North Carolina Land and Water Fund Field Representative
The North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) is recruiting for two positions. The primary purpose of these positions is to serve as the regional liaison and principal regional contact for NCLWF. The Eastern position ranges from the central piedmont to the coast and the Central position covers areas west of that and into the mountains. Regions may shift annually depending on project load. Work involves frequent travel throughout either region and may require some overnight in-state travel.
Key Responsibilities:
The Field Representatives will be responsible for:
- Outreach and guidance for local and state agencies and non-profit organizations on development of grant applications and project scopes.
- Field and desktop review and evaluation of annual grant applications.
- Development and presentation of project overview summaries to the NCLWF board of trustees.
- Serving as point of contact for applicants and grantees during pre-contract portions of the project lifecycle.
- Updating Board of Trustees on project status.
- Performing close out site visits and reports for restoration projects at project end.
- Supporting implementation of flood resiliency and relief fund program, in development.
The Field Representatives will collaborate with and provide support to NCLWF for special projects and grantee communication including project monitoring, problem solving and negotiation, project evaluation, and easement violations. Job duties will include working outside, traversing and navigating rough terrain in unfavorable environments and a skilled eye for photographic documentation and summary.
The Field Representatives must possess a broad understanding of natural resource management, stream restoration, and stormwater practices. They must also possess specific knowledge on current practices and programs related to land conservation, natural area management, and conservation funding in North Carolina. The successful candidates must have experience interacting tactfully and effectively with staff, the public, and decision makers. The successful applicants will have a demonstrated ability to be a team player and collaborate with staff and partners. The Field Representatives must also possess the ability to communicate effectively and to present complex information in a concise and articulate manner in both written and oral form; to manage changing work tasks in a dynamic team environment; and plan, organize, and carry out work operations with little oversight.