Make the world a little greener with these environmental actions

For those who feel safe, here are some events happening in person. All locations are in Colorado unless indicated otherwise.

• Through 2/9 Boulder – “We’re Still Here.” A Musical. A proposed copper mine pits the preservation of a sacred Indigenous river against the survival of a rural town. Two young leaders, fighting to save their homes, become bitter political enemies. They also form an unlikely bond. Inspired by true events at Oak Flat, Arizona, this show blends Indigenous storytelling with musical theatre, created by Mesquakie tribal elder Alex Walker Jr. and playwright/composer Cordelia Zars. Following a sold-out workshop in 2023, this second staged production dives into themes of identity, cultural preservation, and unexpected unity with a new and exciting cast. With breathtaking music and heartfelt storytelling, it’s a theatrical experience not to be missed. Secure your tickets now for this unforgettable journey of resilience and hope.
• 1/29-31 Denver – 2025 Colorado Water Congress Annual Convention. The 2025 Colorado Water Congress Annual Convention, themed “A Gathering of Water Minds,” is a premier event bringing together key players from across the state’s water industry. Featuring expert panels, interactive discussions, and space to connect with peers, the convention serves as a collaborative platform for CWC’s diverse membership. Attendees will explore the latest developments in water management, conservation, and sustainability, sharing insights to shape Colorado’s water future. With a focus on innovation and problem-solving, the event fosters meaningful dialogue aimed at tackling the state’s most pressing water challenges.
• 1/31 Denver – Nerd Nite: Life on Mars, Art Fogery, and Zines!
• 2/1 New Castle – Wildlife Walk and Talk. Join Wilderness Workshop on a tour of part of the Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area, a critical place for wintering wildlife. Don’t miss out on this chance to walk near important winter habitats for elk, deer, and other migratory animals. On this walk, we’ll talk about how the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Parks and Wildlife work to preserve and improve this landscape for wintering animals and how to learn more and support that process. In years past we have had the chance to see wintering elk, deer, bobcat, coyote and more, and with some luck we will see more of those beautiful animals this time!
• 2/2 Lafayette – Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching. All, including beginning birders, are invited to experience the fun and discovery of bird watching at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve on the first Sunday of each month year-round. Knowledgeable bird watchers will be on hand with binoculars, spotting scopes, and learning tools to assist in the fun activity of identifying birds in their natural habitats.
• 2/5 Carbondale – Tribal Engagement in the Colorado River Basin. Naturalist Nights will return for our third presentation of the series with Celene Hawkins and Izabella Ruffino from The Nature Conservancy who will be discussing Tribal engagement in the Colorado River Basin. This is a talk you won’t want to miss!
• 2/6 Aspen – Tribal Engagement in the Colorado River Basin. Naturalist Nights will return for our third presentation of the series with Celene Hawkins and Izabella Ruffino from The Nature Conservancy who will be discussing Tribal engagement in the Colorado River Basin. This is a talk you won’t want to miss!
• 2/8 Denver – 2025 Mother Earth is Burning: A Climate Justice Kiki Ball. In partnership with Soleil Felicity, Dash Felicity, Grounded Voces and Ecoinclusive is pleased to invite you to the 2nd annual Mother Earth is Burning Kiki Ball. This event brings together Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and climate action communities with the aim of spreading knowledge and information about the climate crisis, its disproportionate effect on those who are marginalized, and what impacted communities are doing to combat environmental injustice. The climate movement can only thrive when the power of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities is elevated. Join us in creating a space of love, celebration, and empowerment while learning about how the climate crisis affects your community and how you can actively contribute to the movement. 
• 2/19 Carbondale – Wildland Recreation and Ecological Disturbance: Recreation and Public Land Management Implications for Western Colorado with Christopher Monz. Wildland recreation provides many societal and personal benefits but if left unmanaged can also result in undesirable impacts to ecological conditions. The field of recreation ecology investigates the relationships between recreation use and natural resource conditions and the knowledge from scientific studies forms the basis for developing appropriate management strategies and policy. This talk will present a synthesis of recreation ecology knowledge, a discussion of the relationship between recreation use and resulting ecological impact, and implications for wildland visitor use management for western Colorado.
• 2/20 Aspen – Wildland Recreation and Ecological Disturbance: Recreation and Public Land Management Implications for Western Colorado with Christopher Monz. Wildland recreation provides many societal and personal benefits but if left unmanaged can also result in undesirable impacts to ecological conditions. The field of recreation ecology investigates the relationships between recreation use and natural resource conditions and the knowledge from scientific studies forms the basis for developing appropriate management strategies and policy. This talk will present a synthesis of recreation ecology knowledge, a discussion of the relationship between recreation use and resulting ecological impact, and implications for wildland visitor use management for western Colorado.
• 2/21-23 Golden – Colorado Environmental Film Festival. This year, make it your mission to create meaningful environmental change. A great place to start is by attending the Colorado Environmental Film Festival from Feb. 21 – 23 in Golden. Featuring dozens of short and feature-length films, this festival will educate and inspire you to become an environmental steward. 
• 2/22 Leadville – Nuestro Legado 2025 Outdoor Equity Summit. The Outdoor Equity Summit will bring together professionals from the outdoor industry and the local Latine community as well as other underrepresented groups for a day of shared learning and growth. With the goal of creating a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable outdoor industry, the voices and experiences of marginalized populations will be uplifted and participants will have an opportunity to strategize ways to address inequities within the outdoor recreation industry. Topics will include the history of inequity in the outdoor recreation and environmental movement, cultivation of a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and authentic inclusion of queer, BIPOC, and alternatively- abled individuals in both the outdoor industry and the broader outdoor community.
• 2/27 Denver – Black to the Outdoors: All Trails, All Connected. Join us February 27, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at REI Denver for a screening of the award-winning short film Wood Hood, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion on the urgent need to ensure outdoor spaces remain open and welcoming for everyone. Enjoy beverages, light food, and snacks, as well as exclusive swag courtesy of AllTrails while engaging in meaningful discussions on the evolving landscape of outdoor access.
• 3/2 Lafayette – Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching. All, including beginning birders, are invited to experience the fun and discovery of bird watching at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve on the first Sunday of each month year-round. Knowledgeable bird watchers will be on hand with binoculars, spotting scopes, and learning tools to assist in the fun activity of identifying birds in their natural habitats.
• 3/5 Carbondale – Untrammeling the Wilderness: Restoring Natural Conditions Through the Return of Human-ignited Fire with Clare Boerigter and Jonathan Coop. Historical and contemporary policies and practices have resulted in over a century of fire exclusion across much of the US. Within designated wilderness areas, the exclusion of fire constitutes a fundamental and ubiquitous act of trammeling. Here we present a framework assessing the substantial, long-term, and negative effects of fire exclusion on the natural conditions of fire-adapted wilderness ecosystems, including unnatural fuel loads and anomalously severe fires, compounded by a warmer and drier climate. To untrammel more than a century of fire exclusion, human-ignited fire may be critical to restoring the natural character of fire-adapted wilderness landscapes while also supporting ecocultural restoration efforts sought by Indigenous peoples.
• 3/6 Aspen – Untrammeling the Wilderness: Restoring Natural Conditions Through the Return of Human-ignited Fire with Clare Boerigter and Jonathan Coop. Historical and contemporary policies and practices have resulted in over a century of fire exclusion across much of the US. Within designated wilderness areas, the exclusion of fire constitutes a fundamental and ubiquitous act of trammeling. Here we present a framework assessing the substantial, long-term, and negative effects of fire exclusion on the natural conditions of fire-adapted wilderness ecosystems, including unnatural fuel loads and anomalously severe fires, compounded by a warmer and drier climate. To untrammel more than a century of fire exclusion, human-ignited fire may be critical to restoring the natural character of fire-adapted wilderness landscapes while also supporting ecocultural restoration efforts sought by Indigenous peoples.
• 3/7-8 Denver – No Man’s Land Film Festival. As the premier all-women + genderqueer adventure film festival, No Man’s Land Film Festival has celebrated the full scope of athletes and adventurers by un-defining femininity in adventure, sport, conservation, and film since 2015. Based out of Denver, CO, NMLFF meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women + gender-nonconforming communities in pursuit of the radical.
• 3/8 Fort Collins – 2025 Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference. On March 8, 2025, the Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference will offer a full day of educational programming promoting the cultivation and maintenance of native plants in the landscape. The conference theme is Beyond the Box – Growing a culture of native plant landscaping and the event will be held at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
• 4/5 Fort Collins – 007 License to Howl. Sip on the signature Pax-tini, bid on a fabulous array of live and silent auction items, try your luck at our casino games (with prizes from Otterbox for first, second, and third place), and, of course, meet the star of the show Pax—all to support W.O.L.F. Sanctuary’s work rescuing, providing sanctuary for, and educating the public about wolf dogs.
• 4/6 Lafayette – Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching. All, including beginning birders, are invited to experience the fun and discovery of bird watching at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve on the first Sunday of each month year-round. Knowledgeable bird watchers will be on hand with binoculars, spotting scopes, and learning tools to assist in the fun activity of identifying birds in their natural habitats.

• 2/3 – The Hidden Costs of Beauty Webinar. Join us for a powerful and transformative webinar that exposes the hidden health risks of toxic beauty products, particularly their disproportionate impact on women of color. This session is designed to equip communities with the knowledge and tools to demand safer, more inclusive beauty practices.
• 2/5 – Draw and Learn! Brazil’s Critically Endangered Araripe Manakin. Discover one of the most endangered and beautiful birds of the Americas — the Araripe Manakin — in a free webinar that combines ornithology and art! Hear about how American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is helping to ensure the species’ survival and learn to draw this spectacular bird, found only in a tiny area of northeastern Brazil. For more than a decade, ABC has been working with Brazilian partner Aquasis to prevent the Araripe Manakin’s extinction, including protecting land and restoring the species’ unique riverside habitat.
• 2/6 – Inside Look: Community Engagement and our Theory of Change / Participación Comunitaria y Nuestra Teoría del Cambio. Join Conservation Colorado for an inside look into our strategies and priorities around engaging people in our mission to protect Colorado’s climate, air, land, water, and communities. Hear from Conservation Colorado CEO, Kelly Nordini and Senior Director of Community Engagement, Beatriz Soto. / Únete a Conservation Colorado para conocer nuestras estrategias, prioridades y como involucrarte en nuestra misión de proteger el clima, el aire, la tierra, el agua y las comunidades de Colorado. Escucha a la Directora Ejecutiva de Conservation Colorado, Kelly Nordini y a la Directora Principal de Participación Comunitaria, Beatriz Soto.
• 2/12 – Great Old Broads for Wilderness Grizzly Webinar. Join Great Old Broads for Wilderness and Wild Earth Guardians for an important webinar about grizzly bear protections in the lower 48 states, and how to submit comments for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed new Endangered Species Act covering the protection of grizzly bears.
• 2/24-3/2 – Colorado Environmental Film Festival. This year, make it your mission to create meaningful environmental change. A great place to start is by attending the Colorado Environmental Film Festival. Featuring dozens of short and feature-length films, this festival will educate and inspire you to become an environmental steward. 
• 3/3-3/5 – Best Practices for Pollinators 2025. Join us for three days of live presentations with a wealth of experts and topics on ecologically sound land practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean water and lands. Summit topics provide practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, conservation, pollinator biology, climate resilience and more.
• 3/8 – No Man’s Land Film Festival On-Demand. We know traveling to Denver, CO isn’t in the cards for everyone. That’s why we’ve committed to offering our Denver programming (including panel discussions, speakers, and additional performances) to our community worldwide. If you can’t join us for year 10, we’ll bring the party to you. As the premier all-women + genderqueer adventure film festival, No Man’s Land Film Festival has celebrated the full scope of athletes and adventurers by un-defining femininity in adventure, sport, conservation, and film since 2015. Based out of Denver, CO, NMLFF meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women + gender-nonconforming communities in pursuit of the radical.

Here are some job and internship openings in the environmental field: (For equity reasons, we only post job postings with transparent salary ranges). Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act went into effect on January 1, 2021 and requires that pay rates or ranges in job postings that will be or could be done in Colorado (including remote work) be posted. Colorado’s minimum wage is currently $14.81. The City of Denver’s minimum wage is $18.81. Colorado’s minimum salary for exempt workers is $56,485.

