Job Description: Senior Analyst, Land Conservation
Position Title Senior Analyst, Land Conservation
Location Cambridge, MA
Remote Approved No
Department Programs – Land and Water
Split Role NA
FLSA Status Full Time/Exempt
Vacation in Hours 75
Our Mission
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we organize our work around three thematic areas: Land and Water; Land and Fiscal Systems; and Land and Communities (see:).
Position Overview
The Lincoln Institute is looking for a strategic and highly motivated Senior Analyst, Land Conservation, to join our Land and Water team. As a member of our team, the Senior Analyst will contribute their leadership abilities and substantive expertise in policy and practice to drive the success of our land conservation programs within the Institute under the guidance of the Associate Director of Sustainably Managed Land and Water Resources. You will design, implement, assess, and increase the reach, impact, and sustainability of the International Land Conservation Network and other land conservation programs globally. The Land and Water team values teamwork, a collaborative mindset, a global perspective, respect for diversity, initiative-taking, listening skills, honesty, and reliability.
This is a full-time hybrid position located in Cambridge, MA at 37.5 hours/week. While we anticipate this position to be based in Cambridge, MA, candidates interested in a hybrid arrangement based in either our Washington D.C. or Phoenix, AZ office will also be considered.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the planning, design, management, execution, and evaluation of programs, projects, and activities that advance the strategic objectives of the land conservation team within the Land and Water portfolio of the Institute. These include, but are not limited to, the International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) and Building Capacity for Large Landscape Conservation programs (LLC).
- Facilitate and contribute to the development and regular monitoring of land conservation programs, project strategy, and multi-year planning.
- Conduct policy-relevant research, with guidance on key issues and topics in private and civic land conservation. Synthesize and present this research through the dissemination of knowledge products such as publications, case studies, reports, newsletter articles, webinars, and digital tools.
- Build relationships, conduct outreach, and work closely with others to enhance and increase representation and participation in our global network.
- Represent the team at key meetings, conferences and events globally to build, grow, and strengthen relationships, to translate complex concepts into policy- and practice-relevant recommendations, and to share the scope and impact of our work with others.
- Assist in the development of curricula, courses, training, and education (i.e., online training, study tours, colloquia, peer-learning exchanges, etc.)
- Ensure efficient project management processes by working with the team to prepare workplans, track progress, and capture learnings in line with the Institute’s best practices.
- Collect and document ideas to identify opportunities and develop new programs or projects through collaboration within the Institute and externally.
- Facilitate our Steering Committee and advisory calls and follow-up accordingly.
- Lead the planning and program development for conferences and meetings.
- Manage contracts and assist in the review and follow-up of deliverables from partners.
- Identify, contact, cultivate, and develop funding opportunities through prospecting, writing, reporting and other means.
- Develop, track and report on relevant program and project budgets.
- Work effectively on routine administrative and operational matters with Institute staff.
- Participate in relevant initiatives as appropriate.
- Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
- 6 or more years of experience applying your skills and expertise to real-world questions related to public policy, organizational management, environmental management, environmental science, environmental policy or other relevant fields.
- Graduate degree in public policy, organizational management, environmental management, environmental science, environmental policy or other relevant disciplines preferred.
- Expertise in the field of land conservation with a strong working comprehension of key concepts in the areas of conservation finance, land management and stewardship, conservation law and policy, and organizational management and governance.
- Demonstrated research, writing, and public speaking skills reflecting excellent oral and written communication abilities.
- Positive, professional, and collaborative mindset
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Outstanding attention to detail and follow-through
- Able to find new solutions to problems
- Creative and proactive in taking initiative to improve programs
- Flexible, adaptable, dependable, tactful
- Efficient, able to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to effectively build relationships with individuals from a variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds, adapting to different expectations and work styles.
- Able to travel both within and outside the US, up to 25% of time
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Compensation Overview
The salary market range for this role is $84,000 – $90,000 depending on the level of education and years of experience.
Our Benefits
Benefits highlights include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision insurance, (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible through a health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j) health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24 – Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance Program.
Our Values
We support a culture of forthright feedback, initiative, cooperation and teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accepting responsibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.