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Conservation Easement Specialist

Posted: September 11, 2026

Open until filled.

Summary of Position

The Conservation Easement Specialist (CE Specialist) position is supported by the LakeCare program, a grant ending June 2029, administered through the State of Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and deriving from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) funding. The CE Specialist is part of the UPLC Lands Team and helps to advance the organization's land conservation mission by planning and managing conservation easement acquisitions, and ensuring projects move efficiently from landowner commitment through closing. This position ensures projects are well documented, mission-aligned, and compliant with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable real estate and environmental standards. The Conservation Easement Specialist also works with the Executive Director to secure and administer funding for conservation easement project acquisition and stewardship of the easements into the future.

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Full job description and further details can be found at this link:

How to Apply

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin on September 18, 2026.

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Our goal is to find the candidate who is the strongest fit for this role and our mission. To support a thoughtful and comprehensive search, this position will remain open until filled.

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early submission is encouraged.

 

Send your resume, cover letter, and three references to Emily Leach, UPLC Executive Director at emily@uplandconservancy.org with the subject line of “CE Specialist.”

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