Conservation Easement Acquisition & Stewardship Lead

Gathering Waters, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Easement Specialist to join the Lands Team to advance land conservation by planning and managing easement acquisitions from initial commitment through closing. This role ensures compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable real estate and environmental standards, while supporting ongoing stewardship.

Working with the Executive Director, the CE Specialist helps secure and administer funding for

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage conservation easement acquisitions.
• Ensure projects move from landowner commitment through closing.
• Document projects in line with policies, funding requirements, and environmental standards.
• Assist Executive Director in securing funding and stewarding easements over time.

Job description

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is seeking a Conservation Easement Specialist to join the Lands Team to advance land conservation by planning and managing easement acquisitions from initial commitment through closing. This role ensures compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable real estate and environmental standards, while supporting ongoing stewardship.

Working with the Executive Director, the CE Specialist helps secure and administer funding for