Job Announcements Early June

Roaring Fork Conservancy is seeking a motivated, energetic Education Program Coordinator to oversee its diverse water education programs. This full-time position comes with medical benefits, Simple IRA contribution, vacation benefits, and a competitive salary based on experience.  The application deadline is June 4.

The Town of Estes is seeking a Water Plant Operator I – IV. Under the general supervision of the Distribution Supervisor or Plant Supervisor, perform entry level, semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the daily operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, distribution system, pump and PRV stations.  Level I is an entry level position and can be filled with limited or no experience in water treatment or distribution. Participates in the operation, maintenance and monitoring of the water system to ensure adherence to standards and efficiency of operations.  At the entry level, work closely with supervised training and a limited range of duties.  At advanced levels, work with an increased level of independence and responsibility to make routine changes in the operation of the plant and Distribution System. Applications for this position will close June 5th, 2023.

National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time, and exempt position that will build partnerships and connections to support the development and implementation of conservation projects and programs across the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland in Wyoming and Northern Colorado. The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest (MBRNF) Project Coordinator reports directly to the Rocky Mountain Region Program Manager and works closely with other Colorado and Wyoming-based field staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement priority projects on the MBR. The Project Coordinator’s initial focus will be on coordinating and implementing recreation infrastructure projects made possible through the Great American Outdoors Act. The position is open until June 8th.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a Human Dimensions Specialist. Human Dimensions (HD) research, outreach and support helps CPW to understand and forecast how people’s perceptions, concerns, and preferences about natural resource management help inform agency decision making and policy processes. Additionally, HD efforts ensure that the agency is conducting robust and equitable stakeholder engagement efforts and using the most appropriate data collection techniques and research practices when soliciting input from our constituents. This position will collaborate with the current HD Scientist/Researcher IV position to proactively identify applied social science needs within the agency and develop robust social science approaches to carry them out. Applications close June 11.

The Boulder Watershed Collective is seeking a Watershed Program Specialist. The ideal candidate will understand watershed processes and have experience in developing and implementing restoration projects, be comfortable with field data collection and analysis and enjoy engaging with agency and community partners. The Watershed Program Specialist should be excited about ecosystem resilience, organized and self-motivated, capable of working independently and with a team and comfortable splitting time out in the field and at the computer. You must love the outdoors and have the physical ability to hike in sometimes remote, strenuous conditions, have your own vehicle and lift up to 50 pounds. All applications must be received by Wednesday June 16, 2023, at 5pm.

CSU Spur is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Education Team as Education Facilitators. These individuals will be part of a team designing and delivering programs at the CSU Spur campus in Denver that inspire life-long learners to tackle global problems around food, water, and health, and will play a key role in the future of educational offerings at a brand-new state-of-the art campus. CSU Spur accepts applications on an ongoing basis for this position and reviews them on a quarterly basis or as openings become available. Current deadlines for quarterly review are June 5, August 7, Oct. 30, and Jan. 29, 2024.

The Boulder Watershed Collective is seeking a Forest Program Manager. This position has a large focus on developing small to mid-scale forestry projects (20-400 acres) in strategic areas, but also includes working with communities to increase their capabilities and capacity to support wildfire risk reduction projects in many forms and/or as recommended in Community Wildfire Protection Plans. The Forest Program Manager is challenged to work with landowners, communities, and agency partners to co-develop multi-objective forest restoration and wildfire mitigation projects. All applications must be received by June 16, 2023.

Pawnee Buttes Seed in Greeley, CO has an opening for a Sales Representative. At Pawnee Buttes Seed, we sell more than just seed. We also provide guidance to help you get the right seed for your need. We specialize in seed for pasture, reclamation, turf, and CRP, but we offer much more. This self-starting, highly organized and results-driven individual will work in our Greeley office and generate business by selling our quality seed products to a wide range of customers. This position requires a proven track record of establishing new customer base and growing an existing customer base.

The Metro Roundtable is looking to fill one Recreation Representative position and two At-large Representative positions. All three openings are voting positions. Deadline for applications is Monday, June 5th end of business day. Learn more here.

Mountain Studies Institute is seeking a Forestry/Field Crew Lead. The field lead will work directly with Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) as part of our dedicated forest monitoring team to support our collaborative forest health partners across the San Juan National Forest. The field lead will assist with forest monitoring, data entry, and other MSI projects as needed.

The Town of Estes is seeking a Water Superintendent. Under the general supervision of the Utilities Director, manages, directs, operates, and reports on the water treatment and distribution systems, the laboratory and raw water resources including operations and maintenance, construction, regulatory compliance, and staff activities. Responsible for all operations, budgeting and tracking, staff management, and planning to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality potable water for the Town’s customers. Ensures staff input, oversight, and inspection of major capital projects and system improvements.

The City of Boulder is looking for energetic communication and outreach professional to join its team to support the Utilities Department’s Storm and Flood Program. As a Communications Senior Project Manager, you will find an unparalleled development opportunity to work with an array of local government professionals; develop communications and outreach strategies to connect the community with key projects and services; and use creativity to tackle complex projects. And you will do all of this in one of the nation's premier local governments and most innovative and beautiful cities.

Colorado Water Trust is seeking a Water Transactions Coordinator. This position will evaluate, develop, implement, and steward flow restoration projects throughout Colorado using collaborative, voluntary, market-based approaches. They will work in a team environment under the direction of the Executive Director, with a self-starting and entrepreneurial ethos. The ideal candidate will share our passion for Western water and healthy rivers, be adept at innovative thinking to advance Colorado Water Trust’s goals, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to technical skills. The right person for this role will be comfortable communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences, and be persistent despite occasionally skeptical audiences and challenging, long-term projects.

Mountain Studies Institute is seeking a Forest Program Science and Monitoring Manager. The Science and Monitoring Manager will design and implement forest and landscape monitoring programs, recruit, hire, manage and mentor seasonal field crews, oversee the collection and storage of monitoring data, analyze and synthesize resulting data, interpret and communicate monitoring results to a wide variety of audiences, seek and manage resources to support monitoring programming, and engage in collaborative conversations about desired conditions and adaptive management practices. The Science and Monitoring Manager will supervise other staff.


The Big Thompson Watershed Coalition is hiring a Stream Restoration Project Manager. Under the general direction of the BTWC Director, the Stream Restoration Project Manager works with landowners and partners to restore river function and riparian habitat, improve water quality, adaptively manage & monitor stream projects, and build resilience to climate change and other disturbances. The position will participate in and lead stream restoration project identification planning, coordination, management, and monitoring efforts.