Regional Lands Specialist
Quick answer
Ducks Unlimited is hiring a full-time Regional Lands Specialist (Dexter, MI) paying $65,000 - $75,000 per year to manage land protection programs and support conservation efforts in the Great Lakes/Atlantic region.
- Role
- Regional Lands Specialist
- Organization
- Ducks Unlimited
- Location
- Dexter, Michigan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $65,000 - $75,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The full-time Regional Lands Specialist will be part of the Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office of Ducks Unlimited, Inc (DU) and preferably based in its Big Rivers Initiative (BRI) field office in O’Fallon, Illinois, or in our Great Lakes Atlantic Regional Office, Dexter MI. The Specialist will primary support the on the ground land protection program in the Missouri Confluence (St. Louis Metro), Missouri and Mississippi River corridor, Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky and the Missouri Bootheel conservation priority areas. Additional support may be required in OH and MI.
What you'll do
- assisting with tracking and facilitating all components of fee land acquisition and disposition and conservation easement acquisition
- assisting with coordination of transactional and contractual obligations with regional and national lands staff and other partners
- assisting with reporting and coordinating capital expenditures and recoveries associated with conservation easements and fee title properties
- navigating conservation easements stewardship, enforcement responsibilities and requests with regional and national lands program staff
- managing a regional lands program database
- working with development (fundraising) staff to obtain funding assistance for land transactional costs and easement endowment contributions
What it takes
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- advanced degree in a related field preferred
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- inter-personal skills
- proven project management, and very strong organizational and administrative skills
- track record of successfully leading a landscape level land protection program
What you'll bring
How we treat you
comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Dexter, Michigan, with the option to work in O’Fallon, Illinois.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $65,000 - $75,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5+ years of relevant experience, advanced degree in a related field preferred, excellent written and oral communication skills, inter-personal skills, proven project management, and very strong organizational and administrative skills.
How do I apply?
Please complete all application materials and upload a resume, cover letter, and three professional references by Oct 25, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office, but some travel may be required.
How to apply
Apply directly on Ducks Unlimited's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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