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<br />farmland preservation report
<br />Professional resources
<br />JOB POSTINGS
<br />The Michigan Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (MI), Protection and Planning
<br />Manager- For our West Michigan (Grand Rapids) Office. This position is responsible for
<br />implementation of land protection program in West Michigan and, in specified
<br />landscapes, responsible for developing a comprehensive program to protect natural
<br />communities and species and address critical threats to natural systems. May include
<br />contacting and negotiating with property owners to apply a full range of conservation
<br />tools; ensuring completion of project packages, hazardous waste assessments and other
<br />tasks necessary to finalize projects; developing community partnerships; assisting in fund
<br />raising efforts; and various types of conservation planning. Work collaboratively with other
<br />conservation staff, chapter leadership, landowners, other land trusts, corporations,
<br />donors, and government agencies and coordinate implementation of conservation
<br />practices. May supervise interns or volunteers. See our Web site at nature.org /careers for
<br />the complete job description and application information or call 517 - 316 -0300. (posted V
<br />12/02)
<br />The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (NH), Land Protection
<br />Specialist for Southeast NH- Seeking an experienced individual to fill a new, grant
<br />funded, land protection specialist position based in southeastern New Hampshire.
<br />Responsibilities will include working with landowners, Society staff, and legal counsel to
<br />complete land purchases, donations and conservation easements. Additional activities
<br />may include educational presentations, donor relations, grant writing and technical
<br />assistance to municipalities and land trusts. Demonstrated knowledge of real estate
<br />transactions and natural resource and conservation issues required. Submit letter and
<br />resumd x for full position description FAX request to: Sr. Director for Land Conservation,
<br />54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301, Fax number: 603 - 228 -0423. Deadline is July
<br />22. No phone calls please. (posted 7112102)
<br />New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Assistant Director, Land Acquisition and
<br />Stewardship - One of the nation's most effective land conservation organizations seeks
<br />a dynamic individual to help direct its statewide land acquisition and stewardship efforts.
<br />The applicant should have five -plus years of hands -on experience with landowner
<br />outreach, real estate transactions, public funding, and land stewardship; excellent
<br />management, organizational, communication, negotiation, supervisory and people skills; a
<br />BS in environmental science, natural resource management or a related field, and a
<br />passion for the environment. Please send a resume and salary requirements to Maria
<br />Hauser: NJCF, 170 Longview Rd., Far Hills, NJ 07931; e-mail to
<br />mania @njconservation.org; or fax to (908) 234 -1189. For more information about the land
<br />trust, go to www.njconservation.org. (posted 713102)
<br />New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Highlands Acquisition Specialist- Seeks a
<br />land acquisition specialist to assist with land preservation efforts in the Highlands.
<br />Experience in landowner, outreach, negotiation, Green Acres /public financing and land
<br />stewardship preferred. Competitive salary and benefits and great work environment. If you
<br />have a BA/BS in environmental science, policy or related field; land conservation/
<br />acquisition experience; communication, computer, org and time management skills; and a
<br />commitment to NJ's precious open space please send a resume and salary requirements
<br />to Maria Hauser, NJCF, 170 Longview Rd., Far Hills, NJ 07931; e-mail to
<br />maria@njconservation.org or fax to 908- 234 -1189. For more information about the land
<br />trust, go to www.njconservation.org. (posted 7002)
<br />CONFERENCES
<br />Oct. 26 -29, Austin TX: Land Trust Rally 2002, the 15th annual national land trust
<br />conference, the largest gathering of land conservation professionals, 2,000 attendees
<br />expected. Multiple sessions offered in working lands, conservation easements,
<br />stewardship, legal issues, etc. See Ita.org or call 202 638 -4725 for rally booklet.
<br />Oct. 8 -13, Cleveland OH: National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Preservation
<br />Conference, "Cities, Suburbs & Countryside." Focus areas include Rural and Landscape
<br />Preservation, Real Estate and Financing, Neighborhood Revitalization. See
<br />nthpconference.org. or call 800 944 -6847.
<br />July -Aug. 2002
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