Deputy Director - Great Outdoors Colorado

The Program Officer - North Central serves GOCO’s North Central region, which includes Chaffee, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Routt, Summit, Lake, Park, and Pitkin counties, building trusted relationships with communities and partners to advance GOCO’s mission.

This position implements GOCO’s portfolio of grant programs and initiatives in the region, working collaboratively with regional partners on project development, building and stewarding cross-sector relationships, and developing a keen understanding of the needs and desires of communities throughout the region and around the state. The Program Officer supports partners throughout the grant cycle, fosters collaboration among diverse organizations, and helps connect communities to state and local resources. This position also contributes to GOCO’s statewide strategies through cross-functional coordination, continuous learning, and active participation in organizational initiatives. The Program Officer applies strategic thinking and encourages in-depth community engagement to strengthen GOCO’s efforts to make Colorado’s outdoors accessible, resilient, and inclusive.

The Program Officer reports to the Assistant Director of Programs with frequent and substantive interaction with the Director of Programs, Executive Director, and the GOCO board.

Compensation: $62,167-$87,033

Application Deadline: February 26, 2026

Application Website: https://goco.org/jobs/program-officer-northcentral