Strategic WA Conservation Transactions Director

The Nature Conservancy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Washington seeks a WA Conservation Transactions Director to lead the Conservation Transactions Team, guiding real estate and conservation transactions across programs and partnerships. You will supervise 2-3 professionals, manage budgets, and align projects with organizational priorities while building strong relationships with government, tribes, and private partners.

Seattle is the preferred location, onsite 2-4 times per month with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field is required.
• Advanced degree is a plus and noted in posting.
• Experience leading conservation transactions and teams is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute conservation transactions across programs to conserve lands and biodiversity.
• Serve as principal project manager/lead negotiator with agencies, Tribes, and private partners.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, government relations, marketing and philanthropy teams on protected land transactions.
• Represent the Conservancy externally, building relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Supervise 2–3 staff, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law

Advanced degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Washington seeks a WA Conservation Transactions Director to lead the Conservation Transactions Team, guiding real estate and conservation transactions across programs and partnerships. You will supervise 2-3 professionals, manage budgets, and align projects with organizational priorities while building strong relationships with government, tribes, and private partners.

Seattle is the preferred location, onsite 2-4 times per month with travel up to 20%.