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South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation established the South Carolina Farm Bureau Land Trust to assist the state’s farmers, forestland owners and ranchers in ensuring their lands are protected from development and can be passed to future generations while providing present financial benefit. SCFB Land Trust focuses specifically on protecting working farms, forests and ranches. The Land Manager will work under the guidance of the Executive Director and cooperatively with the President of the SC Farm Bureau Federation and the SCFB Land Trust Board of Directors. Primary duties include the implementation and facilitation of programs that enable the SCFB Land Trust to accomplish its mission. These programs include: (1) the permanent legal protection of land; (2) proper stewardship of land and conservation easements held; (3) public outreach and education of the SCFB Land Trust programs and goals; and (4) building an organizational capacity and templates to accomplish this mission. Specific Duties: Work with staff and volunteers to facilitate the implementation of land protection and stewardship programs. Identify and organize staff and volunteers with pertinent talents and experience to assist in the mission of the SCFB Land Trust. Provide leadership and facilitation in developing an effective team of land protection and stewardship specialists. Identify and work with specialists to create proper easement templates. Identify pilot project areas of South Carolina to begin the work of the SCFB Land Trust. Work with staff and the Land Trust Board to establish criteria for prioritizing working farm and forestland protection. Work with the Executive Director, Board and staff to conduct necessary business functions, including preparation of financial reports, budget and cash-flow estimates. Work with staff and volunteers to develop effective partnerships with local, state, and federal conservation agencies, as well as local service and conservation groups and other land trusts. Work with Executive Director, Board and staff to identify, build, and maintain personal relationships with donors and grantors. Qualifications: Demonstration of a strong personal interest in and conviction to the conservation of working agricultural and forest lands and natural resources. Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental science, business administration or related field, and five years of professional experience in a related field. Significant experience and familiarity with land protection and stewardship methods, tools and practices. Experience with land purchases and ownership responsibilities; the drafting, obtaining, and enforcement of conservation easements; and land management and restoration approaches. Familiarity with Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices preferred. Strong communication and leadership skills. The ability to speak effectively in public, work with the media and interact well with a wide variety of people. Strong writing skills and the ability to apply successfully for grants. Proficiency with modern computer applications, including word processing, data storage and manipulation, development of visual presentations and internet research and communication. The ability to work effectively with diverse staff and volunteers. The ability to act in a professional and courteous manner while at work and all times in the community. Working Conditions: Duties are performed in the office and the field. Travel is required to various locations statewide for meetings, conferences, workshops and speaking engagements. Evening and weekend work is occasionally necessary. South Carolina Farm Bureau Land Trust ("the Company") is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with employees and applicants for employment. The Company will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ge, national origin, disability, marital status or any basis prohibited by State or Federal laws.  How to Apply: Email resume to Charles Ambos at charlesambos@scfbins.com.

STRATEGIC CONSERVATION PROJECTS DIRECTOR Position Type: Full-time Reporting: Chief Conservation Officer Location: Negotiable within the Coastal Plain of South Carolina POSITION SUMMARY The Strategic Conservation Projects Director is a senior-level, mission-driven, and highly motivated land protection staff member who plays a key role on the Lowcountry Land Trust Conservation Team. This person is instrumental in ensuring the Land Trust’s long-term success by focusing on catalyzing and leading large, complex, and/or highly strategic land protection projects across South Carolina’s coastal plain. Central to this effort is the building, nurturing, and maintenance of strong relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to landowners, nonprofit and government partners, and funders. This position regularly engages with a portfolio of owners of strategically important unprotected land; cultivates Lowcountry Land Trust’s use of new, untapped, and/or complex sources of land protection funding; leverages impact capital and conservation investor capital for land protection; develops innovative partnerships and methods for leveraging protection by other entities; provides guidance to other Lowcountry Land Trust project managers; and otherwise contributes to Lowcountry Land Trust’s collective conservation strategies. Click here for more information .

