The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment (GWC) at the University of Colorado Law School is seeking an outstanding — early career — attorney to serve as the next GWC Water Law Fellow. The Fellow will work on the most pressing water law reform issues of the day under the guidance of the GWC and law school faculty and in partnership with leaders from the non-profit, government, and private sectors. The overarching objective of the Water Law Fellows Program is to create a matchless educational and mentoring experience that will prepare the Fellows to become leaders in the field. The intensive program will immerse the Fellow in the real-world challenges of water law and policy. During the program, the Fellow will be actively engaged in water law reform in the public interest and will hone their leadership, communication, advocacy, and research skills.Learn more or apply HERE.
Jefferson Conservation District is seeking to hire a Natural Resource Specialist. Position reports to the Director and undertakes a variety of office/computer and fieldwork duties (about a 50/50 split over the course of a year). Supporting JCD’s grant administration year-round is a major focus of the office/computer work. Noxious weed inventory and program support during the summer/fall is the primary fieldwork focus of this position. Open until filled, but application review will begin after 2/9/25. Learn more HERE.
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring an Annual Funds Manager to join our Development Team. The Annual Fund Manager works with and reports to the Associate Director of Donor Relations. The Annual Fund Manager leads the development of a multi-channel, donor-centric annual fund program, which includes donor societies, sponsorships, and giving days, in collaboration with members of front-line fundraising and the Marketing and Communications department teams. This position requires high collaboration, project management, motivation, and skill in creating and executing compelling annual giving strategies and collaborating on content development for mail and email campaigns. The Annual Fund Manager will also support the donor relations team by contributing to prospecting and donor engagement events. The Annual Fund Manager will be involved in the growth and expansion of WRA’s donor base, generate leads for the major gifts team, achieve annual fund goals, and contribute to the overall success of the development team's goals to fight climate change and its impacts in the interior West. Deadline To Apply: Open Until Filled with priority review beginning on Monday, February 10, 2025. Learn more or apply HERE.
Jefferson Conservation District is seeking to hire a Conservation Forester. Position reports to the Director and undertakes a variety of office (approx.50%) and fieldwork (approx. 50%) duties in support of JCD’s private-lands ecological forestry program. This position involves significant project management, landowner outreach, and contractor coordination. This work occurs in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which provides logistical support to JCD at the Colorado NRCS State Office at the Denver Federal Center (This position is not a federal job; JCD and NRCS are separate employers). Open until filled, but application review will begin after 2/9/25. Learn more HERE.
Morgan Conservation District is seeking applicants for the District Manager position. Job duties include bookkeeping, program administration & management, and coordination of outreach events. To apply, send your resume with at least two references to morganconservationdistrict@gmail.com or 200 West Railroad Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.
Colorado Springs Utilities is looking for a Water Conservation Specialist, who is a passionate irrigation and landscape professional with deep experience in irrigation & landscape design, installation and maintenance, and a successful background in program administration and a focus on resilient landscapes, and customer engagement; with irrigation design expertise being a critical component of this role. The position will be responsible for supporting programs and following careful processes to ensure their success. These programs support the organization’s conservation and demand-side management goals. Applications are being accepted through: 2/3/25. Learn more or apply HERE.
The Sonoran Institute is seeking a Program Manager for their Growing Water Smart program. Sonoran Institute’s “Growing Water Smart” (GWS) program trains and assists communities in ensuring that land-use planning, which largely determines future water demand related to urban growth and development, is sensitive to future water conditions and makes the most strategic and equitable use of that water. The program advocates for state policies that more widely integrate water and land use planning across the basin. The program currently operates in Colorado, Arizona, California, and along the US-MX border. Learn more or apply HERE.
The Coalition for the Upper South Platte (CUSP) is seeking a Northern Watershed Coordinator to facilitate water quality, watershed health, forest health and fuels reduction projects in the northern Upper South Platte Watershed. This is a somewhat autonomous position that works primarily with communities along the Hwy 285 corridor and along Hwy 9. Applications are due by February 28th, 2025. Learn more HERE.
The Blue River Watershed Group (BRWG) is seeking a Projects and Program Director to lead the group’s project development, implementation of restoration projects, collaborative initiatives, and thoughtful planning. The Projects and Program Director is responsible for oversight and implementation of the projects and programs, including but not limited to subcontractor hiring and management, fundraising, financial management, public relations, and more. This position requires a flexible and versatile leader as the work blends technical work with community outreach and relationship building. Learn more HERE.
Eagle River Coalition (ERC) seeks a Director of Watershed Restoration to develop and implement projects outlined in the Eagle River Community Water Plan (ERCWP) and Water Plan Grant from Colorado Water Conservation Board. Additionally, this position will oversee our Watershed Restoration Manager and a variety of projects and volunteer events that are currently in progress. The Director of Watershed Restoration reports directly to the Executive Director. Learn more HERE.
The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Resource Operations Manager to join the Water Resources division of the Water and Sewer Department. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Water Resources, the Water Resource Operations Manager will oversee the operation and management of Greeley’s raw water supplies. The successful incumbent in this role will assist with all major water resource efforts, including implementation of the Water Master Plan which includes water supply planning for an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) project, reservoir operations, and non-potable system expansion. This role manages professional and technical personnel, and specialized consultants in performing complex, highly specialized studies, including water rights analysis, strategic planning, and raw water supply analysis. The Water Resource Operations Manager will represent the City’s interests in critical negotiations with ditch companies, agricultural businesses, developers, neighboring municipalities, and other entities throughout the region, and will lead efforts to optimize water supply utilization through data analysis and modeling. Learn more HERE.
The Aquatic Ecology Intern will contribute to Northern Water's monitoring and applied science investigations focused on aquatic ecosystems and resource management. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and professionals, the intern will support ongoing research and monitoring projects while gaining hands-on experience in aquatic ecology and limnology. Learn more HERE.
The River Corps program places AmeriCorps members at organizations and agencies throughout Colorado to focus on helping the efficiency, efficacy, and scale of healthy rivers and watersheds. To thrive in these technical positions, Members will receive comprehensive training in data collection, river health and restoration, and watershed coordination techniques. Check out their openings across the state HERE.
Northern Water is seeking a Senior Water Efficiency Planner to design and execute strategic water efficiency initiatives. This individual will lead efforts in research, program development, project management, policy and outreach to enhance water use efficiency across northeastern Colorado’s urban areas. By applying exceptional project management skills, the successful candidate will manage multifaceted and strategic water efficiency initiatives, facilitate and coordinate stakeholder groups, oversee consultant contracts, monitor and report on water efficiency policy, laws and regulations, and more. This is a dynamic position that provides meaningful and lasting impacts alongside opportunities for growth. Learn more HERE.
The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) is looking for a Forester / Program Coordinator to join our organization! The position coordinates and implements the Vegetation Management Program (VMP)- a flagship program of the West Region Wildfire Council. The VMP provides technical forestry assistance, as well as incentives, for private property owners to engage in wildfire risk mitigation and forest resilience projects at the parcel, community and landscape scales. Forestry skills and knowledge, program coordination, project management as well as client and contractor relationship management are all utilized skills in this role. Full position details can be found HERE.
The City of Evans, Colorado is seeking to hire a Civil Engineer. The Civil Engineer is under general supervision of the City Engineer, and provides a full range of engineering and project management services for the City’s Public Works and Utilities Department. This includes technical work related to municipal stormwater management, transportation, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment. The employee will perform technical work related to the design and review of engineering and utility plans and develop deliverables related to the production of maps, drawings, plans, specifications, and details for water, wastewater, and stormwater management systems. Learn more or apply HERE.
DAR is seeking a Herd Manager to join our mission of regenerating land and culture in Boulder County, Colorado. As the Herd Manager, you’ll lead DAR’s livestock operations, managing sheep, Red Devon cattle, and heritage pigs, alongside ducks and chickens, to achieve ecological, research, and food production goals. Working closely with our Director of Land Stewardship, you’ll develop and execute adaptive grazing strategies, restore degraded pastures, and nurture a resilient, biodiverse landscape. You will also manage an existing assistant herds person and other farm hands to support your success. If you’re passionate about regenerative agriculture, adaptive grazing, and creating a future where ecosystems and communities thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more or apply HERE.