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.

• 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.
• 2/23 Monument – Monument Preserve Hike, a Wild Connections 30th Anniversary Event. This hike will cover approximately 4 miles, with about 400 feet elevation gain, and is rated easy to moderate depending on snow conditions. Participants should bring lunch, plenty of water, clothing suitable for the weather conditions, and footwear suitable for hiking on snow and possibly icy conditions. Participants may carpool or caravan from Colorado Springs (carpool meeting time 9:15 a.m.) or meet at the trailhead, at participants’ option.
• 2/26 Denver – 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival. Grab your friends and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of films that showcase the thrill, challenge, and beauty of winter adventures! The 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival is coming to Denver on February 26th, featuring an incredible lineup of short films and documentaries that explore ski culture, human perseverance, and the future of outdoor recreation. Funds raised at the festival support local SnowSchool sites, conservation efforts, and avalanche safety programs, while proceeds from the auction at intermission will benefit The Greenway Foundation.
• 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.
• 2/28 Denver – Climate Activism Workshop. Come to East Sustainability Club’s climate workshop! This is an exciting opportunity to discuss the state of the climate movement, listen to speakers, watch some films, enjoy good food, and meet fellow climate-conscious folk in the area. If you’re looking for an intro point into the world of activism this is a great place to start. Otherwise, stop by to contribute your two cents.
• 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.
• 3/5-6 Pueblo – Arkansas River Basin Water Forum. his year’s 2025 Water Forum will be held at the Pueblo Convention Center and will feature two outstanding keynote speakers.  Rebecca Mitchell, Colorado River Commissioner, has agreed to be our keynote speaker on Wednesday, March 5th and our keynote for Thursday, March 6th is Judge Gregory Styduhar, Chief Judge of the 10th Judicial District.  Our planning committee is developing two outstanding plenary sessions, eight diverse and interesting concurrent sessions and seven fun and informative tours for your picking.  The program covers topics from Water Law 101 to Aquatic Nuisance Species and everything in between.  Stay tuned! Be sure to register and make your lodging reservations early. 
• 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 Greeley – 10th Annual Poudre River Forum. The Poudre River Forum is a conference on water issues, use, history, and conservation practices. Industry professionals and community members come together to learn more about current issues and solutions impacting the Poudre River Basin. The annual event attracts hundreds of river enthusiasts from Northern Colorado communities and beyond.
• 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.
• 3/7-8 Durango – Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Durango Stop. Join San Juan Citizes Alliance for a night (or two!) of some of the most inspiring and exhilarating films from around the world. This year’s screening will feature a thoughtful mix of action, environmental and adventure mountain films.
• 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.
• 3/12 Denver – Colorado Trout Unlimited’s Annual River Stewardship Gala. Enjoy a memorable evening featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles, and a special presentation celebrating the partners behind the Colorado River Connectivity Channel – reconnecting our state’s namesake river at Windy Gap Reservoir. Your participation helps fund critical work to restore trout habitats, protect waterways, and expand our youth programs that inspire the next generation of conservationists.
• 3/13 Fort Collins – The Past and Future of Groundwater in the West. Join us at the Groundwater Symposium to explore cutting-edge developments in groundwater management and governance in the American West. This exciting event brings together researchers, professionals, officials, and students for a day of collaboration, discussions, and innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in groundwater science.
• 3/15 Boulder – Restorative relationships: Sustainable responses to ecological challenge. Our local public lands face a variety of environmental threats, many exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change. While conservation approaches seek to prevent this degradation in the first place, restoration involves attempts to not only repair damage or changes that have occurred, but also to create a functional ecosystem for the future. What have we learned from research and practical projects that respond to environmental threats in a restorative framework? How might such efforts lead to managing public lands in more sustainable ways, and what more do we need to know? We will feature a variety of approaches to restoration ecology on diverse landscapes, such as re-wetting grasslands, restoring overgrazed agricultural lands, mitigating wildfire risks, and managing invasive plants without herbicides. We will think expansively and consider relationships within the land – among species, and with the soil, air and water – as well as relationships among people and organizations working to restore the land.
• 3/18 Steamboat – One Book Steamboat: Live talk with Ben Goldfrab. Each year Bud Werner Memorial Library presents a community read in Steamboat Springs. We call it ONE BOOK STEAMBOAT. This winter, the Yampa Valley community is invited to read and discuss the award-winning nonfiction book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, by journalist Ben Goldfarb. In addition, the Library is offering a series of events to enrich your reading experience and a Yampa Valley-wide conversation about resilience in our local environment,  culminating with a live talk by author Ben Goldfarb on March 18 at the library.
• 3/27 Denver – Denver Audubon Soaring Soirée. Every year, Denver Audubon’s supporters come together for an evening that is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of what we can accomplish when we work together to protect the natural world. The Soaring Soirée is a night to connect with fellow nature lovers, share stories, and be inspired by the impact of conservation in our community.
• 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.
• 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.

• 2/21 – EPI Power Talk: Engaging Communities when Siting Energy Facilities. Join us for our virtual Power Talk series which next features “Engaging Communities when Siting and Permitting Energy Facilities.”
• 2/24 – Forest Protection Forum. Lia Brewster and Anna Medema will discuss “Getting Involved with the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Process.” Lia Brewster and Anna Medema are a part of the Sierra Club team working to engage with the Northwest Forest Plan amendment process. This talk is intended to be accessible for those who may be newer to engaging with this process, and they will cover the plan itself, reasons to amend, and ways in which the current draft amendment draft could be improved. They will also talk about the Sierra Club’s organizing efforts around this process, and ways to get involved for anyone who would like to join in!
• 2/24 – How to Fight Back: Strategies to fight the National funding freeze with House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rosa DeLauro. Trump’s illegal funding freeze continues to impact everyday Americans nationwide. We must energize and mobilize to take action and help fight back for our communities, our planet, and our democracy. Join us to hear how you can contribute to the fight, and how uplifting real stories of the human consequences of the freeze helps members of Congress to push back.
• 2/24 – From visitor to advocate: Understanding challenges and raising your voice. For many of us, visiting national parks is a transformative experience. From the striking landscapes, unique wildlife and formative history they protect, our parks have the power to educate and inspire those who pass through their gates. But while our parks are timeless, they still face uncertain times. On February 24, join us for a virtual Park Talk to learn about the current state of our national parks and the challenges they face, like how staffing shortages impact parks and their rangers, as well as how you can use your voice to make a difference. You’ll also hear from an NPCA staff member about her experiences as a park ranger and the vital role of park staff in fostering safe, educational experiences for visitors. In this free event hosted via Zoom, attendees will also have the opportunity to have their questions answered by NPCA’s staff of experts.
• 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. 
• 2/25 – Introduction to ABC’s State Legislative Guide. American Bird Conservancy experts will be discussing policy solutions to the following threats facing birds: Outdoor cats, collisions, pesticides, plastics, and wind energy.
• 2/26 – Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update. The 119th Congress has convened, and many states have begun their annual legislative sessions. Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a look at current legislation, hear about exciting updates, and to learn how you can get involved to support our priorities for 2025.
• 2/27 – Native Plants in Permaculture. Permaculture is a design methodology that works with nature to create resilient systems, from gardens and farms to entire communities. In this webinar, Amy Scanes-Wolfe will explore how native plants fit into the permaculture framework. What does it really mean for a plant to be “native”? Which native plants play key roles in forest gardens and other diverse plantings? And which native plants can also be tasty, useful food crops? Join PPAN for a practical and inspiring look at how native plants can make a big impact!
• 2/27 – Keep up with the cardinals. When you hear the word “cardinal,” you probably think of one of the most widely recognized and beloved birds in the eastern U.S. – the Northern Cardinal. This beautiful red bird is the official state bird for seven states, not to mention the namesake of many sports teams! But did you know there are other cardinals in the Americas? Some are in the same family as the Northern Cardinal and others are cardinals by name only.
• 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.
• 3/4 – Outdoorist Oath Live Workshop and Rebirth Bash. During the workshop, you’ll reflect and learn a framework to create your unique plan of action for Planet, Inclusion, and Adventure. After the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to take The Outdoorist Oath and be an extra official part of our (good) Troublemakers community!
• 3/4 – Beyond Plastics Annual Virtual Gala. Join Beyond Plastics on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 for an inspiring virtual gala to support our work to end plastic pollution with special guest, Natalie Merchant, singer-songwriter, and environmental advocate.
• 3/5 – Bird Conservation Alliance 2025 Kick Off. Please join us for a Bird Conservation Alliance (BCA) Zoom discussion about bird conservation threats and opportunities in 2025. The BCA is taking flight once again and we want to invite your ideas about how groups can collectively work together on bird issues local and far reaching. 
• 3/5 – Hear the latest on Colorado’s wolf reintroduction. Defenders will update attendees on milestones and developments for the Colorado wolf reintroduction over the past year, including recent policy developments, coexistence successes on the ground, the release of the Copper Creek pack, new releases of wolves from Canada, and what Defenders is planning for 2025.