Lowcountry Land Trust is proud to announce the permanent protection of an additional portion of Fairfield Plantation—an ecologically rich and historically significant property located on the South Santee River at the gateway to Charleston County along both sides of U.S. Highway 17. Read the full story on the Lowcountry Land Trust website.

Position Basics Type: Full-time Reports to: Board of Trustees Manages: Chief Advancement Officer, Chief Conservation Officer, Controller, Operations Director, Chief Operations Officer & General Counsel Location: Charleston, SC Overview The President/CEO leads Lowcountry Land Trust, overseeing all operations and working closely with the Board and community stakeholders. This person must be passionate about land conservation, committed to excellence, and strategic about future growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership Develop and implement the Strategic Plan, including focused pursuit of land conservation opportunities Complete the "It Can't Wait Campaign" Oversee the Lowcountry Center for Conservation and Angel Oak Preserve Manage senior staff to execute plans and initiatives Ensure compliance with Land Trust Alliance requirements Develop and implement the annual budget Maintain high ethical standards Relationships Lead fundraising and marketing strategies Build relationships and connect with major donors, current and potential owners of easement properties, other conservation organizations, and staff. Engage with community partners Position Lowcountry Land Trust as a thought leader through media and communications Requirements Bachelor's degree 10+ years of progressive career experience in a conservation or related field Proven success in fundraising activities (or other means of maintaining financial stability) Fiscal management experience, including understanding of budgets and financial reports, necessary to ensure organizational stability Leadership experience and strong organizational skills Excellent communication abilities Residence in or willing to relocate to Lowcountry; local travel required Preferred Advanced degree or professional certification Executive experience in conservation or related fields Nonprofit leadership experience Real estate transactional experience Significant involvement in capital campaigns Board/community involvement experience Benefits $125,000 to $180,000 (with potential for bonuses) commensurate with experience Comprehensive health insurance (95% employer paid) Full dental, life, and disability coverage 403(b) retirement with up to 6% match toward retirement account Self-managed PTO and 11 paid holidays Paid Maternity/paternity leave Partial mobile phone reimbursement How to Apply Submit resume and cover letter to: Lowcountry Land Trust Search Committee c/o Sarah Evans Sprinkle sarah@ssphilanthropy.com (864) 314-9772 *More detailed Job Description may be found on the Lowcountry Land Trust web page Lowcountry Land Trust is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws that are applicable to equal employment. Click here for more information.

The island consists of 28 acres of upland habitat surrounded by 393 acres of salt marsh. Thanks to a fully donated conservation easement, this pristine landscape will continue to support thriving wildlife, clean waterways, and the natural beauty of the Lowcountry. Read the full story on the Lowcountry Land Trust website.

The property features a high bluff overlooking the Ashley River and contains significant wetlands and wildlife habitat. It contributes to the longstanding effort to conserve land of cultural, historical, and ecological importance in the 24,000-acre Ashley River Historic District. Read the full story on the Lowcountry Land Trust website.

Lowcountry Land Trust is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition, protection, and transfer of Main Road Park on Johns Island. This 40-acre landmark project, fully funded by the Charleston County Greenbelt Program, ensures that a vital greenspace remains free from development while providing both active and passive recreational opportunities for the community. Read the full story on the Lowcountry Land Trust website.

The South Carolina Land Trust Network announced today that Lyles Cooper, Executive Director of Pee Dee Land Trust, has assumed the Board Chair role. She succeeds Ashley Demosthenes, who recently became the CEO of the Land Trust Alliance. Cooper has been a respected leader within the network, having served multiple terms as Treasurer and as one of the founding board members when the organization secured its 501(c)(3) status and appointed its first executive director.

Lowcountry Land Trust is excited to announce the conservation of the Little Fee Tract, permanently protecting 314 acres in the ACE Basin. The fully donated conservation easement, with 1.77 miles of direct river frontage along Fee Farm Creek, adds to the nearly 14,340 acres of protected land along the Ashepoo River and its tributaries safeguarded by Lowcountry Land Trust. Read the full story on the Lowcountry Land Trust website.