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Continental Divide Land Trust is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator to work with and assist the Executive Director and committees of the Board of Directors on a variety of programs important to the smooth functioning and on-going success of the organization. The position is multi-faceted and will incorporate aspects of fundraising and membership development, database management, event coordination and marketing, office administration, and conservation stewardship and monitoring program work. It will require a multi-talented, energetic individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, able to handle a variety of tasks, work independently, and motivated by a keen interest in land conservation in and around Summit County. This is a half-time position offering a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends required depending on event schedules. For a complete job description, please visit www.cdlt.org. To apply, please send resume and letter of interest by May 15, 2008, to info@cdlt.org.

THE CONSERVATION FUND is seeking an ADMINISTRATIVE/PROJECT ASSISTANT. This is a part-time position (25 hours per week, Monday through Thursday) in our Boulder, CO office providing administrative and project support to our Colorado Director, Western Director and Western Field Representative. Responsible for all administrative functions including receptionist and light bookkeeping duties; preparing reports, presentations and grant proposals; development database and communications; assisting with due diligence on real estate projects; computer trouble shooting; and coordination with staff in TCF's national and field offices.

Bachelor's degree required, plus 3 years prior administrative experience; real estate and/or non-profit experience a plus. Need excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task. Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone demeanor, excellent business writing skills, proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), familiarity with Quicken desirable. Ability to trouble shoot basic computer hardware, software and network issues. Light bookkeeping skills, database maintenance experience desirable. Positive and flexible attitude, sense of humor, team player. Ability to perform reliably and productively in an unstructured environment. Willingness to work occasional evening or weekend hours. Commitment to land conservation and the mission of The Conservation Fund. Competitive salary and complete benefits package including health and life insurance, 403(b) plan and paid vacation. For complete job description, download pdf. For additional information, visit our website at www.conservationfund.org.

Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to careers@conservationfund.org or fax to (303) 938-3763. Position open until filled. Start date May 15, 2008 or as soon thereafter as possible. EOE

New Mexico Land Conservancy (NM), Communications and Development Specialist - Seeking highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support NMLC's communications, fundraising and organizational development activities in support of its overall land conservation goals and mission in New Mexico. The scope of the position includes: producing and maintaining communications and informational materials, participating in outreach activities, preparing grant proposals and reports, maintaining donor databases, conducting donor research, and supporting other fundraising and organizational development activities. Position supervises no staff but will interact with contractors and professional service providers. College degree required, graduate degree preferred, in communications, public relations, technical writing, business or other field relevant to the position; and 3 years related work experience - previous land trust or non-profit experience preferred. Excellent written and oral communications skills essential. Experience with desktop publishing and web-based software preferred. Familiarity with New Mexico and/or western states and communities desirable. Strong team ethic, passion for conservation, ability to work effectively with others and develop practical solutions to work-related challenges. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE. To apply: send cover letter, brief writing sample(s), resume and three references by May 30 to: New Mexico Land Conservancy, Recruitment, P.O. Box 6759, Santa Fe, NM 87502-6759 or admin@nmlandconservancy.org. Complete job description here or at www.nmlandconservancy.org. (posted 4/11).

New Mexico Land Conservancy (NM), Conservation Specialist - Seeking highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to support NMLC's land conservation and stewardship activities in support of its overall land conservation goals and mission in New Mexico. The scope of the position includes: conducting monitoring and stewardship of conservation easements; supporting conservation easement and other projects using full range of conservation tools and due diligence; developing effective working relationships with private landowners, partner organizations, and government agencies; responding to public inquiries; assisting with conservation planning; supporting fundraising for conservation and stewardship; and participating in outreach. Position supervises no staff but will interact with contractors and professional service providers. College degree required, graduate degree preferred, in natural resource management, environmental sciences, land-use planning, conservation real estate or other field relevant to land and natural resource conservation; and 3 years related work experience - previous land trust experience preferred. Familiarity with New Mexican and/or western landscapes and communities. Experience with GPS and GIS preferred. Strong team ethic, passion for conservation, and ability to work effectively with others and develop practical solutions to conservation challenges. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE. To apply: send cover letter, resume and three references by May 30 to: New Mexico Land Conservancy, Recruitment, P.O. Box 6759, Santa Fe, NM 87502-6759 admin@nmlandconservancy.org. Complete job description here or at www.nmlandconservancy.org. (posted 4/11).

Black Canyon Land Trust seeks Land Steward in Montrose, Colorado. The position is full-Time, non-exempt. The Land Steward position is responsible for the stewardship of BCLT’s conservation easements with a primary focus on monitoring. The Land Steward will have extensive contact with landowners and will complete multiple field surveys to assess the status of conserved properties in comparison to easement restrictions. The Land Steward will be responsible for considerable electronic information management regarding monitoring reports, and the status of conserved properties and land ownership. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate abilities in field work, professional communication, and electronic technologies. Please download this pdf for more information. To Apply: Send a hard copy of your resume and cover letter to Black Canyon Land Trust, 1500 East Oak Grove, Suite 201, Montrose, CO 81401 and email a copy to jedd@blackcanyonlandtrust.org. Review of applications will begin May 9, 2008. Salary $28,000 to $32,000, depending on qualifications.

Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust seeks Director of Conservation. The Director of Conservation coordinates and oversees the agricultural land conservation program of the land trust as well as all stewardship and monitoring of CCALT's protected properties. Key requirements include the ability to work independently with initiative, motivation, flexibility, and confidentiality. Requires extensive experience or background knowledge of agriculture, resource management and land conservation and involves coordination with the entire staff of CCALT. Also required is the ability to interact with the general public and more specifically agricultural landowners, land trust supporters and members of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association. The Director of Conservation is supervised directly by the Executive Director and oversees project staff, interns, volunteers and contractors in coordinating all stewardship and land protection projects. For more information, download this pdf. Please send your cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and references to bdowdy@ccalt.org or 8833 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002.

The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is currently seeking a highly skilled Director of Development to take leadership for all our fundraising efforts. Reporting to the RMBL's Executive Director and working closely with the RMBL's Board of Trustees, the Development Director serves as a fund-raising expert and lead development professional. The Development Director identifies and cultivates major donor prospects, directs our foundation and corporate giving program, and plans and executes special fundraising campaigns. The Development Director also serves as a member of the Lab's senior leadership team and participates actively with the Board and the Executive Director in the Lab's strategic planning and program activities. This is a new position for the RMBL, and the Development Director will establish a Development Office. S/he will supervise a Development Assistant. For further information on this position download this pdf. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Carolyn McCormick of Peak HR Consulting, LLC at Carolyn.McCormick@peakhrconsulting.com.

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