Conservation Development and Outreach Coordinator

La Plata Open Space Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust based in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a Conservation Development and Outreach Coordinator to support the organization’s conservation, stewardship, outreach, development, and administrative work in Southwest Colorado. This position will work closely with the Executive Director and staff to help implement communications, events, donor and partner engagement, landowner outreach, stewardship support, records management, and other organizational priorities. The role also offers an opportunity to help develop creative, mission-aligned programs that expand community engagement and support LPOSC’s conservation goals.

This is a hands-on role where professional staff work collaboratively across program areas. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, brings a positive and solution-oriented attitude, and enjoys working as part of a team. This position requires someone who can take direction, ask thoughtful questions, and finish tasks with clear communication and strong follow-through. It is well suited for someone who enjoys supporting outreach, communications, events, donor engagement, and behind-the-scenes coordination, has a passion for conservation, and wants to help build the capacity of a growing land trust. We invite you to join our team and help advance meaningful conservation work in Southwest Colorado.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in nonprofit administration, outreach, communications, development, events, conservation, natural resources, or closely related work; equivalent combinations of education, internships, volunteer service, and professional experience may be considered.

· Experience using communications, marketing, or donor-management tools such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Meta Business Suite, Canva, Salesforce, WordPress, Squarespace, or similar platforms; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

· Experience organizing, developing, and implementing fundraising events, donor communications, sponsorships, newsletters, social media, website updates, or similar outreach/development activities.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities; take direction and complete assigned work with minimal follow-up.

· Comfort working in a small, dynamic nonprofit environment where staff assist across all areas of operation as a team.

· Interest in land conservation, open space, natural resources, community engagement, or nonprofit work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Ability to assist with basic maps, graphics, data organization, or conservation project materials.

· Experience working with landowners, donors, volunteers, public agencies, community partners, or nonprofit Boards.

· Experience maintaining organized files, databases, contact lists, or project-tracking systems.

DETAILS

· Reports to Executive Director

· Status: Full-time

· Salary Range: $48,000-$52,000, depending on experience and demonstrated skills

· Location: Durango, Colorado, with some fieldwork, local travel, and occasional evening or weekend events as needed

Tagged as: Conservation