Acquisition Assistant

AAG; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (APOSD) is seeking an Acquisitions Assistant to support land conservation efforts in Sonoma County. This role will engage with public agencies and non-profits to advance acquisitions, due diligence, and related activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to manage multiple high-priority projects while supporting remote work options up to 60%.

Qualifications

• Passion for conserving natural and agricultural land.
• Experience with public agencies and non-profits in land conservation.
• Understanding of land use, habitat protection, water quality, climate.
• Experience with GIS in conservation planning.
• Familiarity with real estate transactions (appraisals, title, due diligence, escrow).
• Attention to detail; ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Customer service orientation; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support land conservation activities of APOSD.
• Collaborate with internal teams and public partners to advance projects.

Skills

GIS experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Project management

Public agencies experience

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.