Milwaukee Program Associate
Company: The Conservation Fund
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
TITLE: Milwaukee Program AssociateLINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION:
Conservation Acquisitions/Midwest RegionFLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS
TO: Milwaukee Program DirectorNUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS
POSITION: 0LOCATION: Milwaukee, Wisconsin JOB HIGHLIGHTSThe
Milwaukee Program Associate is a key part of the team, including
the Milwaukee Program Director and the Milwaukee Field
Representative, to implement the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
District's (MMSD) Greenseams - and Working Soils - programs.
Greenseams is a land acquisition program that protects hydric soils
and connects publicly owned parcels of land along river corridors
in a four-county area. Working Soils, a complimentary program to
Greenseams, permanently conserves working agricultural lands
through acquisition of conservation easements to protect water
retention abilities and improve water quality in collaboration with
the Milwaukee River Watershed Conservation Partnership. The Program
Associate is responsible for managing real estate due diligence and
closings, supporting outreach and transactions, generating reports,
and conducting administrative office operations. The Program
Associate works in collaboration with a team of professionals
within MMSD; outside contracted real estate service providers;
local municipal, county and state government staff; area land
trusts; community nonprofits; MMSD's Program Manager, and The
Conservation Fund (The Fund)'s staff. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGTo
perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
- Manage due diligence process and review products for real
estate transactions (includes coordinating with MMSD and The Fund's
staff, landowners, legal counsel, surveyors, appraisers, and
environmental hazard assessors);
- Provide Technical Assistance such as partner development,
Greenseams and Working Soils Program management, outreach
communications, and grant writing;
- Negotiate sales contracts;
- Coordinate project closing and transfer of lands/easements to
public agency and private non-profit partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, including
generating mailing lists, conducting mailings, developing written
materials, and tracking communications related to priority parcels
within Greenseams - and Working Soils - project areas;
- Track progress of active and pending transactions and lead
weekly team project status meetings;
- Timely prepare quarterly invoices to MMSD for the Fund's
contractual services under Greenseams and Working Soils contracts,
in coordination with the Fund's Finance team;
- Oversee and update Baseline Documentation Reports, Transfer
Packets, and produce Annual Monitoring Reports per applicable
standards and requirements;
- Monitor eased lands annually to ensure compliance with easement
terms per applicable monitoring standards;
- Employ GIS software to create maps and conduct site
analysis;
- Participate and act independently on behalf of the Greenseams -
and Working Soils - programs within regional work groups,
committees, and projects to further the goals of each Program;
- Explore new business opportunities for The Conservation
Fund;
- Assume lead on projects as assigned. WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE
- Minimum of 2-4 years of professional work experience.
- Experience with real estate transactions; land conservation;
grant administration; contracting; or project management.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision,
demonstrating flexibility and teamwork within an entrepreneurial
environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
public presentations.
- Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with a wide range
of individuals and organizations with diverse backgrounds.
- Computer skills including word processing, e-mail, PowerPoint
and spreadsheets.
- Working knowledge of ESRI GIS software.
- Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines under
pressure.
- Ability to travel in order to reach various field
locations.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of The Conservation Fund.
WHAT WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong technical skills with GIS and ESRI products, and
handheld Global Positioning Systems (GPS), are a plus. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Some lifting and carrying will be necessary - up to 20
pounds.
- Work is performed in both an office setting and in outdoor
settings in all weather conditions.
- When visiting conservation sites, the ability to traverse all
terrain in outdoor/all weather conditions will be necessary.
- Willingness to travel as necessary to carry out duties, often
with short notice and in inclement weather over long
distances.
- Estimated travel 15% per month within the Program area, with
additional day travel required. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The
salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000, and the
position is eligible for opportunities to earn performance-based
bonus compensation. Please note: Salary range provided is an
estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into
consideration the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities,
experience, and education. The final salary offer will be
determined accordingly.The Fund offers a highly competitive package
of benefits including:
- Employer contributions for comprehensive medical, vision and
dental insurance packages.
- Retirement plan discretionary company contribution.
- Company contributions to HSA account.
- Company-paid paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and
Long-Term disability insurance subject to the plan maximum.
- Continuing education benefit for approved programs.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Generous paid vacation, sick and floating holidays.
- Six weeks paid parental leave.
- 14 paid holidays This job description is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be
assigned at any time, with or without notice. ***Cover letter and
resume required for consideration*** Frequently cited statistics
show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to
jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet
many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for
the role, The Conservation Fund encourages you to apply. The
Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation, is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that fully and actively supports equal access for all
people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National
Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing,
Family and Medical Leave status, Sexual Orientation and Gender
Identity or Expression. The Fund prohibits retaliation against
individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to
the employer or the government, or against any individuals who
assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or
otherwise oppose discrimination.
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