Open until filled, but apply by March 17, 2024 for first round consideration

Open until filled, but application review will begin after 3/1/24

​The Fremont Conservation District is accepting applications for the position of District Manager.
This is a 32- hour plus per week position, including some evening meetings, weekend workshops or
outreach events; Assists all telephone and walk-in clients in a professional manner. Customer service
skills a necessity; Two to five years bookkeeping, payroll and accounting (preferred) with QuickBooks
or equivalent. Maintains all financial and payroll / hiring records for the District, including monthly
accounting reports, quarterly and annual payroll filings. Makes sure the District is in good financial
standing; Organizes monthly Board meeting including monthly information to the Board members,
take notes and prepare minutes; Prepares District required reports and budget to keep District in good
standing and compliance with State requirements; Administer and maintain District programs,
website, social media page, newsletters and grants, including meetings, workshops and classes; Apply
for available grant funding from various sources and manage all aspects of the grant; This job
description is not intended to be all-inclusive – a more in-depth job description is available to all
potential candidates; Potential candidate will need to have a clean Colorado Driver’s license and be
required to pass a federal government background check as job location is in a federal building working
on federal government equipment; Salary is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.
No additional benefits are paid.

Applications are available on the Fremont Conservation District website at: www.fremontcd.org/job-
openings. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application but may be submitted in addition.

Submit applications in person to the USDA Service Center, Fremont Conservation District, 248 Dozier
Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212. Position open until filled.

Closes 8/16/2023
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