Job Announcements Early May

Grand Valley Water Users Association (GVWUA) in Grand Junction, CO is seeking applicants for the position of Irrigation District Manager. The Manager reports to an 11-member board, implements the board’s directives and policies, and manages the administrative and operational functions of the Association. Requirements include knowledge of irrigation system operation and excellent skills in management, budgeting and customer relations. Salary range begins at $95,000.Please apply before May 25, 2022 at indeed.com where a detailed job description is posted.

The Alliance Center is seeking an Operations and Finance Manager and a Facility Manager. Click here for more information about both of these positions.

Groundwork Denver is now hiring for youth and young adult summer positions! Positions available for ages 13-24 in the neighborhoods of Northeast Park Hill, Montbello, Globeville/Elyria-Swansea, Five Points/Cole, Westwood, and Commerce City, Northwest Aurora, and the City of Sheridan. Young adults 18-24 from anywhere in metro Denver are encouraged to apply to our Green Infrastructure Training Program. Learn more or apply now!

Cottonwood Institute is looking for inspiring and passionate field instructors to lead outdoor programs in the spring of 2022 and additional programs throughout the year. CI partners with local schools and youth organizations to connect students to the outdoors through low impact camping and service-learning projects. Most programs operate in base camp settings throughout the Front Range, however, several programs involve backpacking into backcountry areas throughout Colorado. Please read the CAP class section of our website to get a sense for our flagship program. As a field instructor, you will be working with our CAP instructors to take their classes on field days and overnights as part of their courses’ culminating experience. The full job description can be found here.

Florida Consolidated Ditch Company is seeking an Operations Manager. As Operations Manager, you would communicate with shareholders, maintain the ditch, manage personnel, and work with contractors, equipment operators, and government officials. It’s full-time during the summer irrigation season with the ability to work part-time in the offseason. Read the full job posting here.

Mountain Studies Institute is currently hiring for three positions: Accountant/Bookkeeper, Finance and Operations Director, and Development and Engagement Director. Visit this link for additional information!

San Juan Mountain Association is now hiring for a new position on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests as a Community Outreach Specialist. The Norwood Community Outreach Specialist will be based out of the Norwood Ranger Station to develop and deliver interpretive and educational programming and organize volunteer events to contribute to public lands stewardship in the region. This part-time seasonal position is great for an individual passionate about promoting conservation and stewardship on public lands. Click here for more information and to apply.

San Juan Mountain Association is hiring a lead instructor for our popular environmental education day camp. The camp instructor will work with the SJMA education team to deliver outdoor education programming at SJMA’s Nature Center and on public lands throughout Southwest Colorado. SJMA instructors have a passion for getting youth outdoors, cultivating a deep understanding of natural processes, and encouraging public lands stewardship. Click here for more information and to apply.

The Colorado State University Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship (FRS) in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor specializing in forest ecology with experience and/or strong interest in urban environments. This is a 9-month, full-time tenure track faculty position. More information on the position and how to apply can be found in the attached position description. Click here to read the full description.

ERO Resources Corporation is currently seeking a full-time staff biologist to join our natural resources group in Denver, Colorado.  This position will work in collaboration with our natural resources group to support new and existing natural resource projects based out of our Denver office.  The ideal candidate for this position will apply their ecological knowledge to evaluate a variety of project sites for natural resource concerns, provide guidance to clients on those resources, and prepare and review ecological reports and permit applications. Click here for more information.