Land Partnerships Associate – Senior Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Acquire land primarily for renewable feedstock initiatives and potentially for carbon-related projects.

• Identify and catalog appropriate land parcels in accordance with Living Carbon’s land criteria and assessment tools.

• Initiate communication with landowners to verify site suitability and create a pipeline of land opportunities.

• Develop and present project documentation and partnership proposals.

• Address inquiries from landowners, perform due diligence, advance negotiations, and finalize agreements.

• Travel as required to fulfill role objectives.

• Foster and sustain relationships with land advisors, regional experts, industry organizations, state agencies, extension programs, and landowner groups.

• Master and continually enhance the site qualification and landowner engagement processes.

• Compile feedback to refine landowner partnership proposals and project economics.

• Collaborate with forestry, finance, supply chain, legal, land agents, carbon scientists, GIS specialists, and commercial strategists.

• Engage with external partners and internal teams to develop mutually beneficial project opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in land management, land acquisition, agricultural leasing, business development, or sales, with a proven record of relevant achievements.

• Proven proficiency in outreach, relationship development, and advanced negotiation skills.

• Must reside within driving distance or be willing to relocate to the Midwest, Southeast, or US Appalachian Region.

• Ability to convey complex concepts, align stakeholders, receive feedback effectively, and iterate swiftly.

• Willingness and capability to travel several times per month, if necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in natural resource management, environmental science, agriculture, economics, or business.

• Experience in agriculture or forestry sectors, or farmland investment, planning, and management is a significant advantage.

• Existing relationships with landowners and/or land advisors are a considerable plus.

• Proficiency in mapping software, GIS data, and remote sensing is highly advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive healthcare insurance.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Performance-based incentives in addition to the base salary.

• Option for remote work.