Preserve Steward: Field Ops & Conservation Impact

The Nature Conversancy; Hereford (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon Preserve is seeking a Ramsey Canyon Preserve Steward to perform and coordinate preserve operations in the Upper San Pedro River Basin, including Ramsey Canyon and the Canelo Hills. The role reports to the Ramsey Canyon Preserve Manager and is based at Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Herford, Arizona.

Responsibilities include facilities maintenance, ecological monitoring, volunteer coordination, public engagement, and administrative tasks, with travel across

Qualifications

• Experience with natural systems and ecological land management.
• Ability to operate and repair equipment such as tractors, lawn mowers, and chainsaws.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, Box, Teams, and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Make day-to-day decisions within scope of work and prioritize tasks.
• Provide coverage for preserve visitor center including opening/closing procedures.
• Coordinate volunteer workdays and supervise volunteers and interns.
• Support public engagement and educational activities and field trips.
• Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets and expense reports.

Skills

Natural systems experience

Ecological land management

Equipment operation

Computers & software

Youth safety certification

Education

AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Box

Teams

Job description

The Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon Preserve is seeking a Ramsey Canyon Preserve Steward to perform and coordinate preserve operations in the Upper San Pedro River Basin, including Ramsey Canyon and the Canelo Hills. The role reports to the Ramsey Canyon Preserve Manager and is based at Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Herford, Arizona.

Responsibilities include facilities maintenance, ecological monitoring, volunteer coordination, public engagement, and administrative tasks, with travel across