Land Protection Coordinator or Manager at Mendocino Land Trust

POSITION
Land Protection Coordinator or Manager

ORGANIZATION
Mendocino Land Trust

JOB DESCRIPTION
Mendocino Land Trust (MLT) is looking for a Land Protection Coordinator or Manager who is passionate about land conservation and is interested in growing with our organization. If the position is filled at the coordinator level, it is expected that the coordinator will advance to manager within 12-24 months.
This position will primarily be focused on working in collaboration with landowners of farms, ranches, vineyards, and working forests in inland Mendocino County to conserve their lands with conservation easements. The position is a combination of fostering connections in the inland Mendocino County agricultural community and transactional work involved with documenting and completing conservation easements and other conservation projects. The position will also work to facilitate tribal land return projects and agricultural conservation projects to facilitate access to farm land for small farmers, minority and women farmers, and other disadvantaged groups. At the 30 hour/week level, the position may also assist with advancing new inland public access projects and updating existing conservation easement documents. This position reports to the Director of Land Protection and is part of MLT’s Land Protection Team.

Job duties include intake of projects, speaking directly with landowners and key constituents, completing drafts of agreements, grant applications, purchase contracts and conservation easements, and participating in organizational fundraising and outreach activities.

Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a variety of settings, including outdoors, shared office space and remotely. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills are key. The position involves frequent travel within Mendocino County and requires a driver’s license and ability to walk in rugged outdoor terrain.

Visit our website to review the full job description and learn more about MLT. Candidates may send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
https://calandtrusts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Land-Protection-Coordinator-or-Manager-Position-October-2024-min-size.pdf

CONTACT
Emily Griffen, Director of Land Protection
[email protected]
https://Mendocinolandtrust.org
7,079,620,470