Arapahoe County Open Spaces is seeking an Open Spaces Planner. The Open Spaces Planner performs professional planning and project management duties related to park, trails, and open space planning and construction. Applications close October 16th at 11:59 pm MDT. For more information and to apply click HERE.
The Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) seeks a high-energy and motivated Restoration Manager with a passion for wildlife and habitat protection to manage their ecological restoration work. This position is vital to their mission to create and protect a network of shortgrass prairie preserves, which ensure a future for all native animals and plants. Posted September 21st. For more information click HERE.
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, go-getter to take the helm as a part-time Executive Director and help grow the organization! The Executive Director develops and implements short and long-term strategic plans to grow and strengthen the organization’s ability to have a positive impact among the communities it serves. If this sounds like a career that will inspire you, please check out the full job announcement HERE. Applications are due October 23rd, 2020.
Greeley's Natural Areas & Trails Division is a new and growing local open space program in northern Colorado, and they are seeking motivated, innovative, and inclusivity-minded professionals to join the team. Currently there is an opportunity for a permanent, fully-benefitted Natural Areas & Trails Maintenance Tech II position. This role leads the division's vegetation management, weed management, and small capital project construction projects and will help develop the division’s restoration strategy in the future. The announcement closes October 25th, so apply today! Click HERE to apply.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a License and Pass Disability and Refunds Temp. The License and Pass Disability and Refunds Temp will be helping primarily the Disability Coordinator and Refunds Coordinator with heavy workloads during this time, but will also assist all License and Pass staff with various assignments and job shadowing. Deadline for job applications is October 26th, 2020. Read more HERE.
The City of Greeley is seeking a talented Water Conservation Manager to drive the Water Conservation Program forward. The ideal candidate selected for this position is self-motivated, innovative, and capable of long-range, strategic thinking. Providing excellent customer service interactions is a critical component of the job. As an integral part of the Greeley Water and Sewer Department, you will work with an energetic group of professionals dedicated to serving the city, our citizens, and the Northern Colorado regional economy. Applications are due October 30th, 2020 11:59 p.m. For more information and to apply click HERE.
The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (RiGHT) in Del Norte, CO, is hiring an energetic and motivated Conservation Manager to develop and complete new conservation projects and work within our community to inspire a culture of conservation in the San Luis Valley. The deadline to apply is October 31st, 2020. You can find a full job description and application instructions HERE.
The new Outdoor Recreation Economy professional education program at the University of Colorado will be hiring three new faculty members to increase their professional and subject-matter expertise. Since they’ll be coming to a professional graduate program, the successful applicant could be a person with academic experience and/or a person with significant professional/business/industry experience. Click the links provided for more information. Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2020; applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Specifically, they will be hiring Senior Instructors in
Denver Audubon is looking for Education Interns—dedicated, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals—to join the team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers for the winter/spring 2021! This internship will constantly adapt to meet COVID-19 guidelines per the CDC and CDPHE. Environmental education interns will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of and teaching environmental educational programs (about birds, habitats, watersheds, water quality, and conservation) for school-aged and/or high school students. The application deadline is December 11th, 2020. Please click HERE for more information.
Colorado Rural Water Association is seeking an Energy Efficiency Technician, who reports to the Executive Director and Field Supervisor. The primary goal of the Energy Efficiency Circuit Rider is to assist rural and small community water and wastewater utility systems in evaluating their energy needs, consumption and costs. Recommending measures to reduce energy consumption and identifying potential funding sources for improvements. For more information click HERE.
Palmer Land Trust seeks a qualified and motivated individual to assist in developing strategic, innovative, and lasting conservation projects throughout the region. The Conservation and Recreation Program Manager (CRPM) will serve as the internal transaction lead for complex real estate transactions, supporting the Land Team on acquisition projects as needed. The CRPM will also be responsible for developing and implementing Palmer’s newly created Trail Program, designed to assist community efforts around finalizing two trails in the Pikes Peak Region, the Front Range Trail and the Ring the Peak Trail. Additionally, the CRPM will take the technical lead on acquisition projects to increase local public lands. The CRPM reports to the Conservation and Stewardship Director (CSD) and works as a part of a team to ensure Palmer’s mission is fulfilled to the highest standards. Open until filled. For more information click HERE.
Palmer Land Trust seeks a Community Conservation Manager. This position serves as a representative to conservation stakeholders in Palmer’s service territory of Pueblo County and the Lower Arkansas Valley. At the core of the position is managing relationships with a wide array of landowners, conservation partners, and community stakeholders. The position will be responsible for managing multiple outreach and community development aspects of the Bessemer Farmland Conservation Project and expanding and deepening Palmer’s presence in the community of Pueblo. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Stillwater Sciences seeks highly motivated junior, mid-level, and senior-level Restoration Engineers to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working on habitat restoration planning, design, and implementation, as well as general water resources management projects, throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, and Rockies. Junior-level candidates should possess a B.S. or M.S. in engineering; Mid-level candidates should possess 3–7 years of engineering-related work experience in addition to degree; Senior-level candidates should possess 8+ years of engineering-related work experience in addition to degree. Positions will remain open until filled. For more information and how to apply, click HERE.
Adams County is looking to fill a brand new Senior Parks and Trails Ranger position (full-time, permanent) in Brighton, CO. This function is expected to identify and resolve problems that arise in the normal course of the work. These efforts are to provide education, safety and well-being for those who visit and utilize the open spaces, trail system, and park facilities managed by Adams County. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Aurora Water is looking to hire a GIS Intern. Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of drinking water, sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, and water conservation, acquisition and development. Primary responsibilities will include: Compile information for data requests, reports, summaries, etc, assist with updating utility extension agreement records and documentation, execute Map Requests, assist with field data collection, create new GIS data from plans, field information, research, or other various sources. No Closing Date. For more information contact Doug Rulison at drulison@auroragov.org and visit HERE.
ICON Engineering is currently looking for a Stormwater Project Engineer / Manager & Engineer Intern. ICON Engineering is one of Denver’s most reputable planning, design, and project management civil engineering firms. They offer engineering services for stormwater management, stream restoration, flood mitigation, drainage, parks and trails. The engineer will assist in and/or manage the planning, design, and production of engineering documents for a variety of projects to include stormwater and drainage design, stream restoration, floodplain analysis, detention and water quality, roadways, parks and trails.Visit the Careers page HERE.