Senior Conservation Project Manager

Upper Valley Land Trust; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Valley Land Trust is seeking a Senior Conservation Project Manager to join our team in Hanover, New Hampshire. The role supports conservation objectives through project management of land protection efforts, including easements and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate coordinates with landowners, Trustees, and partners to assess options, prepare proposals, and guide projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with UVLT’s goals and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prioritize potential conservation projects; assess project feasibility and select an appropriate conservation strategy and timeline based UVLT goals, grant funding criteria, and landowner needs
• Manage land protection projects from start to finish
• Inform landowners about conservation options, processes, and benefits, including donated or purchased land or conservation easements
• Gather necessary natural resource and land management information for each project and prepare materials to make presentations for Trustee review and other stakeholders

Job description

The Senior Conservation Project Manager works as a full-time employee under the supervision of the Vice-President, Conservation to manage land conservation transactions, including donated andpurchased conservation easements and land acquisitions. This position involves direct service tolandowners and community groups, assisting in the selection and execution of various conservation strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Analyze and prioritize potential conservation projects; assess project feasibility and select an appropriate conservation strategy and timeline based UVLT goals, grant funding criteria, and landowner needs
• Manage land protection projects from start to finish
• Inform landowners about conservation options, processes, and benefits, including donated or purchased land or conservation easements
• Gather necessary natural resource and land management information for each project and prepare materials to make presentations for Trustee review a...