Job Announcements Late November

Water Education Colorado is seeking a Programs Director. The Programs Director will maintain WEco’s strong reputation as a trusted resource in offering a core suite of engaging information, education and leadership programs, while also developing new opportunities to carry out the organization’s mission. WEco just turned 20 years old and is entering an exciting new phase with an upcoming move to the Colorado State University SPUR campus at the National Western Center. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled professional to engage in all aspects of WEco's programming, and to gain exposure to a vast range of water leaders across the state while exploring innovative program alternatives to align with strategic direction. This position involves regular time in the field, traveling to in-person programs and events. Past experience overseeing both projects and staff and the ability to drive productivity to achieve program objectives required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The target start date is January 2022.

RiversEdge West is recruiting two Riparian Monitoring Stewardship Interns and two Riparian Restoration Strike Team crew members. These positions are in partnership with the Western Colorado Conservation Corps and will be based in the Grand Junction, CO area. The positions will support the restoration efforts of the Desert Rivers Collaborative, a multi-stakeholder riparian restoration partnership. These are great opportunities for college students, recent graduates, and anyone trying to get a foot in the door of the restoration world. All training is provided. Tentative Dates (some flexibility for the right candidate(s)) and more info are below: Riparian Monitoring Stewardship Interns: May-August 2023 Riparian Restoration Strike Team

The Southwestern Water Conservation District (“District”), based in Durango, Colorado, is seeking candidates for the Programs Coordinator position. The District was created by Colorado statute in 1941 to lead in the protection, conservation, use and development of the water of the San Juan and Dolores River basins for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard for Colorado all waters of the basin to which the state is entitled. The District encompasses all of La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta, San Juan, San Miguel and Dolores counties and parts of Montrose, Hinsdale and Mineral counties. The District has a nine-member Board of Directors with an appointee from each Board of County Commissioners.

The Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project is seeking application for a Program Manager position. Manager. The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director of the RGHRP. Founded in 2004, the RGHRP is a small watershed group working to restore and conserve the historical functions and vitality of streams and rivers in the Rio Grande Basin in Colorado for improved water quality, agricultural water use, riparian health, wildlife and aquatic species habitat, recreation, and community safety. The RGHRP’s focus areas and priority projects are informed by watershed and stream management plans, which cover the Rio Grande in Colorado and many of its tributaries. Applications for the position will be accepted until the position is filled.

Clean River Partners is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director provides overall management, planning, fundraising and leadership of the organization in accordance with the Board of Directors and organizational policies and objectives.

The Friends of the Lower Blue River Board of Directors is seeking someone to take on the duties of Treasurer. FOLBR Board members are all volunteers. The Board meets monthly to discuss FOLBR's progress to protect the integrity of the Blue River Valley. Our current focus is the Safe Soils/Climate Resiliency Initiative to address Climate Change. The role of Treasurer is as follows:

  • Maintain the Organization's Financials

  • Manage the Accounts Payable and Receivable of the Organization. (Most receivables come from online memberships on our website)

  • Work with the Executive Director to develop the Annual Budget

  • Process Event Ticket Sales during our Annual Gathering using the Square System.

  • FOLBR is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

This in NOT a 40-hour per week position! If you are interested, please contact Executive Director Jonathan Knopf at office@FOLBR.org. or 732-995-8707.

Arapahoe County Open Spaces is seeking a Business Associate III. The Business Associate III performs a variety of professional accounting duties associated with the classifying, recording, and reporting of Open Spaces funds, in addition to administrative responsibilities to support the operations of the Open Spaces department. Supports Open Spaces staff, Fair and Events staff, and CSU Extension.

The Alliance Center is seeking a Workforce Development Project Manager. The Workforce Development Project Manager will be responsible for carrying out a statewide workforce development project to upskill, reskill and next skill the Colorado workforce into the clean energy economy (i.e., building and transportation electrification, weatherization, renewable energy generation, battery storage and energy efficiency). This position will act as a project manager and serve as the liaison between the numerous workforce partners of the RRC, state and local workforce boards.

Summit County is seeking a Resource Specialist/Senior Resource Specialist. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, be an efficient problem solver and self-starter, and have the ability to work effectively and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously with diverse individuals and agencies. Experience in project management, recreation planning, capacity management, natural surface and paved trail planning and construction, conservation, successful grant writing, and GIS/GPS skills are strongly preferred.

Palmer Land Conservancy seeks a Communications Manager to connect, inspire and engage the Palmer brand with current and prospective members and stakeholders across southern Colorado. This position reports to the Vice President of External Affairs and is responsible for growing and managing Palmer’s communications programs through compelling and inspiring storytelling to mobilize the next generation of land lovers. The Communications Manager will also work closely with the Membership and Events Manager, and other Palmer staff.

REW is seeking a Development Director. This position will manage the planning and implementation of strategies to procure funding resources that support REW’s strategic and operational goals. The Development Director will have demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability to research, and acquire funding in a natural resources and environmental education context. Position is open until filled.