Overview: The Farmland Stewardship Manager is responsible for the oversight, planning, and management of all properties in the PCC Farmland Trust’s portfolio of protected lands, which includes the stewardship of both lands conserved through conservation easements and through fee-simple purchase. The successful candidate will ensure the natural resources conserved by the Trust are protected in perpetuity by building positive relationships with landowners, maintaining diligent records, and developing resource restoration projects that meet the goals of the Trust. This is a full-time position which reports to the Associate Director and requires close collaboration with all team members and external consultants and contractors. PCC Farmland Trust has eleven full-time staff, including this position. The Trust’s office is located in downtown Seattle; this is a primarily office-based job. We are seeking a candidate who can join our team in May 2016.

Core Responsibilities:

Program Management 

• Coordinate and oversee the Stewardship program in accordance with the Trust’s goals and policies.
• Develop up-to-date Stewardship policies and procedures that meet the needs of conservation easement, Land Trust Alliance, and organizational policies.
• Represent the Trust at events, conferences, and meetings that build our Stewardship and Conservation audiences.

Protected Land Stewardship

• Conduct site visits and create Baseline Documentation Reports and annual Monitoring Visit Reports for all conserved properties. Maintain permanent and working stewardship files according to current LTA Standards and Practices.
• Work with landowners and/or tenants to address and remediate outstanding violations and report to the Trust’s board and to federal and state conservation partners when needed.
• Manage fee-owned farmland properties including identifying new farmer tenants, structuring agricultural lease agreements, scheduling maintenance services, managing utility accounts, negotiating service contracts, and facilitating property security.
• Create up-to-date and clear maps for each conserved property, utilizing GIS and GPS technology.

Natural Resource Restoration 

• Plan, coordinate, and implement habitat restoration projects that improve the soil, water, and biodiversity on conserved properties.
• Engage volunteers and community partners in the implementation of restoration work.
• Work with partners and volunteers to coordinate management, monitoring, and upkeep of existing restoration areas.
• Manage the Trust’s pilot grant program, Advancing Farm Sustainability.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in resource management or related program; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in the conservation field, such as environmental resource management and restoration, forestry, or ecology; farmland property management and conservation easement management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with national conservation and stewardship issues including the Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.
• Ability to read and understand deeds, conservation easements, and related legal documents.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong computer proficiency and experience using ESRI ArcGIS software.
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with volunteer coordination preferred.
• Experience with sustainable or Organic agriculture preferred.

Additional Requirements

• A valid WA driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel across the state.
• Ability to spend most of the work week in the Seattle office.

Compensation

Salary is DOE and based on 40 hour/week and full-year work. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 10 paid holidays and paid time off; ORCA transit card; and retirement.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Melissa Campbell atfarmlandtrust@pccfarmlandtrust.org. Applications will be reviewed starting April 15th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No telephone calls, please.

PCC Farmland Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.