Western Region Operations Assistant
Conservation Legacy
This position is responsible for supporting local programs across the region in developing participant and staff technical skills, supporting programs with strategic projects and operational needs, and engaging in the quality assurance of local programs within the region. The primary focus of this position is to ensure programs are equipped to execute high quality and safe project work. This position will work directly with the Operations Specialist to prioritize strategies and needs across the region and support local program staff in the execution of their individual programming. This position is required to stay up-to- date on industry standards in conservation, trail construction, forestry, restoration and other land stewardship work and actively works with regional and national operations teams to ensure these standards are met.
This position is a key staff member contributing to Conservation Legacy’s effort to further develop leadership and talent as a key trainer of program staff in facilitation and technical skillsets. Some focus areas may include: providing training and technical support for crew-based programs’ staff and participants, developing curriculum for new skills training, working with program staff and/or partners to develop technical specifications and standards for projects, leading skills trainings for community partners, and supporting national and regional programmatic development strategies. When applicable, this person will support intern program staff as needed by helping develop training, work, and partnership plans related to technical skills focused internships.
Link:
https://conservationlegacy.org/uploads/programs/Central_Regional-Position-Description_OperationsAssistant.pdf
Colorado Field Organizer
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO)
HECHO is seeking a Colorado Field Coordinator/Senior Coordinator to lead efforts to build and expand HECHO’s visibility, influence, outreach, and advocacy activities in Colorado. Initially reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted outreach strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that advance HECHO’s policy and strategic priorities in Colorado. Please see link for more details.
Link:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1047NWF/JobBoard/1ca8346a-33cc-401d-90d9-d7f752fdfd7d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=72f10a6f-e282-42ab-ab6e-42d829fbf086
Development Director
Environmental Learning for Kids
The Development Director maximizes the effectiveness and smooth functioning of the organization through supervision of development support staff and managing the strategic fundraising plan, including supporting Associate Director in grant writing and reporting for corporate and foundation grants, and government grants; annual giving solicitation and cultivation; major individual and corporate gifts; fundraising and cultivation events; and management of donor development systems including grants calendar and donor database for Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK). This position works closely with ELK’s leadership, staff, and Board of Directors to increase to increase organizational and program capacity and sustainability through fundraising actions. Areas of functional expertise include fundraising, communications, problem solving, strategic planning and goal setting, grant writing and management, marketing and public relations, research, corporate and government relations, and project management.
Receiving application until April 22th.
Link:
https://elkkids.org/get-involved/jobs-internships/
Bilingual Community Engagement Coordinator
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
The Community Engagement Coordinator will support a year-round team of experienced staff and will be aided by a large corps of dedicated and inspiring volunteer leaders. Experience with environmental education and ecological restoration is a plus, but on-the-job learning in restoration skills and techniques is also possible. Leadership and technical training opportunities are provided, and staff may shadow on additional projects that are of interest in order to gain additional knowledge and experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Passion for engaging people with nature
• Fluent in Spanish
• Paid, volunteer, or personal experience engaging and building community with the Hispanic/Latinx
community
• Ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed
• Able to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
• Willingness to communicate and follow COVID-19 and other safety precautions
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you have these skills.
• Experience working with groups in the outdoors (natural resources, landscaping, youth corps, etc.)
• Experience with outdoor stewardship (i.e. restoration, trail maintenance, etc.) or knowledge of local
ecology
• Experience with volunteer engagement, youth engagement, or group leadership
• Ability to safely use trucks and trailers on uneven terrain. Experience with trailer safety, DOT laws, ATVs and use of heavy equipment.
Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.
Link:
https://www.wlrv.org/wp-content/uploads/Community-Engagement-Coordinator.pdf
Seasonal Restoration Project Coordinator
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Seasonal Restoration Project Coordinators lead group projects in one or more of WRV’s program areas.
This full-time, non-exempt, term-limited position will have the flexibility to be based out of either WRV’s Longmont or Fort Collins offices. Restoration Project Coordinators supplement a year-round Program Team of experienced staff and are aided by a large corps of dedicated and inspiring volunteer leaders. Leadership and technical training opportunities are provided.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Experience leading groups in the outdoors (natural resources, landscaping, youth corps, etc.)
• Project management skills
• Ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed
• Able to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
• Willingness to communicate and follow COVID-19 and other safety precautions
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you have these skills.
• Experience with trail maintenance or construction
• Experience with habitat restoration, or other forms of outdoor stewardship
• Experience engaging and building community with diverse populations, particularly those the outdoor field has previously underserved **We may potentially offer a permanent/benefited position to candidates with experience in this area – we encourage you to inquire if you feel you meet this criteria
• Spanish language skills highly desired
• Experience with volunteer engagement, youth engagement, or group leadership
• Qualified and experienced in chainsaw or crosscut saw use
• First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder certification
• Ability to safely use trucks and trailers on uneven terrain.
Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.
Link:
https://www.wlrv.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-WRV-Restoration-Coordinator-Announcement.pdf
Assistant Project Coordinator
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Assistant Project Coordinators help prepare for projects in one or more of WRV’s program areas.
Assistant Project Coordinators supplement a year-round Program Team of experienced staff and are aided by a large corps of dedicated and inspiring volunteer leaders. Leadership and technical training opportunities are provided.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Experience leading groups in the outdoors (natural resources, landscaping, youth corps, etc.)
• Ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed
• Able to balance multiple tasks and deadlines
• Willingness to communicate and follow COVID-19 and other safety precautions
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you have these skills.
• Experience engaging and building community with diverse populations, particularly those the outdoor
field has previously underserved **We may potentially offer a permanent/benefited position to
candidates with experience in this area – we encourage you to inquire if you feel you meet this criteria
• Spanish language skills highly desired
• Experience with volunteer engagement, youth engagement, or group leadership
• Qualified and experienced in chainsaw or crosscut saw use
• First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder certification
• Ability to safely use trucks and trailers on uneven terrain. Experience with trailer safety.
Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Link:
https://www.wlrv.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Assistant-Restoration-Coordinator-Job-Announcement.pdf
Statewide Volunteer Program Assistant - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Temporary)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Please see link for job description.
Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hD1VA95G291W33ziBTv5IQV5YeF9f2_Y/view?usp=sharing
Full-Time Seasonal State Park Work (customer service, maintenance, or law enforcement)
CO Parks & Wildlife - Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Love the river? Come work where everyone else plays! We have openings for customer service, maintenance, and law enforcement positions. (This includes boating rangers!)
Link:
ahra.mobi/jobs
Summer Safari Camp Instructors and Captains
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo’s Guest Engagement & Learning Experiences (GELE) Department has an opportunity for Summer Safari Camp Instructors and Captains to cultivate moments of awe and deepen the connection our guests have with Denver Zoo through Summer Safari Camp programming. Summer Safari Camp staff facilitate camp programming, and provide responsible care and a safe environment for camp participants. Summer Safari Camp Captains also act as lead/point for their classroom, overseeing the implementation of their curricula, and building and strengthening relationships between staff and volunteers.
Link:
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/DEN1007DZOO/JobBoard/d1f817ca-ca1f-4c97-8900-359777b7d099/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=85ef8571-0933-43c2-8cea-3100c8b0e4fe
Seasonal Field Instructor
Continental Divide Trail Coalition
The CDTC Field Instructors will directly implement and lead all on-the-ground volunteer trail work projects and trail maintenance trainings for Field Programs. These efforts ensure the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) is completed, maintained, and protected by grassroots efforts and strong community connections. CDTC Field Instructors will participate in direct coordination with the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, nonprofit organizations, outdoor retailers, and organizations paving the way for inclusivity in the outdoors. You can read the full job description here for more information. Visit Conservation Legacy’s job positing and hit “APPLY” at the bottom of the page. This position will remain open until filled.
Link:
https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/3319
Controller
Colorado Department of Natural Resources
Leads accounting, payroll and accounts payable teams and functions. Application period closes 4/27/2022
Link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/3506893-0/dnr-controller-iii
Parks and Trails Aide – Part-Time, Seasonal
San Miguel County
The San Miguel County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking two positive, ethical, and customer service-oriented seasonal, part-time non-exempt Parks and Trails Aides. Both positions perform day-to-day parks, trails, and grounds maintenance duties in several
Link:
https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/293/Trails.
Trail Crew Leaders - Youth Development
The Nature Connection
The Nature Connection is dedicated to breaking down the barriers to getting outside for youth and families in our community. We are seeking motivated applicants who are passionate about outdoor equity, working with youth and increasing the accessibility of trails to diverse populations on the Western Slope. We have openings for trail crew leaders for two different positions.
1)The Wilder Bunch High School Crew Leader- Responsible for leading high school students in developing and maintaining bike trails near schools in and around Delta County including Paonia, Hotchkiss and Delta.
2) Backcountry Youth Trail Crew Leader- Responsible for leading high school students on a camping crew in the West Elk and Raggeds Wilderness. This position is supervised by the USFS Paonia Ranger District.
Pay is competitive and housing assistance is available. Visit https://thenatureconnection.net/jobs/ for details.
Link:
https://thenatureconnection.net/jobs/
TeamWorks Crew Leader — $330 Signing Bonus, $1,000 Completion Bonus!
TEENS, Inc.
TeamWorks is a conservation-based youth employment program that brings together a mix of young people (ages 15-20) from urban and rural areas to work side by side on crews. Each crew is comprised of 2 adult Crew Leaders, up to 2 Junior Crew Leaders, and 10 Crew Members. One of the most unique aspects of working with TeamWorks is our urban/rural model, with half of each crew hailing from a rural mountain town, and the other half coming from the Denver Metro Area. We make this work by having each rural crew meet in the morning at a specific location in either Nederland, Boulder, Idaho Springs, Bailey or Conifer. The urban-based halves of the crew will meet in the Denver locations of Aurora Central High School or Central Park Station. After gathering at their respective locations in the morning, each half of the crew will drive in a work vehicle to the project site, where they will work as a full team for the day! TeamWorks fosters a work environment that is equally fun and supportive, and many of our youth return to work for the program year after year, building solid relationships with one another, their crew leaders, our organization, agency partners, and the lands they work on.
Crews work 10 hours a day, Mon-Thurs, on an assortment of conservation projects including trail building and maintenance, fire mitigation, watershed restoration, and noxious weed removal, and all participants and leaders return home each night. Crew leaders will have three day weekends to explore the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado, which are easily accessible from everywhere we work!
Link:
www.teamworkscolorado.org
