Conservation Easement Planner — Land & Outreach

Maryland AG; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Trust in Crownsville seeks a Conservation Easement Planner to proactively solicit donation of conservation easements, negotiate and draft agreements, and provide stewardship. The role involves land conservation planning and collaboration with local land trusts, county staff, and state agencies across Maryland.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in environmental science or related field and 3+ years in natural resources planning, with GIS and land records experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field required.
• Three years of experience in natural resources planning or related environmental science.
• Experience with land records research and GIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and negotiate conservation easements with landowners.
• Draft conservation easement documents and amendments.
• Conduct land conservation planning and assess conservation attributes.
• Collaborate with land trusts, county staff, and state agencies.
• Provide stewardship and monitor easements for compliance.

Skills

Outreach to landowners

Negotiation

Documentation drafting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or natural resources planning

Tools

ArcGIS

Land records databases (MDLANDREC, FINDER)

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Maryland Environmental Trust in Crownsville seeks a Conservation Easement Planner to proactively solicit donation of conservation easements, negotiate and draft agreements, and provide stewardship. The role involves land conservation planning and collaboration with local land trusts, county staff, and state agencies across Maryland.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in environmental science or related field and 3+ years in natural resources planning, with GIS and land records experience