Job Announcements Early January

The Alliance for Collective Action is hiring an Executive Director. This full-time, exempt position ensures that the Alliance fulfills its mission through two programs, The Alliance Center and The Coalition for a Regenerative Future. The Executive Director provides leadership and management of the organization, executing on the organization’s strategic plan, and sustaining the financial health of the organization. The Executive Director also focuses on staff culture and development to ensure that the Alliance team is effectively fulfilling job responsibilities and carrying out strategic initiatives. This position reports to the Board of Directors. Apply by January 15th, 2023.

The Department of the Interior is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist. This position assists senior specialists in developing documents, policy, guidance, procedures and practices that enhance the Department's conservation efforts by restoring injured resources and habitats more efficiently and effectively, among other tasks. The call for applicants is open through Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and is available to the public and as merit promotion for current federal employees. 

Colorado Water Congress on behalf of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming water users has a Colorado River Project Coordinator Contract Opportunity. The Colorado River Project Coordinator (Coordinator) represents Colorado River water users in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah in the implementation of the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program (Recovery Program). A broad coalition of twenty-three water users in Colorado and Utah provide funding for a Coordinator through the Colorado Water Congress Colorado River Project (Project). Each contributing water user is a member of the Project’s Executive Committee and provides guidance and direction to the Project Coordinator and is kept informed of Recovery Program activities through regular meetings with and correspondence from the Coordinator. Open until filled.  Initial interviews anticipated the week of January 29, 2024.

Resource Central is seeking a Senior Water Program Coordinator. With water being one of the most important issues facing Colorado, Resource Central partners with over 45 water districts and municipalities to promote water conservation and sustainable landscaping. We seek an energetic individual, ready to learn new skills, get their hands dirty, and help us scale our programs to make a lasting difference in Colorado communities. As the Senior Water Program Coordinator, your role is central to our Lawn Replacement Program focusing on operations and leading our seasonal crews. Preferred hire date is February 1st, 2024.

Resource Central is seeking a Conservation Engagement Coordinator. Water is one of the most important issues facing Colorado, Resource Central is part of the solution by partnering with over 45 utilities and municipalities to promote water conservation and sustainable landscaping. The Conservation Engagement Coordinator will play an essential support role in the efforts of keeping Resource Central’s partners up to date, informed, and committed to program outcomes. This role will additionally assist in outreach to new communities and the upkeep and creation of cross-program, public-facing, web-based resources. Preferred hire date is February 1st, 2024.

The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Quality Analyst. This position exists to collect and analyze samples to ensure compliance with all of the Water Pollution Control Facility’s (WPCF) wastewater permits and to assist with the operations process control analyses on wastewater samples. The Analyst will prepare and monitor equipment and chemicals for use in analyses, and works in partnership with our employees, department/divisions, and agencies in delivering effective and accurate results. Other duties include collecting samples of and monitoring the flow of Cache la Poudre River (CLPR) to formulate an accurate flow-rating table, which is critical for the Water Pollution Control Facility’s discharge permit. The deadline to apply is February 5th, 2024.

Clear Creek Watershed & Forest Health Partnership (CCWFHP) with Coalitions & Collaboratives (COCO) is hiring a Forest & Mitigation Program Manager. This is a temporary Full-time, 2 Years position. Employment beyond 2 years is contingent upon the success of the program and acquisition of additional funding which CCWFHP and COCO will actively pursue. Location is remote via the Timberline Fire Protection District Headquarters. Application Deadline: February 15, 2024.

White River & 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.

The City of Loveland is seeking a Water Systems Operator. Performs installation, maintenance and repair on water distribution and wastewater collection facilities and operates a variety of heavy equipment, specialized equipment and other department-related equipment. The city of Loveland is hiring for all levels of operators. The salary range for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience. This position will remain open until filled.

Colorado Water Conservation Board is seeking a Project Manager (Engineer). This position exists to provide technical assistance to the work unit during all phases of water project promoting, planning, financing, contracting, design, and construction with an emphasis on the evaluation of the technical and financial feasibility of the construction of water projects.


Colorado Water Congress is seeking a Colorado River Project Coordinator.The Colorado River Project Coordinator represents Colorado River water users in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah in the implementation of the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program. A broad coalition of twenty-three water users in Colorado and Utah provide funding for a Coordinator through the Colorado Water Congress Colorado River Project. Each contributing water user is a member of the Project’s Executive Committee and provides guidance and direction to the Project Coordinator and is kept informed of Recovery Program activities through regular meetings with and correspondence from the Coordinator.