Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward performs and coordinates construction and maintenance of Preserve buildings, infrastructure, and equipment, assists with restoration projects, and may work with other Conservation staff as part of a team at other Arizona preserves. 2 seasonal positions: Starting on or about Oct. 14, 2025 through April 10, 2026.

SALARY
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the hourly range of $17.47 - 20.00. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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Required to live on-site; housing provided by TNC. The Muleshoe Ranch Preserve Steward is responsible for maintaining Preserve headquarters, including historic buildings, and assists with daily operations of the Preserve. The position supports the implementation of management plans, ecological restoration projects, and data collection, which may involve coordination with agency personnel, researchers or others. The Steward is also responsible for maintaining clean and functional housing and facilities for Preserve visitors and may assist with event preparation and execution. Position may supervise interns and volunteers. 

Duties are anticipated in the percentages below, and may fluctuate based on the business needs:

Maintenance, 50%
1. Building maintenance and repair (painting, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, etc.).
2. Road and trail maintenance (remove fallen trees, road repair, mowing, etc.).
3. Equipment maintenance (service vehicles and equipment, such as tractor, truck and chain saw).
4. Fence monitoring and repair.
5. Coordination and monitoring of maintenance activities with contractors, volunteers, work groups, or staff.

Land Management, 40%
1. Manipulation of soil, rock, and vegetation using power and hand tools to enhance ecosystem function.
2. Propagation and outplanting of native plants and collection of native seeds.
3. Implement Preserve management plans, which may include wildlife/vegetation surveys and restoration.
4. Fire prevention, fuel reduction, including chainsaw and heavy equipment work.
5. Control and removal of exotic flora/fauna, invasive or incompatible vegetation, and feral livestock (primarily cattle).
6. Collect monitoring data; for example, streamflow, rare species, and precipitation. 
7. May collect and compile GIS (Geographic Information Systems) information and databases for the Muleshoe Cooperative Management Area.
8. Coordination and monitoring of land management activities with contractors, volunteers, interns, work groups, or staff.

General Public and Partner Activities, 5%
1. Coordinate and lead field trips for visitors, partners, volunteers, or staff.
2. Assist in facilitation of events, meetings, and workshops held at Preserve.
3. Keep guest housing clean, including sweeping, mopping, laundry, etc.
4. Open and close Preserve as needed.

Administration, 5%
1. Accurate and timely completion of required reports and other items such as timesheet and expense reports.
2. Maintain accurate Preserve records using a PC or mobile device. 
3. May supervise interns and volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
1. Position executes all duties within the Conservancy’s Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, business practices, processes and guidelines and Business Unit (BU) practices. 
2. Work is diverse and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
3. Works individually or with other TNC staff, volunteers, interns and partners     
4. Makes day-to-day decisions as delegated by supervisor.                          
5. May work under infrequent supervision and make sound on-the-spot decisions.
6. Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
7. Resides and works in remote location around venomous animals (rattlesnakes, scorpions etc.).                                                                                       
8. Requires long hours in isolated settings.      
9. Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain. Works under physically demanding circumstances. 
10. Coordination of some aspects of management and operation of the Preserve with governmental and other partners.
11. Travel (AZ and occasionally in U.S. for training, etc.); work overtime; work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
12. Assist/travel to/from other preserves/programs as needed.
13. Regularly lift, carry, push, pull 25 pounds – occasionally 50 pounds.  
14. Valid driver’s license.
15. Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ related experience or equivalent combination. 
• Experience required:
• Organizing and tracking data, generating reports and interpreting data. 
• Working with computers and related software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), “Box”, Teams, web browsers and internet research
• Business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Coordinating administrative processes.
• Working and communicating effectively across teams and with a wide range of people.
• Youth certified (completes TNC training within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
• Five – 7 years’ experience in tracking financial data and product deliverables/ or working with contracts.
• Experience tracking incoming contracts and related outgoing expenditures.
• Experience reviewing vendor contracts.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Experience working in a metrics driven culture. 
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities, and solving problems.
• Ability to apply analytical skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Ability to apply research skills.
• Ability to learn and navigate a variety of enterprise software systems.
• Database skills, including managing and tracking data, and producing reports.
• Knowledge of current trends in specific field.
• Strong customer service skills and focus. 
• Experience, coursework, or other training in relevant field.
 

NEXT STEPS
To apply for job ID JR100925, submit your current resume and a cover letter summarizing your related experience online by using the Apply button at https://nature.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareers/job/Willcox-Arizona/Muleshoe-Preserve-Steward_JR100925 OR browse all of our current job openings at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.