The Land Protection Associate is an administrative position that provides support to the Land Protection Department in accomplishing Lancaster Farmland Trust’s (“LFT”) principal program efforts: securing the donation or bargain purchase of conservation easements, stewarding the easements in perpetuity, and planning for and implementing agricultural conservation practices. The position affords opportunities for professional growth and project oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Possess a general knowledge of real estate, agriculture, and conservation in Lancaster County.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, cloud-based databases, and Geographic Information Systems
· Able to manage and organize large amounts of detailed information.
· Be efficient and capable of managing a large workload with numerous tasks and be extremely attentive to detail and accuracy.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Possess a valid driver’s license.
· Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions in difficult terrain.
· Capable of working independently and as a member of a team.
· Brings significant energy and enthusiasm to the position.
· Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of and experience in real estate, conservation easements, technical writing, and database management.
· The Land Protection Associate must be able to, or must quickly obtain the ability to, read and interpret conservation easements and other legal documents.
Lancaster Farmland Trust offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental and vision insurance; short & long term disability; retirement contribution; life insurance; generous time off; some remote work; and flexible hours.
It is LFT’s policy to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals. We consider relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, citizenship, marital status or domestic partnership status, labor union membership, military or veteran status, or other non-job-related criteria.
Lancaster Farmland Trust was established in 1988 by local citizens concerned about the loss of farmland in Lancaster County. LFT mission is to: Vigorously accelerate the permanent protection and stewardship of farmland with a vision that our farms, soil, water, and roots are protected for all. Since its inception, LFT has protected more than 600 farms and over 37,000 acres of farmland – ranked #1 in Pennsylvania for farmland preservation.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.50 - $25.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Please briefly describe your experience working with ArcGIS.

Work Location: In perso

The Land Protection Associate will report to the Vice President of Land Protection and play a key role in the following ways: