Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking an Accessibility and Workforce Development Intern. This position will support Workforce Development and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility through administrative tasks, event coordination, staff training, data analysis, and communications. We are striving to make the outdoors and Natural Resources careers accessible to all. This is primarily an office job, but you will have ample opportunities to get out in the field and explore different career paths. The application closing date is December 4th, 2022.
Water Education Colorado is seeking a Programs Director. The Programs Director will maintain WEco’s strong reputation as a trusted resource in offering a core suite of engaging information, education and leadership programs, while also developing new opportunities to carry out the organization’s mission. WEco just turned 20 years old and is entering an exciting new phase with an upcoming move to the Colorado State University SPUR campus at the National Western Center. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled professional to engage in all aspects of WEco's programming, and to gain exposure to a vast range of water leaders across the state while exploring innovative program alternatives to align with strategic direction. This position involves regular time in the field, traveling to in-person programs and events. Past experience overseeing both projects and staff and the ability to drive productivity to achieve program objectives required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The target start date is January 2022.
Bird Conservancy is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to oversee the management, implementation, and strategic growth of our Stewardship program. The Stewardship Director collaboratively works with state agencies, joint ventures, foundations, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to implement private lands conservation across the Great Plains and Intermountain West. Specifically, the program aims to create a community of practice that simultaneously improves human well-being and wildlife habitat on working lands through proactive, voluntary conservation delivery. Click here to download a complete position description and application instructions.
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is looking for talented, energetic candidates to join its Board of Directors. Volunteers should have a commitment to and interest in conservation. Though headquartered in Brighton, Colorado, our reach includes the western United States and Mexico, so candidates within and outside the Front Range of Colorado are eligible. The Board meets quarterly, typically in the Denver-metro area. Remote participation is possible, although some personal attendance during the year is necessary for engagement and immersion in the mission. Click here to download a complete Board of Directors role description.
RiversEdge West is recruiting two Riparian Monitoring Stewardship Interns and two Riparian Restoration Strike Team crew members. These positions are in partnership with the Western Colorado Conservation Corps and will be based in the Grand Junction, CO area. The positions will support the restoration efforts of the Desert Rivers Collaborative, a multi-stakeholder riparian restoration partnership. These are great opportunities for college students, recent graduates, and anyone trying to get a foot in the door of the restoration world. All training is provided. Tentative Dates (some flexibility for the right candidate(s)) and more info are below: Riparian Monitoring Stewardship Interns: May-August 2023 Riparian Restoration Strike Team
The Southwestern Water Conservation District (“District”), based in Durango, Colorado, is seeking candidates for the Programs Coordinator position. The District was created by Colorado statute in 1941 to lead in the protection, conservation, use and development of the water of the San Juan and Dolores River basins for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard for Colorado all waters of the basin to which the state is entitled. The District encompasses all of La Plata, Montezuma, Archuleta, San Juan, San Miguel and Dolores counties and parts of Montrose, Hinsdale and Mineral counties. The District has a nine-member Board of Directors with an appointee from each Board of County Commissioners.
The Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project is seeking application for a Program Manager position. Manager. The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director of the RGHRP. Founded in 2004, the RGHRP is a small watershed group working to restore and conserve the historical functions and vitality of streams and rivers in the Rio Grande Basin in Colorado for improved water quality, agricultural water use, riparian health, wildlife and aquatic species habitat, recreation, and community safety. The RGHRP’s focus areas and priority projects are informed by watershed and stream management plans, which cover the Rio Grande in Colorado and many of its tributaries. Applications for the position will be accepted until the position is filled.
Clean River Partners is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director provides overall management, planning, fundraising and leadership of the organization in accordance with the Board of Directors and organizational policies and objectives.
