Hybrid Land Protection Project Associate

The Trust for Public Land; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company 7%

Job summary

The Trust for Public Land in Santa Fe, NM, seeks a Project Associate to support the Colorado and Southwest land protection program. You will assist with land acquisition, conservation projects, and community outreach to expand access to parks and public lands across the region.

This full-time role requires travel across New Mexico, potential hybrid work, and collaboration with local governments, agencies, non-profits, and community groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred; related coursework in real estate, environmental studies, public policy, or community engagement is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage complex projects.
• Proficient with computers, graphics and spreadsheets; GIS and mapping experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist land protection staff in all phases of land acquisition and conservation projects and programmatic initiatives, including project research, landowner outreach, collaboration with local governments, agencies, non-profit partners, and community groups, and coordination of real estate due diligence and closing tasks.
• Support legal staff on land protection projects including tracking critical project dates, due diligence review, and preparation for real estate closings.
• Assist philanthropy staff on fundraising and help research and prepare public and private grant requests and applications.
• Prepare graphic and written materials for presentations and other land protection project-related needs.
• Outreach - attend community meetings, build relationships with partners, garner support for projects as needed.
• Complete various administrative tasks, including invoice submission and grant reporting.
• Other duties as necessary.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

GIS

Mapping

Legal descriptions

Computers

Spreadsheets

Teamwork

Initiative

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Trust for Public Land in Santa Fe, NM, seeks a Project Associate to support the Colorado and Southwest land protection program. You will assist with land acquisition, conservation projects, and community outreach to expand access to parks and public lands across the region.

This full-time role requires travel across New Mexico, potential hybrid work, and collaboration with local governments, agencies, non-profits, and community groups.