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.

• 5/2 Roxborough Park – Audubon Kingery Nature Center and Trails Birding. The first part of the trip will be a 1/4 mile walk to the banding station where we will spend an hour with Bird Conservancy staff banding birds. This section is Accessible for most mobility limits. From there we will walk/bird on dirt trails along the South Platte for 1-2 miles. It will be flat walking but not fully accessible in places especially if there have been recent rains. Wear long pants (not shorts) due to bare-leg-unfriendly plants such as poison ivy, thistles, and knapweed. There is a $7 fee for the trip that goes to the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Please pay the leader when you gather.
• 5/2 Aurora – Poderosa Preserve Birding. With special permission we will visit Aurora’s Ponderosa Preserve set aside to preserve a native stand of Ponderosa pine at the northern extent of the Black Forest. Here is an opportunity to see some native forest and grassland habitat that forms an island of natural habitat in an area of increasing growth. We will bird our way through the preserve to add to the current baseline of birds documented for City of Aurora using this eBird hotspot. We can expect to see pine forest birds like Pygmy Nuthatch, Hairy Woodpecker and Red Crossbill. We will watch for Great Horned Owl, Wild Turkey, hawks, and hopefully bluebirds. We will walk through grassland (with cactus and yucca) amid the pine forest on gentle slopes for about 1.5 miles. This trip is rated moderate as there is a steep hill to get into the preserve and there are no trails. Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. After birding the preserve, depending on time, we may visit nearby Piney Creek Trail or explore Red-tailed Hawk Park.
• 5/2-3 Carbondale – Colorado Youth Climate Summit. The Colorado Youth Climate Summit (CYCS) is an educational initiative co-designed and co-led by youth leaders to empower young people to address the impacts of climate change. By engaging with sustainability experts, policymakers, and their peers, participants enhance their skills and resilience. The Youth Climate Summit is expected to draw 50-100 youth from across the state. The program fosters critical thinking and leadership through problem-based learning, enabling teens to develop their own climate action plans. CYCS provides access to cutting-edge research and innovation science, connects with industry professionals, and showcases green career opportunities, preparing youth to become climate advocates and leaders.
• 5/2-4 Hasty – Southeastern Colorado Birding. Let’s go camping! We have reserved the group campsite at John Martin State Park for Friday and Saturday nights. The Lake Hasty campground is a migration hotspot, and a good basecamp for exploring other Lamar-area southeastern Colorado birding spots. Carpooling down there encouraged, recognizing that folks will have their camping gear. Optional meetup and stops for birding on the way down there. We’ll plan to bird the campground in the mornings, visit spots such as Lamar Community College Woods, Melody Tempel’s Grove, Van’s Grove, and look for piping plovers. Excellent time of year for shorebirds, warblers, and anything migrating. Lamar is known for “eastern” species such as Northern Cardinal and Carolina Wren. We won’t plan for long-distance forays from the campground, such as to Two Buttes or the canyons in Baca County, unless something amazing shows up down there 😉 Saturday night will be a cookout / campfire and s’mores! Sunday we’ll bird some more, pack up camp, and maybe hit a few spots on our trek home. Come have a bird-filled, chill camping weekend down in southeast Colorado!
• 5/4 Boulder – Boulder Public Lands Picnic. A Public Lands Picnic is a community building event for folks who care about public lands. Together, we will learn about current threats, discuss ways to get engaged and take action to protect these special places. This local event is part of a nationwide effort organized through Resistance Rangers, a coalition of off-duty park rangers and supporters taking action in this moment of unprecedented threats. 
• 5/4 Hygiene – Pella Crossing Open Space Birding. Pella Crossing Open Space in Boulder County is a great place for an easy walk to look for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, as well as songbirds. We’ll walk a few miles on gravel and dirt trails to greet spring. Wear comfortable clothing with layers suitable for the weather, your binoculars, snacks, and water. While on the early side, Bobolink is a possible bird.
• 5/7 Littleton – 2024 Lois Webster Fund Presentations. Join us for an inspiring evening as we showcase four incredible Colorado non-game wildlife research projects funded by the Lois Webster Fund. Project leaders will present their work and engage in Q&A sessions with attendees. Whether you’re passionate about conservation science or simply curious about the natural world, this is a chance to learn directly from the field’s brightest minds.
