Conservation Projects Coordinator

Employer
Tall Timbers Land Conservancy
Tallahassee, Florida

Description
For 65 years, Tall Timbers has served the Greater Red Hills region and beyond with research, conservation, and education focused on prescribed fire, wildlife, and management of southeastern ecosystems, especially upland pine savannas. For more information about Tall Timbers: http://www.talltimbers.org

About the Land Conservancy
The Land Conservancy, a division within Tall Timbers, was established in 1991 to ensure the sustainability and conservation of natural habitats, cultural resources, and compatible rural land uses. Tall Timbers has conserved over 161,000 acres with 132 landowners utilizing conservation easements, making it one of the largest regional land trusts in the Southeastern U.S. Tall Timbers easements conserve some of the South’s best-remaining longleaf pine savannas; cypress-dominated wetlands; miles of river frontage along the Flint, Ochlockonee, and Aucilla Rivers; scenic canopy roads; and historic sites. Our successes are due to the visionary leadership and conservation ethic of landowners, strong Board and public support, and the dedication of our staff. Tall Timbers has adopted the Land Trust Alliance’s Standards and Practices and is an accredited land trust by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

Position summary
Tall Timbers is seeking a motivated individual to be part of a cohesive team working together to increase the pace of land conservation and ensure the sustainability of rural lands and wildlife habitat connectivity throughout North Florida and South Georgia. The Conservation Project Coordinator’s main task is to seek potential conservation easement opportunities, educate the public about opportunities for conserving their land, meet with prospective conservation easement landowners, and facilitate applications for conservation funding through federal, state, and local processes.

The ideal candidate has the ability to work independently towards identifying, educating, and facilitating conservation opportunities with private landowners to establish habitat connectivity throughout North Florida and South Georgia. This is a grant-funded position with guaranteed funding for a minimum of three years, with the possibility to be extended indefinitely.

Job Requirements

• Project Development
  Time allocation: 40%
  Oversee all aspects of conservation project development, including, but not limited to: biological surveys, management plan drafting, and conservation easement document review. Ensure that all conservation easement projects comply with Tall Timbers’ policies and Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.

• Project management
  Time allocation: 20%
  Facilitate project documentation, application, and compliance with Federal and State agency conservation programs. Establish relationships with relevant agency staff, and guide landowners through negotiations to project completion.

• Advocacy and outreach
  Time allocation: 20%
  Provide education and outreach opportunities to landowners in targeted conservation areas. Provide landowners with information on funding opportunities and promote conservation throughout North Florida and South Georgia. Coordinate closely with Planning and Advocacy staff on issues related to land use, policy, and local government relations.

• Public education
  Time allocation: 10%
  Coordinate and participate in tours and programs for groups and organizations that support Tall Timbers’ mission. Assist in providing content for Tall Timbers publications, website, and other media outlets.

• General support for Tall Timbers
  Time allocation: 10%
  Assist in jobs and duties as appropriate and requested by the Land Conservancy Director or the President/CEO.

Salary Range
$70,000

Benefits
Benefits: Tall Timbers provides a suite of benefits including health care, dental care, life insurance, and a voluntary tax-sheltered 403(b) plan, and a medical flexible spending account. These benefits are subject to employee contributions according to Tall Timbers’ policy.

Paid Holidays: Tall Timbers provides 10 paid holidays per year. New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. birthday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving holidays (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

How to Apply
Please email Ben Naselius with a copy of (1) a cover letter that explains your interest in the position, relevant skills, and experience, and (2) a resume, professional writing sample and references may be requested. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the position will be filled as the appropriate candidate is found.

Deadline
01/30/2025