About the role#
The Department of Forestry is hiring a Conservation Project Assistant to support a large-scale forest land conservation project. This project involves approximately 22,000 acres of forest land and functions as a complex real estate transaction between a private landowner and the Commonwealth of Virginia. You will gain experience in state agency operations while working on a project designed to protect working forests from development.
What you'll do#
- Review legal documents related to real estate transactions, including appraisals, boundary surveys, title searches, deeds, and closing documents.
- Assist in the development and review of Baseline Documentation Reports for easement acquisitions.
- Organize and manage documentation required for project real estate transactions.
- Learn to review and produce basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a UVA student (undergraduate 3rd or 4th year or graduate student).
- Federal Work-Study eligibility.
- Interest or experience in managing legal aspects of real estate transactions.
- Familiarity with reviewing real estate documents such as appraisal reports, title insurance commitments, and purchase contracts.
- Familiarity with GIS.
- An interest in learning about the state procurement of real estate services.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Modality: Hybrid, with limited in-person office requirements.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Majors: Urban Planning, Real Estate, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, or Communications.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public institution of higher learning based in Charlottesville. Founded in 1819, it operates 12 distinct schools and serves as the largest employer in its region. The university maintains an annual economic impact of 5.9 billion dollars. It focuses on academic research and the preparation of students for leadership roles.
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