• 5/8 Boulder – Spring Forest Bathing Walk. Forest bathing, or forest therapy, is a relational practice we invite you to join us for on Thursday, May 8th, from 9:30-12pm, setting forth from the Flagstaff Nature Center. It will be about taking time to unplug, slow down, and connect with our amazing senses while in the forest we are so fortunate to be near. Through a series of sensory awakening invitations, this practice and our walk will foster our relationship with the Natural World, ourselves, and others.
• 5/16 Denver – Conservation Colorado’s Rebel with a Cause. This year, we’re keeping things casual and celebratory. Think vibrant gathering, meaningful connections and the inspiring energy of advocates, legislators and partners coming together for a healthier Colorado. Live music from Neighborhood Soundtrack will set the tone, blending funk, jazz and blues into a feel-good sound that’s guaranteed to get you grooving and smiling all night long.
• 5/17 Wheat Ridge – 2025 Evening Bat Conservation Event. Join our friend, Aaron Sidder from Bat Conservation International, for a bat event! Aaron will lead a discussion on the ecology of bats, where they live, what they do, and why they’re important. He’ll also bring in some tips for making your home, yard, or park more bat-friendly. While we circumnavigate on the trail, Aaron will show attendees how to identify species bats in real-time with an Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector and how to report a bat roosting site on the Colorado Bat Watch website!
• 5/17 Denver – Colorado Rally for Public Lands. Public lands are the soul of Colorado — connecting us to the land, to each other and to something far greater than ourselves. Whether you’re hiking the Colorado Trail, fly fishing along the Arkansas River, or camping with family and friends, public lands are where we find inspiration, a sense of belonging and a deeper relationship with the places we call “home.” But our cherished public lands are under attack. Politicians in D.C. are pushing efforts to sell off, privatize and undermine protections for the lands that define Colorado’s heritage and way of life. That’s why Coloradans are gathering on Saturday, May 17, from 10-11:30 am, at the Colorado State Capitol, to rally together, raise our voices, and defend the public lands that belong to all of us.
• 5/17 Fruita – Beers, Bands, and a Stand for Public Lands. Join us at the Copper Club Brewing Company in Fruita on May 17th, 2025, for Conservation Colorado’s annual Colorado Public Lands Day Celebration, a family friendly event dedicated to the celebration and preservation of our state’s invaluable public lands heritage.
• 5/31 Denver – Pacifico Preserves Spring South Platte Stewardship Day. Spring South Platte Stewardship Day needs your help restoring local parks along the South Platte River! Volunteer groups will assist with trash removal, crusher-fine based trail repair, painting, graffiti removal, tree protection and more. Help us care for these local green spaces and get them ready for a busy summer season!
• 6/5-6 Boulder – 2025 Conference on the Colorado River. Once again, the Colorado River is at a crossroads, as the efforts to finalize the post-2026 rules push up squarely against long standing conflicts, legal interpretations, and notions of equity and inclusivity. Complicating progress is the narrow focus on reservoir operating rules, and the tradition of pushing the thorniest issues to future discussions in largely undetermined forums and unknown schedules. In this event, we assess the current state of progress, focusing specifically on the degree to which emerging steps forward incorporate the lessons learned through past experiences.

• Through 5/30 – Denver Audubon 2025 Bird-A-Thon. Bird-a-thon is Denver Audubon’s annual fun-raiser and birding extravaganza! Whether you’re in it for the thrill of spotting rare warblers or just want an excuse to go birding with your favorite people, Bird-a-thon is for everyone.
• 5/5 – From Erasure to Empowerment: Latino History, Public Lands, and the Fight for Truth. Cinco de Mayo has long been misunderstood and misrepresented in mainstream American culture, stripped of its roots in anti-imperialist resistance and Latino resilience. Today, reclaiming the truth behind Latino history is more urgent than ever.
• 5/5 – Restoring Natural Areas: Ecological Restoration Workshop. This on-line training is not only for accredited professionals in landscape architecture and engineering, but for those studying and working in the field of Ecological Restoration. This training provides continuing education credits for certified ecological restoration practitioners (CERP) with the Society for Ecological Restoration. If you are new to Halfmoon Education, they are providing a 50% discount for the first ten attendees who register with this code: JG2MXZ50.
• 5/5 – Town Hall: Practical DEI Strategies for Nonprofits, Legal Insights, and Risk Management. Nonprofits across the country are grappling with uncertainty as the legal and political landscape around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to evolve. Executive Orders and ongoing lawsuits are raising questions about what is and isn’t legally required, what risks organizations should consider, and how to move forward without compromising mission or values.
