Senior Field Representative, California
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAdventist Health Ukiah Valley, 275, Hospital Drive, Wagenseller, Ukiah, Mendocino County, California, 95482, United States
About the Role
The Senior Field Representative, California serves as a strategic leader in identifying, developing, and completing a diverse portfolio of conservation real estate projects across the state. This role is critical to advancing The Conservation Fund's mission by securing ecologically sensitive tracts, conservation easements, historically significant sites, recreational trails, and mitigation lands for federal, state, local, and private partners.
Working cooperatively with landowners, government agencies, and community partners, you will shepherd projects from initial concept through acquisition. You will act as a bridge between the California State Director, Western Region teams, and a wide network of stakeholders—including tribal governments, private non-profits, and the private sector—to secure funding and drive conservation outcomes.
Day in the Life
Your work will be a dynamic blend of relationship building, fieldwork, and strategic negotiation. You will spend significant time engaging with priority landowners to initiate projects and negotiating purchase and sale contracts. A substantial portion of your time will be dedicated to raising project funds from public and private sources, preparing budgets, and managing due diligence activities such as appraisals, surveys, and title work in close coordination with the legal team.
You will also coordinate project closings and the transfer of lands or easements to partner entities. This role requires flexibility to work in both office settings and outdoor environments, traversing all terrain in various weather conditions to visit conservation sites. While the position is based in California, it involves travel of less than 25% overnight per month, often with short notice and in inclement weather.
Hiring Process
Candidates interested in this role should submit their application through our official careers portal. The selection process typically involves a review of qualifications followed by interviews with the California State Director and relevant team members to assess both technical expertise and cultural fit.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Conservation Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the landscapes we protect. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, 275, Hospital Drive, Wagenseller, Ukiah, Mendocino County, California, 95482, United States
Ukiah, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleBuild and manage relationships with funding agencies, land management agencies, and private partners
- check_circleIdentify and engage owners of priority conservation lands
- check_circleNegotiate purchase and sale contracts for conservation real estate
- check_circleRaise project funds from public and private sources and track project budgets
- check_circleManage due diligence activities including appraisals, surveys, and title work
- check_circleCoordinate project closing and transfer of lands or easements to partner entities
Requirements
- verified7+ years experience with conservation and environmental subjects in California
- verifiedExperience with conservation real estate
- verifiedFamiliarity with public and private grant funding
- verifiedBachelor's degree or equivalent in planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, or natural resource economics
- verifiedExperience with California public agencies
- verifiedExperience with private philanthropic conservation funding
- verifiedExperience using ArcMap/ESRI GIS applications
- verifiedExperience using project management software like Asana
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, and/or natural resource economics. Experience working with California public agencies such as the Wildlife Conservation Board, State Coastal Conservancy, and Department of Conservation. Experience working with private philanthropic conservation funding sources. Experience in using ArcMap/ESRI GIS applications. Experience in using project management software, such as Asana.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Arcmap, Esri Gis, Asana, Project Management Software, Negotiation, Grant Funding, Conservation Real Estate, Conservation Easements, Mitigation Lands, Recreational Trails.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, and/or natural resource economics.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Field Representative, California at The Conservation Fund
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A Senior Field Representative, California at The Conservation Fund is responsible for the following: Build and manage relationships with funding agencies, land management agencies, and private partners; Identify and engage owners of priority conservation lands; Negotiate purchase and sale contracts for conservation real estate; and Raise project funds from public and private sources and track project budgets.
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The Conservation Fund is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 7+ years experience with conservation and environmental subjects in California; Experience with conservation real estate; Familiarity with public and private grant funding; Bachelor's degree or equivalent in planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, or natural resource economics; Experience with California public agencies; and Experience with private philanthropic conservation funding.
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Senior Field Representative, California at The Conservation Fund is based in Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, 275, Hospital Drive, Wagenseller, Ukiah, Mendocino County, California, 95482, United States. This is a on-site role.
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The Conservation Fund has listed this Senior Field Representative, California role as on-site.
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Senior Field Representative, California at The Conservation Fund typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Field Representative, California at The Conservation Fund include Arcmap; Esri Gis; Asana; Project Management Software; Negotiation; Grant Funding; Conservation Real Estate; and Conservation Easements.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in planning, environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management, forestry, political science, and/or natural resource economics.
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Senior Field Representative, California at The Conservation Fund is part of the scientific & qa job category on Recrutus.
About The Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund operates within the Environmental Services industry, based in Arlington, VA. The organization focuses on conservation efforts by developing innovative solutions that promote nature-based actions. These initiatives are designed to support climate protection, foster sustainable economic growth, and strengthen community vitality. By leveraging strategic partnerships and targeted projects, the group works to preserve natural resources while addressing pressing environmental challenges. The entity serves a broad range of stakeholders, including local communities, businesses, and public agencies seeking effective strategies for environmental stewardship. Its work emphasizes the intersection of ecological health and economic opportunity, aiming to create lasting positive impacts. The organization maintains a presence in Arlington, Virginia, where it coordinates its core operations and strategic planning. Through its dedicated approach, The Conservation Fund continues to advance its mission of protecting the environment and supporting resilient communities without making unverified claims about global scale or specific awards.
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