The Director of Land Protection leads Save the Redwoods League’s land conservation program, accomplishing some of the most important, complex and inspiring conservation efforts in California and nationally. The Director supervises the land protection team and directs all aspects of acquisition of land and conservation easements and land transfers for the League, including large scale land transactions, implementing the League’s Strategic Plan and League’s Centennial Vision. In consultation with the Chief Program Officer (CPO) and President & CEO, the Director establishes overall programmatic priorities for acquisition and disposition of the League’s interests in land and develops and implements strategies and plans for accomplishing them.
The Director of Land Protection is responsible for the success of individual and team performance to reach quarterly and annual land acquisition and transfer goals.
Essential Duties and Functions:
- Collaborates with the Chief Program Officer to align land transaction plans with organizational goals.
- Provides oversight for all conservation transactions, including negotiation and budget management.
- Manages a portfolio of land conservation projects.
- Coordinates with internal departments to integrate land protection strategies.
- Develops presentations, reports, and updates to regularly inform the Board of Directors on project progress and secure approval for projects.
- Cultivates relationships with external stakeholders, including landowners and government agencies.
- Maintains relationships with staff at state and federal agencies, while also cultivating relationships with Tribes and Indigenous groups alongside the Chief Program Officer and Tribal Consultants.
- Manages a high-performing land transaction team and coordinates with consultants. Supports project managers and facilitates team communication.