Land Conservation Specialist

Kestrel Land Trust, a regional land trust based in Amherst, MA, seeks an experienced land conservation professional to join a growing staff and hard working board to increase the pace of land conservation in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts.

Responsibilities:

The Land Conservation Specialist is responsible for managing and completing all aspects of conservation projects, including providing guidance to landowners, writing grants, and collaborating with private and public agencies.

Qualifications:

• strong commitment to land conservation, forest stewardship, and local agriculture;
• graduate degree or equivalent experience in environmental studies, natural resource management or related field
• 5 years experience managing conservation projects or comparable project management experience;
• excellent communication skills; and 
• proficiency in GIS and GPS