Conservation Director
Quick answer
Coastal Prairie Conservancy is hiring a senior Conservation Director (Houston, TX) paying $60,000 - $90,000 per year to lead land conservation programs and manage a team.
- Role
- Conservation Director
- Organization
- Coastal Prairie Conservancy
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $60,000 - $90,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Conservation Director at Coastal Prairie Conservancy is responsible for leading land conservation programs, managing a team, and ensuring the organization meets its strategic conservation goals.
What you'll do
- Oversee the land conservation team and direct all phases of conservation easement and fee acquisition projects
- Assign priorities and allocate staff resources
- Ensure transactions progress efficiently from initial contact through closing
- Develop partnerships and relationships with public agency partners, stakeholder groups, and other state and regional environmental agencies
- Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate conservation staff
- Collaborate with development team to secure corporate and private funding for conservation
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources management, wildlife biology, environmental sciences, or land use planning
- Five or more years of experience in land conservation, real estate transactions, or land use planning
- Expertise in structuring land deals and due diligence
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong critical thinking skills to find innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Experience in partnership development with landowners, contractors, partners, governmental entities, and the community
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance and participation in simple retirement plan
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Houston, Texas.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $60,000 - $90,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in natural resources management, five or more years of experience in land conservation, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
How do I apply?
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume in a single file PDF to [email protected] with the subject line “Conservation Director.”
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Coastal Prairie Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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