Job Announcements Late February

The Big Thompson Watershed Coalition (BTWC) is currently hiring a Stream Restoration Project Manager.  This position will lead and support stream restoration project planning, contractor oversight, and monitoring efforts throughout the Big Thompson watershed. The ideal candidate will have a background in watershed science, stream restoration, or environmental project management, with experience in fieldwork, data collection, and stakeholder engagement. Application will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of March 21st, 2025. Learn more HERE.

Groundwork is seeking to hire a Co-Executive Director. The Groundwork Co-Executive Director will be responsible for the administrative side of the organization and will oversee field programming like our Human & Natural Ecologies of Colorado programs. The Co-Director will work closely with the other Co-Director and staff on organizational oversight, enacting the long term vision for organization, Board of Directors relationships, communications, and fundraising. Learn more HERE

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking to hire a Colorado River Program Director. "Imagine leading a transformative conservation effort that spans seven states and Mexico, all centered around one of the most vital waterways in North America. As the Colorado River Program Director for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), you will be at the helm of a dynamic team, driving initiatives that safeguard the freshwater biodiversity of the Colorado River Basin. Your leadership will be crucial in achieving TNC's ambitious 2030 goals, ensuring that your work leaves a lasting impact on the environment." Learn more or apply HERE

The City of Loveland is seeking a Water Efficiency Coordinator, who leads, manages, plans, develops, and implements the Loveland’s Water Efficiency Plan and Conservation Programs. This role supports Loveland Water Utility regulations, oversees water conservation initiatives, and contributes to the city's drought management planning and efforts. The position involves collaborating with consultants, staff, city council, boards, and the public to promote water efficiency and sustainable water resource practices. First reading of applicants to take place on Monday, 2.24.25 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T. Learn more or apply HERE

Join The Greenway Foundation’s SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) program as an Environmental Educator! You’ll teach outdoor environmental education for preschool-5th grade students in Denver parks, teach at summer camps, and support community events and youth programs. This is a full-time, in-person position with variable hours from March – December, 2025. Most programs run weekdays, with occasional evenings and weekends required. All programs take place outdoors in Denver public parks or at local schools. Additional responsibilities include supporting other programs, including but not limited to: excursions, events, day camps, youth programs, volunteer opportunities, marketing, and fundraising. This position is open until filled and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please email bekky@greenwayfoundation.org to apply.

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

The Nature Conservancy is looking to hire a Water Policy Advisor. The Water Policy Advisor elevates The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado conservation goals by engaging in water policy initiatives and strategic partnerships across the state and Colorado River Basin. This role will work closely with the Colorado External Affairs team, as well as coalitions, government agencies, Tribal Nations, elected officials, and other partners. You will engage in projects and campaigns related to freshwater conservation, healthy rivers, climate change, biodiversity, agriculture, watershed management, and forest health. As the subject matter expert on water policy issues, you will steer policy development, advocacy, and implementation. This role will also aid TNC Colorado’s efforts to advance inclusive conservation and policy. 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

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

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 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

Internships

Northern Water is seeking interns for the following positions: 

Aquatic Ecology Intern

GIS Technician Intern 

Conservation Garden Intern 

Denver Water is seeking interns for the following positions: 

Watershed Planning Wildfire Intern

One Water - Urban Heat and Hydrology Intern

Water Resource Analysis Summer Intern

Water Rights Summer Intern

Colorado Springs Utility is seeking an intern for their Water Conservation Internship.