Job Announcements Early December

Palmer Land Conservancy is seeking an Operations Manager. This position will be responsible for a variety of fundamental operational functions, while also assisting with, and at times taking the lead on, improvements to key business systems and processes. Palmer is looking for a detail-oriented individual with a big heart for providing support, assistance, and problem solving. The ideal candidate understands customer service and will bring a can-do attitude to all situations. Applications are due December 8th.

Central Colorado Conservancy and the Upper Arkansas Watershed Partnership (UAWP) seek a Watershed Coordinator to coordinate coalition building and collaborative work in the Upper Arkansas River Basin watershed. The UAWP was established in early 2020 as a grassroots coalition of organizations and landowners focused on watershed health and resiliency. The UAWP Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the UAWP, building its capacity and efficacy, managing grants, and communicating the work of the partnership to the community. The Coordinator will also lead Central Colorado Conservancy’s internal team’s UAWP activities, helping to fulfill the organization’s watershed restoration and private land protection goals by coordinating across Conservancy programs. Applications are due December 13.

Palmer Land Conservancy is seeking a Vice President of Conservation. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President of Conservation should possess the vision, knowledge, and leadership skills necessary to serve two crucial functions: 1) join the executive leadership team of the organization and work collaboratively to manage the organization as a whole; and, 2) guide and successfully implement Palmer’s strategic conservation priorities of Land for People, Land for Food, Land for Nature, and Water for Life. The application closing date is December 15th. 


Rocky Mountain Field Institute is seeking a Trail Crew Technician. The Trail Crew Technician (TCT) works under the supervision of the RMFI Program Managers and in close coordination with the RMFI Trail Crew Leaders (TCT). The TCT serves as the primary on the ground workforce, implementing RMFI’s trail, restoration, and education field programs. The TCT spends the duration of their workday performing rigorous physical labor in an outdoor setting utilizing a variety of hand and power tools. Primary duties include completing objectives for single and multi-day field projects; instructing volunteers in trail and restoration techniques; maintaining tools and equipment; and completing detailed project documentation. The application closing date is February 2nd, 2024.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a Water Rights Program Administrator. The Water Resources Section (WRS) has several programmatic areas of responsibility: water resource/right portfolio protection, management and development; water quality; recreational water use; and instream flow. The WRS provides statewide expertise to and on behalf of CPW in water quality, water resource management, and water rights by enabling scientifically and technically supported decisions through data, law, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration. Applications will be accepted through January 4th, 2024. 


White Rivers & Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are seeking a Program Coordinator (Forestry). The Program Coordinator reports directly to the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ (Districts) Executive Director and works closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District (USFS), Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), National Forest Foundation (NFF), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and other partners to facilitate program development, projects and contract management support. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of forest management projects on private and public lands. Position is opened until filled.