Conservation Transactions Lead — Land & Easements

Solano Land Trust; Vacaville (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Solano Land Trust seeks an experienced Transactions Program Manager to lead land conservation transactions and advance protection of working farms, ranches, and natural landscapes in Solano County.

The role coordinates acquisition of conservation easements and fee-title land through donation, purchase, or transfer from developers, reporting to the Chief Program Officer and supervising the GIS/Conservation Easement Monitoring Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Land Transactions and Portfolio Management: Familiarity with real estate transaction processes, especially drafting and negotiating conservation easements, title review, escrow, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Relationship Building and Partnership Orientation: Build authentic, trust-based relationships with private landowners, particularly in agricultural and rural communities.
• Grant Writing, Project Funding, and Budget Management: Write grants and manage multiple active grants, reporting requirements and funder relations.
• People Management: Supervising and developing staff, setting expectations, providing feedback and fostering team culture.

Job description

Solano Land Trust seeks an experienced Transactions Program Manager to lead land conservation transactions and advance protection of working farms, ranches, and natural landscapes in Solano County.

The role coordinates acquisition of conservation easements and fee-title land through donation, purchase, or transfer from developers, reporting to the Chief Program Officer and supervising the GIS/Conservation Easement Monitoring Specialist.