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Organization Overview

The High Country Conservation Center (HC3) is a community non-profit organization with a mission to 

promote practical solutions for resource conservation and waste reduction in Summit County, Colorado. 

Programs include recycling and composting, climate action, energy conservation, water conservation 

and sustainable food production. HC3 engages residents, visitors, and businesses in protecting our local 

environment.


General Description of Duties

The Office Administrator position oversees office administrative functions and program support for HC3.

The Office Administrator will perform administrative tasks, including bookkeeping, corresponding with 

clients, and answering phone calls. 


Application Process

Send cover letter and résumé to Heather Allen at heather@highcountryconservation.org by Sunday, 

March 8 at 5pm. Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to the deadline. No phone 

calls. 


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.


Skills and Attributes

  • Passion for environmental stewardship and Summit County community.
  • Ability to understand bookkeeping and budgeting.
  • Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and complete projects by deadlines.
  • Strong computer skills required, including aptitude to learn new computer programs and ability 
  • to manage data in Salesforce database.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written skills.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and clean driving record.


Job Duties and Responsibilities

Admin/Organization Support 

  • Provide administrative support for organization. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, 
  • responding to customer emails, making meeting and event arrangements, and completing 
  • administrative tasks such as buying office supplies.
  • Assist external bookkeeper and program managers with bookkeeping in Quickbooks.
  • Print checks and create invoices for program managers.
  • Track expenses/income against budget.
  • Create financial reports (from Quickbooks) for bimonthly Board meetings. 
  • Reconcile monthly credit card statements, health insurance statements, and bank deposits.
  • Work directly with Executive Director and other staff on special projects. 


Other Programs

  • Coordinate annual farm-share and garden plot sales each spring. Support Programs Team 
  • through monthly budget tracking and contractor invoicing.
  • Support HC3 fundraisers and events, including Party for the Planet, HC3’s largest annual 
  • fundraiser.
  • Work with the marketing and fundraising coordinator to track individual donations.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.


Position Information and Benefits

This position works 24 hours per week primarily in our Frisco office during HC3’s business hours 

(Monday–Thursday, 9am–5:00pm; Friday, 9am–3pm). Occasional evening and weekend work may also 

be required. This role offers flexibility to support work–life balance. Hiring wage range is $21/hour to 

$25/hour dependent upon experience. Additional compensation available for bilingual Spanish/English 

speakers.


The position includes paid time off and offers opportunities for professional growth within the organization.