Job Announcements Late March

Volunteers for Outdoors Colorado seeks a full-time Marketing & Communications Manager position who reports to the Development and Outreach Officer and is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies that assist VOC in achieving its mission; raising awareness of the organization, its programs, and initiatives; and building the VOC brand across Colorado. This is both a strategic and tactical position responsible for managing VOC’s two main websites, electronic communications, social media platforms, collateral materials, and media relations; and assisting with all aspects of planning and budgeting to successfully carry out the marketing function. The Marketing & Communications Manager works closely with VOC staff members as well as outside partners, vendors, contractors, and media contacts. Applications will close March 19th, 2023.


River Network is seeking a President and CEO. River Network seeks a mission-driven, entrepreneurial leader who shares the vision of a powerful and inclusive movement that ensures abundant clean water for all people and nature to thrive. The CEO is the primary liaison to River Network’s Board of Directors and the leader and partner of our internal leadership team. This person will also play a pivotal role in forging new and important partnerships, including within the funding community, representing the organization’s vision, values, and strategies effectively. Applicants applying by March 20th will be given priority consideration, with the position open until filled.

RiversEdge West (REW) is seeking an Education and Outreach Coordinator. The candidate must be collaborative in nature, work well independently and in a team setting, and possess strong written and verbal skills. The Education and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating, planning and implementing education and outreach strategies for the organization. Applications are due by 5pm on March 23, 2023.

The Colorado Chapter is excited to announce that they are searching for the next Chapter Director. The Colorado Chapter Director upholds priorities across chapter programs and campaigns including conservation, legislative, equity and inclusion, fundraising, financial management, and has experience in operationalizing equity and organizational/staff management. Applications must be submitted by March 24th, 2023.

The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) is seeking an Enhancement Partnership Coordinator. The Coordinator will provide WEP project management, organizational, administrative, community outreach, and other support, as further described in this document. This is a one-year contract position, estimated to require an average of 30-40 hours per week. Application Deadline: March 27, 2023

SJMA is recruiting Forest Ambassadors to work at trailheads and on trails throughout the San Juan Mountains. SJMA Forest Ambassadors help educate recreation visitors, conducting light trail maintenance, monitor/collect recreation and wilderness impact data, and work with volunteers. To apply, email a cover letter and resume in one pdf file with title ”Forest Ambassador Application” to jobs@sjma.org by April 1, 2023.

SJMA's Wilderness Stewardship Crew operates as a 4-person team in rugged, remote, and beautiful backcountry Wilderness areas in Southwest Colorado. This position entails significant backpacking with tools and equipment to many high-elevation Wilderness areas in a variety of weather conditions. The crew performs Wilderness monitoring, makes public contacts, conducts trail maintenance, clears trails of downed trees with crosscut saws. To apply, email a cover letter and resume in one pdf file with title ”Crew Member Application” to jobs@sjma.org by April 1, 2023.

Mile High Youth Corps is seeing a Program Support Specialist. This position will perform a range of program support, recruitment, hiring and human resources functions for Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC). MHYC is a regional, non-profit, AmeriCorps affiliated organization that engages youth in jobs that help the planet and provide pathways to a promising future. Corpsmembers work on conservation and environmental stewardship projects throughout the Denver metro area while engaging in meaningful education activities. Applications close April 14th, 2023.

Adams State University is pleased to announce a search for the next Director of the Salazar Rio Grande del Norte Center, which supports educational and programmatic initiatives related to the water and the Rio Grande Basin. The Director will maintain a Water Education Advisory Committee of local experts and participate with community partners on water related initiatives, policy discussions, and educational opportunities.

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is seeking a Water Resource Director. The Water Resources Director will help finalize and implement the Strategic Plan for the department that has been developed by a Water Resources Committee consisting of Tribal Council representatives, Tribal Government staff, and other outside water resource experts. This position will provide a unique and challenging opportunity to develop a department that will manage Tribal water rights, provide technical support to the Legal Department on Colorado River Compact and endangered species issues, provide support for water use on the five Tribal ranches and 7,700 acre Tribal Farm and Ranch Enterprise, and plan for future development of Tribal water resources including Animas-La Plata Project water.

Conservation Legacy is seeking a Watershed Strike Team Crew Leader. Crew leaders will be responsible for leading a 2-3 person crew (1 leader, 1-2 members). While working on projects (i.e. on-hitch), the crew will camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all tasks and chores. They will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills.

The San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) seeks to hire a full-time Education Specialist to develop and implement educational programs for SJMA’s conservation education program. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to participate in a top-notch conservation education program that engages youth and the community to learn about public lands and our local environment.

Colorado Association of Conservation Districts is seeking an Executive Director. The vision embraced by the CACD Board of Directors for the position of Executive Director is lined out in the job description details below. The new position description provides for Camp Rocky, Envirothon, and Bookkeeping to be outsourced, but retained as functional remote departments. In the short term, NRCS contract administration will be outsourced during the transition, but the long-term vision is to have that responsibility a focus of the ED position.