The Freshwater Trust (TFT) is seeking a Project Implementation Coordinator for their Colorado River Program. This position will build on those efforts by developing, supporting, and implementing on-the-ground projects. The Project Implementation Coordinator will help TFT, its partners, and Colorado West Slope communities tap into the time-limited funding opportunity provided by water and conservation related investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to modernize irrigation infrastructure, build drought resilience, and restore ecosystem function in the Colorado River and its tributaries. Learn more or apply HERE.
Are you a recent college graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in the field of water quality and environmental management? Join the City of Greeley’s Water Quality Program as a Seasonal Source Water Intern. In this role, you will play a key part in updating the City’s Source Water Assessment Report for the lakes system that supplies the Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant. This is a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, working on essential tasks such as fieldwork, data analysis, and report preparation. Learn more HERE.
The Town of Erie is looking to fill a new role to join our Environmental Services team, an Environmental Analyst. The Environmental Analyst should enter the job with an overall understanding of the local and regional status of energy and environmental policy/regulations and is expected to work in collaboration with other neighboring communities, regulatory bodies, and experts to develop sufficient knowledge in the role. Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Services, the Environmental Analyst works closely with other departments including but not limited to: Planning & Development and Town Council. In this role, you will be performing professional and technical work in the investigation, inspection, and enforcement of the Towns oil and gas and other environmental regulations and provide written comment on statutory initiatives and regulatory development associated with oil and gas facilities and operations that potentially affect the Town. Learn more HERE.
Join the RiversEdge West (REW) team and help improve the health of river systems and the communities that depend on them! REW and the BLM have partnered to create the Riparian Restoration and Monitoring Coordinator position. The position will be responsible for coordinating riparian restoration and monitoring programs on lands managed by the BLM and other riparian areas along the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers in Western Colorado, as well as provide community outreach and education.The program will bring high quality restoration and best management practices to riparian lands to benefit fish and wildlife habitat, improve river function, enhance recreational and agricultural uses, and foster partnerships and collaboration. The role also requires ensuring that all project initiatives and restoration efforts are in alignment with the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) resource management plan(s), adhering to federal guidelines and contributing to long-term land stewardship goals. Applications will be reviewed starting September 23, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Learn more or apply HERE.
Colorado Trout Unlimited (CTU) is seeking a part-time Western Regional Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Coordinator. This 9-month position will work an average of 10 – 15 hours per week. As Western TIC Coordinator, you fill a key role to the overall success of Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Program. You will help TIC Educators, Volunteers, and Chapter Leaders learn, prepare for, and understand TIC processes, equipment, maintenance, and the overall TIC program.We are accepting applications through Sept. 20th at 8 pm MST. Learn more HERE.
Rocky Mountain Field Institute is searching for a passionate and inspirational Education Director that is committed to providing high-quality education programs across diverse platforms. The Education Director will lead RMFI’s educational initiatives aimed at promoting environmental conservation and stewardship. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing educational programs for high-school aged students and adults that engage diverse audiences and support RMFI’s conservation goals. The Education Director will collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to enhance environmental literacy and inspire a commitment to protecting our public lands. They provide leadership and guidance to the education department to ensure professional standards are upheld and organizational objectives are met. The Education Director must have experience in trail construction and maintenance as well as experience teaching environmental/conservation education and curriculum development. This position serves as an integral member of the leadership team in guiding the organization while supporting annual planning, budgeting, fundraising, strategic planning, board participation, and decision-making about the future of Rocky Mountain Field Institute. Learn more HERE.
The Sonoran Institute is seeking a Director of the Growing Water Smart program. The Director is responsible for directing and overseeing the design and implementation of the Growing Water Smart program, focused on an integrated approach to municipal water and land use planning, in states throughout the Colorado River Basin, including the US-Mexico border region. The Director will manage the program’s keystone training and assistance workshops and related projects by overseeing consultants, liaising with program partners, managing the program budget, cultivating program donors. Learn more HERE.
