Colorado and Southwest Field Representative - The Conservation Fund

Niwot, CO - The Field Representative will seek, maintain, and complete a portfolio of conservation real estate projects throughout Colorado and the Southwest Region. Projects may include, but are not limited to, ecologically sensitive tracts, open space parcels near communities, conservation easements on private lands, historically significant sites, and mitigation lands for federal, state, local and private partners. The Field Representative will work cooperatively with landowners, government agencies, and other partners to initiate projects, secure funding, and shepherd projects through the acquisition and disposition process.

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 annually

Application closing date: open until filled

Application web link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a537a5bc-abc3-4781-95fd-640ce5ed26bb&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=526121

Program & Project Administrator - Arapahoe County Open Spaces

Arapahoe County Open Spaces is hiring a Program & Project Administrator to support capital improvement projects, operational programs coordination and implementation, contract and lease management, property access and land use, asset and infrastructure management, and special projects. Apply soon to join our awesome team! Hybrid work schedule.

Compensation: $74,877.40 - $119,610.14 annually

Application closing date: 8/29/2025

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arapahoe/jobs/5040228/program-project-administrator-hybrid-work-schedule

Resource Planning Manager - Boulder County Parks and Open Space

Boulder County Parks & Open Space is looking for our next Resource Planning Manager—a big-picture thinker, a skilled leader, and someone who’s excited to guide a talented, multidisciplinary team in shaping the future of one of the largest and oldest open space programs in the West.

This role oversees planning, project management, IT, and data solutions that help us steward over 107,000 acres of public lands and conservation easements for a community that loves its open space. It’s also a key leadership position that works closely with our Director, deputies, managers, and our passionate staff to advance equity, inclusion, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

The position closes 8/24 at midnight, read more and apply here: 6481(RS6)Resource Planning Manager

Regional Coordinator - Eastern Colorado Grasslands Coalition

About the Organization: The Karval Community Alliance (KCA) is a 501-c(3) non-profit headquartered in Karval, Colorado. KCA sponsored the formation of the Eastern Colorado Grassland Coalition (ECGC), which serves as a regional partnership under the Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Outdoor Regional Partnership Initiative. The ECGC is dedicated to conserving and enhancing the native grasslands, the croplands, and the communities of eastern Colorado through collaborative conservation, sustainable land management, and responsible recreation. The current geographic scope of the ECGC covers Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne counties. The ECGC works collaboratively with land owners, land managers, and resource professionals to conserve and restore the region’s grassland ecosystems while supporting responsible land use, outdoor recreation, and economic opportunities for local communities.

The Coordinator is responsible for advancing the work of the ECGC through building and maintaining relationships with key partners including landowners and land managers, local, state, federal, and non-profit entities as well as facilitating meetings and events. The Coordinator will arrange virtual and in person meetings, establish a process to keep the official ECGC meeting records (create agendas, take notes, establish official minutes, etc.). In addition, the Coordinator will facilitate ECGC events such as outreach events, workshops, and meetings and determine logistics such as venue, food, and meeting equipment. The Coordinator is expected to advertise ECGC public meetings, outreach events, and workshops on relevant platforms such as the ECGC website, local newspapers, social media, etc. The Coordinator will manage communication sent to the ECGC by directing information to the relevant committee or partner, maintaining records of correspondence, and ensuring concerns are addressed appropriately.

Compensation: $20-30/hour, 30-40 hours per week

Application deadline: rolling basis until filled

Application instructions: ECGC RPI Coordinator position 8_4_25.pdf

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

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

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

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