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Temporary Project Manager – Conservation Northwest
Hybrid, Western Washington/Seattle AreaWho We Are:
Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect public lands—especially in communities that need them most—to improve public health, create social cohesion, strengthen historic and cultural connection to place, and increase climate resilience. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,500 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, generated over $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors. To learn more, visit tpl.org.
Position Summary:
This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position with an anticipated end date of July 24, 2026.
The person in this position will deliver TPL’s mission of conserving land for people by utilizing nonprofit land acquisition techniques and sound business practices. The Project Manager will support WA Conservation Director, Senior Project Manager, and Special Counsel on complex projects and may own a portfolio of projects. This role requires an ability to quickly develop relationships with internal stakeholders and key external stakeholders including local, state and federal agencies, tribes, community groups, and private landowners, to protect priority lands.
The ability to work independently is essential. Tasks include working with the Washington State Conservation Director to support current and to develop pipeline projects. This role may also work, with guidance from WA Conservation Director, as primary or co-project manager on a conservation project that advances TPL’s mission and fundraising goals. The person in this role will also occasionally assist with strategic planning, collaborate with TPL’s national team, and support marketing and philanthropy. The position will be assigned to the Seattle, WA office.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a temporary, full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s following benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, sick pay, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $72,301-$87,638 per year.
Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
Priority will be given to applicants who apply before 4/15/2026.
Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect public lands—especially in communities that need them most—to improve public health, create social cohesion, strengthen historic and cultural connection to place, and increase climate resilience. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,500 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, generated over $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors. To learn more, visit tpl.org.
Position Summary:
This is a temporary, full-time, exempt position with an anticipated end date of July 24, 2026.
The person in this position will deliver TPL’s mission of conserving land for people by utilizing nonprofit land acquisition techniques and sound business practices. The Project Manager will support WA Conservation Director, Senior Project Manager, and Special Counsel on complex projects and may own a portfolio of projects. This role requires an ability to quickly develop relationships with internal stakeholders and key external stakeholders including local, state and federal agencies, tribes, community groups, and private landowners, to protect priority lands.
The ability to work independently is essential. Tasks include working with the Washington State Conservation Director to support current and to develop pipeline projects. This role may also work, with guidance from WA Conservation Director, as primary or co-project manager on a conservation project that advances TPL’s mission and fundraising goals. The person in this role will also occasionally assist with strategic planning, collaborate with TPL’s national team, and support marketing and philanthropy. The position will be assigned to the Seattle, WA office.
Essential Functions:
- Supports WA Conservation Director with current projects and developing future projects.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with key local, state, and federal agencies, tribes, and non-governmental organizations, and supports TPL’s external affairs and public relations efforts.
- Understands and supports WA Conservation team pursuing public funding through local, state and federal grant programs, including grant proposal preparation.
- Manage and/or support successful conservation transactions. This includes contracting for and reviewing appraisals and environmental assessments, reviewing title and other legal documents, and preparing documents for internal approvals.
- Supports fundraising efforts, strategic planning sessions, budget preparation.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to TPL’s shared values (Belonging, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Hope) to effectively work across the organization.
- 3-5 years of conservation real estate experience preferred. Familiarity with the Washington market, land transaction tools, and funding sources are a plus.
- This position requires moderate travel. Evening and weekend work on occasions.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Consistent high level of performance and creativity.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive as a team player, adaptable and flexible.
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a temporary, full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s following benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, sick pay, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $72,301-$87,638 per year.
Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
Priority will be given to applicants who apply before 4/15/2026.