The Colorado Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC CO) is excited to continue the Colorado Conservation Fellowship Program focused on elevating and empowering the next generation of conservation leaders who represent the variety of backgrounds, experiences, and priorities in Colorado. This Fellowship has two main components: advancing TNC’s ambitious conservation goals focused on tackling climate change and biodiversity loss through hands-on projects,and supporting Fellows’ career growth through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. The Colorado Conservation Fellowship, in partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) is a 2-year, full-time (35 hours per week) program, starting in September 2026. These Colorado Conservation Fellowship roles are ideal for early-career candidates interested in conservation, community engagement, stewardship, and meaningful relationship building.This program aims to foster an environment where people from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives feel welcomed and valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. There are three positions available: the Tribal & Indigenous Engagement Fellow, San Luis Valley Community Outreach Fellow, and the Climate Resilient Stewardship Fellow. This job description is for the San Luis Valley Community Outreach Fellow. This position willbe located inColorado’s San Luis Valley.
The Nature Conservancy’s Zapata Ranch Preserve in the San Luis Valley aspires to be a living model of culturally grounded conservation—a unique place where people, buffalo, and an iconic landscape come together to foster resilience and reconnection. This Fellow will help advance TNC’s strategy focused on local community engagement and experiential learning efforts at the Zapata Ranch Preserve. The fellow will support outreach and programming with abroadrange of partners in the San Luis Valley, including regional coalitions, community-based organizations, educational institutions, conservation and stewardship groups, youth-serving organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies. The Fellow will alsoassistthe Zapata Preserve Manager and other team members in organizing andpreparing forcommunity events at the Zapata Ranch Preserve.
Please apply by Sunday, August 9th, to be considered for the role.
The San Luis Valley Community Outreach Fellow will support community engagement and outreach efforts at Zapata Ranch Preserve by coordinating events, meetings, learning opportunities, and partnershipsThe Fellow mayassistwith volunteer engagement and help develop program materials and communications. The Fellow will track program data,maintainrecords, supportreportingand administrative processes, and help manage timelines andlogisticsfor a variety of projects and eventsThey will work cooperatively with Conservancy staff, providing information necessary to make decisions and solve problemsThey may communicate on behalf of their supervisor with internal and external sources, including staff,donors, partners, vendors, andbusinessesotherstakeholderto support successful program deliveryThe Fellow willparticipatein networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities designed to support their career growth and expand their skills within the conservation field.
Candidates are encouraged to bring their unique voices and cultural perspectives as they relate to TNC’s mission and conservation work.
Bachelor’s degree and 1-year experience or equivalent combination;
Experience coordinating multiple, simultaneous projects;
Experience writing and speaking with a wide range of people;
Experience working on an event team;
Experience staying organized and completing tasks independently;
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English required
Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred;
Experience building positive relationships with partners, customers, and other stakeholders;
Experience supporting communications, events, and project coordination;
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills;
Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and prepare reports;
Experience managing data and producing reports;
Excellent organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills;
Cross-cultural or multicultural experienceappreciated
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This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
The pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $29-$30/hr. 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 localcurrency 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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Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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