Senior Manager of Land Protection

Save the Redwoods League; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting California’s majestic redwood forests. As the Senior Manager of Land Protection, you will lead impactful land acquisition projects, negotiate conservation easements, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale conservation initiatives, ensuring the preservation of vital ecosystems. With a supportive and passionate team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of forest conservation. If you are driven by a passion for the environment and have the expertise to make a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in this important mission.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

15 days of vacation

Retirement plan with 8% company match

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in land conservation and real estate transactions.
• Expertise in structuring land deals and funding strategies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage land protection projects and conservation easements.
• Oversee real estate transactions and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Land conservation

Real estate transactions

Project management

Negotiation skills

Environmental due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Manager of Land Protection

Save the Redwoods League – California

Save the Redwoods League seeks an experienced conservation professional who will help shape a future where California’s redwood forests are protected forever. Join our Protect team as we accelerate the pace of forest protection and build towards protection of redwood forests at a landscape scale.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, CA) or North Coast (McKinleyville, CA)

About the Role

As Senior Manager, you’ll lead complex land acquisition projects, working with landowners, partners, and agencies to secure high-priority redwood properties and conservation easements. You’ll collaborate across teams to develop funding strategies, manage real estate transactions, and advance conservation initiatives that support our mission.

Based on the skills and qualifications of the successful candidate in comparison to an internal equity review, this role may be offered at the Land Protection Manager II level

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage land protection projects, including conservation easements.
• Oversee real estate transactions, including funding strategies, due diligence, and closing.
• Work with internal teams (legal, finance, development, marketing) to support conservation efforts.
• Represent the League in partnerships with land trusts, government agencies, and Indigenous groups.
• Support fundraising efforts by identifying funding sources and assisting with grant proposals.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in land conservation, real estate transactions, or land use planning.
• Expertise in structuring land deals, funding strategies, and environmental due diligence.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with California land conservation policies and funding programs.
• Passion for forest conservation and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization protecting the world’s tallest trees.
• Work on impactful, large-scale conservation projects.
• Collaborate with a dedicated and passionate team.

Join us in our mission to protect and preserve the redwood forests!

Work Schedule:

Save the Redwoods League is operating under a adaptive hybrid work policy.League staff are required to work at a League office (San Francisco or McKinleyville) each Tuesday, A second in-person day in the office or in the field with staff and/or partners is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

As a full-time exempt employee, you will be eligible for full benefits which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 15 days of vacation annually plus holidays, and a retirement with an up to 8% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience, internal and external equity considerations, and location; the hiring range for this position is $115-146k per year.

Diversity, Equity & Incluson

Save the Redwoods League is fully committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals. The League welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.

If you are passionate about conservation and meet the qualifications for this position, we would love to hear from you!