The South Platte Basin Roundtable is hiring a Recorder. The Roundtable Recorder (recorder) is a CWCB-contracted role that helps support the basin roundtables and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) with holding a basin roundtable's regular roundtable meetings and maintaining compliance with the Colorado Open Meeting Laws (COML), DNR Handbook and the CWCB Guide. This work generally includes coordinating with/supporting the roundtable chair on agendas, taking meeting minutes (using the meeting minute template), posting documents (e.g. agendas; minutes) online, managing Zoom/webinars, website support, coordinating with the roundtable chair, etc. Additional detail is provided below. The recorder must be able to contract with the state to obtain a purchase order (PO) and agree to comply with state requirements including regular communication with CWCB. Learn more HERE. If you are interested in applying, contact Sean Chambers, SPBRT Chair, at sean.chambers@greeleygov.com.
Groundwork Denver is looking to hire an Executive Director. Reports to the Groundwork Denver Board of Directors and supervises the Associate Director, Finance Manager, Development Director, and HR/Office Manager, the Executive Director develops and implements the organization’s strategic direction, works hands-on with staff and Board members to align new strategies with all aspects of the organization’s program, fundraising, and administrative activities. Learn more HERE.
Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC) seeks an Executive Director – an enthusiastic, creative, independent leader to build on our success and grow their organization as a full-time salaried employee position. MCWC was initially organized by a group of visionary community leaders as an informal partnership in 2009 and formalized as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization in 2013. Our mission is to evaluate, protect and enhance the health of the middle Colorado River watershed through the cooperative efforts of watershed stakeholders. Learn more and apply.
The Colorado River District is hiring a Geotechnical and Dam Safety Engineer to perform technical, project management, advocacy, and engineering work in close coordination with and under the general direction of the Director of Asset Management/Chief Engineer. This position includes analyzing, interpreting, and managing dam embankment instrumentation data and ensuring the integrity and safety of dam structures through diligent monitoring and technical studies. The role involves project management responsibilities, coordinating with consultants and contractors to complete dam, reservoir, recreation area, and mitigation area-related projects. This position is based out of Glenwood Springs near the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers.
Northern Water is seeking a Water Efficiency Planner to promote water efficiency, implement sustainable water management and expand our outreach and impact. This individual will assist with developing and implementing conservation services that maximize the value of water used in residential, commercial and municipal settings. Focus areas include various end uses of water, cost-benefit analyses, landscapes, water loss and water smart development. Tasks involve coordinating stakeholder groups, outreach and program monitoring. The Water Efficiency Planner will research and report on local, regional, statewide and national water efficiency policy, laws, regulations and programs.
The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is hiring a Resilient Water Program Manager, who will be a key member of the Resilient Land and Water Priority Area at YVSC, reporting to the Resilient Land and Water Director and working collaboratively with a range of program staff to support, establish, manage, monitor and report on the science-driven and community-engaged initiatives. The Resilient Water Program Manager sits at the interface of science and community action, and strives to connect relevant research and data with increased public understanding of how water in the West is changing due to climate change and what we can do about it. Learn more HERE.
Trout Unlimited seeks to hire a Project Manager, who is a self-motivated and competent person to identify, plan, and implement projects to benefit aquatic resources and native and wild fish populations in the Yampa and White watersheds in Northwest Colorado. The position will develop and implement projects in these watersheds including removal of fish barriers, irrigation improvements, water rights transactions, water conservation efforts, stream restoration, and other cooperative measures that protect or restore fish habitat. Duties will also include active and effective participation in stakeholder groups to advocate for positive outcomes for cold-water fisheries. Learn more HERE.
The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (RiGHT), located in Del Norte, Colorado, seeks a Director or Manager of Development and Outreach. This position is responsible for both the management of RiGHT’s fundraising plan, event management, and individual donor program, as well as working with the Executive Director to ensure communications, fundraising activities, and calendar are strategically aligned with the goals of the organization. Application closes September 30th. Learn more or apply HERE.
The Big Thompson Watershed Coalition (BTWC) seeks a highly organized, experienced, and motivated self-starter to independently oversee BTWC’s current forestry projects and to assist with the organization’s community outreach programs. Under the general direction of the BTWC Director, the Forestry Project Manager will predominantly participate in and lead forest restoration project identification, planning, coordination, management, and monitoring efforts. Our ideal candidate will have over four years of professional working experience with these tasks in the fields of forestry, watershed science, ecological restoration, natural resource stewardship and will enjoy working with people. Additional training and experience in the following topics will be highly applicable to the job: collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, contractor oversight, and western water resource ownership and management. Local knowledge of the Big Thompson River and water system and its diverse water use needs are extremely beneficial to this position, but not required. Preferred application submission by Monday 9/30/2024. Learn more HERE.