Land Conservation Manager
Quick answer
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is hiring a Land Conservation Manager (Santa Barbara, CA) paying $110,000 - $130,000 per year to manage land acquisition projects and conservation planning.
- Role
- Land Conservation Manager
- Organization
- The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
- Location
- Santa Barbara, California
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $110,000 - $130,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is seeking a Land Conservation Manager to manage land acquisition projects, including project tracking, landowner engagement, and grant administration.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement acquisition projects
- Manage partnerships and leverage support for projects
- Work with the Director of Land Conservation to evaluate and prioritize projects
- Draft, review, and edit legal, title, insurance, and other real estate documents
- Collaborate with the Stewardship team on development of Baseline Conditions Reports and Management Plans
- Serve as an expert voice for land conservation in meetings and collaboratives
What it takes
- 6+ years progressive experience with land acquisition and real estate project management
- Demonstrated knowledge of conservation real estate, land protection techniques, and conservation funding
- Working knowledge of Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices
- Extensive project management experience
- Proven track record of building and maintaining partnerships
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous vacation, paid health and dental premiums, and a supportive team culture
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Santa Barbara, California, with frequent travel throughout the county.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $110,000 - $130,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 6+ years of experience in land acquisition and real estate project management, knowledge of conservation real estate, and strong communication skills.
How do I apply?
Click here to apply and indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
What is the work schedule?
The work schedule is Monday-Friday, in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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