Job Announcements Early February

Boulder County Parks & Open Space is excited to announce two seasonal openings for Conservation Easement Stewardship Monitors. This position is tasked with monitoring approximately 150 conservation easement properties from the plains to the mountains and includes both office and field work based in Longmont, CO. It would be a good fit for someone who enjoys interacting with and helping people, is comfortable exploring in the outdoors, and is looking to grow their experience with natural resource management and land conservation. Applications will close February 5th, 2023.

National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer two (2) regular, full-time positions that will build partnerships and connections to support the development and implementation of restoration, conservation, recreation, and forest health projects across assigned National Forests within the Rocky Mountain Region. The Rocky Mountain Region Program Managers will also facilitate collaborative efforts, manage complex funding mechanisms, supervise program staff, and oversee broader program work in the Rocky Mountain Region. For the full job description click here. Apply by February 10th, 2023.

The Colorado Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is hiring for a Conservation Easement Program Manager (CE Manager). The CE Manager will be a member of our Resilient and Connected Lands team, responsible for leading our land protection efforts in Colorado and the management and stewardship of our conservation easements and preserve properties across the state. The CE Manager will work with innovative and passionate colleagues, local landowners, and a wide range of partners to steward and monitor TNC’s conservation easements, efficiently resolve compliance issues, and manage the conservation easement program for Colorado. This an exciting position for an organized and detailed oriented individual that wants to make a significant contribution to TNC’s broader conservation goals. Applications will close on February 22nd, 2023.

Eagle Valley Land Trust is seeking a Community Engagement Manager. The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the Community Conservation Plan. A strong writer, the Coordinator conveys EVLT’s message effectively. The Land Trust Alliance defines Community Conservation as “making land conservation relevant by land trusts engaging all people in their communities who have not traditionally been served by, engaged in, or moved by land conservation. The application closing date is March 1st, 2023.

Organization Now is hiring a Project Manager - Energy & Environmental with Security Clearance.  Responsibilities include understanding of contract initiatives, identification and coordination of project resources, creation of progress reports, management against budget targets, communication with the client and other activities in support of overall project success. The PM will be responsible for ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, goals, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Occasional support will be required in the response to solicitations and development of proposal material. 

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a Water Conservation Utility Worker to support Denver Parks’ Water Conservation Program and play an important role in maintaining Denver’s extensive system of urban parks that are essential to the community’s well-being. This individual will learn and practice a variety of irrigation maintenance and repair skills, and lake maintenance skills, providing them with a strong foundation to make upward moves within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Olsson is seeking a Licensed Water/Wastewater Engineer. You will perform various engineering and project management duties related to evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You may assist with developing project scope and schedule, project design and documentation, modeling, and construction administration. You will have the opportunity to instruct designers and mentor less-experienced staff. 

Environment America is hiring a Preserve Our Forests Associate to lead our campaigns to protect our most valuable forests in the United State and across the globe, from the North American boreal forest to the Amazon. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight and on-the-ground training by an experienced advocate while you lead your own campaign. 

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Lake Maintenance Technician. This technician role will be based out of the Rosedale Maintenance Facility at 2349 S Logan Street in Denver but will be working hands on in the field city wide approximately 80% of the time. The work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.


The City and County of Denver is seeking a Program Implementation Manager for the South Platte River and Tributaries project (SPRT), now known as the Waterway Resiliency (WATR) Program. The WATR program is a long-term effort with the US Army Corps of Engineers, and partners Mile High Flood District, Colorado Water Conservation Board, and The Greenway Foundation. The program will restore the ecosystem on 6.5 miles of the South Platte River beginning at 6th Avenue and extending north into Adams County adjacent to Riverside Cemetery. Improvements on two tributaries, Weir Gulch and East Harvard Gulch are also planned to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses adjacent to these drainageways.