• 5/11-17 – Colorado Endangered Species Week. On May 11-17, 2025, Rocky Mountain Wild and our partners will host the 9th annual Colorado Endangered Species Week! This week is dedicated to providing educational events and advocacy opportunities to protect the planet and species at risk here in Colorado. During this week, Rocky Mountain Wild and our partners organize speakers, fundraisers, direct actions, and other activities along the Front Range, with major events occurring in Denver and Wheat Ridge, as well as activities you can take part in from the comfort of your own home.
• 5/13 – Against All Odds: 20 Years of Grassroots Power. Against All Odds is a call to action and celebration of our community – people who care deeply about building a livable future for all – like you! Because of you, our grassroots movement has the power to win – no matter the odds.
• 5/14 – Tracing Tides: How Major Carbon Producers Drive Sea Level Rise and Climate Injustice. UCS invites you to a virtual discussion to learn more about how carbon majors’ past emissions are driving current global warming and future sea level rise.
• 5/15 – Microplastics’ Impact on the Brain & Heart. Recent studies have found small fragments of plastics known as microplastics in the human brain and heart arteries. These studies have also shown a link between the presence of microplastics and adverse health outcomes. How do these tiny bits of plastic enter our bodies and make their way into our brains and our hearts? And what happens when they lodge there? Join Beyond Plastics, Physicians for Social Responsibility – NYS, and Environmental Advocates of New York for a free educational webinar on these questions with Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, a physician scientist whose work has helped transform global perceptions and understanding of the impact of environmental risk factors on cardiovascular disease and Marcus Garcia, PharmD, RPh, University of New Mexico Medical School, co-authors of two ground-breaking recent studies on the presence of microplastics in the human heart and brain.
• 5/20 – Celebrating Warblers: Yes, That’s a Warbler Too! Did you know that North America is home to 53 species of warblers? While many are easily recognized by their name, other species like redstarts and waterthrushes might surprise you. These vibrant songbirds are not just beautiful to observe; they play crucial roles in our ecosystems.​
• 6/2-7/2 – 2025 Earth Law Summer Course. Join a global community passionate about elevating Earth law to new heights. Gain insights from experienced lawyers and experts in our acclaimed program. Connect with a diverse network of Earth advocates dedicated to making a real difference on a global scale.
• 6/5 – Midwest Beaver Summit. Welcome to the third annual Midwest Beaver Summit! This year’s summit will be a hybrid event, with an in-person conference at Oakton College in Des Plaines, Illinois, along with a virtual event. This year’s theme, “Resilience Through Relationships,” reflects our understanding that building relationships across a spectrum of ideologies and interests is an essential part of beaver advocacy work. We need to be able to talk to different stakeholder groups, understand their priorities and concerns, and work to find win-win solutions.

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

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

• Colorado Water Trust is seeking a Water Transactions Specialist. The Water Transactions Specialist will evaluate, develop, implement, and steward flow restoration projects throughout Colorado using collaborative, voluntary, and market-based approaches. The ideal candidate will share our passion for Western water and healthy rivers, be adept at innovative thinking to advance Colorado Water Trust’s goals, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to technical skills. The salary range for this position is $75-90k. Applications are due Friday, May 2.
• High Line Canal Conservancy is hiring a Chief Executive Officer. The Conservancy seeks candidates who demonstrate passion for the Conservancy’s mission and the Canal the organization seeks to enhance and protect! The ideal candidate has extensive experience and success leading high-performance teams that deliver excellent results, on time and on-budget. This politically savvy individual must exhibit experience collaborating with a wide variety of partners including elected officials, government agencies, funders, donors, partners and stakeholders. Experience convening groups of people, addressing common interests in a collegial, transparent and highly participatory manner is essential. Candidates must respect, understand and work to accommodate plans and programs in ways that address the range of life experiences and needs of Canal users. Compensation: $150,000 and $190,000. This role will be filled as soon as possible, and the deadline for applications is Friday, May 2.
• CU-Boulder’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is seeking a Greenhouse Manager. The Greenhouse Manager plays a vital role in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO) by overseeing the full scope of greenhouse operations, ensuring the facility effectively supports research, teaching, and service initiatives. This position applies advanced knowledge of plant cultivation, environmental regulation, and facility management to address complex challenges related to plant health, research project needs, and facility maintenance. Working autonomously, the Greenhouse Manager devises and applies plans for improving workflow and addressing challenges to improve greenhouse operations, research, and outreach. The salary range for this position is $60-65k. Applications are due May 4.
