Title: Durango Office Assistant

Starting Salary Range:  The starting salary range for this position will be in the $19.46-$20.06 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position.  Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position.  Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.

Location: Durango, CO office.  Not Remote Eligible

Status: Part-Time, Non-/Exempt

Benefit Eligible: This position is not eligible for benefits beyond sick time and prorated Flex Holidays

Reports to:  National Business Director

Posting Period: July 12, 2025

 

It is vital for a candidate to submit both a resume and cover letter.

 

Organizational Summary: 

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.  The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands.   These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

 

Position Summary:

The Assistant is part of the organization’s collaborative and welcoming Central Staff team.   This position is responsible for retrieving and distributing mail, maintaining office supplies, making deposits and printing checks, managing key log, receiving and mailing IT equipment, coordinating travel accommodations and general office up-keep. 

 

Outcomes & Functions of Position:

  General Office Duties: Maintain adequate stock of office supplies. Complete and mail participant employment verifications for government agencies.Support the receipt and shipment of IT equipment.Manage the distribution and collection of office keys.Ensure the office space is well maintained including disposing of trash, vacuuming and pest control.Other office related duties as assigned.

 

Finance Duties:

Make remote and in person deposits bi-weekly or as needed. Print checks weekly, distribute for signature and mail.Coordinate and mail staff credit cards.Other finance related duties as assigned.   Executive Support Duties: Help coordinate travel for the Senior Leadership Team including board retreats.Other Executive Support related duties as assigned. 

 

Organizational Advocacy

Successfully engages, leads and supports a positive work environment for all within the organization and the communities we serve.   Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals. Reports any potential complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual. Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned.

 

Our Commitment: 

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager. 

 

Qualifications: 

Professional and respectful communicator.Attention to detail.Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms.  Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record per Personnel Policies.Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.  Ability to successfully work in a fluid, changing work environment. 

 

Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.

 

 

 

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.