Land & Water Program Assistant

AZTWS; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

Arizona Land and Water Trust is seeking a Land & Water Program Assistant to support conservation projects, stewardship, GIS work, outreach, and land and water transactions across Southern Arizona. This position works closely with the Trust’s Land & Water Program team and is ideal for someone interested in land conservation, natural resources, GIS, and collaborative nonprofit work.

Founded in 1978, Arizona Land and Water Trust has permanently protected more than 72,300 acres across Southern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, ecology, geography, land use planning, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (graduate work may substitute).
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro/ESRI products and GIS database management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Interest in land and water conservation and outdoor field work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with land and water conservation transactions and research
• Support conservation easement stewardship and restoration projects
• Maintain GIS databases and create mapping products using ArcGIS Pro and related tools
• Help coordinate workshops, outreach events, and meetings
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and funding research
• Support collaboration with landowners, agencies, conservation partners, and stakeholders
• Participate in field work and organizational events as needed

Skills

GIS knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in natural resources

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Organization: Arizona Land and Water Trust

Location: Southern Arizona

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000–$50,000 annually

Position Overview

Arizona Land and Water Trust is hiring a Land & Water Program Assistant to support conservation projects, stewardship efforts, GIS work, outreach, and land and water transactions throughout Southern Arizona. This position works closely with the Trust’s Land & Water Program team and is ideal for someone interested in land conservation, natural resources, GIS, and collaborative nonprofit work.

Founded in 1978, Arizona Land and Water Trust has permanently protected more than 72,300 acres across Southern Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with land and water conservation transactions and research
• Support conservation easement stewardship and restoration projects
• Maintain GIS databases and create mapping products using ArcGIS Pro and related tools
• Help coordinate workshops, outreach events, and meetings
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and funding research
• Support collaboration with landowners, agencies, conservation partners, and stakeholders
• Participate in field work and organizational events as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, ecology, geography, land use planning, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (graduate work may substitute)
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro/ESRI products and GIS database management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Interest in land and water conservation and outdoor field work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with conservation, stewardship, or restoration work
• Familiarity with Arizona water policy, hydrology, or real property transactions
• Experience working with agricultural landowners or rural communities
• Wilderness First Aid or similar outdoor safety training
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance