Yuma County Conservation District Hiring Part-Time Office Assistant

Yuma County Conservation District is looking for a dependable, organized person to join our small team. This position helps keep the District office, finances, meetings, and public programs running smoothly. The ideal candidate enjoys varied work, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable working with numbers, records, partner agencies, and the public.

What You Will Do

•  Maintain QuickBooks records and assist with routine accounting, budgeting, financial reports, insurance, and workers' compensation filings.

•  Prepare materials for monthly YCCD Board meetings, attend meetings, draft minutes, and maintain official meeting records.

•  Assist with Republican River Watershed Association meeting preparation, planning, minutes, and follow-up.

•  Provide friendly customer service and help with correspondence, records, newsletters, the website, tree sales, workshops, and other District activities.

What We Are Looking For

•  Bookkeeping or accounting knowledge and experience with QuickBooks or similar software; training may be provided to the right candidate.

•  Strong organization, communication, computer, proofreading, and recordkeeping skills.

•  Good judgment, accuracy, confidentiality, reliability, and the ability to manage several deadlines.

•  High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Relevant office, bookkeeping, governmental, nonprofit, agricultural, or conservation experience is preferred.

•  Ability to successfully complete and maintain the federal background, suitability, credentialing, and access requirements necessary to work in the NRCS office.

Position Details

•  Hourly pay range: $16 to $21 per hour.

•  Benefits: Limited to those required by applicable Colorado law.

•  Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, with occasional meetings or events outside regular office hours.

•  Application deadline: November 6, 2026.

How to Apply

Send a resume and brief letter of interest to yccd77@gmail.com or deliver them to Yuma County Conservation District, 247 North Clay Street, Wray, Colorado 80758. A complete job description is available upon request.

Wyatt Tracy Awarded 2026 Yuma County Conservation District Camp Rocky Scholarship

The Yuma County Conservation District (YCCD) is pleased to announce that Wyatt Tracy has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Camp Rocky Scholarship, awarded to the champion of the Natural Resources Division at the Yuma County Fair.

As this year's scholarship recipient, Wyatt will receive a full scholarship to attend Camp Rocky in the summer of 2027. The scholarship recognizes outstanding interest and achievement in natural resources and encourages young people to continue exploring careers and educational opportunities in conservation and environmental stewardship.

Camp Rocky is Colorado's premier natural resources leadership camp for youth ages 14–17. Held annually near Divide, Colorado, the week-long camp provides participants with hands-on experiences in natural resource management while working alongside natural resource professionals from across the state.

During camp, students select one of four resource areas for in-depth study:

·         Fish & Wildlife Management

·         Forestry Management

·         Rangeland Management

·         Soil & Water Conservation

Throughout the week, campers develop practical field skills, learn about natural resource careers, and work as a team to complete a natural resource management project based on real-world scenarios.

"The Camp Rocky scholarship is one of our favorite youth education programs because it recognizes students who have already demonstrated an interest in conserving our natural resources," said Tanya Fell, District Manager for the Yuma County Conservation District. "We congratulate Wyatt on this achievement and are excited for the opportunities he will experience at Camp Rocky next summer."

The Yuma County Conservation District has long supported youth conservation education by sponsoring Camp Rocky scholarships and encouraging local students to become future leaders in agriculture, conservation, and natural resource management.

Congratulations to Wyatt Tracy on being named the 2026 Yuma County Conservation District Camp Rocky Scholarship recipient. YCCD wishes him the very best as he prepares to attend Camp Rocky in 2027.

For more information about Camp Rocky scholarships or other youth education opportunities offered by the Yuma County Conservation District, contact Tanya Fell at 970-332-3107 ext. 9002 or visit www.ycconservation.com

Yuma County Conservation District Announces 2026 Raymond Peters Memorial Conservation Scholarship Recipient

The Yuma County Conservation District (YCCD) is pleased to announce Carson Helling, a graduate of Idalia High School, as the recipient of the 2026 Raymond Peters Memorial Conservation Scholarship.

Carson is the son of Kevin and Janessa Helling of Idalia. He plans to attend Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where he will pursue a degree in Engineering Technology Management with a Precision Agriculture focus.

The Raymond Peters Memorial Conservation Scholarship was established by the Yuma County Conservation District to honor the legacy of Raymond Peters, a longtime YCCD Board Supervisor whose dedication to conservation and agriculture left a lasting impact on Yuma County and beyond. The scholarship supports students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, conservation, natural resources, and related fields.

YCCD congratulates Carson on this achievement and wishes him continued success as he begins his college career.

The Yuma County Conservation District will continue offering the Raymond Peters Memorial Conservation Scholarship in 2027, with applications opening later this year. Details will be posted on the District’s website and shared with local schools.

Students who reside within the Yuma County Conservation District—or whose parents own property within the District—and who plan to pursue studies related to agriculture, conservation, or natural resources are encouraged to apply.

For additional information about the scholarship or future application cycles, please visit www.ycconservation.com/scholarships or contact the Yuma County Conservation District office at 970-332-3107 ext. 9002.