Preserve Steward – Remote Duty Station with Housing

The Nature Conservancy (All); Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy’s Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward role is based at a remote southeastern Arizona site and focuses on day‑to‑day maintenance, facilities upkeep, and land management. The position emphasizes safety, ecological restoration, and collaboration with staff and partners.

The role includes supervising seasonal teams, coordinating with contractors, and hosting visitors while maintaining records and supporting aquatic and riparian projects. Housing is provided and required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 1 year of training or experience in land management or facilities maintenance.
• Experience operating and repairing equipment (lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV, or similar).
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, welding or concrete work.
• Experience with natural systems and ecological restoration practices.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to live and work at a remote duty station and collaborate with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain historic buildings, housing, shop facilities, utilities, roads, trails, fencing, vehicles, and equipment.
• Implement Preserve management plans focused on aquatic systems and restoration work.
• Supervise seasonal staff, interns, volunteers, contracted crews, and work groups.
• Host donors, researchers, and partners; lead field trips and interpretive activities.
• Develop and maintain Preserve records and data such as monitoring results.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Land management

Crew supervision

Equipment operation

Partner communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Science-related field training/experience

Tools

Word/Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy’s Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward role is based at a remote southeastern Arizona site and focuses on day‑to‑day maintenance, facilities upkeep, and land management. The position emphasizes safety, ecological restoration, and collaboration with staff and partners.

The role includes supervising seasonal teams, coordinating with contractors, and hosting visitors while maintaining records and supporting aquatic and riparian projects. Housing is provided and required.