Land Transactions Associate

About This Role

This Land Transactions Associate position supports complex real estate transactions to achieve lasting conservation outcomes for the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). The role involves hands-on support for due diligence and closing phases, ensuring compliance with best practices, and coordinating across internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead liaison on transaction closings, coordinating internal teams and external title/escrow companies
• Prepare escrow instructions, review and complete closing documents, and coordinate signatures and delivery of documents under project manager direction
• Act as lead liaison for internal coordination meetings for due diligence and drafting related memos/documents and contract notices
• Support successful acquisition activities, including due diligence contracting, investigations, logistical support for site visits, and escrow setup
• Support post-acquisition activities such as transitioning property administration to the Stewardship team
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and functionality of Land Department’s Salesforce-based platforms for property records and project management
• Provide ongoing orientation/training, support, and maintenance for Salesforce-based tools by the Transactions team
• Maintain and update the Transactions team’s Escrow & Closing Resource Guide and provide orientation
• Collaborate with the Land Administrative Assistant to ensure project and records compliance with department standards
• Support tracking of capital budget cashflow related to transactions and grant funding with Finance and Development teams

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a real property-related business (escrow/title, real estate law, nonprofit land trust, or public agency)
• Growth mindset and experience managing projects and collaborating in teams
• Experience building relationships for long-term business goals
• Effective communication (writing, speaking, presentation, listening) and detail-oriented skills
• Self-motivated, creative problem-solver comfortable asking for help
• Ability to work effectively using Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Knowledge of or experience in natural resources
• Insurable driving record

Qualifications

• College degree in a relevant field of study, or equivalent and relevant work experience and/or certifications
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a real property-related business (e.g., escrow/title, real estate law, land trust, or public agency)

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of land trust practices and conservation easements

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits