Job Announcements Late June

The Colorado Water Conservation Board is hiring a Grants Section Chief. This position will oversee the CWCB’s primary grant programs including the Water Plan Grant Program and the Water Supply Reserve Fund Grant Program. This is a Hybrid position. Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, training and projects as directed by the supervisor.

The National Park Service, Water Resource Division is accepting applications for a GS-12 Hydrologist. This is a term position not to exceed four years. The advertisement will close after the first 35 applicants. Those interested are encouraged to apply quickly. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792923900. This position is located in an operating office within a bureau or bureau equivalent office within the Department of the Interior. This position has responsibility for leading or participating on hydrologic studies of considerable scope and complexity or serving as a project leader or member of an interdisciplinary team.

Water Education Colorado (WEco) is seeking their next leader to shepherd the organization into its next phase. The Executive Director is responsible for strategic direction and overall leadership of the organization. They will serve as the public face of the organization and work to collaboratively advance WEco’s mission: to ensure Coloradans are informed on water issues and equipped to make decisions that guide our state to a sustainable water future. The Executive Director will guide all programs and lead all fundraising activities. Learn more and apply today.

Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC) seeks an Executive Director – an enthusiastic, creative, independent leader to build on our success and grow their organization as a full-time salaried employee position. MCWC was initially organized by a group of visionary community leaders as an informal partnership in 2009 and formalized as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization in 2013. Our mission is to evaluate, protect and enhance the health of the middle Colorado River watershed through the cooperative efforts of watershed stakeholders. Learn more and apply.

San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator, under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director, is responsible for managing all tasks related to volunteers, including recruiting, training, scheduling, retaining and honoring volunteers. Since all SJMA divisions (Education, Stewardship, Visitor Information, and Special Events) have volunteer opportunities, the Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the departmental directors to recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers for an array of diverse projects. SJMA is housed in the San Juan National Forest Headquarters (15 Burnett Ct) in Durango, Colorado, but this position will be a combination of remote, on-site, and field.

The Colorado River District is hiring a Geotechnical and Dam Safety Engineer to perform technical, project management, advocacy, and engineering work in close coordination with and under the general direction of the Director of Asset Management/Chief Engineer. This position includes analyzing, interpreting, and managing dam embankment instrumentation data and ensuring the integrity and safety of dam structures through diligent monitoring and technical studies. The role involves project management responsibilities, coordinating with consultants and contractors to complete dam, reservoir, recreation area, and mitigation area-related projects. This position is based out of Glenwood Springs near the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers.

The City of Greeley is seeking a Deputy Director for Water Resources. The Deputy Director for Water Resources is responsible for both ongoing water resource programs and implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Plan, protection of Greeley Water Rights and leading strategic water resources initiatives. Ongoing source water management and operations, water resource administration and state reporting, conservation programs, non-potable raw water system operations, dich company relations, regional water resource stake holding, Colorado River monitoring, and watershed health are all under the direction of the Water Resources Deputy Director.

Rocky Mountain Field Institute is hiring a Development and Marketing Director. The Development and Marketing Director (DMD) is a member of Rocky Mountain Field Institute’s senior leadership team and is responsible for driving donor programs, fundraising campaigns, and grant writing while overseeing marketing strategies, and other community engagement initiatives. The DMD will be crucial in increasing RMFI’s visibility, expanding the donor base, and securing financial support to advance the mission. This position is open until filled.

Northern Water is seeking a Grant Coordinator for coordinating the pre-award planning, organization, and preparation, as well as post-award administration of various grants, including those awarded by Northern Water to grantees. Working closely with different departments throughout the organization, the Grant Coordinator supports initiatives spanning water efficiency services, forest health, source water protection, and post-fire recovery, as well as infrastructure projects. Effective collaboration with project and program managers and finance and administrative staff is paramount to ensuring that grants adhere to regulatory, funding agency, and policy requirements.

Northern Water is seeking an Engineering Technician I. This is an entry level position that provides technical engineering support in areas such as water quality and water resources throughout Northern Water’s collection system under the general supervision of the Field Services Department Manager or delegated representative. This position provides technical engineering support in areas such as water quality and water resources throughout Northern Water’s boundaries.

The National Young Farmers Coalition is seeking a Development Associate. This role will support the Development team in administering and managing fundraising processes. You will help steward our fundraising operations by maintaining the Development calendar, donation portal, donor database, and project management tools (Classy, Salesforce, and Asana). Your contributions to our direct fundraising will include supporting prospecting research and processes, engaging a portfolio of mid-level donors, and supporting peer-to-peer campaigns. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (Caee) eeCorps program is now recruiting for AmeriCorps positions to start this September. Throughout their service, members focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals of the Colorado Environmental Education Plan through field trips, in-school and outreach programs, overnight backpacking and camping trips, skiing and biking instruction, summer camps, and so much more. During their terms, members receive a living allowance and ample opportunities for professional development and networking within the EE community and earn an education award upon successful completion of their service.