Are you passionate about environmental conservation and connecting people to the outdoors? 

The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is looking for someone with real estate transaction experience to join our team as a Conservation Program Manager. 

The Conservation Program Manager works with private landowners, conservation partners, and public agencies to conserve land within the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) corridor to expand access to the PCT and our public lands, enhance the viewshed and experience for trail users, and conserve important landscapes for wildlife habitat and watershed protection. This position participates in implementing new policies and practices to center diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies in building partnerships and advocating for policies to conserve the PCT Corridor, create access, and build resilience to climate change. Conservation projects are located along the length of the PCT in California, Oregon, and Washington. This position can work remotely within the three PCT states of California, Oregon, and Washington with a preference for a California location.

This Position: 

• Manages conservation projects by coordinating all aspects necessary for the successful acquisition and conveyance of property: 
o Relationship building and negotiations with landowners
o Managing the due diligence process 
o Recommending funding strategies and assisting with grant writing to complete acquisitions 
o Managing the escrow and project closing process
• Researches and selects potential project opportunities in coordination with partners, staff, and the PCTA’s Land Protection Advisory Council
• Fosters relationships with public and private landowners, local elected officials, tribes, conservation organizations and community groups to conserve the PCT corridor
• Assists the CEO in managing a staff and volunteer-based Land Protection Advisory Council 
See full job description on our website at: https://www.pcta.org/about-us/jobs/  

What Makes You a Great Fit for this Position? 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, natural resources, real estate, or a related field or equivalent professional training and/or experience. 
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic relationships.
• Skillful communicator with the ability to listen
• Self-motivated and resourceful problem-solver
• Ability to pay attention to details and manage multiple projects with deadlines
• Comfortable working independently as well as effectively within team environments and with partners 
• Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as a personal value
• Passion for land conservation and connecting people to the outdoors
• Experience managing land acquisition projects, conducting project due diligence, and closing escrow
• Experience managing contractors
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote properties along the PCT
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new technology systems as needed 

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to work at a computer for several hours at a time. 
• The ability to walk on uneven ground and off-trail to visit properties along the PCT for acquisition.

Typical Working Conditions and Travel:
The Conservation Program Manager can work at PCTA’s headquarters, located in Sacramento, California or remotely from a location in California, Oregon, or Washington (California location preferred), under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer. The position requires frequent travel, including overnight trips, by airplane and/or car in California, Oregon, and Washington to visit land acquisition project locations. A valid driver’s license is required. If working remotely, the Conservation Program Manager should be available to occasionally travel to the Sacramento headquarters office to attend in-person meetings. PCTA will cover travel expenses. 

Salary and Benefits: 
The salary range is $80,000 - $95,000. Starting salary is dependent on the level of experience. 

Benefits package: 

• Full benefits package, including medical and mental health coverage
• Paid life and long-term disability
• Paid time off, including 12 holidays
•  Flexible and generous time off guidelines
• 2 weeks’ vacation (amount increases with length of service)
• 12 sick days per year
• 2 hours of weekly wellness time
• 5 additional days of paid personal time to enjoy time outside
• Eligible for 401(k) plan
• Fun, friendly work atmosphere
• Discounts to many outdoor industry brands
• Professional development opportunities