Job Announcements Early January

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.

Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District Watershed are seeking an Outreach Coordinator. The Watershed Outreach Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and works closely with the District’s Citizen Advisory Group, Board of Directors, and many community partners. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for establishing, managing, and growing existing and new watershed related programs and products and serving as a representative of the District in local, state, and national forums. This is a flexible, remote position, and candidates must provide their own reliable transportation.

Middle Colorado Watershed Council is seeking a Project Manager/Watershed Specialist. This is an employee position for a person to provide project management services to MCWC on projects within the Middle Colorado River region.

The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) is accepting applications to fill our Vegetation Management Program Coordinator/ Lead Forester position. The Vegetation Management Program Coordinator/Lead Forester position manages and implements WRWC’s Vegetation Management Program – a flagship program of the organization – which provides technical assistance and financial incentives for wildfire risk mitigation focused projects primarily on private land. Additionally, the position provides lead technical field forestry services for the organization. The position also collaborates with partner agencies such as the Colorado State Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service to plan and implement Wildland Urban Interface vegetation management and forest resiliency projects. The full position description, benefits and instructions for how to apply can be found by visiting the employment page. Take a look at this video highlighting some of WRWC’s work/partnerships

Aurora Water is seeking a Water Conservation Specialist  - Conservation Analyst to join their team. Aurora’s Water Conservation team implements over 20 water conservation programs focused on promoting water efficiency. This position is responsible managing and analyzing program data, developing script using R, Python and VBA. Candidates must also be well versed in ArcGIS and Excel. This position supports all conservation programs and is tasked with driving projects through their understanding of data potential. 

Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Western Lands Outdoor Equity Attorney. This position will be responsible for developing, enacting and enforcing policies that promote outdoor equity and protect equitable, sustainable outdoor recreational access to public lands and waters in the West. The Outdoor Equity Attorney will work closely with the Western Lands Director to ensure that WRA’s goal to protect 50% of Western lands from development is also ensuring that recreational access to public lands and waters is equitable, sustainable, and not based on personal wealth, or privilege.