Senior Analyst, Land Conservation

$82,000 - $90,000/Yr

Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Cambridge, MA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Senior Analyst, Land Conservation at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy plays a crucial role in advancing the Institute's land conservation programs. This position involves strategic planning, program management, and policy-relevant research to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of initiatives like the International Land Conservation Network. The role emphasizes collaboration, relationship-building, and the dissemination of knowledge to inform public policy decisions globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, management, execution, and evaluation of land conservation programs and projects.
• Facilitate the development and monitoring of land conservation strategies and multi-year planning.
• Conduct policy-relevant research and synthesize findings into knowledge products such as publications and reports.
• Build relationships and conduct outreach to enhance participation in the global network.
• Represent the team at key meetings and conferences to share the impact of our work.
• Assist in developing curricula and training programs.
• Ensure efficient project management processes and track progress.
• Identify opportunities for new programs or projects through collaboration.
• Facilitate Steering Committee and advisory calls.
• Lead planning and program development for conferences and meetings.
• Manage contracts and review deliverables from partners.
• Identify and develop funding opportunities through various means.
• Track and report on relevant program and project budgets.
• Participate in relevant initiatives and undertake special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 6 or more years of experience in public policy, organizational management, environmental science, or related fields.
• Graduate degree in public policy, organizational management, environmental management, or related disciplines preferred.
• Expertise in land conservation, conservation finance, land management, and stewardship.
• Demonstrated research, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to find new solutions to problems and take initiative.
• Flexible, adaptable, and dependable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in environmental policy or organizational governance.
• Familiarity with conservation law and policy.

Benefits

• 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching employee contributions up to 15%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 100% reimbursement of health care deductible through a health reimbursement account
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Voluntary insurances such as accident insurance
• Health care flexible spending
• Dependent care flexible spending
• Paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty
• Office closure between December 24 - January 1
• Flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4-day workweek
• Tuition and staff development reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program