Landowner Outreach Officer
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000 based on experience (Includes benefits after 3 months, flex time and hybrid work schedule)
Term: Full-time permanent (or part-time permanent)
Do you care about quality of life and the unique character of the Kawarthas? Does the idea of protecting our land for future generations fill you with joy? Do you believe that land and landowners are part of the solution, not part of the problem? Do you love meeting new people, building relationships, learning about their passion for the land, and connecting them with the right conservation solution for their needs? Kawartha Land Trust is looking for an outgoing and relationship focused professional to increase the number of landowners aware of, and engaged with our work.
Overview
Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) is a dynamic land conservation charity with an impressive track record of growth. Our mission is to care for the lands entrusted to us and help others protect the land they love in the Kawarthas. We create nature reserves for future generations by acquiring ecologically important properties and/or interests in properties. We also enhance our stewardship of the land by engaging landowners in land care initiatives through our Partners in Conservation program.
Founded in 2001, KLT protects 27 properties that include more than 4,800 acres of ecologically diverse lands, some of which include hiking trails that introduce thousands of people to nature in the Kawarthas every year. We have achieved our successes through the work of our dedicated and growing team of donors, volunteers and supporters. Together, we can ensure more natural spaces in the Kawarthas are preserved forever.
KLT works within the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Territory and we are dedicated to continuing to create meaningful connections and relationships with First Nations communities in our region as we build upon these connections.
For more information on the Kawartha Land Trust and to consider further if you may be a fit for this opportunity, see KLT’s website, online/media or social media presence.
Primary Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with other staff, the Landowner Outreach Officer will proactively engage with landowners in the Kawarthas and work to recruit them for participation in one or more conservation programs.
The position will:
- Proactively identify opportunities for implementing KLT’s land securement strategy across the Kawarthas
- Conduct initial landowner outreach and communications including preliminary conversations to identify key properties for securement
- Coordinate groups of volunteers to conduct property inventories and gather key information required for decision making
- Use a variety of methods to secure targeted properties, including conservation easements, land donations, acquisitions, bequests etc. ensuring appropriate compliance with internal policy and Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices
- Work with landowners and external professionals to pursue securement opportunities, obtain letters of intent, negotiate agreements and register land on title
- Support the on-going negotiations for land securement, obtaining Committee and Board approval and finalize securement projects
- Support in preparing required documents for both internal and external requirements
- Assist in the organization and delivery of neighbor to neighbor and other outreach events
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience in sales, client cultivation and management, and relationship building
- Demonstrated project management and implementation skills
- High degree of comfort approaching both warm and cold leads including cold-calling and door-knocking
- Demonstrated experience negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties that meet the needs of both
- Ability to positively represent KLT in the community while developing relationships with landowners and external organizations
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and master new fields of information
- Ability to work in a primarily electronic and remote work environment
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
- Valid G2 license and access to a personal vehicle (mileage will be compensated)
- Must be prepared to work some evenings and weekends in a mix of office and field environments
Additional Assets
- A degree, diploma or other training in one or more disciplines related to the role
- Experience in land securement, landowner outreach, major donor recruitment or related experience
- Strong understanding of land securement tools and the importance of land protection
- Professional experience in navigating planning, zoning and provincial policy regulations as they relate to land ownership and conservation
- Passion for and experience in the environment and/or conservation sector
- Experience working in a complex, multi-level environment or organization
- Experience with GPS and field equipment use
- Understanding of environmental issues and experience communicating the important of land protection
Application Process
- Your application should include a resume and a cover letter as one document which specifically addresses how your skills and qualifications relate to the job’s primary responsibilities. The cover letter should be no more than one page long.
- Send application as a PDF or Word document with the following file name format: Last Name_ First Name_ Landowner Outreach Officer).
- Email your cover letter and resume in one document to Kawartha Land Trust to info@kawarthalandtrust.org, with the subject line “Landowner Outreach Officer”
- Deadline for submissions: September 7, 2022 at noon. (May be extended as needed until the position is filled).
Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request for all aspects of the recruitment process.
KLT welcomes your interest in this opportunity to make an impact on one of Canada’s most outstanding landscapes and engage with a committed community of supporters. For more information on the Kawartha Land Trust and to consider further if you may be a fit for this opportunity, see KLT’s website, online/media or social media presence. www.kawarthalandtrust.org
Thank you for your interest in Kawartha Land Trust. Although we appreciate all applicants taking the time to express their interest in joining the Kawartha Land Trust team, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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