Vice President of Conservation
Quick answer
Heritage Conservancy is hiring a senior leader to oversee the Conservancy’s Conservation Programs, focusing on land protection, easement stewardship, and fee-owned property stewardship, with a salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 per year.
- Role
- Vice President of Conservation
- Organization
- Heritage Conservancy
- Location
- Doylestown, Pennsylvania
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $120,000 - $140,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
Heritage Conservancy is seeking a Vice President of Conservation to lead and oversee the Conservancy’s Conservation Programs, focusing on land protection, easement stewardship, and fee-owned property stewardship.
What you'll do
- Lead the organization’s identification of priorities for easement or fee acquisition.
- Provide executive oversight of the Conservancy’s land protection portfolio.
- Ensure effective engagement of the Conservancy’s Board of Directors and its Property Committee with the Conservancy’s Conservation Programs.
- Develop and advance strategies to expand public and institutional funding available for conservation.
- Provide executive oversight of the Conservancy’s conservation easement stewardship program.
- Lead the Conservation department staff and supervise senior program leaders.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree required - advanced degree in related field a plus.
- 12+ years of experience in conservation, land use planning, real estate, and/or fee title and conservation easement transactions.
- 8+ years of management experience.
- Negotiation / dealmaking skills.
- Experience with and management of various types of easements including, but not limited to, conservation and agricultural preservation easements.
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania local and county government.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible scheduling options, comprehensive retirement package, competitive health benefits, generous paid time off, and a fun and collaborative work environment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $120,000 - $140,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 12+ years of experience in conservation, and 8+ years of management experience.
How do I apply?
Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected], indicating that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Heritage Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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