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Start Date: June 2025

Commitment: Part-time, 10-15 hours/week
Location: Remote (preference for Los Angeles/Ventura/Santa Barbara County areas)

Report to: Director of Operations, working closely with Program Manager

*Funding is in place for this position for 12 months, with the goal and intention for long term sustainability.

Job Summary

Grazing School of the West (GSW) is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Coordinator to lead our storytelling, outreach, and engagement efforts to amplify our mission. As a key member of our small, collaborative team, this position is ideal for a self-starter with a strong sense of visual and written storytelling, an eye for systems and strategy, and a deep appreciation for the power of land and animal-based education and advocacy. The Communications Coordinator will manage GSW’s digital presence, design and implement thoughtful content across platforms, and support relationship-building efforts with partners and community members.

We’re looking for someone who brings both artistic vision and technical skills, who can see the big picture while executing the day-to-day details of effective marketing and communication. A background or familiarity with regenerative agriculture, ecological land management, and/or the prescribed grazing industry is strongly preferred. We are a small but mighty team of remote-working professionals with multiple geographies, projects, hats, livelihoods and passions. We are excited to bring you into the fold of our tightly knit and slightly magical collective.

Key Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator duties include, but are by no means limited to the following:

Content Strategy, Design & Outreach

• Collaborate with the GSW team to set communications goals and develop storytelling strategies
• Draft and design content for email newsletters, social media, the website, and other outreach channels
• Create and schedule engaging posts, reels, stories, and newsletters that highlight key programs, events, and advocacy efforts
• Maintain and update GSW’s website (Squarespace), including page edits, uploads, and occasional new content
• Design visual assets (graphics, slides, flyers, etc.) that reflect GSW’s brand and mission. You will be supported by an outside graphic designer for certain projects but we prefer that you have a high level of comfort here.
• Support outreach to partners, stakeholders, and collaborators through email communications and announcements
• Maintain consistency in brand identity, aesthetic, voice and tone across platforms and campaigns
• Track engagement and develop basic benchmarks to evaluate communications strategy
• Collaborate with multiple external communications, PR, and fundraising consultants to integrate their expertise into our materials and communications initiatives.

Organization & Internal Support

• Maintain and organize internal administrative and marketing systems, including image libraries, content databases, CRM or contact management systems, document templates, and shared files
• Conduct research on relevant industry trends, storytelling opportunities, and audience engagement strategies. Gather, categorize and catalog relevant resources for internal use.
• Stay up to date with industry and sector relevant policy, research, activities, and colleague organizations’ and partner businesses’ work.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to creative planning for campaigns, events, and outreach efforts
• Support internal communications by helping align calendars, content timelines, and cross-program coordination

External Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, donors, and potential funders through thoughtful communications
• Collaborate with GSW partner organizations on shared storytelling and outreach initiatives
• Help identify and track grant or funding opportunities that support and expand GSW’s communications efforts

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Employees are expected to be responsible for and assist with additional tasks and duties as needed. Job descriptions may change to meet the business needs of the organization.

What You Bring to the Role

• 2+ years of experience in communications, digital content, or related field
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Instagram, Facebook, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Experience working in or with agricultural, conservation, or nonprofit organizations
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Deep alignment with GSW’s mission and values around land stewardship, education, and community care
• Strong preference for knowledge of regenerative agriculture and/or ecological grazing practices

The New Agrarian Program manager is responsible, in partnership with the New Agrarian Program team, for implementation of Quivira’s apprenticeship and fellowship programs and other beginning rancher and farmer support in Colorado and southern Wyoming.

The New Agrarian Program manager works collaboratively with the rest of the New Agrarian Program team, including three other regional program managers, to coordinate programming; support current mentors, fellows, and apprentices; and help to expand the programs in their region. This person is responsible for building supportive relationships with mentors and apprentices, supporting mentor operations to help guide them through the apprentice application and hiring processes, and facilitating communication and providing guidance for both apprentices and mentors throughout their year together. This person also works with the program director to identify organizational partners, support fundraising efforts and programmatic communications, and recruit new mentors and apprentices.

The ideal candidate is a people-oriented facilitator who has previously worked with ranchers and farmers, in experiential education, regenerative agriculture, and/or in working lands conservation. The ideal candidate works well collaboratively, understands the complex connections between social, economic, and ecological dimensions of agriculture, and is passionate about solving current food production and land stewardship challenges.

This position is based in Colorado, with flexibility around exact location; the candidate should be located on the eastern half of the state (Front Range or Eastern Plains preferred) or southern Wyoming. This position works in tandem with the New Agrarian Program Southwest manager located near Durango to support and recruit mentors and apprentices across the region. Each manager should ideally be within a 4-5 hour drive of the mentor sites they support. As the manager will be predominantly working with the Quivira team and New Agrarian Program community remotely, access to high-speed, reliable internet is a must. The position also requires travel to conferences, presentations, and other work events throughout the Rocky Mountain west (15-20 percent of work time is non-computer based).

