Office Location:

Odessa, Minnesota, United States

Windom, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

#Li-Hybrid

Travel is required and the desired work locations are Odessa, MN or Windom, MN. The Twin Cities area (Minneapolis) will also be considered. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home and opportunity to collaborate in the office two days/week.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

As the Land Protection Specialist, you will play a critical role on the Tri-State Chapter (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) protection team, with specific focus on the Northern Tallgrass Prairie. You will be a real estate project manager which includes: negotiating in cooperative land acquisitions with government and non-profit partners, developing and implementing landscape level land protection plans, and transferring land interests to partner agencies. You will also lead land protection projects, secure internal approvals for land purchases, and assist on fundraising for land protection projects while ensuring program compliance with internal policies and federal and state external requirements for land protection.

We’re Looking for You:

Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy 900,000 acres across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota have been preserved for people and nature.  From the prairies to Great Lakes’ Forest, the Tri-State Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make our 3 states unique.

Travel is required and the desired work locations are Odessa, MN or Windom, MN. The Twin Cities area (Minneapolis) will also be considered. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home and opportunity to collaborate in the office two days/week. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable project manager interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in conservation, real estate, habitat protection or other related experience.
• Knowledge of current trends and strategies in conservation and land protection.
• Experience negotiating agreements.
• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience with principles of land acquisition.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience writing reports, contracts, and presentations.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc. Yes
• Must have valid driver's license.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Additional Job Information:

TNC also fosters an environment supportive of empowering our employees, amplifying an equitable workforce, and creating opportunities to participate in our nine Employee Resource Groups. 

In alignment with the global organization, the Tri-State chapter is making an intentional effort to creating a community of inclusivity and belonging through collaboration and feedback. We’re committed to building a culture based on trust, transparency, empathy, and accountability. We value individuality and difference of backgrounds and ideas, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. 

Auto Safety Policy:

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

 Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,000 - $66,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.