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: October 30, 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.