Remote AZ Preserve Steward: Land & Facilities Lead

Nature; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,460,000 - 64,243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Muleshoe Preserve Steward to maintain the Willcox, Arizona site, including historic buildings, housing, roads and equipment. You will implement restoration projects and help manage riparian habitats, often working at a remote duty station with minimal supervision.

You will supervise seasonal staff and volunteers, coordinate contractors, and ensure records and monitoring data are kept up to date while supporting visitors and partners on site.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s training in a science-related field or related experience in land management, facilities maintenance or similar field.
• Experience operating and/or repairing equipment (lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV/ ATV).
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, welding or concrete work.
• Experience with computers and common software (Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain preserve facilities, housing, shop facilities, utilities and equipment.
• Implement preserve management plans focusing on aquatic systems and restoration.
• Supervise seasonal staff, interns and volunteers; coordinate contractors.
• Host visitors, donors and researchers and lead field trips.
• Maintain maintenance schedules and data records.

Skills

Science-related training

Equipment operation

Computers & software

Valid driver's license

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

First Aid & CPR certification

Wilderness First Aid / WFA or WFR

Tools

Lawn mower

Chainsaw

UTV / ATV / OHV

Backhoe

Tractor

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Muleshoe Preserve Steward to maintain the Willcox, Arizona site, including historic buildings, housing, roads and equipment. You will implement restoration projects and help manage riparian habitats, often working at a remote duty station with minimal supervision.

You will supervise seasonal staff and volunteers, coordinate contractors, and ensure records and monitoring data are kept up to date while supporting visitors and partners on site.