Preserve Steward — Remote, Housing Included

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Arizona seeks a Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward to oversee day-to-day maintenance and land management at a remote preserve in southeastern Arizona. Housing is provided and is a requirement of this fixed-term position funded Oct 2026–Jun 2027.

You will manage headquarters facilities, work with seasonal staff and contractors, and support ecological restoration projects while ensuring safety and adherence to preserve priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Experience in land management or facilities maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate common maintenance tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Facilities and infrastructure management at remote preserve.
• Land management and restoration activities as priority.
• Crew, contractor and project leadership of seasonal staff.
• Visitor and partner programs and community engagement.
• Administration, records, and planning responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Fieldwork endurance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Arizona seeks a Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward to oversee day-to-day maintenance and land management at a remote preserve in southeastern Arizona. Housing is provided and is a requirement of this fixed-term position funded Oct 2026–Jun 2027.

You will manage headquarters facilities, work with seasonal staff and contractors, and support ecological restoration projects while ensuring safety and adherence to preserve priorities.