Preserve Steward: Land & Facilities Lead (Housing Included)

The Nature Conversancy; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward to oversee day-to-day maintenance and land management at our remote preserve in southeastern Arizona, caring for headquarters, historic buildings, infrastructure, and equipment while advancing ecological restoration focused on aquatic and riparian systems.

You will supervise seasonal staff, volunteers, and contracted crews, and may host visitors, donors, researchers, and partners. Housing at the Preserve is provided and required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain historic buildings, staff/guest housing, shop facilities, utilities, roads, trails, fencing, vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventative, routine and corrective maintenance; decide when to complete work in‑house or with contractors.
• Implement management plans focused on aquatic systems and riparian restoration.
• Supervise seasonal staff, volunteers and contracted crews, and plan improvement projects.

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward to oversee day-to-day maintenance and land management at our remote preserve in southeastern Arizona, caring for headquarters, historic buildings, infrastructure, and equipment while advancing ecological restoration focused on aquatic and riparian systems.

You will supervise seasonal staff, volunteers, and contracted crews, and may host visitors, donors, researchers, and partners. Housing at the Preserve is provided and required.