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking a CPW Wildlife Manager III / Invertebrate and Rare Plant Field Biologist for Grand Junction and Fort Collins. This position formulates recommendations and management options for management of invertebrates and rare plants through the collection and analysis of pertinent data and observations as required by the operational and annual work plans.  This position also exists to design, implement and evaluate invertebrate and rare plant population monitoring studies and population inventories in the assigned area.  Specific tasks include population inventory, modeling, and monitoring of various invertebrate and rare plant species, as well as the development and execution of various operational and implementation plans to manage invertebrate and rare plant populations and conserve/improve habitats on public and private lands. Customer service and collaboration with other CPW staff, the public, external stakeholders, and various land management agencies is also integral to this position. The salary range for this position is $63,624-82,716. Applications are due May 5.
• The City of Boulder is seeking an Ecologist Senior. The primary role of the Senior Ecologist position on the City’s Nature-Based Solutions Team is to support the protection of public health and ecosystems from the risks of environmental contaminants and vector-borne diseases. Central to this role is the synthesis of the best available science or development of related applied research to inform management. The Senior Ecologist for Public Health and Ecosystem Management has three overall areas of responsibility: Management of the City’s ongoing ecosystem-based mosquito management program; management of the city’s IPM policy implementation across all city departments; and support for broader efforts to research, develop and test nature-based solutions designed to utilize ecosystem-based approaches to increase community resilience to climate change while enhancing the health, safety and welfare of the Boulder community. The salary range for this position is $77,417.60-112,153.60. Applications are due May 9.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a part-time Colorado Program and Legal Assistant to join the Clean Energy Team in Colorado. The Colorado Program and Legal Assistant, Clean Energy, will work part-time at 30 hours a week, and provide a full range of administrative and legal support to the Colorado Clean Energy team. The Program and Legal Assistant will report to the Colorado Clean Energy Manager and have opportunities to learn and grow while working with a variety of other administrative and conservation professionals. This is an exciting and dynamic role working to support a clean energy future. The salary range for this position is $44,250-51,795. This position is open until filled with a priority review beginning on Monday, May 12.
• Animas Watershed Partnership is seeking a Coordinator. The Coordinator serves as the public face of the partnership. The role of the coordinator is to work collaboratively with partner organizations, local governments, citizens and landowners to develop an integrated watershed management plan (IWMP). This includes the identification and implementation of strategies, policies and projects that support environmental, social and economic interests. Such strategies, policies and projects include conducting community engagement and outreach to increase citizen awareness and action for watershed health, helping to keep state and local leaders updated and aware of river health issues, and other creative ways of supporting and advancing watershed stewardship. This position is a grant contract in the amount of $160,800 ($120/hr for a total of 890 hours, averaging 37 hours per month). Applications are due May 15.
• Prairie Dog Coalition is seeking a part-time Development and Outreach Coordinator. The Coordinator would be under contract for this 6 months and will be responsible for helping to raise important funds for PDC’s operations in cooperation with the Steering Committee. Additionally, the Coordinator will be responsible for Outreach efforts including reaching out to coalition partners and advocates and managers to implement a Communications Strategy focused on elevating the positive perception of the prairie dog, conservation and implementing a fundraising campaign. The Coordinator will also provide guidance, responses, and resources to stakeholders of the prairie dog ecosystem and collaborate with conservationists to amplify advocacy efforts. This role requires a variety of communications, interpersonal skills and comes with opportunities for fieldwork in the summer. We are looking for a self-starter who has fundraising experience and is enthusiastic about prairie dogs and grassland conservation and coalition building. The pay rate is $40/hr depending on experience, plus paid travel and lodging. It is a 5-15 hour/week position. Applications are due by May 15.
• The City of Arvada is seeking a Senior Sustainability Coordinator. Responsible for developing, coordinating and administering programs and policies related to sustainability throughout the organization and community. Performs professional, technical, and analytical work to advance sustainability efforts related to energy, water, the built environment, climate change mitigation and community resilience in a visible and political environment. Leads city-wide efforts to maintain and institutionalize a sustainability ethic by working with staff and the Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee. The salary range for this position is $81,279.24-111,136.80. Applications are due May 16.
• Great Old Broads for Wilderness is seeking an Executive Director. Great Old Broads for Wilderness (Broads) seeks its next Executive Director, an experienced leader who is passionately committed to the welfare of public lands and waters, the protection of wild areas, and to effective grassroots advocacy to protect and steward these places. Broads seeks a leader who will effectively rise to the challenge to respond to political attempts to undermine and dismantle bedrock environmental laws, science, public process, and the very existence of public lands. We welcome applications from candidates who have a deep understanding of grassroots advocacy, significant experience in nonprofit management and financial health, and demonstrated success in leadership roles. We seek an individual whose working relationships demonstrate personal maturity, strong ethical standards, and a commitment to justice. The salary range for this position is $100-120k. This position will remain open until filled with a priority review beginning on May 23.
• Colorado Mesa University is seeking an Executive Director for the CMU Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center. The leader in this seat will lead, direct and manage the Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center at CMU (the “Water Center”) and carry out its associated fundraising efforts.  This person works collaboratively with a Board of Directors, a technical advisory committee, the CMU Leadership Team, key academic departments and a wide range of interested stakeholders across the region to fulfil the mission of the Water Center specifically and of Colorado Mesa University generally. The salary range for this position is $95k-115k. Applications are due June 1.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking a Field Conservation Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for generally understanding the region’s current conservation work to help communicate our efforts internally and provide administrative assistance to regional staff. This position also serves as a “trouble-shooter” to help solve problems and timely complete unexpected tasks. The Coordinator may have their own portfolio of program work consisting of both short- and longer-term projects that will include regular deliverables to the department and the organization, and external audiences, as appropriate. This role has responsibility for assuring the efficient administrative functioning of a fast-paced Field programs, including providing administrative, program, technical, financial, and research assistance. In addition, the coordinator regularly functions as the Field Directors’ liaison to staff, environmental organizations, Defenders’ members and the general public. The salary range for this position is $59-65k. This position is open until filled.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking a Staff Attorney for the Biodiversity Law Center. 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.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking a Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation. The Vice President for Land and Habitat Conservation leads Defenders’ national policy work to conserve federal and private lands vital to maintaining and recovering our nation’s biodiversity and our policy and advocacy work addressing the intersection of energy development and siting and protection of biodiversity. The Vice President develops and oversees policy initiatives designed to protect, connect, and restore federal lands critical to imperiled species with an eye to long-term transformation of federal lands systems for biodiversity, and works to ensure that energy development and siting advances rather than harms the conservation of biodiversity. Current work focuses on the National Wildlife Refuge System, National Parks System, National Forest System, and National System of Public Lands. The Vice President also leads Defenders’ work to bolster and accelerate private land conservation through national-level administrative and legislative advocacy. These programs involve a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy communications, and scientific strategies to conserve wildlife. The salary range for this position is $170-185k. The position will remain open until filled.
• Dinosaur Ridge is seeking Camp Leaders. We are seeking camp Leaders to facilitate groups of 5- to 13-year-old campers for full days of outdoor adventures, science activities, and fun! Dinosaur Ridge Camp Leaders will be responsible for working with the Camp Directors and other leaders to provide a high-quality experience for every camper. They will ensure the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of camp for each participant. The pay for this position is $18.50/hr. These positions will remain 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.
• High Line Canal Conservancy is hiring a Communications Associate. The Communications + Operations Associate (Associate) will execute the communications plan based on the organization’s overall communications strategy and under the direction of the Communication and Marketing Manager. The Associate will help keep the Conservancy’s digital marketing current and on brand and help execute systems for public relations and community engagement. This individual will be an ambassador for the organization and engage in the community to identify outreach opportunities and manage community inquiries. Lastly, the Associate will be a crucial part of the Conservancy fulfilling admin support for the CEO and the office. This is a full-time (40 hrs./wk.) hourly position based at the Conservancy’s offices. Currently, the Conservancy is working in a hybrid work environment with part-time employees expected in-person on Tuesdays. Compensation: $20-$24/hr. This position is open until filled.
• Resource Central is seeking temporary Water Conservation Technicians. Water conservation is one of the biggest concerns in Colorado, and Resource Central’s Slow the Flow program partners with over 30 Colorado municipalities and water providers to empower residents to save water through efficient irrigation practices. The Water Conservation Technician will play an essential role in the Slow the Flow program by completing sprinkler system checkups and providing simple recommendations to reduce water use on lawns. This is a field-based conservation role that involves driving from home to appointments daily and providing outstanding customer service. The pay rate is $19/hr. The start date is June 2. These positions are open until filled.
• Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado is seeking a part-time Northern Front Range Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator. This part-time, non-exempt position is an employee of VOC, in partnership with the City of Greeley, working closely with local land managers and related organizations to continue building outdoor volunteer stewardship capacity in the northern front range region of Colorado. The wage for this position is $20-22/hr. This postion will remain open until filled.
• West Region Wildfire Council is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. This leadership role requires a strong background in fundraising and grants, financial management, and organizational strategy. The CEO is responsible for overseeing programs, ensuring financial stability, leading fundraising, and promoting a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork. The CEO’s responsibilities are carried out in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The salary range for this position is $90-110k. This position will remain open until filled.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Development Director. The Development Director leads and manages WRA’s fundraising activities to secure significant financial resources from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The Director creates the vision for the Development department, identifies key strategies, develops and undertakes a plan of action, and evaluates and adjusts as needed to deliver targeted outcomes. Development functions include annual giving, principal and major gifts, planned giving, prospecting, and foundation relations and grants. The Director works closely with the Executive Vice President and the President on principal gifts to secure increased philanthropic revenue to support strategic initiatives in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. The Development Director is accountable for an annual fundraising goal in the range of $15 million. The Director contributes to strategic and annual plans, effectively allocates resources, drives outcome-oriented collaboration and the evolution of the development team and its functions. To do this, the Director leads, manages, and works closely with a growing team of eight development staff, four of which are direct reports, to set and meet specific objectives and financial goals. The Development Director is also responsible for a portfolio of prospects and donors. The size of the portfolio, and associated individual fundraising goals, is determined with consideration of the leadership and supervisory responsibilities of this position. The salary range for this position is $138,805-163,300. 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). Application deadline: January 13, 2025 or until the position is filled.
• Wilderness Workshop is hiring a Latino Community Organizer. In support of Wilderness Workshop’s mission to protect public lands, the Latino Community Organizer works to build a strong base of support and activism for our public lands and their protection within the Latino community. This position seeks to broaden and deepen WW’s relationship with the Latino community while utilizing community organizing to recruit, train and mobilize Latino activists and leaders on public lands protection in western Colorado. The annual salary range for the Latino Community Organizer is $60,000 – 80,000. This position is open until filled.

• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Tell your representative and senators to reverse these harmful staff cuts in the upcoming government-spending deal to help protect the United States’ natural heritage for generations to come.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Speak up now to protect endangered species and their habitat — and the Endangered Species Act itself — before it’s too late.
• Take action with Conservation Colorado. Support climate-friendly transportation solutions.
• Take action with Defenders of Wildlife. Sign a message urging Sen. Bennet to oppose slashed environmental protections under FOFA!
• Take action with Environment America. Tell your governor: Something must be done to address these “solid oil spills.”
• Take action with Evergreen Action. Tell Congress: Reject baseless resolutions that roll back clean air protections.
• Take action with Food & Water Watch. Urge your members of Congress to reject the 45Q tax credit!
• Take action with Grand Canyon Trust. Protect Bears Ears, Grand Staircase, Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni.
• Take action with GreenLatinos and Stop Line 1. In Weld County. Suncor, a Canadian oil company, is proposing the expansion of their crude oil pipeline system in Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Pipeline last leg – known as Line 1 – rips through two countries, and four states. The last 49 miles will run through Weld County in North Eastern Colorado, increasing the capacity by 30%. Residents of Weld County are already impacted by poor air quality and pollution from numerous industries. The Environmental Justice Act (HB21-1266) has declared that ALL Coloradans have the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and have the ability to make decisions about their environment. Tell the County Commissioners to put community first – STOP LINE 1.
• Take action with the League of Conservation Voters. Tell Congress to protect clean vehicle standards.
• Take action with the League of Conservation Voters. Write to EPA Administrator Zeldin and tell him not to put polluters first.
• Take action with National Wildlife Federation. Speak up for endangered and threatened wildlife.
• Take action with the Outdoor Alliance. Tell lawmakers not to sell off public lands to pay for tax cuts.
• Take action with Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Please tell your senators to oppose the Fix Our Forests Act today!
• Take action with The Wilderness Society. Tell your representative to stand up for our national monuments and public lands by letting the Trump administration know how beloved these places are!
• Take action with The Wilderness Society. Tell state Senators you support outdoor access for all Colorado youth.

• 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