Nursery Manager - Colorado State Forest Service

The Colorado State Forest Service is seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as Nursery Manager. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities related to a forest nursery propagation program used for conservation and reforestation purposes at the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery.

As part of Colorado State University, we offer excellent benefits, including a 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan, 24 days of annual leave, and 15 days of sick leave earned each year—all in addition to 11 paid holidays and comprehensive health benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact on Colorado’s forests and natural resources. Apply now!

Location: CSU Foothills Campus, Fort Collins, CO

Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 annually

Manager of External Relations - Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust

Based in Steamboat Springs, the Manager of External Relations leads fundraising, outreach, and communications for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust in Northwest Colorado. This role manages donor relationships, oversees regional fundraising campaigns, coordinates local events, and supports communications efforts that align with CCALT’s statewide mission.

Compensation: Annually, $60,000-65,000

Application closing date: 8/22/2025

Application web link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4274338499

Stewardship Coordinator - La Plata Open Space Conservancy

The Stewardship Coordinator will play a key role in safeguarding these lands for future generations. This position will collaborate closely with the Executive Director and staff to lead easement monitoring, maintain landowner relationships, support project documentation, and ensure our records and reports meet legal and accreditation standards. This is a technical, detail-oriented position that is office-based, with some seasonal fieldwork and occasional outreach and fundraising events. This position offers room to grow depending on your interests and the evolving needs of LPOSC.

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000

Application deadline: Open until filled

Application link: https://lposc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_Stewardship_Coordinator_Job_Announcement.pdf

Stewardship Director - Aspen Valley Land Trust

Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) is seeking a passionate and experienced Stewardship Director to lead the care and long-term protection of the AVLT conserved lands throughout the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys.

The Stewardship Director is fundamental to AVLT’s long-term success and plays a critical role in overseeing ongoing stewardship of conserved properties. This includes primary responsibility for enforcement and management of conservation easements, oversight of the annual monitoring program, and nurturing strong relationships with landowners. This role helps ensure AVLT’s compliance with Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices and supports our strategic conservation plan.

Compensation: $70,000-$82,500

 Application Deadline: August 13, 2025. Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

Application Web Link: https://avlt.bamboohr.com/careers/24.

Water Systems Superintendent - Town of Windsor

As a senior leader in Public Works, the individual in this position performs supervisory, management, and highly skilled analytic and administrative work in planning, developing, and overseeing operations and maintenance along with construction projects related to municipal water distribution and wastewater collection systems. They will be responsible for the oversight and expertise on challenging, complex, and sensitive issues regarding water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Establishes and implements assigned programs, objectives, and performance standards related to regulatory, state, and federal requirements. This position provides direction for all phases of the municipal water distribution system, including but not limited to SCADA, water tanks, pressure zones, transmission lines, pump stations, hydrants, valves, and meters, along with wastewater collection system, including but not limited to lift stations, force mains, gravity mains/services, manholes, and other associated assets and facilities. Ensures the equitable delivery of vital services to protect public health and improve the quality of life of Windsor citizens.

Compensation: $85,421 - $93,963 Annually

Application closing date: 8/22/25

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/windsorgov/jobs/5017209/water-systems-superintendent?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

CivicSpark Fellow - Keep It Colorado

Keep It Colorado is looking to bring on a Fellow for an 11-month service term to help us advance the goals of the Conserving Colorado Roadmap (“Roadmap”).

The goal of the project is to develop and refine, with coalition member, stakeholder, and partner input, a series of easily collectable metrics that can track progress toward Roadmap implementation. The Roadmap defines a shared vision, but is not a strategic plan with activities or metrics. The CivicSpark Fellow would be implemental in translating these shared goals into specific activities supported by the stakeholders and organizations (public and non-profit).

The Fellow will, with guidance and partnership from the rest of the Keep It Colorado staff: develop a close understanding of the Roadmap and its ambitious goals; facilitate a process with partners, coalition members, and other stakeholders to identify metrics; collect metrics on progress to date; conduct analysis and develop a report on progress to date; develop a communications plan for reporting on progress; and implement the communications plan.

Compensation: $35,000 living allowance plus $7,395 education award and other benefits

Application deadline: July 24, 2025

Application web link: https://civicsparkfellowship.org/fellow/

Executive Director - The Wilderness Land Trust

The Wilderness Land Trust (Trust) seeks an Executive Director to lead a strong organization with an engaged and skilled board and a deeply experienced and committed staff. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a passion for wilderness and conservation. The Executive Director will reside in a significant market in the West, with the ability to work at will, travel with ease and maintain connections with key donor bases. For potential consideration or to suggest a prospective candidate for the position, please email: TWLT_ED@BoardWalkConsulting.com or call Crystal Stephens or Terri Kohan at 404-BoardWalk (404-262-7392).

Compensation: This position offers a competitive salary and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is based on experience and location and is expected to be in the mid $100,000’s.

Application closing date:

Application web link: http://bit.ly/TWLT_ED

Website: https://wildernesslandtrust.org/

Conservation Manager - Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust

The position will be based out of CCALT’s Del Norte office and will be primarily responsible for managing CCALT’s conservation easement transactions, upholding stewardship responsibilities in the region, and assisting in additive conservation activities. The position will have a secondary focus on engagement, representing CCALT within the broader regional community to advance our conservation projects and priorities, serving as staff liaison between the Southern Colorado Advisory Committee, the CCALT Board of Directors, and Staff, and supporting CCALT’s External Relations department as needed on regional events. The position will also be responsible for regularly working at and managing CCALT’s Del Norte office.

Compensation: Annually, $62,000-68,000

Application closing date: 8/11/2025

Application web link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4267302065

Real Estate Specialist I - Boulder County Parks and Open Space

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a Real Estate Specialist I.  The Real Estate Specialist I manages the data, documents, and files relating to Boulder County’s open space property interests. The Real Estate Specialist I works in a collaborative team environment with other Real Estate Division staff and other county staff and is supervised by the Conservation Easement Program Supervisor and works under the general direction of the county attorneys that provide legal advice for the Real Estate Division.

Compensation: $68,976.00 - $84,138.00 Annually

Application deadline: 7/27/2025

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boulder/jobs/5006023/real-estate-specialist-i?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

eeCorps Americorps - Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education

Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education's eeCorps program is now recruiting for AmeriCorps positions to start this September - and additional positions have just opened up! AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps improve outcomes in environmental stewardship and education by serving with environmental education (EE) organizations throughout Colorado. Collectively, the eeCorps makes a difference for over 25,000 learners annually through field trips, in-school and outreach programs, overnight backpacking and camping trips, skiing and biking instruction, summer camps, and so much more. 

Members of the eeCorps AmeriCorps program serve in many locations across the state of Colorado. They dedicate their term of service to building capacity of EE providers to implement the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan (CEEP). Members participate in projects that engage teachers, schools, and PreK-12 students such as developing and implementing new EE programs, increasing outreach efforts and impact of current programs offered, and expanding networking, support, and professional development opportunities for EE providers.

Available positions:

• Environmental Educator at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (Brighton) - 1200 min hours, 9/2/25-4/30/26

• Farm to School Educator at School Food Project (Boulder)

• Environmental Educator at Catamount Institute (Colorado Springs)

• Environmental Educator at Denver Audubon (Littleton)

• Enrichment Coordinator at Outdoor Lab Foundation (Wheat Ridge)

• Generation Wild Outdoor Educator at The Nature Connection (Hotchkiss)

• NCA Environmental Educator at Colorado Canyons Association (Grand Junction)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Environmental Educator at Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver)

• Environmental Educator at Bluff Lake Nature Center (Denver)

• Education Associate at CSU Spur (Denver)

• Youth Engagement Specialist at The Greenway Foundation (Denver)

• AmeriCorps Educator at Thorne Nature Experience (Lafayette)

Application web link: https://caee.org/programs/act/americorps-eecorps

Park Services Team Lead - Jefferson County Open Space

This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking game changers, a group of people that loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with. If you are looking for a great leadership opportunity then look no further!

The Park Services Team Lead is responsible for supervising the maintenance of the Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) park amenities and development. Supervise employee and technician tasks. Schedule maintenance and repair tasks. Prioritize staff and work load. Schedule and perform park inspections. Respond to employee and public inquiries. Schedule vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Compensation: Hiring Range: $27.00 – $33.00 USD Hourly. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Application web link: https://jefferson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Golden/Park-Services-Team-Lead_R-8603

Education Program Coordinator - Growing Gardens

The Growing Gardens Education Program Coordinator plays an important role in developing and implementing farm-based environmental education programs for preK and elementary aged children.  The Education Program Coordinator oversees the management of and is the lead educator in our School Day Off Programming.

Job Status: Part Time, Salaried Employee. 40 hours per week March-Oct and 20 hours per week Nov – Feb.  
Pay: $39,010-  $43,500 .83 FTE  (additional compensation for Spanish speaking and writing skills)

Application web link: https://growinggardens.org/workwithus/

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist - Gunnison County

The Wildfire Mitigation Specialist is responsible for delivering wildfire risk mitigation information, resources and recommendations to property owners, community members and partners in Gunnison County. The position integrates and coordinates with other WRWC staff to deliver WRWC programs and resources within Gunnison County. The position also provides wildfire mitigation related technical assistance related to the Gunnison County Wildland Urban Interface Code in partnership with the Gunnison County Community & Economic Development Department and Gunnison County Office of Emergency Management.

Compensation: $60,000- $83,296

Application web link: https://www.cowildfire.org/employment

Development Director - Colorado West Land Trust

Are you a strategic thinker and passionate communicator who thrives on building meaningful relationships? Colorado West Land Trust is seeking a Development Director to join our senior management team and lead our fundraising and communications programs. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow programs in an expanding organization. CWLT is a well-respected, mission-driven organization with deep roots in Western Colorado’s communities. If you’re ready to make a difference, have strong leadership skills, a passion for conservation, and a talent for building lasting partnerships, apply with us today!

Compensation: $77,000-$115,000

Application web link: https://cwlt.bamboohr.com/careers/33?source=aWQ9MzA%3D