Conservation Project Manager

The Conservation Project Manager works closely with the Executive Director and othermembers of the Lands and Stewardship team to help set priorities and implement long-range and annual project objectives related to the Five Valleys’ mission and as guided by Five Valleys’ Strategic Business Plan. Using a full range of tools, the Conservation Project Manager is responsible for building effective working relationships and negotiating and completing complex land transactions with private landowners, conservation partners, Tribes, and government agencies in Five Valleys’ priority conservation areas. The Conservation Project Manager leads the due diligence and closing of these projects collaboratively with other members of the project team and in accordance with Five Valleys’ policies and procedures. The Conservation Project Manager cultivates strong relationships with rural landowners including agricultural producers in order to maintain a strong foundation for our private land conservation work