Forever Our Rivers is seeking an Executive Director. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in marketing (preferably cause-marketing), conservation finance, including long-term conservation fund growth, and an understanding of river ecology and restoration practices. They will also have an exceptional ability to cultivate in-person relationships and a deep business acumen, understanding the culture of prospective corporate partners. Applications will be reviewed on September 10, 2021. Click HERE for the full job description.
Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association is seeking a General Manager. The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association (“UVWUA”) delivers irrigation water to approximately 86,000 acres to shareholders from Montrose to Delta. The Project diverts water from the Gunnison River, Uncompahgre River, Ridgeway Reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir, and Taylor Park Reservoir. The UVWUA generates electricity for homes, farms and industry at five micro-hydroelectric plants. The General Manager will ensure reliable conveyance, delivery and use of water for the benefit of our shareholders. Learn more and apply HERE.
The City of Boulder is seeking a Water Quality Specialist. This team member provides an essential role in supporting drinking water operations and compliance. Under general direction, this team member conducts water quality monitoring, equipment and instrument maintenance, data management and analysis, field investigations related to surface water and drinking water, laboratory analyses, and customer service related to drinking water inquiries. For more information and to apply click
Coalitions and Collaborative, Inc is seeking a Chief Operations Officer. The successful applicant will be a proven leader who is willing to serve the larger purpose of fostering on-the-ground conservation efforts that protect and restore natural resources and local communities by supporting collaborative conservation organizations, who produce collective impacts through stakeholder driven efforts. For more information click HERE.
Mountain Studies Institute is hiring a Environmental Education Coordinator to serve as an Environmental Education AmeriCorps (eeCorps) member. The EE Coordinator will have the opportunity to develop and deliver place-based environmental education and stewardship activities centered around MSI's community-driven water, forest health, and climate-related research, programming, and action. This position is full time for 11 months. Click HERE for more information.
The State of Colorado is seeking a DHSEM Emergency/Recovery Specialist. This position is subject to recall for emergency management operations, which may require irregular hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Click HERE to read the full job description.
The City of Greeley is looking for a passionate water conservation person to: achieve water efficiency measures, analyses and interpretation of water use data, conduct indoor and outdoor water audits and community/customer engagement. The position will be responsible to plan, develop and implement projects and programs that support the Water Conservation Teams’ objectives and goals. For the full job description click HERE.
The Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) is hiring an Executive Director. If you are a smart, energetic nonprofit leader that is passionate about keeping the Poudre River watershed resilient and want to share that passion with others, then CPRW has an opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, mission driven, self-directed leader, with a proven track record of successfully managing nonprofits; and is knowledgeable about watershed health. This position has the opportunity to play a visionary role for the health of the Poudre River watershed. For more information click HERE.
Western Resource Advocates is hiring for several positions. Take a look at the job opportunities available HERE.
CASR is currently hiring for Green Workforce Liaison. The Green Workforce Liaison will serve as a liaison between CASR and DEDO to ensure alignment between Denver’s Climate Protection Fund (CPF) and Denver’s Green Workforce Development Strategy. This position will work to implement both the CPF and Green Workforce Development Strategy in Denver. This includes ensuring that “green jobs'' are also quality jobs. To apply and for more information, click HERE.
Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative is hiring an Executive Director. The successful applicant will be a proven leader who is willing to serve the larger purpose of advocating for watershed health to protect present and future Arkansas River water supplies, related watershed resources, and communities throughout the Arkansas Basin. A passionate, determined and charismatic leader is needed to manage and grow ARWC; to oversee grants, agreements and programs; and to oversee staff and on-going projects. For more information click HERE.
SJMA is hiring a full time Rio Grande Visitor Information Coordinator to lead SJMA’s visitor information program throughout the Rio Grande National Forest.The Rio Grande Visitor Information Coordinator will work closely with SJMA staff and the Rio Grande National Forest to provide public information, sell forest products, promote interpretive product sales, answer phone calls from the public in a highly professional and courteous manner, and perform other miscellaneous front desk duties for the U.S. Forest Service at the Del Norte offices. Click HERE for the full job description.
The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring two public lands ambassadors to work in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management educating Alpine Loop OHV visitors to stay on trail, utilize “leave no trace” practices, track user numbers, and monitor tundra conditions throughout the alpine wonderland of the Alpine Loop outside Silverton, CO. Click HERE for more information.
