Salt Lake County Private Lands Coordinator

Job Announcement

Save Our Canyons, a grassroots organization based in Salt Lake City dedicated to protecting the beauty of the Wasatch, is seeking a highly motivated candidate to support the local staff and office.

The SL County Private Lands Coordinator will coordinate private land issues in Salt Lake County while promoting the mission of Save Our Canyons. This position will have an initial emphasis on Big Cottonwood Canyon, but will focus on other canyons in the area as the program becomes more established. This person will be responsible for developing relationships with canyon residents and stakeholders, documenting land ownership, reviewing Salt Lake County FCOZ ordinances and pending building applications, and project specific fundraising. They will work under the direction of the Executive Director and will act as a contact for the general public on these issues. The Lands Coordinator will also be responsible for fundraising efforts to sustain and support the ongoing private lands program.

Applicants must have good communication skills, the ability to conduct research on property issues, an outgoing personality and be self-starting. Interested individuals must have the ability to multi-task and operate efficiently and professionally both in and outside the office.

Job Description:

Responsibilities will include: building relationships with property owners and other stakeholders, attending community meetings and representing SOC, tracking County Council and community agendas, keeping records of property ownership, coordinating SOC’s private lands issues in the Salt Lake County area, and general office and staff support. Applicants should have a reliable means of transportation.

Skills

• Be able to work independent with minimal supervision
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Office—Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to create and foster relationships
• Highly organized and a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks
• The ability to work some nights and weekends
• A sense of humor and a willingness to work in a non-traditional environment

 This position is half-time and would be based in the Salt Lake City office of Save Our Canyons. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to:

 
Executive Director
Save Our Canyons
68 S Main Street Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Fax: 801-363-7283 
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