Climate Resilient Stewardship Fellow

What We Can Achieve Together

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 description is for the Climate Resilient Stewardship Fellow.

Support TNC Colorado’s stewardship team by contributing to climate‑informed management planning and project coordination across preserves in Colorado. Assist in developing preserve management plans or plan components, research and synthesize climate and ecological information, and translate that information into actionable management strategies. Provide project management support for preserve stewardship planning efforts. Your work will focus on applied conservation, climate adaptation, and management of protected lands.

Field responsibilities include monitoring efforts and observing on‑the‑ground conditions while collaborating closely with stewardship staff and partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management, or related field and 1‑year related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience handling standard business communications.
• Ability to travel locally.

• Multi‑lingual and multi‑cultural or cross‑cultural experience appreciated.
• Interest in or experience with climate adaptation, resilience planning, or applied conservation strategies.
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems.
• Ability to apply research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, working independently with assignments from multiple sources.
• Ability to coordinate project information from multiple sources to populate databases, create reports, and produce manual files.
• Experience utilizing databases for data entry and report production preferred.
• Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Ability to plan, administer and record results of work‑team meetings and activities.

Mandated knowledge of Spanish.

This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy‑owned or leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high‑risk drivers.” Compliance includes completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement and possible review of the candidate’s motor‑vehicle record.

The pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within $29–$30 per hour. This range applies only to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Actual pay will be based on location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

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 cultures.

Applicants must meet the background‑screening requirements of TNC. For accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, please send a note to applyhelp with request for accommodation in the subject line.