San Juan Mountains Association is seeking to hire a lead instructor for its very popular environmental education day camp. This position will teach curriculum already developed by SJMA’s staff. They will be one of 4 instructors responsible for a group of 26 kids, ages 6-17. This position will work with the SJMA education team to deliver outdoor education programming at SJMA’s Durango Nature Center and on public lands throughout the region. Click HERE for more information.
The Applied Scientist II (ICR) provides technical and scientific support and leadership for the Colorado River Program’s (CRP) conservation initiatives in Conservation by Design (CbD) and measures of conservation success (MOS). The CRP Freshwater Scientist will play a role in shaping water management strategies that help better meet the water needs of native species and habitats across the Colorado River Basin by conducting technical analysis and planning activities necessary to advance on-the-ground flow restoration and water infrastructure projects. For the full job description click HERE.
The Poudre Learning Center is seeking a Director of the PLC. The Administrator of the Poudre Learning Center (PLC) is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the PLC. The Administrator has board authority to govern the operations, mission, goals and strategic objectives as approved by the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities include implementation of strategic plans, staff management and development, environmental science education curriculum, financial management, fundraising in concert with the PLC Foundation (PLCF), marketing, developing community relations, PLC program training, promotion, evaluation, and building organizational partnerships. For more information click HERE. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring a crew of wilderness crew members to work in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to educate wilderness visitors on “leave no trace” practices, conduct trail work, and monitor wilderness characteristics throughout the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests. Click HERE for more information.
CRWA is seeking a Wastewater Technician. The right candidate will reside in the state of Colorado and will travel the state extensively providing technical assistance and training to wastewater systems under the population of 10,000. The right candidate will be a Certified Water Professional with certifications in wastewater treatment and collections along with multiple years of experience in wastewater treatment and collections. For more information click HERE.
The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is seeking to hire a team of two (2) to three (3) seasonal San Juan Public Lands Ambassadors to educate and inform public lands visitors how to responsibly visit the spectacular public lands in San Juan County, Colorado. The San Juan Public Lands Ambassadors will work with SJMA staff and volunteers and in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Silverton Chamber of Commerce to provide accurate public lands information to visitors while encouraging Leave No Trace practices. The team will work in the Town of Silverton, at the Ice Lakes Trailhead, and at other public lands information centers in the region. For more information click HERE.
The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring two public lands ambassadors to work in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management educating Alpine Loop OHV visitors to stay on trail, utilize “leave no trace” practices, track user numbers, and monitor tundra conditions throughout the alpine wonderland of the Alpine Loop outside Silverton, CO. Click HERE for more information.
The Southern Rockies Seed Network (SRSN) seeks a part-time program coordinator to manage current projects, grants and fundraising. Established in 2014, SRSN provides an exciting opportunity for professional growth and to work among a diverse range of federal, state, and local partners and industry representatives to create a sustainable solution to native plant materials development in the Southern Rockies Ecoregion. This position will oversee the Strategic Seed Reserve Program, manage and assist with fundraising activities, and other duties as outlined HERE.
The Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) is excited to announce a new Land Conservation Internship opportunity out of our satellite office in Steamboat Springs. The Land Conservation Internship position is a paid part time seasonal position that will help CCALT meet the conservation demands of Northwest Colorado by assisting the team with annual monitoring of conserved properties in the YVCP service area, outreach and community engagement efforts, and grant applications and management. Through this experience, the Land Conservation Intern will gain a greater understanding for non-profit structure and governance. View the full job description HERE.
Southwest Conservation Corps is looking for four young adults to serve in a maintenance role at Great Sand Dunes National Park! Recent high school graduates and those seeking a degree at a trade school preferred. Join the Southwest Conservation Corps’ intern team and help the National Park Service carry out its mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. For more information and how to apply click HERE.
Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking an Open Spaces Crew Lead to perform lead work over a crew involved in Denver’s East District open spaces and natural areas maintenance operations. This is a great opportunity for a budding leader to build on their leadership and open space management skills while contributing to the resiliency and sustainability of the city’s natural resources and keeping the city wild! For more information and how to apply click HERE