Primary responsibilities:

Program coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact for New Agrarian Program mentors, apprentices, and fellows in your region
• Support the application process for potential new program participants
• Support mentor/apprentice/fellow relationships and serve as a mediator as needed
• In partnership with the New Agrarian Program team, plan and conduct monthly supplemental education calls, fellowship modules, and regional apprentice gatherings, including orientation, mid-season gatherings, and graduation
• Conduct annual site visits to current mentor operations in your region
• Facilitate connections between current and future generations of food producers and land stewards

Recruitment and outreach

• In collaboration with the program director, design, implement, and evaluate Quivira’s program recruitment plans for the fellowships and apprenticeship
• Contribute to the New Agrarian Program monthly newsletter, Regeneration Rising podcast, and Quivira social media
• Work with the rest of the New Agrarian Program team to schedule, plan, and promote events online and in the West, including NAP 101, apprentice orientation, an apprentice stockmanship workshop, public field days, and REGENERATE Conference activities
• Assist program director with recruitment of new mentor operations in Colorado and Wyoming, including conducting site visits as needed

Administration

• Support grant writing and reporting efforts for the program
• Submit payment requests with attention to detail
• Using organizational templates, draft MOUs and contracts for partners
• Create meeting agendas and lead efficient project meetings

Additional tasks

• Represent Quivira and the New Agrarian Program at relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings
• Support fundraising efforts
• Collaborate with other staff members and engage with other Quivira program areas as needed
• Attend and actively participate in the annual REGENERATE Conference
• Participate in staff meetings, retreats, and strategic planning meetings
• Actively engage in Quivira’s diversity, equity, and inclusion and anti-racism efforts
• Other activities as assigned

We recognize and value the many ways to learn, grow and succeed professionally, and acknowledge that individuals acquire skills, knowledge and perspectives through diverse educational, professional, personal, and volunteer experiences. We take all relevant experiences into account when reviewing applications and ask that you share with us your unique strengths that you will bring to Quivira and to your work with the New Agrarian Program.

Required Qualifications

• Established connections to Colorado’s agricultural communities (ideally, the regenerative livestock/ranching community)
• A passion for addressing issues in food production (with a focus on regenerative livestock/ranching operations) or land management in the arid and semi-arid West
• Experience with, and an interest in education – teaching, mentoring, or in some other capacity
• Skilled at initiating conversations and building rapport with a wide range of individuals—including mentors, beginning and experienced ranchers and farmers, and team members—through regular in-person meetings, phone calls, and written communication
• A valid driver’s license
• Access to reliable internet
• Comfortable working a computer-based job, with flexibility to travel to current and potential mentor sites, conferences, and workshops
• Ability to lift 25 lbs, and stand and walk for extended periods of time in varying weather conditions

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on regenerative ranching or livestock operations (specifically with entrepreneurship, management, land access, or other topics pertinent to supporting beginning ranchers and farmers)
• Experience working as an educator (preferably experiential/hands-on learning)
• Grant writing experience
• Experience with community organizing and networking
• Comfort using technology platforms like Slack, Google Suite, and Asana
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with a highly-collaborative team
• Photography, design, or creative writing skills
• Experience or enthusiasm to host a podcast
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects
• Experience working with people in diverse environments and with people from different backgrounds

Are you looking for an opportunity to increase your plant identification skills, earn some money, get college credit, and spend time outdoors this fall? Our company, Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants, is seeking multiple Seasonal Rangeland Technicians with experience in plant identification and rangeland sampling methodologies based out of our Santa Fe, NM, office. Technicians will be completing rangeland assessments and other vegetation measurement processes. The position will start in August and continue into early November (dates flexible). We are also able to work with you and your professors so that you can earn course credits.

Overview of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to and sample rangeland sites throughout the states of NM and AZ
• Safely navigate to rangeland sites using a GPS and a 4-wheel vehicle
• Identify rangeland plants and collect vegetative forage production data

Qualifications

• High proficiency in plant identification for species of the southwest
• Proficient in reading maps
• Willingness to travel and camp overnight
• Ability to lift over 30lbs
• Ability to hike difficult terrain in variable weather conditions

Type: Seasonal / Hourly / Non-Exempt / Non-Benefits Eligible
Housing: No

Do you want to spend your days immersed in beautiful, remote landscapes, making a real impact on conservation? Turner Natural Resources (TNR) is looking for a passionate and driven Fisheries Technician to join our mission of restoring imperiled species and habitats across the American West.

Turner Natural Resources is seeking a motivated Fisheries Technician to support a wide range of field-based conservation projects focused on aquatic ecosystems and native species restoration. Based in Bozeman, Montana, this position plays a vital role in conducting aquatic organism surveys, restoring riparian habitats, and assisting with ecological management across Turner properties. The role requires extended travel to field sites in states such as New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Kansas, typically for periods not exceeding two weeks.

ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Fisheries Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our fieldwork — applying and learning hands-on skills to support native aquatic species and ecosystems. Whether you’re electrofishing in a mountain stream, planting willows along a riparian corridor, or building in-stream habitat structures, you’ll be contributing to meaningful conservation outcomes.

