Diligence Coordinator (Contract Position)

The Diligence Coordinator will support land and title due diligence for forest conservation projects, helping ensure each transaction is accurately verified, assessed, and ready for contracting. Reporting to the Senior Diligence Coordinator, this role focuses on reviewing property ownership, confirming signatory authority, validating parcel identifiers, and identifying potential legal or structural risks. You will collaborate with sales, legal, forestry, and operations teams to resolve documentation gaps and maintain reliable transaction records. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote environment. By ensuring that property records and diligence materials are complete, accurate, and audit-ready, you will help protect transaction integrity and reduce downstream risks. This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of forest carbon conservation projects at the intersection of real estate, climate action, and finance.

• Relevant professional experience: At least six years of experience in real estate, title research, land acquisition, or land-based transaction management.

• Title and ownership research: Substantial experience researching ownership and chain of title, reviewing title reports and deeds, assessing easements and encumbrances, and understanding legal property descriptions.

• Documentation and accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to review complex documentation, identify discrepancies, and maintain complete and reliable transaction files.

• Transaction management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced sales or transaction environment.

• Technical proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, with the ability to organize information and prepare clear, structured diligence reports.

• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain findings, flag risks, and coordinate issue resolution across cross-functional teams.

• Professional discretion: Ability to handle sensitive project documentation with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

• Remote collaboration: Ability to work effectively with distributed colleagues and stakeholders across the United States.

• Contract commitment: Comfortable accepting a short-term, hourly contract position without employee benefits.

• Preferred education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Preferred industry experience: Experience with title companies, real estate closings, or land transactions.

• Preferred sector knowledge: Exposure to conservation, renewable energy, infrastructure, or other land-based projects.

• Preferred technical knowledge: Familiarity with GIS systems, easements, deed restrictions, and conservation agreements.

• Preferred work experience: Previous experience working in a remote environment.

• Physical and functional requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and keyboard frequently, read detailed documents and computer screens, communicate clearly, and occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, or lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.