The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative (ARWC) seeks a motivated individual to oversee and manage watershed health initiatives in the middle Arkansas River basin. Reporting to the Director of Forestry (DF), the Middle Arkansas Watershed Coordinator (MAWC) plays a pivotal role in guiding the implementation of strategic projects in collaboration with colleagues, agencies, and contractors. If you are looking for a unique opportunity to positively impact the environment and be backed by a supportive team in a thriving organization, you should apply today!

The CDT is now hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator

Public lands are vital to our Colorado way of life; they provide opportunities for adventure and solace, support our local communities, are the foundation of our outdoor recreation economy, and are critical to sustain healthy wildlife populations. While support for public lands is strong, the growing demands on our shared open spaces and the associated impacts on wildlife and habitat are mounting.

The weekend will provide the opportunity for public land champions, user groups, and recreation-based businesses to build relationships while engaging in meaningful, boots-on-the-ground stewardship; removing upwards of 5 miles of barbed wire fence to improve habitat connectivity for wildlife.

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, they’re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join their team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Partners in the outdoors Conference

April 15 - 17, 2024 Breckenridge Colorado.

CPW’s Policy and Planning section supports development of parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation policies and plans.

The Policy and Planning section is seeking a temporary Policy and Planning Associate to help with a variety of high priority planning, policy, and public involvement projects. This temporary, entry-level position is full-time (40 hrs/week) for up to nine months.

Colorado Open Lands is now hiring a Restoration Landscape Coordinator at the BLM field office in Kremmling Co.

Explore Colorado’s natural history on foot and raft as we journey across the state’s three main ecoregions. This epic adventure learning class takes you to the highest peaks in Colorado, ancient dinosaur footprints along the plains, and the deep canyons of the Colorado River. Live outside!

Connect with the wild! Make lifelong friends! Registration opens March 25 (application required).

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests are looking to fill a Support Services Specialist position on the Gunnison Ranger District in Gunnison, Colorado. The Support Services Specialist (SSS) reports to the District Ranger and serves as a primary staff member on the district. This position is entry-level with full promotion potential of GS-08. This outreach is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this unique opportunity for the permanent position.

WARM Graduate Fellowship Announcement

This new project management position reports to the Director and undertakes a variety of office/computer work and fieldwork duties to build and lead JCD’s watershed restoration program, which will focus on riparian ecosystem restoration and sediment control. There will be significant outreach and coordination with landowners, partner agencies, and contractors as well as grant acquisition and administration. On-the-ground planning, coordination, and project management could occur in a preor post-fire or flood context, and may involve low-tech, process-based restoration and more complex watershed health projects. The right candidate for this position should enjoy being a leader and taking initiative to build this program from the ground up.

Western Colorado University’s Masters in Environmental Management has teamed up with the Montana/Idaho based Youth Employment Program for two opportunities to participate in low-tech processed based restoration and other conservation field work in beautiful Montana and Idaho locations. Both positions present opportunities for MEM project work with an option for remote work outside of the field season.

Western Colorado University’s Masters in Environmental Management has teamed up with the Montana/Idaho based Youth Employment Program for two opportunities to participate in low-tech processed based restoration and other conservation field work in beautiful Montana and Idaho locations. Both positions present opportunities for MEM project work with an option for remote work outside of the field season.

The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative (ARWC) seeks a motivated individual to manage and advance forest health projects across the Arkansas River Basin. The Lead Forester plays a pivotal role in the organization, managing ARWC’s robust forestry program, including wildfire risk reduction, fuels mitigation, and fire and flood projects. This position requires a mix of field expertise, program development, and community collaboration.

Applications are now being accepted for Glacier National Park Conservancy – Jerry O'Neal Research Fellowship. Applicants may request up to $7,500 to support student research projects. Thanks to generous support from donors to the Glacier National Park conservancy, the Jerry O'Neal NPS Student Fellowship has merged to become the Glacier National Park Conservancy – Jerry O'Neal Research Fellowship.

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG NF), is seeking two Watershed Technicians to contribute to watershed projects alongside GMUG NF Staff.

Feb 24-25 Hunters Education Class

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the partnership with the United States Forest Service, is seeking a Wilderness Ranger Steward who will help with the conservation, management and maintenance of these high use areas of the Gunnison Ranger District.