The Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and assist in bringing the County’s Vision - Adams County is the most innovative and inclusive county in America for all families and businesses; and the Department’s Vision - To significantly enhance quality of life, enrich communities & INSPIRE! - to life. If selected, you will manage all planning, design, and construction projects for the Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department. This includes but is not limited to providing leadership to various planning efforts for the department, leading capital projects planning, design and construction and working with consultants in support of these efforts. Applications close January 22nd 4:30 PM Mountain. For more information and to apply click HERE.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is hiring for our 2021 Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator position. The Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the outdoors, is ready to meet great people dedicated to taking care of Colorado, and is looking to build their professional network in the outdoor stewardship industry. This Seasonal Field Projects Coordinator is a full-time, term limited, non-exempt position that reports to VOC’s Senior Projects & Operations Manager. This position works within the VOC program team and closely with other project staff positions to provide professional project management, logistical support and volunteer leadership coordination on VOC volunteer projects both in the office and in the field. For more information about this position and other current openings, please visit HERE. Applications for this position must be received by January 24th, 2021.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space seeks an Agricultural Resources Division Manager. This position provides leadership to a highly qualified team of agricultural land and water resources specialists who perform a multitude of duties to support agricultural activities on the 25,000 irrigated, dryland, and rangeland acres held by the county open space program. Our approach to stewarding agricultural land is to partner with farmers and ranchers who lease the land for a broad spectrum of farming and livestock operations. For more information click HERE. Applications close on January 27th, 2021 11:59 PM MDT
Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association is seeking to hire a full-time Park Ranger-Natural Resource Specialist. Primary duties include noxious weed control and ecological restoration, forestry-related tasks, open space patrol, and providing basic services to community members. Work experience in various exotic plant control field operations, use of chainsaws and other power equipment required. Must have 1-5 years’ experience in a related field. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and solid experience working with and training volunteers. Application deadline: Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. For more information and how to apply click HERE.
Applications open now for Water Education Colorado’s Water Leaders Program are now open. Apply by Monday, Feb. 15 2021. This is not your average leadership or professional development program! WEco has graduated nearly 200 professionals from across all sectors of Colorado water since 2006. While the program covers examples of water-related leadership challenges and case studies, the primary focus is individual growth. Participants receive extensive training in skills related to navigating conflict and diversity, leading self and others, and effective problem-solving. Water Leaders Program graduates walk away with better understanding of their strengths and how to utilize them, learn how to address challenges both in their workplace and the broader community, gain skills to enhance their teams or projects, and form a network of peers to further their career growth. Click here to learn more and apply.
I4ES seeks a new Executive Director. The Executive Director is the chief operating officer (COO), chief financial officer (CFO) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES). The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors (BOD) to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and to provide direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's philosophy, mission, and strategy. For more information and application click HERE.
The City of Aurora Naturalist program is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part-time, temporary employee to assist with nature center staffing, program planning and presentation, and event staffing for 2021 and possibly beyond. This position is a part-time position that is supervised by the natural resource's supervisor. Employment may extend beyond December 2021, depending on budget and staffing needs. On average, this position works 20 hours a week, Friday – Sunday, but some weeks may vary. Applicants must be willing to adjust the schedule to work evenings, holidays, and partial days, depending on programming needs. For more information click HERE.
The City of Aurora is recruiting for Seasonal Park Ranger positions. This is a front-line, customer-focused position responsible for public safety, natural resource education and Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) rules and regulations education and compliance for the purpose of protecting and preserving natural resources, sites, and structures throughout the PROS system including reservoirs (Aurora & Quincy), trails, open space and developed parks. Seasonal Part-time positions typically start March 1, 2021 and end November 31, 2021 with possible earlier start date or extension. Seasonal Full-time positions start May 1, 2021 and end October 31, 2021 with possible earlier start date or extension. For more information and to apply click HERE.
The City of Aurora is recruiting for Seasonal Watercraft Inspector positions. Watercraft Inspectors help protect the City of Aurora's drinking water supply and provide exceptional customer service through watercraft inspections and Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) education contacts with recreational boaters at Aurora Reservoir and Quincy Reservoir. Seasonal Part-time positions start March 15, 2021 and end November 31, 2021. Seasonal Full-time positions start May 1, 2021 and end October 31, 2021. For more information and to apply click HERE.
The Boulder Climbing Community is looking to hire professional individuals for its Front Range Climbing Stewards (FRCS) crew for the 2021 field season. Positions range from Crew Leader and Level II for applicants with extensive prior trails experience to Level I for applicants with minimal to no prior trails experience and that are interested in working outside, being part of a team, and giving back to the local climbing community. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled. Interviews of well qualified applicants will begin in mid January. The 2021 season is scheduled to begin in March and run through early November. Read the full position descriptions and apply HERE.
RMFI is hiring multiple seasonal positions for the 2021 field season. Position openings include Field Instructor and Field Coordinator positions to begin in March 2021 and end in October/November 2021. These positions help RMFI achieve stewardship objectives at multiple public land sites in Southern Colorado and the Pikes Peak region including Garden of the Gods, Barr Trail, Pikes Peak, Shelf Road, Sangre de Cristos, and much more. If you love getting your hands dirty, using your problem-solving skills to find creative solutions, being directly involved in the hands-on stewardship of public lands, being part of a team, spending time in nature, and working with the local community then please check out our openings and apply! Click HERE for more information.
Palmer Land Conservancy seeks a qualified and motivated individual to manage the Land Stewardship Program. The Land Stewardship Manager (LSM) builds and maintains positive relationships with landowners, ensures annual fulfillment of Palmer’s legal obligations for conserved properties, provides interpretation of conservation easement terms for landowners, identifies and responds to potential concerns and violations on conserved properties, and completes regular maintenance of stewardship records. Read the full job description HERE.
Colorado Rural Water Association is seeking an Energy Efficiency Technician, who reports to the Executive Director and Field Supervisor. The primary goal of the Energy Efficiency Circuit Rider is to assist rural and small community water and wastewater utility systems in evaluating their energy needs, consumption and costs. Recommending measures to reduce energy consumption and identifying potential funding sources for improvements. For more information click HERE.