Land Conservation Coordinator

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Land Conservation Coordinator is a resourceful, detail-oriented individual who will coordinate Accokeek Foundation’s ongoing Land Conservation/Mount Vernon Viewshed Protection Program. This program, begun in 2007, is a partnership between the Accokeek Foundation and Mount Vernon. It builds on the Accokeek Foundation’s five decades as a pioneering land conservation organization. Program elements include monitoring current conditions and prospects for change in the 100 square mile area in and around Piscataway National Park in Maryland; conservation advocacy in both public policy and civic arenas; and direct land protection for the most critical parcels.

Essential functions include:

• Be familiar with and contribute to the advancement of the overall mission and goals of the Accokeek Foundation.
• Work closely with and provide support to the Accokeek Foundation’s President and the Director of the Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship.
• Work with and provide support to planning and resource management staff in Charles and Prince George’s Counties and in federal and state agencies.
• Map general areas and specific parcels of interest.
• Stay abreast of development plans in both Counties.
• Work with outside counsel and volunteer consultants in the direct protection of targeted properties are all important aspects of the Program.
• Attend and represent the Foundation at various community and government meetings and hearings, often in the evenings.

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in geography, planning, landscape architecture, land conservation or a related field
• Familiarity with planning and land conservation vocabulary and tools
• The ability to work independently on a variety of assignments with minimal supervision
• Very strong organizational, administrative, and business process skills
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing skills
• The ability to work with high level constituents (including land or easement donors, government officials, and board members)
• Creative problem-solving skills, initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion, as well as the ability to maintain poise and professionalism under pressure
• Map reading skills and knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS) and MS Office software
• Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation

While the Coordinator must demonstrate excellent independent decision making skills, he or she also must take direction well, understand the significance of organizational culture, and support organizational standards. The Coordinator must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collegial, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial environment.

The Accokeek Foundation is a progressive work environment and invests in the professional development of its staff.

Reports to
Director of the Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship

Benefits

Starting salary for this position is $25,000-30,000, with advancement potential, 40 hours per week (exempt), with evening and weekend hours as needed. The Accokeek Foundation provides a generous employee benefit package including health insurance, paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave, and a retirement plan.?