Land Protection Project Associate (Hybrid, NM)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick pay + holidays

Year-end office closure

403(b) retirement plan with company 7%

Job summary

Trust for Public Land in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Project Associate to support the Colorado and Southwest land protection program. The role involves acquiring and conserving priority lands, expanding access to parks and open spaces, and collaborating with governments, nonprofits, and communities across New Mexico.

This full-time position offers hybrid work, requires statewide travel, and provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation, and a 403(b) retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred; course work or experience related to real estate, environmental studies, community engagement, public policy, or related area is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to take on complex projects.
• Proficient with computers, graphics and spreadsheets. Experience with GIS, mapping and legal descriptions a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member as appropriate.
• Ability to take initiative, make suggestions, be curious and creative and solve problems.
• Desire to attain the knowledge, skills and experience to build a career in land and water conservation.
• Excellent people skills, ease with many types of personalities.

Responsibilities

• Assist land protection staff in all phases of land acquisition and conservation projects and programmatic initiatives, including research, outreach, and due diligence tasks.
• Support legal staff on land protection projects including tracking critical dates and preparation for real estate closings.
• Assist philanthropy staff on fundraising and help research and prepare grant requests and applications.
• Prepare graphic and written materials for presentations and other land protection needs.
• Attend community meetings and build relationships with partners to garner support.
• Complete administrative tasks, including invoice submission and grant reporting.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Organizational skills

Independent or teamwork

Initiative and problem solving

People skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GIS

Spreadsheets

Graphics software

Job description

Trust for Public Land in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Project Associate to support the Colorado and Southwest land protection program. The role involves acquiring and conserving priority lands, expanding access to parks and open spaces, and collaborating with governments, nonprofits, and communities across New Mexico.

This full-time position offers hybrid work, requires statewide travel, and provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation, and a 403(b) retirement