Job Description:
The Land Trust Manager works with the MCFC/NSWWT Executive Director on the overall development of the Trust, leading private woodlot owner outreach, managing funding allocation and budgeting, and developing legal agreements and policies.
Leadership
Under the guidance of the ED and Board of Directors, help facilitate the development a vision and strategic plan with long-term goals and objectives to guide the organization.
Oversee the development of programs and projects including business planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programs and services to support the strategic direction of the organization.
Primary Duties
Lead landowner engagement and recruitment and act as the main point of contact for landowners seeking to place easements on their properties.
Lead development, negotiations, execution and reporting for variations grants and funding agreements.
Work with consultants as necessary to develop marketing and outreach materials and strategic plan.
Develop and manage social media presence and website content.
Engage in and facilitate working sessions with woodlot management partners, and coordinate efforts to provide forest management services for woodlot owners with regional woodlot service providers.
Maintain easement database and coordinate annual monitoring surveys with partner organizations and NSWWT seasonal staff.
Assist in building forest carbon offset sales agreements and developing other creative solutions to generate revenue for long-term endowment costs.
Work with NSWWT lawyers to finalize legal framework for easements and forest carbon offset agreements.
Act as NSWWT representative on various forest and conservation committees and participate in sector events.
Develop and oversee acquisition strategy targeting woodlots with special and unique stewardship values.
In collaboration with the ED and Treasurer, assist with the development of annual budgets and track expenditures for the MCFC administrator.
Educational & Experience Requirements:

Mandatory Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have minimum bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science or similar.
Minimum 3 years’ experience within the conservation, forestry or natural resources sector with preference to candidates with experience in a management/leadership role.
Strong interpersonal skills and exercises sound judgement in decision making
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent and access to a reliable vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with land acquisition, conservation easements, Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs), or similar private land protection mechanisms.
Experience with working with a variety of government, forest industry and NGO partners on collaborative projects.
Experience developing contracts and working with consultants.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation: Salary for the NSWWT Manager position starts at $60,000 per year with additions negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The NSWWT offers benefits to all employees and a flexible work schedule.

Other benefits include:
Cost share on a health benefits package or annual health care spending account
Annual work gear/clothing allowance
3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays
Compensation for mileage incurred during work duties
Cell phone allowance
Generous annual professional development budget
Location: Work location is flexible/remote, however the position will require travel across Nova Scotia on a regular basis.
Start Date: The position will commence as soon as possible
Submission: To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to info@medwaycommunityforest.com .