WA Conservation Transactions Director
Core
Lead the Conservation Transactions Team to plan, coordinate, and implement real estate and conservation transactions (gifts, easements, purchases, leases) for The Nature Conservancy's Washington Business Unit.
Role type
Senior conservation manager (transactions)
Builds
Conservation area systems and land protection portfolios
Domain
Environmental conservation / Real estate transactions
Required skills
Real estate transaction management, negotiation, team leadership, project management, fundraising support, legal risk resolution, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous community partnership
Preferred skills
Strategic planning, creative problem-solving, adaptive management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Design and execute complex conservation transactions; serve as principal project manager/negotiator with government agencies, Tribes, and private entities; manage a team of 2-3 staff and team budget; secure public and private funds for land protection; resolve legal matters related to conservation real estate; coordinate regional projects across the Western U.S. and Canada Division.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities