Colorado and Southwest Field Representative - The Conservation Fund

Come join our Colorado program where we have been leaders in conservation since 1985 protecting iconic places such as the Greenland Ranch, Staunton State Park, and Mount Democrat.  In the last five years, our Colorado office has protected $140 million of real estate.  We work closely with partners to buy and protect land and water under threat of development – creating more places to play while also conserving critical wildlife habitat and driving climate solutions.  At The Conservation Fund, we believe that land sustains us and our work has never been more important.

The Field Representative will seek, maintain, and complete a portfolio of conservation real estate projects throughout Colorado and the Southwest Region. Projects may include, but are not limited to, ecologically sensitive tracts, open space parcels near communities, conservation easements on private lands, historically significant sites, and mitigation lands for federal, state, local and private partners. The Field Representative will work cooperatively with landowners, government agencies, and other partners to initiate projects, secure funding, and shepherd projects through the acquisition and disposition process. 

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000

Application deadline:

Application web link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a537a5bc-abc3-4781-95fd-640ce5ed26bb&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=513189

Statewide Energy Lead - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

This position will be responsible for statewide coordination of and representation for Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) on energy development activities in Colorado. This position directly influences policy and procedures of CPW and is the senior authority on energy development and impacts to wildlife as a result of energy development in the state.

Compensation: $110,232.00 - $132,276.00 Annually

Application closing date: 11/21/2024

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4712015/cpw-phys-science-researcher-scientist-v-statewide-energy-lead-denver-co

Conservation Outreach and Events Coordinator - La Plata Open Space Conservancy

The Conservation Outreach and Events Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting our mission to conserve open spaces in Southwest Colorado through event coordination, grant writing, marketing, and community engagement. The Coordinator will drive public outreach and visibility by planning diverse events, managing digital platforms, and supporting internal operations. This role will be integral to building relationships within the community and effectively sharing our story and conservation goals. Familiarity with GIS (ArcPro) is a plus for supporting visual and mapping needs. Spanish language skills also a bonus for community outreach. 30 hours a week.

Compensation: $22–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications plus benefits

Application deadline:

Application web link: https://lposc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Conservation-Outreach-and-Events-Coordinator_Job-Announcement.pdf

Wildlife Habitat Biologist I - Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Trinidad, CO - We are hiring a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (biologist) to deliver wildlife habitat conservation projects in eastern Colorado. This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The biologist will help agricultural producers improve wildlife habitat and achieve their management objectives by developing comprehensive conservation plans, assessing resources, surveying habitats, and coordinating implementation of projects (e.g. infrastructure for water and fence improvements, grazing management plans, etc.). The biologist will work with federal, state, and local natural resource professionals, and will use voluntary, incentive-based funding opportunities (e.g. Farm Bill) to implement conservation primarily on private lands and will develop lasting relationships with landowners. The biologist will be jointly supervised by Bird Conservancy and NRCS and will travel throughout the region using a provided vehicle.

Compensation: $55,000 - $62,000

Application deadline: December 3, 2024

Application web link: https://www.birdconservancy.org/about-us/employment/

Land Access Coordinator - Montezuma Land Conservancy

Montezuma Land Conservancy (MLC) is excited to grow our staff with the addition of a brand new, full-time Land Access Coordinator position. The Land Access Coordinator will lead the development of the new Southwest Equitable Land Access (SELA) Program which focuses on removing barriers to farmland access, will support MLC’s existing Traditional Harvest Project in collaboration with members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and other conservation partners, and will work to explore and implement creative solutions at the nexus of conservation, stewardship, and access. This is a great opportunity for a creative, motivated, and passionate individual to join our small team with a big vision in Southwest Colorado.

Compensation: $55,000-60,000 annually to start, depending on experience

Application closing date: November 22, 2024

Application web link: http://montezumaland.org/about-us/join-our-team/

FORESTER/ Program Coordinator - West Region Wildfire Council

The position coordinates and implements the Vegetation Management Program (VMP)- a flagship program of the West Region Wildfire Council. The VMP provides technical forestry assistance, as well as incentives, for private property owners to engage in wildfire risk mitigation and forest resilience projects at the parcel, community and landscape scales. Forestry skills and knowledge, program coordination, project management as well as client and contractor relationship management are all utilized skills in this role.

Compensation: $65,000- $65,000- $90,237. Please note that the range describes the full salary range for the position. New hires typically start at the beginning of the range.

Application closing date: Open until filled

Application web link: http://www.cowildfire.org/employment

Natural Resource and Agriculture Specialist - Arapahoe County Open Spaces

The position is a field-based specialist position with an emphasis on open spaces, rangelands, native grasslands, agricultural areas, and riparian area management and stewardship. The specialist will be responsible for the coordination of associated operational, maintenance, stewardship and improvement programs and assigned staff and contractors. Also serves as a member of the Operations Team supporting general field operations and maintenance of County open spaces, parks, and trails as assigned by supervisor.

Compensation: $25.20 - $37.81 Hourly

Application closing date: 11/11/2024

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arapahoe/jobs/4701659/natural-resource-and-agriculture-specialist?keywords=natural%20resources&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Operations Technician I or II (3 openings) - Arapahoe County Open Spaces

Operations Technician I: Under general supervision, the Operations Technician I serves as a staff member within their functional area(s) and provides assistance and support to the Operations Team. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties. Operations Technician II: Under general supervision, the Operations Technician II serves as a technical staff member within their functional area(s) and provides assistance, education, and support to the Operations Team. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of open spaces, parks, turf, landscapes, trails, and associated equipment, facilities, and public properties.

Compensation: Operations Technician I salary range $18.60 - $27.89; Operations Technician II salary range $20.47 - $30.68

Application closing date: 11/8/2024

Application web link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arapahoe/jobs/4475143/operations-technician-i-or-ii-open-spaces-parks-trails?keywords=natural%20resources&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs