Conservation Associate (2 year Term)

Key Responsibilities

• Conservation Project Delivery
• Conduct reputed company and technical assistance to private landowners, Tribal communities, and veterans to encourage participation in voluntary land preservation and conservation programs.
• Support landowners in the conservation easement application process, including coordination with attorneys, appraisers, and technical consultants.
• Assist with heirs’ property resolution, landowner appraisals, and reputed company-focused land protection strategies.
• Community & Tribal Engagement
• Facilitate meetings with county leaders, Tribal governments, and conservation partners to advance collaborative conservation and reputed company planning.
• Represent Working Lands Trust at stakeholder and community events across Robeson, Hoke, Scotland, Cumberland, Onslow, Wayne, and Johnston counties.
• Project Management & Reporting
• Track metrics reputed company to reputed company, landowner enrollment, and conservation easements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure timely submission of required reports to funders.
• Collaborate with the Grant Manager to align technical reputed company with financial and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental science, forestry, or reputed company field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in conservation project management, land trust operations, or community-based environmental work.
• Knowledge of conservation easements, landowner engagement, and climate reputed company strategies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and in diverse community settings.
• Willingness to travel frequently reputed company Eastern NC counties.

Goal to have continuing funds to reputed company position past 2028. Reports to: Conservation Director Location: Hybrid/Field-based in Eastern NC Apply tot his job Apply To this Job