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Description
~ Driftless Area Land Conservancy's purpose is to maintain and enhance the health, diversity and beauty of Southwest Wisconsin's natural and agricultural landscape through permanent land protection and restoration, and improve people's lives by connecting them to the land and to each other. ~
We believe that protecting the natural world and engaging people in its vast wonder is one of the most important gifts that we can pass on to our children and the generations that follow. Driftless Area Land Conservancy is building a better world by conserving healthy and diverse habitats, clean waters, productive and sustainable working lands, and scenic open spaces.
We strive to educate, engage and inspire people and facilitate their connection to the land and to each other. Positive, fulfilling experiences in nature are the key to cultivating the next generation of Driftless conservationists. Together, through focused land protection and management and by providing opportunities for people to engage with and enjoy the outdoors, we can help protect and improve the Driftless Area for everyone, forever.
Position Overview
Implement land and water conservation projects/programs that inspire landowners and local communities to protect our Driftless landscape. Responsibilities include landowner assistance, site assessments, mapping, land project database management, grant writing and management (e.g., financial oversight), real estate due diligence and project management.
- Position Status - Part- to Full-time
- Reports to - Executive Director
Responsibilities
Conservation Programs & Project Management:
- Conduct site assessments and natural resource inventories;
- Aassist with drafting and negotiating conservation easements, contracts, options, and purchase and sale agreements;
- Arrange appraisals, surveys, title and legal review and environmental assessments;
- Produce baseline documentation reports;
- Prepare reports and provide regular updates to the executive director and land conservation committee;
- Implement land management and easement acquisition grants; and
- Maintain grant tracking systems.
Conservation Easement Stewardship:
- Conduct annual and periodic monitoring site visits;
- Assist with easement research and respond to requests from easement landowners for approvals, notice responses, amendments, etc.;
- Update our landowner database – Landscape; and
- Assist with archiving/record-keeping.
Cartography:
- Produce project maps utilizing GIS applications and GPS equipment for conservation projects, baseline documentation reports, land management plans, and other assignments as requested.
Outreach & Community Relations:
- Engage community members, conservation partners and landowners to promote land protection and restoration projects and programs;
- Facilitate compliance of conservation easements, USDA programs and resource best management practices; and
- Develop and maintain meaningful contacts and relationships with landowners and community members.
Compensation: Part-time to Full-time position ($32,000- $36,500 rate or salary) including basic benefits (e.g., vacation pay, compensatory time, sick leave, etc.) described in the Driftless Area Land Conservancy Personnel Policy Manual. Compensation based on experience. No health insurance but stipend provided.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
To Apply
Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume, a writing sample, mapping sample and three references to Natasha, Office Manager or mail to:
Driftless Area Land Conservancy P.O. Box 323 Dodgeville, WI 53533
For more information about Driftless Area Land Conservancy please visit: our website.
~ Driftless Area Land 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 all genders, 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. (posted 5/1) ~