The Colorado Watershed Assembly is seeking a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant is responsible for coordinating and producing high quality communications and providing administrative assistance to support Colorado Watershed Assembly programs and our commitment to protect and improve the conservation values of our state’s land, water, and other natural resources. This position rewards versatility and creativity. We are looking for a motivated individual who will seek out information needed for assignments, enthusiastically engages with the public and loves to learn. The Program Assistant will be asked to communicate effectively with the Executive Director, CWA Board, staff, and various program partners as appropriate. For full details, click HERE. Application materials will be accepted until end of business day, 5:00 p.m. MST, Monday, December 28, 2020. The interview process will begin January 2021.
The Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (MWRD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms able to develop and maintain an updated water quality model for the South Platte River. This will include working with the District in development and implementation of field studies and analyses, while also supporting District staff in compiling, analyzing, and presenting model data. MWRD is the wastewater treatment authority for much of metropolitan Denver and parts of Northern Colorado. They are committed to protecting the environment and providing for the community's future needs. The solicitation due date is December 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM (MST). You will find the full Request for Proposals HERE.
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is currently seeking a Program Manager, for a 10 month full-time salaried position (potential to be upgraded to year-round). Applications accepted until Jan 1, 2021. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, implementation, and reporting for RFOV’s field-based conservation and restoration projects. This position requires excellent managerial, planning, and leadership skills; independence and accountability in decision-making; organizational skills in logistics and time management; developing and adhering to project budgets; developing and maintaining relationships with project partners and land managers; grant and fundraising experience; and a proven ability to instruct, lead, and motivate people in backcountry and frontcountry settings. For more information and how to apply click HERE.
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails is hiring a Senior Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team working on complex open space and trails planning and implementation projects. Check out the full job description HERE and apply HERE. The deadline to apply is January 2nd.
The Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT) is seeking a Stewardship Director. This is full-time salaried position based out of Evergreen, CO will begin on January 18th, 2021. Primary duties include: Coordinate the management of Fee Title Properties owned by Mountain Area Land Trust (MALT). There are currently four Fee Title Properties in MALT’s portfolio. Coordinate and direct all stewardship activities for Conservation Easements held by MALT. There are currently over 80 Conservation Easements in MALT’s portfolio. Assists the Land and Water Conservation Director with the development of Conservation Easements and public projects. The application deadline is January 8, 2021. For more information and to apply click HERE.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is excited to announce that we have a position open for our San Luis Valley Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator. This is a unique position embedded in the Rio Grande National Forest office in Monte Vista, CO. An employee of VOC, this position works closely with the RGNF and the Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office (BLM SLVFO) to manage VOC's efforts to continue building public land stewardship capacity through partnerships and volunteers in the San Luis Valley. This includes the management, coordination, and administration of volunteer programs on RGNF and BLM SLVFO lands and supporting the RGNF and BLM with their volunteer needs, projects, and outdoor stewardship trainings. Click HERE to apply. Applications must be received by January 10th, 2021.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is hiring for our 2021 Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator position. Help us spread the word! The Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the outdoors, is ready to meet great people dedicated to taking care of Colorado, and is looking to build their professional network in the outdoor stewardship industry. This Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator is a full-time, term limited, non-exempt position that reports to VOC’s Senior Projects & Operations Manager. This position works within the VOC program team and closely with other project staff positions to provide professional project management, logistical support and volunteer leadership coordination on VOC volunteer projects both in the office and in the field. For more information about this position and other current openings, please click HERE. Applications for this position must be received by January 10th, 2021.
RMFI is hiring multiple seasonal positions for the 2021 field season. Position openings include Field Instructor and Field Coordinator positions to begin in March 2021 and end in October/November 2021. These positions help RMFI achieve stewardship objectives at multiple public land sites in Southern Colorado and the Pikes Peak region including Garden of the Gods, Barr Trail, Pikes Peak, Shelf Road, Sangre de Cristos, and much more. If you love getting your hands dirty, using your problem-solving skills to find creative solutions, being directly involved in the hands-on stewardship of public lands, being part of a team, spending time in nature, and working with the local community then please check out our openings and apply! Click HERE for more information.
Palmer Land Conservancy seeks a qualified and motivated individual to manage the Land Stewardship Program. The Land Stewardship Manager (LSM) builds and maintains positive relationships with landowners, ensures annual fulfillment of Palmer’s legal obligations for conserved properties, provides interpretation of conservation easement terms for landowners, identifies and responds to potential concerns and violations on conserved properties, and completes regular maintenance of stewardship records. Read the full job description HERE.
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.
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.