The Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (APOSD) permanently protects the diverse agricultural, natural resource, and scenic open space lands of Sonoma County for future generations. We are currently recruiting for an Acquisitions Assistant - a critical team member who will support the land conservation activities of APOSD. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats, and recreational lands.  This position may be eligible for up to 60% remote work.

The APOSD Acquisitions Assistant will be part of a dynamic team working to permanently protect lands in Sonoma County that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable agriculture, and climate resiliency. They will participate in many aspects of our land conservation projects, including processing new applications from landowners interested in APOSD programs, evaluating potential projects, developing project maps using GIS and other software, and providing general support to the Acquisitions Program staff. In support of the APOSD land conservation mission, the Acquisitions Assistant will collaborate with the public, project partners, contractors, agency staff, and oversight bodies.  

APOSD is seeking an ideal candidate who has:

• A passion for conserving natural and agricultural land for the benefit of future generations
• Experience working with public agencies and non-profit organizations in land conservation and/or real property acquisition, land use planning, and natural resource conservation
• An understanding of emerging policy issues affecting land conservation, including land use, habitat protection, water quality and quantity, sustainable agricultural and forest land management, and climate change
• Experience with GIS and related technology and systems as applied to conservation planning, open space, parks, natural resources, land use, or similar fields
• Familiarity with or interest in real estate transactions including appraisals, title work, due diligence, escrow, and closing
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
• Strong orientation toward internal and external customer service
• Effective written and verbal communication