Director of Engineering & Operations - Eagle River Water and Sanitation District

Clean water. Quality life. This is our vision created by our staff to embody who we are and what we do. We are looking for a strategic utility engineering and operations leader to join our team of dedicated operations engineers and professionals and continue to provide safe, efficient, high quality, and reliable drinking water and wastewater services to our community. Working as the Director of Engineering & Operations at Eagle River Water & Sanitation District puts you at the forefront of service and environmental stewardship in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

The Director of Engineering & Operations provides leadership and strategic vision to the District in the primary operational functions of Water, Wastewater, Field Operations, Operational Technology Services, and Engineering. The ideal candidate for this role is visionary, strategic, technical, communicative, team-focused, and has a big-picture mindset to manage the breadth and depth of our operations initiatives and execute our strategic organizational goals to realize our vision of excellence.

Why work for us? The work you will do as the Director of Engineering & Operations will help guide the future of an essential resource in our growing community. Not to mention the opportunity to work with an amazing team and our excellent benefits.

The pay range for this role is $168,792 - $253,198. Starting range depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Compensation: $168,792 - $253,198.

Application Deadline: 2/22/2026

Application Website: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/4694ED7ABC8F35A6A768EA4ACF47D2A8/jobs/414125

Executive Director - Wildfire Adapted Partnership

Working out of Wildfire Adapted Partnership’s Durango office, the Finance and Operations Coordinator works with the Executive Director on the day-to-day operations of the organization. Tasks include: financial management assistance; grant coordination (writing proposals, ongoing management of deliverables, reporting, and preparing reimbursement requests); office management; support to WAP staff on program delivery; data entry; meeting and event logistics; and other support tasks as assigned.

Compensation: Starting compensation $22-$24 per hour, depending on experience.

Application Deadline: 2/9/26

Application Website: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b28059d266c074ffe39b9b9/t/696fee31193f0018e8cfcd87/1768943153824/Finance+and+Operations+Coordinator+2026.pdf

Trails and Youth Programs Coordinator - Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance

The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) is seeking a seasonal, full-time Trails & Youth Programs Coordinator for the 2026 season (May–October) in Eagle County, Colorado. This role combines hands-on trail stewardship, volunteer leadership, and youth mentorship. The Coordinator supports VVMTA’s Adopt A Trail program while leading and supervising high school–aged participants in the Eagle County Youth Corps. Ideal candidates have experience in trail maintenance, enjoy leading groups outdoors, and are passionate about environmental stewardship and youth development. Competitive pay ($20–$25/hr), housing stipend, PTO, and outdoor industry perks included.

Compensation: $20 - $25 DOE

Application Deadline: 02/15/2026

Application Website: https://www.vvmta.org/we-are-hiring-trails-youth-programs-coordinator/

Regional Habitat Manager - SW - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Since our founding in 1984, we have helped conserve nearly one square mile of elk country every day. In partnership with others, we have conserved or enhanced more than 9.1 million acres, including improving public access to 1.6 million acres. Our impact will extend to 10 million acres by 2030.

RMEF is proud of our conservation successes and is committed to making an even larger impact in the future. RMEF is seeking an experienced natural resource professional to provide expertise on conservation easement stewardship as well as wildlife habitat best practices and needs within the Southwest Region.

Responsibilities include:
Lead stewardship of RMEF-held conservation easements (CE) in the southwest (currently 121 easements across AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT).
Resolve CE actions, requests, violations, sales and ownership transfers, ministerial amendments, etc.
Maintain landowner relationships
Advise RMEF stakeholders on wildlife and habitat management best practices for the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of conservation in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000/yr

Application Deadline: 02/04/2026

Application Website: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3814781

Trails Crew Member - City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Under direct supervision works as part of a 2-5 person crew to construct, repair, and maintain trails and related facilities.
Work involves heavy lifting, digging, carrying, brush cutting and operation of power equipment in the construction and maintenance of trails. Position requires hiking up to 10 hours per day, carrying a backpack and hand tools, and working outside in inclement weather and in mountainous terrain. Crew member positions do not need prior trails experience to be successful. A willingness to learn new skills, work safely with others, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment can be substituted for previous direct experience.

Please note that we are hiring for multiple positions with start dates in early May 2026.

Compensation: 23.11-29.40

Application Deadline: 02/05/26

Application Website: https://bouldercolorado.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Trails-Crew-Member_JR7926