewhere in Texas.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Nature Conservancy holds conservation easements on private lands throughout Texas. The Conservation Easement Program Manager (“Manager”) will be responsible for leading the management of compliance issues with conservation easements, including some monitoring of easements, managing relationships with landowners, and record management support, and some assistance with land protection projects for the TNC’s Texas Business Unit (BU).

The Conservation Easement Program Manager will work closely with other conservation, science and legal staff to ensure that enforcement issues on conservation easement properties are addressed, and accurate records are kept. The Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining strong landowner relationships and will be a central point of contact, internally and externally, for the Texas BU’s conservation easement program. The Manager will directly address compliance issues on conservation easements including dealing with amendments, violations, and landowner requests for exercising reserved rights. The Manager will also perform some compliance monitoring of conservation easement properties in Texas, including annual field visits, review of satellite imagery for remote monitoring, report writing, and data entry. As part of the Land Protection team, this role may be asked to support and engage on other projects led by team members, including easement transfers, easement acquisition projects, and project due diligence, such as environmental assessments and baseline reports for new acquisitions. The Manager may also be involved in documentation for management and stewardship of our conservation easements and preserve properties across the state, but the primary geographic focus of the work and travel responsibility would be Central and West Texas. The Manager may recruit, train, and supervise seasonal staff and contractors to monitor conservation easements and write reports. Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget, negotiating, and contracting with vendors and other third parties.

The Manager will need to have the ability and willingness to travel within Texas and may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. The most significant travel period is during the field season (April – November).

Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy in Texas, we are close to one million acres preserved for people and nature.

As the Conservation Easement Program Manager, you will work with innovative and passionate colleagues, local landowners, and a wide range of partners as you steward TNC’s conservation easements, efficiently resolve issues and manage the conservation easement program. You will bring an organized and thorough approach to planning and communicating about visits and events and documenting compliance on conservation easements. Through this work, you’ll contribute to broader conservation goals. If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our chapter as the Conservation Easement Program Manager!

• BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with conservation easements and/or other conservation land acquisitions, including drafting, reviewing, and stewarding easements and other related legal agreements.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web browsers.
• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Valid driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Knowledge of Texas geography and conservation community preferred.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with partners, i.e., landowners, government officials, other conservation partners preferred.
• Experience resolving complex problems.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Conflict resolution and compliance experience.
  

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This position requires a 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." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 (depends on experience and location)

To apply for job ID 53273, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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