Posting Detail Information
Working TitleCNHP Program and Volunteer Coordinator
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting NumberAP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleResearch Associate II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,700-$65,000
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/28/2025
Description of Work Unit
The Colorado Natural Heritage Program ( CNHP ) is Colorado's primary biological conservation information center housed within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. CNHP is a key player in Colorado's conservation of open lands and maintains the only centralized conservation database in Colorado that includes plants, animals, and natural communities. The staff consists of approximately 40 highly experienced biologists and information managers with expertise in inventory, research, and monitoring of Colorado's flora, fauna, plant communities, and conservation issues. CNHP serves a wide variety of users including federal, state and local agencies, consultants, environmental groups, non-government organizations, private landowners, and the public. CNHP's annual revenue is approximately 6 million dollars and is generated from contracts and agreements through CNHP's partners and clients. CNHP generally works on over 50 conservation projects per year. To learn more about CNHP's mission, vision, and values, visit
Position Summary
The Colorado Natural Heritage Program ( CNHP ) at Colorado State University ( CSU ) is seeking a Program and Volunteer Coordinator to manage programmatic resources and coordinate a growing volunteer program. Program coordination duties will include developing efficient workflows to ensure consistent hiring and management practices, coordinating shared resources, organizing unit-level electronic files, and coordinating and assisting with field project logistics. Volunteer coordination duties will include communicating with potential volunteers, developing training materials for volunteer groups, and facilitating volunteer training opportunities at multiple scales from 2-hour online training sessions to multi-day in-person bioblitz events. The position will also assist with the CNHP Siegle Conservation Science internship for CSU undergraduate students, assist with maintaining internship and philanthropic budgets, and assist with writing proposals to fund volunteer events and the internship program. This position will follow through with all volunteers and interns to ensure that data gathered are integrated with existing CNHP data to augment our biodiversity conservation efforts and successes.
The position will be located on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, CO. The position can be either full-time in-person or part-time in-person/part-time remote. Fully remote work is not an option. The position must be based in Colorado and be able to work from the CNHP offices at CSU two or three times a week throughout the year. CNHP provides a flexible work environment to support work-life balance with excellent benefits and CSU is dedicated to taking care of faculty and staff by providing a wide range of benefits that promote health, financial security, and overall well-being. The University also offers many perks to eligible employees - from educational benefits and work-life programs to discounts and deals.
Required Job Qualifications
- Must be a CSU employee
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related professional experience.
- Experience managing groups of data collectors or volunteers.
- Experience with Microsoft suite of software, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, and Excel or similar tools.
- Demonstrated organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle complex tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work both independently with guidance and effectively in a team.
- Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CNHP will not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Master's degree.
- Experience writing grant proposals and managing budgets.
- Experience planning and managing organizational calendars.
- Experience with graphic design or publishing software like Canva, InDesign and/or Publisher.
- Experience teaching at the college/university level or teaching adult learners.
- Familiarity with Colorado flora, fauna, ecosystems.
- Experience working with Natural Heritage Methodology to collect data on rare plants, animals, and natural communities.
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryProgram Coordination
Duty/Responsibility
- Manage programmatic resources and develop efficient workflows to ensure consistent implementation of CSU , WCNR , and CNHP policies and procedures.
- This includes 1) maintaining up to date policies and procedures for purchasing, hiring, field crew management, and risk management; 2) coordinating vehicles, shared equipment, and shared office space; and 3) developing effective organization of unit-level electronic files.
Percentage Of Time40
Job Duty CategoryVolunteer Coordination
Duty/Responsibility
- Communicate with all parties interested in volunteering with CNHP .
- Develop communication and training materials for groups of volunteers interested in collecting data to support CNHP's biodiversity inventories.
- Scheduling and facilitating volunteer training opportunities at multiple scales from 2-hour online training sessions to multi-day in-person bioblitz events.
Percentage Of Time40
Job Duty CategoryAssist with Siegle Conservation Biology Internship
Duty/Responsibility
- Assist the current CNHP Internship Coordinator with the Siegle Conservation Biology Internship for CSU undergraduate students.
- Help interview and select interns.
- Coordinate intern schedule with science mentors and projects.
Percentage Of Time15
Job Duty CategoryAdministrative
Duty/Responsibility
- Participate thoughtfully in unit management tasks expected of all CNHP employees, including participation in monthly staff meetings, involvement in the bi-annual CNHP Partners Meeting and other administrative duties as needed.
Percentage Of Time5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
- Statement of Qualifications (clearly address how your experiences meets or exceeds each qualification listed in the job announcement); the statement of qualifications can be uploaded to the 'Cover Letter' slot
- Resume
Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than April 28, 2025, for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
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References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License
Search ContactJoanna Lemly
EEO
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