Our People

POSITION

Full-time position, 40 hours/week

The senior bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accounting records for the organization. This position will track and manage the daily transactions for the organization and record the regularly occurring financial changes. The senior bookkeeper will report to the Vice President of Finance and Administration and work closely with senior staff members and a contracted controller.

Full Position Description

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TO APPLY

Please submit a letter of introduction and a current resume to hr@cibolo.org with the subject line: Nonprofit Senior Bookkeeper

The position will remain open until filled.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree with accounting coursework preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related subjects preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial data analysis.
• Experience and ability to use Sage Intacct (accounting software) to record, store, and analyze financial data.
• At least two years of accounting experience required, preferably in the financial or nonprofit industry.

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POSITION

Full-time position, 40 hours/week

Summary

The Nest Nature School is part of the Cibolo Center for Conservation, an organization founded in 1988 to connect people with nature and inspire them to fall in love with the land, water, and wildlife in the hopes that they will become champions and stewards of the Earth. At the Nest Nature School, we nurture strong bodies, inquisitive minds, & wild hearts. The school fosters a cohesive learning community and employs the best practices of early childhood educational approaches. Our curriculum incorporates play and learning in nature to best support the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, physically to ensure that they are prepared for Kindergarten and beyond.

The Nest Nature School is part of the Cibolo Center for Conservation, an organization founded in 1988 to connect people with nature and inspire them to fall in love with land, water, and wildlife in the hopes that they will become champions and stewards of the Earth. Since 2016, the Cibolo has been providing exceptional early childhood education in the Nature School to foster young children in their full spectrum of development.

Our campus provides abundant nature-based opportunities to support our play-based learning philosophy. Our unique campus located at the Herff Farm is an integral aspect of our school. Located in the heart of Boerne, we provide our students access to over 60 acres of pristine natural spaces along the Cibolo Creek with prairies, trails, forests, and gardens. Each class is situated in individual learning cottages, complete with a beautiful indoor space, an open-air creative space, and picnic decks for lunch and snacks. The outdoor learning spaces include opportunities for children to grow vegetables, explore the forest, experience a sensory garden, create and build nature-based art, and of course, sliding and climbing and jump. With our school campus fully integrated into this majestic natural setting, we use Mother Nature as another teacher.

The Cibolo is seeking an energetic and passionate early childhood educator to provide strong teaching, leadership, and direction in the role of Assistant Teacher for The Nest, the preschool of the Cibolo Center for Conservation.

The Assistant Teacher works collaboratively to provide support to the Lead Teacher in one of our four preschool classes. We are seeking applicants equipped with a strong background in early childhood development or a related field with a passion to inspire children to connect with nature through play and exploration. We are seeking individuals who are joyful, collaborative, passionate, responsible, energetic, flexible, child-focused, and enjoy being outdoors year-round in all weather.

The position will support a traditional school day schedule, typically 40 hours per week, scheduled hourly Monday – Friday though some weekends or evenings may occasionally be required for family events, staff meetings, or training opportunities. This is a year-round, full-time position with benefits.

Full Position Description

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TO APPLY

Please submit a letter of introduction and a current resume to hr@cibolo.org or click the button below.
The position will remain open until filled.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervise children in day-to-day routines and transitions, engage during daily hikes, support snack and mealtimes, and activity set-up/clean-up
• Assist Lead Teacher in preparing and facilitating curriculum
• Assist with student assessments and portfolios to share with administration and parents as needed
• Respond confidently to emergencies in a calm and responsible manner and uphold emergency protocols.
• Read full position description for complete list of qualifications.

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POSITION

Part-time, 20 hours per week

Summary

The Cibolo Center for Conservation & Farm’s mission is conservation of natural resources through education and stewardship. We provide programming & visitor experiences for children, youth, adults and families while protecting vanishing natural areas. The Landscape and Facility Maintenance Assistant performs duties on the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm campuses. This position reports to the Building and Grounds Manager and Operations Manager.

Full Position Description

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This position requires well-rounded diverse experience in landscaping, general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and minor construction. Must be a motivated self-starter, respectful team player and possess problem-solving skills. Most of the work takes place outdoors and requires the ability to lift, bend, carry, climb ladders, etc. 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 9am – 1pm. Times may vary with extra hours when needed.

TO APPLY

Please submit a letter of introduction and a current resume to hr@cibolo.org with Farm Assistant in the subject line or click the button below.
The position will remain open until filled.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven relevant work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that balance professionalism, diplomacy and compassion
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in outdoor setting, including in inclement weather
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must possess a valid State of Texas driver’s license

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POSITION

Part-time, average 20 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays

Summary

The Farmers Market & Gift Shop Coordinator provides the necessary coordination and assistance to execute the goals and objectives of the Farmers Market at the Herff Farm and the Cibolo Nature Center gift shop. The position reports directly to the Events Manager and works closely with the Vice President of Finance and Administration. Hours will vary week to week depending on timeline and tasks as assigned. Generally, 20 hours a week, occasionally more w/prior approval. The position will mainly work on Saturday and Sunday with some in-person and remote administrative tasks during the week.

Full Position Description

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The Farmer’s Market & Gift Shop Coordinator reports directly to the Events Manager and works closely with the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

TO APPLY

Please submit a letter of introduction and a current resume to hr@cibolo.org with the subject line: Farmers Market & Gift Shop Coordinator

The position will remain open until filled.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work Saturdays and Sundays.
• Excellent customer service and people management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage groups/ activities, and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Can safely operate vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform some physical labor in outdoor setting, including in inclement weather.

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POSITION

Part-time position, Schedule to not exceed 21 hours per week

Summary

The person in this position is responsible for keeping the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm clean, green, and safe to ensure an excellent visitor experience.

Full Position Description

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TO APPLY

Please send a letter of introduction and resume to hr@cibolo.org with Park Ranger included in the subject line.
The position will remain open until filled.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
• Motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to perform routine maintenance when needed
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that balance professionalism, diplomacy and compassion
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and work in a constant pace; lift and carry 40 pounds; carry, climb and work on a ladder
• Can safely operate vehicles and equipment
• Read full position description for complete list of qualifications.

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