You will also be responsible for:

• Assisting with aquatic organism surveys and population monitoring in ponds and streams using techniques such as:

1. 1. Backpack and barge electrofishing
   2. Gill, fyke, and trap netting
   3. Hook and line sampling

• Supporting the application of piscicides for native species restoration.
• Building in-stream habitat structures and participate in riparian restoration, including willow planting.
• Collecting detailed field data and maintaining accurate records throughout all project work.
• Traveling long distances (up to 8+ hours) to remote field locations and camp on-site as needed (gear provided).
• Driving and navigating a ½-ton pickup truck in both urban and off-road environments.
• Safely operating and maintaining field vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Participating in regular safety briefings and adhering to safety protocols in all work settings.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned to support aquatic management and conservation objectives.

What this isn’t:

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

1. Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, or a closely related field.
2. Previous experience with aquatic sampling techniques (e.g., electrofishing, netting) is a plus, but not required.
3. Comfortable using basic hand tools in a field setting.
4. Familiarity with GPS devices and mapping software (such as ArcGIS or similar platforms) is preferred.
5. Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment is highly desirable.
6. Must demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn new skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
7. This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
8. You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.

YOUR QUALITIES

• Commitment to Mission and Team
• A passion for the natural world
• Initiative and adaptability
• Humility and ability to learn from others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:

• Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physical labor for extended periods of time, often outdoors under inclement weather conditions.

On a frequent basis, you can expect to:

• Ride an ATV/UTV for extended periods of time on uneven, rough terrain and occasionally on roads and flat terrain while performing duties.
• Extended hiking may be required.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. While performing the duties of this job, you must be alert and aware of dangers that are present while working in a remote location. You must be comfortable working alone in a remote landscape. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information, visit https://www.tedturner.com/about/career-opportunities-2/.

Responsibilities May Include:

• • Temporary electric fencing, install and removal in difficult terrain. This will be a primary responsibility and requires adapting to terrain, creativity in laying out fencing, taking direction from other employees, ability to use smartphone technology to layout and track fence locations, understanding or willingness to learn DC electricity and keeping fences electrified, care of tools and equipment
  • Ensure salt and mineral are available to animals at all times. This includes hauling, tracking inventory and data entry
  • Operation of heavy equipment including skid steer with attachments, backhoe, tractor, telehandler, excavator and dump truck
  • Property cleanup including garbage, fence removal and weed control
  • Fence maintenance on existing barbed wire, woven wire, high tensile electric fence and poly fence
  • New fence construction including high tensile electric fence and barbed wire
  • Stockwater line install, assist with pipe layout and welding/ fusing as well as backfill
  • Noxious weed control. This requires identification and control using micronutrients, vinegar, manual removal, and targeted grazing using cattle and sheep for suppression of the weeds
  • Safe operation of ATV and UTV for ranch work and weed control
  • Corral maintenance and construction
  • Assist with water development including water tanks and underground waterlines
  • Building maintenance including sweeping, organizing, painting, and general needs to maintain outbuildings, shops, barns and houses
  • Operation and maintenance of small engines and tools. Chainsaw, weed eater, and small power tools
  • General preventative maintenance including oil changes and greasing of equipment
  • Mow and trim lawns
  • Interest in learning how to operate and maintain center pivots, sprinkler irrigation equipment and flood irrigation
  • Assist to manage livestock for high health, low-stress, and genetic excellence with minimal purchased inputs
  • Assist to implement adaptive, regenerative grazing practices that optimize profit per acre
  • Ensure safe, reliable and secure operations, procedures, equipment and infrastructure
  • Participate in WOTB (working on the business) meetings
  • Communicate and coordinate with the ranch manager, ranch staff, and Owners to sustain commitment to culture
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn welding, plasma cutter, cutting torch, and shop equipment for metal fabrication and maintenance
  • Assist with grazing planning, range monitoring, and data entry
  • Assist with calving, branding, and feeding
  • Vaccinate livestock using syringes and hypodermic needles and use of a hydraulic squeeze chute
  • Occasionally assist with marketing team in moving frozen product, unloading and receiving, setup and participation with advertising and farmer’s market
  • Occasionally assist with guest services, setup, takedown and contribute to events that are held on the ranch

Qualifications and Background:

• • Safety conscience and proactive experience in a safety culture, and proactively wear PPE
  • Honesty, integrity, intellect, passion for the work, work ethic, systems thinking
  • Be a life-long learner

Competencies:

• • Problem solving- identifies and resolves problems, works well in groups or alone
  • Teamwork- balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to a positive team spirit
  • Motivation- takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
  • Organization- Plans and prioritizes work and uses time efficiently
  • Professionalism- Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments
  • Attendance- Is consistently on time, and ensures responsibilities are covered when absent
  • Dependability- takes responsibility for own actions, commits long hours of work when necessary
  • Computer skills- including Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Sheets, smartphone function and applications and understanding/ reading maps

Physical Demands:

Work conditions will require exposure to environmental extremes and will often require employee to complete work regardless of the given conditions. Some work will include dusty conditions and airborne particles in shop and outdoor work. Terrain and daily work conditions will vary. Work duties will include walking, climbing, and working in uneven ground conditions. The daily duties will also include extensive time on atv, utv, and occasionally horseback.