Acquisition Assistant

Sacbar; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (APOSD) is recruiting an Acquisitions Assistant to support land conservation initiatives that protect agricultural lands, natural resources, and scenic open spaces around Santa Rosa.

Ideal candidates bring experience with public agencies or nonprofits in land acquisition, a working knowledge of GIS, and familiarity with real estate due diligence, escrow, and closing processes; strong communication and project management skills

Qualifications

• Passion for conserving natural and agricultural land for future generations.
• Experience with public agencies and non-profits in land conservation or real property acquisition.
• Understanding of policy issues affecting land use, water, and climate change.
• Familiarity with GIS and related technology in conservation planning.
• Familiarity with real estate transactions, due diligence, escrow, and closing.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Strong customer service orientation and effective written and verbal communication.

Skills

Conservation passion

Public agency experience

GIS proficiency

Real estate transactions

Due diligence

Escrow process

Closing knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Effective communication

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (APOSD) permanently protects the diverse agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open space lands of Sonoma County for future generations. We are currently recruiting for an Acquisitions Assistant - a critical team member who will support the land conservation activities of APOSD. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats, and recreational lands. This position may be eligible for up to 60% remote work.

APOSD is seeking an ideal candidate who has:

• A passion for conserving natural and agricultural land for the benefit of future generations.
• Experience working with public agencies and non-profit organizations in land conservation and/or real property acquisition, land use planning, and natural resource conservation.
• An understanding of emerging policy issues affecting land conservation, including land use, habitat protection, water quality and quantity, sustainable agricultural and forest land management, and climate change.
• Experience with GIS and related technology and systems as applied to conservation planning, open space, parks, natural resources, land use, or similar fields
• Familiarity with or interest in real estate transactions including appraisals, title work, due diligence, escrow, and closing.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Strong orientation toward internal and external customer service.
• Effective written and verbal communication.