Positions are in Colorado or remote opportunities unless otherwise stated.

A huge thank you to Ms. Platt’s elementary school students who learned of this webpage and wanted to provide this resource on green careers to all our job seekers! Check out: “Guide to Green Careers.”

Job List Sites to Check

• Conservation Job Board
• EcoJobs
• EnvironmentalCareer
• Impact Jobs Hub
• Green Jobs Network
• Work for Good

Upcoming Career Fairs

2/13 Fort Collins – Water Workforce Summit & Career Fair.

Other Job Postings (Jobs that are new this week are highlighted in green)

• The City of Boulder is seeking an Agricultural Land Restoration Assistant Crew Lead. Under moderate supervision, the position safely and effectively executes agricultural land restoration program objectives as well as department wide plans that support all chartered land uses and open space purposes. This role coordinates and conducts tasks as part of a team to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land for the purpose of improving agricultural production; ecologically restoring historic agricultural land using nature-based solutions to help ecosystems adapt to and withstand climate change and to bring function back to our scarred ecosystems; help maintain Open Space and Mountain Parks’ (OSMP) agricultural infrastructure to aid in the success of OSMP’s agricultural tenants; and performs related duties as assigned. The pay range for this position is $25.42-36.87/hr. Applications are due January 31.
• Colorado River District is seeking a Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager. The Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager performs technical, project management, advocacy, and engineering work in close coordination with and under the general direction of the Director of Asset Management/Chief Engineer. The position involves project management responsibilities, coordinating with consultants and contractors to complete dam, reservoir, recreation area, and mitigation area-related projects. It further entails analyzing, interpreting, and managing dam embankment instrumentation data and ensuring the integrity and safety of dam structures through diligent monitoring and facilitating technical studies. Position will typically involve periodic travel to the District’s project locations and throughout the 15-county territory. The salary range for this position is $85-110k. Applications are due January 31.
• Mile High Youth Corps is seeking a Southern Front Range Regional Director: Land Conservation. The Southern Front Range (SFR) Regional Director: Land Conservation is responsible for directing youth and workforce development programming and operations at MHYC’s Colorado Springs headquarters. This position is responsible for leading and cultivating a high-performing team while directing regional hiring, orientation and training for staff and AmeriCorps members (called Corpsmembers); core curriculum programming (leadership, life skills, civic engagement, social justice, environmental stewardship, career readiness training); Corpsmember career pathway activities including environmental stewardship projects on public and protected lands throughout the Southern Front Range region; budget development and management; and overall program operations. The salary range for this position is $60-70k. Applications are due January 31.
• The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Director of Climate Action. The Director of Climate Action will develop and implement a strategic program of policy work to meet The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Colorado’s climate and energy goals. In this role, you will guide the transition to clean and renewable energy using science-based strategies to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse impacts to biodiversity across the state. You will work to ensure that TNC is aligned with the needs of local communities and partners. TNC is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Colorado; this role will play an integral part in facilitating this work at the local, regional, national and global levels. You will design and implement TNC Colorado’s clean energy policy agenda, participate in legislative and regulatory forums, and work across teams to develop climate adaptation and resilience strategies. The salary range for this position is $95-110k. Applications are due January 31.
• San Juan Citizens Alliance is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Animas Riverkeeper Program to lead campaigns to protect and restore river systems in the San Juan basin, with a focus on the Animas River watershed and implementing the Animas Riverkeeper program. Duties include supporting safe and reliable river access, promoting environmental and legal protection of water resources and riparian ecosystems, and encouraging democracy in water resource management. The position is full-time and located in either our Durango, Colorado or Farmington, New Mexico office. The starting salary for this position is $60k. Applications are due January 31.
• Western Colorado Alliance is seeking a Climate & Energy Regional Organizer. As a Regional Organizer, you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll meet lots of people, and you’ll make change happen at the grassroots level. Your role will be to connect with residents across Western Colorado, listen and seek to understand diverse perspectives and experiences, bring people together to build their collective clout, and to empower them to gain seats at the tables where decisions are made around fossil fuel extraction and climate issues important to our membership in Western Colorado. The starting pay range is $19-25/hr. The priority deadline is January 31, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• Western Colorado Alliance is seeking a Community Organizer. As a community organizer, you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll meet lots of people, and you’ll make change happen at the grassroots level. Your role will be to connect with local residents, listen and seek to understand diverse perspectives and experiences, and ultimately bring people together to build their collective clout, to empower them to gain seats at the tables where decisions are made. Western Colorado Alliance is seeking a Community Organizer. As a community organizer, you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll meet lots of people, and you’ll make change happen at the grassroots level. Your role will be to connect with local residents, listen and seek to understand diverse perspectives and experiences, and ultimately bring people together to build their collective clout, to empower them to gain seats at the tables where decisions are made. The starting pay range is $19-25/hr. The priority deadline is January 31, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council is seeking a part-time Communications Manager. SLVEC is seeking a self-motivated, competent, and passionate  communications manager to promote the non-profit’s mission. This is a fully remote, part time contractor position. The CM reports to and works closely alongside SLVEC Director Christine Canaly. Anyone interested in this work, regardless of professional background, is encouraged to apply. However, experience in writing communications, community  engagement, social media, or environmental activism is preferred. Residents of the San Luis Valley will be considered before non-locals. The new CM will be trained in late February. The pay is $25/hr. Applications are due February 3.
• Anthropocene Alliance is seeking an Executive Director. They aim to hire an energetic, courageous, and compassionate director who is as comfortable on the road visiting community leaders as reviewing budgets and directing a staff of 18 (16 full-time). Most of all, the new Executive Director must be able to advance the Strategic Plan, fundraise for the organization, and help our community leaders advance the campaign for environmental and climate justice. The salary will be at least $130k. Applications are due February 7.
• The City of Boulder is seeking a Limited Commission Ranger. Through a 9-12 month Temporary position; serve the visitors of the City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks by providing Limited Commission public safety, natural resource management, and environmental education through code enforcement and visitor contacts (both educational and informational). Provides assistance in emergency medical response, and search and rescue response, including proactive patrol and responding to calls for service.  Works with partner agencies to provide the community of Boulder and its visitors with exemplary customer service.   The pay range is $25.42-36.87/hr. Applications are due February 7.
• The City of Boulder is seeking an Agricultural Land Restoration Crew Member. Under close supervision, the position safely and effectively executes agricultural land restoration program objectives as well as department wide plans that support all chartered land uses and open space purposes.  As part of a team, this role conducts tasks to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land for the purpose of improving agricultural production; ecologically restoring historic agricultural land using nature-based solutions to help ecosystems adapt to and withstand climate change and to bring function back to our scarred ecosystems; help maintain Open Space and Mountain Parks’ (OSMP) agricultural infrastructure to aid in the success of OSMP’s agricultural tenants; and performs related duties as assigned. The pay range for this position is $23.11-33.53/hr. Applications are due February 9.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking an Annual Fund Manager. The Annual Fund Manager works with and reports to the Associate Director of Donor Relations. The Annual Fund Manager leads the development of a multi-channel, donor-centric annual fund program, which includes donor societies, sponsorships, and giving days, in collaboration with members of front-line fundraising and the Marketing and Communications department teams. This position requires high collaboration, project management, motivation, and skill in creating and executing compelling annual giving strategies and collaborating on content development for mail and email campaigns. The Annual Fund Manager will also support the donor relations team by contributing to prospecting and donor engagement events. The Annual Fund Manager will be involved in the growth and expansion of WRA’s donor base, generate leads for the major gifts team, achieve annual fund goals, and contribute to the overall success of the development team’s goals to fight climate change and its impacts in the interior West. The salary range for this position is $62,458-73,480. The position is open until filled with priority review beginning on February 10.
• National Forest Foundation is seeking a Central Colorado Program Coordinator. The Central Colorado Program Coordinator reports directly to the Rocky Mountain Region Program Manager and works closely with other Colorado-based field staff, the U.S. Forest Service and many other partners to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement priority projects on all landownerships within Central Colorado. The Program Coordinator’s initial focus will be on managing partnerships, projects and funding within the Upper Arkansas Forest Fund. Specific efforts may include facilitation and coordination of project partners and on-the-ground projects to improve forest health, mitigate hazardous fuels, protect critical watersheds, and improve wildlife habitat. This work requires close coordination with the federal, state, county, and other community organizations to accomplish identified goals and activities. The salary range for this position is $63,280-79,326. Applications are due by February 15.
• The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Development Operations & Events Specialist. The Development Operations & Events Specialist will work with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Colorado’s Development Team to advance major and principal gift and fundraising efforts. This role will engage in a variety of fundraising activities and events to further campaigns and fundraising goals. The Specialist will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the team by implementing tactics for approved plans and completing and organizing varied tasks and activities. They will manage event coordinating and administrative responsibilities for the Development Team. This role will correspond with and engage with donors, work with the team to manage the donor database system, and will work closely with other teams, volunteers, and staff. The Specialist will manage, track, and report on key data related to the team scope and priorities and provide guidance to chapter staff on use and/or processing of data. The salary range for this position is $58-68k. Applications are due February 15.
• The Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University is seeking a Research Associate I. This entry-level position provides general research, writing, and analysis support to CNEE’s senior leadership, Project Leads, and the Research Manager on the following projects: The Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker (www.aeltracker.org) and the State Policy Opportunity Tracker for Clean Energy (www.spotforcleanenergy.org) databases; CNEE’s Clean Energy Legislative Academy; CNEE web pages and social media; and other research projects and reports as assigned. The salary range for this position is $59-65k. Applications are due February 16.
• Trout Unlimited is seeking a Front Range Abandoned Mine Lands Project Manager. The primary job responsibility for this position will be managing and developing mine reclamation projects (including obtaining project funding and facilitating/overseeing project implementation) and coordinating with local and regional stakeholders to develop and execute those projects. The successful applicant will also be expected to collaborate with and support Colorado Trout Unlimited’s efforts and develop volunteer opportunities as appropriate. The salary range for this position is $60-70k. This position is open until filled.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking a Senior Attorney. The Senior Attorney engages in legal advocacy and develops and litigates cases under federal environmental and natural resources law to advance Defenders’ conservation policies to protect biological diversity. As an experienced litigator and senior member of the legal team, the Senior Attorney supervises staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks and advises Defenders staff on legal questions and legislative matters. The salary range for this position is $160-180k. This position is open until filled.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking a Senior Policy and Planning Specialist (Forest Service). This professional-level position is responsible for implementing Defenders of Wildlife’s federal lands portfolio and major campaigns to increase wildlife habitat protections and advance imperiled species recovery on U.S. multiple-use federal lands. This position develops and executes multi-faceted strategies to defend and secure new conservation protections, initiatives, policies and laws for at-risk species on National Forest System lands by working with agency decision-makers, influencing members of Congress, building coalitions and coordinating relevant environmental community advocacy efforts, and, when necessary, supporting strategic litigation, among other activities. This position collaborates closely with staff throughout the organization including within the Species Conservation & Coexistence Department, Government Relations, Communications, Biodiversity Law Center, and the Center for Conservation Innovation. The salary range for this position is $101-115k. This position is open until filled.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking two Staff Attorneys. This position requires working knowledge of federal environmental and natural resources law and significant litigation experience. Primary emphasis is on litigating cases under federal wildlife and natural resources laws to conserve biological diversity, drafting comments on proposed rulemakings, working with and advising field and program staff on legal and policy matters, and helping to develop and advance Defenders’ conservation policies. The salary range for this position is $116-125k. This position is open until filled.
• Eagle River Coalition is seeking a Director of Watershed Restoration to develop and implement projects outlined in the Eagle River Community Water Plan (ERCWP) and Water Plan Grant from Colorado Water Conservation Board. Additionally, this position will oversee our Watershed Restoration Manager and a variety of projects and volunteer events that are currently in progress. The Director of Watershed Restoration reports directly to the Executive Director. The salary for this position is $75-85k. This position is open until filled.
• ERO is seeking a Biologist II, Natural Resources-Durango or Grand Junction, Colorado. ERO is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced biologist/ecologist with an emphasis on the Endangered Species Act, wetland ecology and mitigation, botany, and CWA Section 404 permitting. Primary duties include vegetation community and rare plant surveys, sensitive species habitat assessments, migratory bird and raptor surveys, and/or wetland delineation and CWA Section 404 permitting. Pay range of $62,000 to $78,000 annually. This position is open until filled.
• ERO is hiring a Project Environmental Planner. The Project Environmental Planner/Project Manager requires a broad overall understanding of environmental regulations including NEPA, Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations as well as the relationship among them. The Project Environmental Planner is knowledgeable in and has experience managing small- and large-scale projects most often related to NEPA analyses and land and resource planning projects involving complex resource issues, agency relationships, and stakeholder dynamics. Duties for this position typically include performance and oversight of teams performing a full range of environmental analyses.  Salary position with pay range of $80,000 to $100,000 annually. This position is open until filled.
• ERO is hiring a Senior Biologist, Natural Resources. The Senior Biologist will be responsible for undertaking multiple project responsibilities, including field direction and project management, by applying a full suite of technical skills in natural resource management. Salary position with a pay range of $85,000 to $100,000. This position is open until filled.
• The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment (GWC) at the University of Colorado Law School is seeking the next GWC Water Law Fellow. The Fellow will work on the most pressing water law reform issues of the day under the guidance of the GWC and law school faculty and in partnership with leaders from the non-profit, government, and private sectors. The overarching objective of the Water Law Fellows Program is to create a matchless educational and mentoring experience that will prepare the Fellows to become leaders in the field. The intensive program will immerse the Fellow in the real-world challenges of water law and policy. During the program, the Fellow will be actively engaged in water law reform in the public interest and will hone their leadership, communication, advocacy, and research skills. The fellowship is a one-year appointment with the option to extend for a second year, and has a flexible start time, anytime between March 1-September 1. The salary range for this fellowship is $70k. The fellowship is open until filled.
• HECHO is seeking a Director who will be primarily responsible for cultivating and growing a larger, more effective HCLC – HECHO’s network of Hispanic elected, appointed, and community leaders who elevate the importance of conserving public lands and water for future generations. With support and guidance from the Executive Director, the HCLC Director will lead the strategic expansion of the HCLC and increase levels of engagement and mobilization of HCLC members in advocacy campaigns, policy initiatives, and program activities. This full-time position will drive efforts to expand HCLC membership and improve membership satisfaction by enhancing the suite of tools and resources provided to members. The Director also will supervise staff and/or oversee the work of contractors. The salary range for this position is $85-95k. This position is open until filled.
• National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Director of Affiliate Leadership. In this position, you will foster/ensure leadership growth among our 52 Affiliates that comprise the Federation and the national organization, helping position Affiliates as influential and effective voices within the Federation and the broader conservation movement. You will play a critical role in strengthening the capacity, skill, diversity and experience of Affiliate leaders and other conservation leaders across the Federation as an essential part of implementing NWF’s strategic plan and One Federation Foundation. As part of that capacity building, you will have a lead role in the planning of the Federation’s Annual Meeting. You will also provide senior level strategy around key policy priorities shared by NWF and our Affiliates. The salary range for this position is $82-95k. This position will remain open until filled.
• The Nature Conservancy is seeking an Upland Restoration Program Manager. The Upland Restoration Program Manager works with a broad set of rangeland conservation and restoration projects and professionals across the western US, using matrix management to lead a complex regional strategy to improve sagebrush ecosystem restoration outcomes. The Program Manager will connect and guide team members from 7 western states on strategies that will improve the availability of native seeds, the development of landscape-scale restoration planning, and the improved use of restoration tools and practices, such as seeding and herbicide to combat the invasive annual grass and wildfire cycle in western rangelands. Working both internally and externally, the Upland Restoration Program Manager will use strong communication, team building, and organizational skills to ensure the multistate restoration team meets timeline goals and achieves strategic outcomes. The Program Manager will provide essential support to the team, including strategy refinement, key project progress tracking, and contract and funding development assistance. The salary range for this position is $62-92k. The position is open until filled.
• Trout Unlimited is seeking a Colorado TU Development Director. Colorado TU seeks a candidate with successful fundraising experience including developing strategic fundraising plans for campaigns or organizations, with strong interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to coldwater conservation, to serve as the organization’s Development Director. Colorado TU relies on a diversified mix of funding including government and private sector grants and other restricted gifts, unrestricted individual and corporate giving, and events including an annual gala. The Development Director will be primarily focused on unrestricted revenue from individuals, corporate gifts, and sponsorships for major events (River Stewardship Gala; Troutfest). The position is based in Colorado, with a preference for Front Range with comfortable access to the Denver Colorado TU office. The salary range for this position is $60-65k. This position is open until filled.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Senior Attorney. The Senior Attorney, Clean Energy, will represent WRA across the region in state-level administrative proceedings, as well as state and federal litigation as necessary.  The Senior Attorney will independently manage a docket of complex regulatory litigation in multiple states, primarily before state electric utility regulatory agencies, with minimal direct oversight. The Senior Attorney will also identify opportunities to advance WRA’s policy goals in various regulatory proceedings and executes actions to secure those outcomes. The salary range for this position is $86,500-121,000. This position is open until filled.
• Western Slope Conservation Center is seeking a Watershed Stewardship Coordinator. The Watershed Stewardship Coordinator will develop and execute successful stewardship projects aimed at protecting and enhancing the lands, water and natural resources of the Western Slope. This position will work closely with the Executive Director to develop strategic programmatic vision, create and implement effective projects throughout the watershed, and identify, help manage and secure funding opportunities. The salary range for this position is $50-55k (this is a non-exempt position and qualifies for overtime). This position is open until filled.

• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Ask your state senator to support Commissioners Dallas May, Jay Tutchton, and Tai Jacober who’ll make healthy decisions for Colorado’s precious wildlife and ecosystems.
• Take action with Environmental Action. Tell the EPA to phase out toxic chlorpyrifos.
• Take action with Evergreen Action. Tell Congress to oppose Trump’s cuts to essential federal programs.
• Take action with Food & Water Watch. Send a message to demand that your members of Congress protect families from lead exposure by rejecting H.J. Res 18 and any similar measure!
• Take action with Food & Water Watch. Send a message to demand that your members of Congress protect families from lead exposure by rejecting H.J. Res 18 and any similar measure!
• Take action with Great Old Broads for Wilderness. Tell Congress to say no to the “Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act.”
• Take action with the National Campaign for Justice. Urge the bipartisan National Governors Association to oppose Trump’s plan to shutdown FEMA.
• Take action with Native Organizers Alliance Action Fund. Tell the U.S. Senate to reject Project 2025’s author as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
• Take action with the Union of Concerned Scientists. Tell Congress to stop Trump’s illegal and unconstitutional power grab.
• Take action with the Union of Concerned Scientists. Take just a minute to let your senators know that you expect them to oppose the ‘Junk Science Nominees’ Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Chris Wright, Doug Burgum, Russ Vought, and Brooke Rollins.
• Take action with Western Resource Advocates. Tell your governor to aggressively pursue state level action protecting our climate and their constituents from dangerous Executive Orders and funding freezes.
• Take action with The Wilderness Society. Tell the House no sales of public lands.

• SunCor Energy, a Canadian-run company, runs an oil refinery north of Denver, Colorado. Suncor is Colorado’s only oil refinery and one of our largest emitters of greenhouse gasses and toxic air pollutants, and has been operating without any changes to its procedures or pollution controls for years. In spite of numerous enforcement actions and settlements, Suncor continues to flout air quality laws, putting neighboring communities — who are primarily BIPOC and low income — at extreme risk. Suncor has no regard for human or non-human life and will continue to harm our communities if action is not taken. Please take a moment to watch Spirit of the Sun’s short film on Suncor’s impact on Colorado’s Indigenous communities or scroll to the bottom of the page to send a form-letter to Governor Polis, Colorado Dept. of Health and Environment, and the EPA asking them to shut down Suncor for good: https://www.suncorsundown.org
• Donate to Spirit of the Sun’s efforts to combat Suncor’s harmful impacts through their Mycelium Program which trains their community members to inoculate the soil in their communities and throughout Native land with networks of mycelium to restore the health of our soil systems. When we cannot depend on the systems in power to create change, we educate ourselves and our community to protect the systems we hold dear: https://www.spiritofthesun.org/mycelium-healing-project-1