Conservation Manager
Quick answer
Mississippi Valley Conservancy is hiring a senior Conservation Manager (La Crosse, WI) paying $65,000 - $75,000 per year to manage land conservation projects and engage with landowners.
- Role
- Conservation Manager
- Organization
- Mississippi Valley Conservancy
- Location
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $65,000 - $75,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
Mississippi Valley Conservancy is seeking a highly experienced Conservation Manager to manage land conservation projects, engage with landowners, and contribute to strategic planning.
What you'll do
- Develop projects to meet conservation goals
- Conduct property site visits
- Develop and negotiate legal documents
- Complete project due diligence
- Supervise, coach and support staff
- Track project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in natural resources, law, planning, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in conservation land acquisitions, conservation easement development, and real estate transactions
- Demonstrated ability to independently initiate, structure, negotiate, manage, and close complex land transactions
- Experience negotiating and relationship building with a wide variety of landowners, partners, federal and state agencies, county, and municipal partners
- In-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, economy, and people of southwestern Wisconsin
- Professional interests that align strongly with MVC’s vision, values, and conservation goals
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10 days of vacation (increases with years of employment), 12 days medical leave per year, 5 days of personal leave, 12 paid holidays, medical insurance, 4% of annual salary match contribution to a retirement plan, opportunities for continuing education
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $65,000 - $75,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in natural resources, law, planning, or related field, and 5+ years of experience in conservation land acquisitions, conservation easement development, and real estate transactions.
How do I apply?
To apply, please email a resume and brief cover letter to Senior Director of Conservation Abbie Church at [email protected].
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 6, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Mississippi Valley Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Mississippi Valley Conservancy's official posting before applying.