Our Mission

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policyseeksto 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 six goals: low-carbon climate-resilient communities and regions; efficient and equitable tax systems; reduced poverty and spatial inequality; fiscally healthy communities and regions; sustainably managed land and water resources; and functional land markets and reduced informality.

Team Overview

The Land and Waterimpact areaof the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy focuses on sustaining landwaterand other natural resources to support human and ecosystem health. It works to integrate land and water considerations into planning and infrastructure ensuring current and future needs are met while balancing competing demands among diverse stakeholders. By advancing policies and practices thatconserve andrestore biodiversity protect watersheds and improve soil health the impact area promotes healthier ecosystems and more resilient communities.

TheLand Conservationand RestorationprogramoftheLand and Water impact areaadvancesland conservationand stewardshipeffortstoensure the enduringprovision of land and waterresources upon which communities and economies conservationpracticeand policyworldwidethroughnetworksresearcheducationconvening tooldevelopmentand partnerships.

Position Overview

The Policy Coordinatorchampions knowledge creationmanagementandexchangebymonitoringemerging trendsresources andbest practicein land conservation and stewardshiparound the world. You willsynthesizecomplex issues and information into clear and relevantwritten work andknowledge productsand effectivelydisseminatethisinformation toland conservationaudiences andpartnersglobally.

This is a full-time hybridpositionlocated in CambridgeMAat37.5 hours/week reporting to theDirector of Conservation and position to be based inCambridge MA candidates interested in a hybrid arrangement with ourWashington role requiresup to 10% travel primarily domestic travel with limited international travel.

Please note:This role will require frequent meetings outside ofregular business to accommodate the international focus of our work. This will mean early morning meetings and/or lateevenings several times a week as team isopen to astart date later thanlistedfor the right candidate.

WhatYoullDo

• Monitortrends resources and good practice in land conservation policy and practice toupdate andmaintainresource library.

• Maintain and manage the International Land Conservation Network website.

• Produceand distributeabi-monthlye-newsletter researchingandwritingoriginal content andinvitingand editing partner-contributed content.

• Conduct andaidresearch writing and editing of knowledge products.

• Help tofacilitateand maintain processes for effective knowledge creationmanagementandexchangetracking key action items for follow-up.

• Researchand write upbackground information for projectsor activities.

• Developmaterialsand approachestospreadresearchknowledgeproducts and policy recommendations to wider audiencesbyliaising withthe InstitutesPCLDUXteamand other creative strategies.

• Performoutreachtokey practitioners and organizations toexpand thedepth coverage and geographic diversity ofknowledge and experienceinknowledge products.

• Coordinate with external partnersand networkstoshareknowledgeproducts.

• Serve as the point person for content review resourcereviewand updates to website.

• Work closely with Land and Water impact area staff tofacilitateawareness andcross-pollinationin the development anddisseminationofknowledge products.

• Assistand whereappropriate leadin developing and writing proposals for donors and foundations and in providing reports and follow up materials asrequested.

• Workwith the Institutes communications team on communications-related activitiesas needed.

• Documentand distributeminutesforregular project-relatedgovernance meetingsand actionknowledge-management related next steps.

• Support Institute-wide knowledge management activities as needed.

• Performother tasksasrequested.

WhatYoullNeed

• Bachelors degreein environmentalscience management or policy or relatedsubjects

• At least oneyear of experience workingin land conservation restoration orenvironmental policyor related fields

• Familiarity withland conservation policy and practice

• Demonstrated outstanding researchwritingand editingskills

• Highly motivatedpersontodevelop subject matter knowledge in land conservation and restoration policy and practice

• Flexibility with your schedule to attend meetings outside standard business hours based upon the large quantity of international conversations

• Graspthe needs of practitioners researchers government agencies public and elected officials nongovernmental organizations and private sector interests

• Ability to discern and communicate important knowledge in useful formats

• Self-starter who can work independently and still coordinate with multiple teams

• Ability to prioritize multi-task and focus on delivering results

• Strong communicationskillswith the ability to build relationships

• Highly organized with strong project management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and follow-through

• Proficiencywith citation formats and reference management tools( Endnote)

• Proficiencyin basic office software (e.g. Office SharePoint Asana etc.)

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy 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. We organize our work around three impact areas: land and water; land and fiscal systems; and land and communities. We envision a world where cities and regions prosper and benefit from coordinated land use planning and public finance; where communities thrive from efficient and equitable allocation of limited land resources; and where stewardship of land and water resources ensures a livable future.

Our Benefits

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.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest to join the team; why you are qualified; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Compensation Overview

The salary market range for this role is posted above and dependent on level of education and years of experience. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials still.

Our Values

Cooperation and TeamworkForthright FeedbackInitiativeAcceptance of ResponsibilityMulticultural Sensitivity

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment by hiring training promoting and carrying out personnel procedures with respect to compensation benefits transfers layoffs or terminations on the basis of individual merit experience and ability without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture length of hair protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses) 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 military service serious medical condition expunged juvenile record personal appearance family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation status as a victim credit information homelessness status reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law or otherwise.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Non-Smoking Organization

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned leased or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times including but not limited to indoor and outdoor grounds walkways and sidewalks parking lots company vehicles and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property.

MA Polygraph Statement

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.