The Nature Conservancy · 15 hours ago
Colorado College Charlie Blumenstein Stewardship Assistant
Hayden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$17/hr - $17/hr
0+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. The Colorado College Charlie Blumenstein Stewardship Assistant will focus on water and wildlife conservation at the Carpenter Ranch Preserve, participating in research, monitoring, and management operations while engaging with visitors and community partners.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Work independently and in team settings
Interact with visitors, donors, and other diverse guests, providing a safe and positive experience
Completion of an independent project relevant to the position and conservation, for presentation at the end of the position
Completion of the TNC Youth Certifications
Lead groups of youth while performing stewardship activities
Work in variable weather conditions, in remote locations, on difficult terrain and under physically demanding circumstances
Perform work requiring considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain, including using hand and power tools (weed trimmers, lawn mowers)
Work may necessitate long hours, holidays and weekends as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience
Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. lawn mower, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment)
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g. First Aid, CPR)
Must be a Colorado College student working toward completion of an undergraduate degree program, returning for a minimum of one academic semester after summer 2026
Preferred
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to obtain a driver's license and maintain a good driving record
Benefits
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (21)
2023 (13)
2022 (18)
2021 (13)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
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