• 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.
• 3/13 – Empowering Your Community: Advocacy, Lobbying, and Ballot Initiatives. In this webinar series we’ll learn from environmental leaders from across the country, who will share how they have used different tactics to develop their leadership skills and make change in their communities. Join Stewardship Utah and LCV to learn about some tactics for empowering your community.
• 3/13 – Inside Wolf Reintroduction 2.0. Wolf reintroduction is curious in the sense that we know wolves are out there, but we know little about what they’re doing. We get bits and pieces of information, but their on-the-ground existence remains a mystery. Like our readers, we wanted to know more, so we tapped two of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s top wolf experts, who agreed to share some insights on how the wolves released in 2023 are faring compared to the new ones set loose in January and what it was like to capture and bring the latest 15 to Colorado from British Columbia.
• 3/20 – Empowering Your Community: Board & Commission Service. In this webinar series we’ll learn from environmental leaders from across the country, who will share how they have used different tactics to develop their leadership skills and make change in their communities. Join Stewardship Utah and LCV to learn about some tactics for empowering your community.
• 3/27 – Empowering Your Community: Running for Office. In this webinar series we’ll learn from environmental leaders from across the country, who will share how they have used different tactics to develop their leadership skills and make change in their communities. Join Stewardship Utah and LCV to learn about some tactics for empowering your community.

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)

• Grand Canyon Trust is seeking a Grand Staircase-Escalante Advocacy Intern. We’re looking for a Grand Staircase-Escalante advocacy intern to help us document the impacts of grazing throughout the national monument. This will entail sifting through large datasets, analyzing photographs, and helping us understand the interaction between grazing practices and environmental conditions in the monument. Compensation is $23/hr with a $500 housing stipend, $250 travel allowance, and $200 professional development stipend. This is a 12-week internship beginning on May 19 and ending on August 8. The application deadline is February 24.
• Grand Canyon Trust is seeking a GIS Intern. We are looking for a GIS intern with substantial ArcGIS experience to help us migrate existing story products to new platforms and better visualize field data. Before our field staff can go and collect field data, the GIS team has to curate and prepare these data for offline maps and reporting dashboards. If you can apply your creativity to design data dashboards and customize field maps, this is the internship for you. Your work during this internship will result in advocacy tools and data that help protect wild animals, plants, and threatened landscapes of Colorado Plateau’s public lands. Compensation is $23/hr with a $500 housing stipend, $250 travel allowance, and $200 professional development stipend. This is a 12-week internship beginning on May 19 and ending on August 8. The application deadline is February 24.
• Groundwork is seeking a part-time Co-Executive Director. This job is an opportunity to help guide our small non-profit through a period of big growth! For the past 6 years, Groundwork has offered programs and publications that focus on cultural change as a key part of environmental work. This Co-Executive Director will have the opportunity to guide the organization’s strategy and develop programs focused on engaging the public with environmental issues in hopeful, connected, and grounded ways. The Groundwork Co-Executive Director will be responsible for the administrative side of the organization and to develop/guide field programming. This Co-Director will work closely with the other Co-Director and staff on organizational oversight, enacting the long term vision for organization, Board of Directors relationships, communications, and fundraising. Compensation is $20-25/hr. Applications are due February 24.
• The Coalition for the Upper South Platte is seeking a Northern Watershed Coordinator to facilitate water quality, watershed health, forest health and fuels reduction projects in the northern Upper South Platte Watershed. This is a somewhat autonomous position that works primarily with communities along the Hwy 285 corridor and along Hwy 9. The hourly pay range is $27-30/hr. Applications are due February 28.
• The Brendle Group is seeking a Human Resources Specialist or Senior Human Resources Specialist who enjoys the people focused tasks and processes to attract and retain the highly skilled team needed to best advance our mission of “accelerating equitable solutions to address the climate crisis.” Our team is growing, and this position is a core part of our strategy to amplify our impact. This position requires expertise in one or more stages of the employee lifecycle (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, compensation/benefits, professional development, retention, performance management). Additional experience in HR compliance, policy development and implementation, change management, and/or organizational design is desired. The base salary range for the HR Specialist is $72,490-103,070 and the base salary for the Senior HR Specialist is $84,530-126,170. Applications are due March 3.
• San Juan Citizens Alliance is seeking a Summer 2025 Four Corners Energy, Climate, and Sustainability Intern. The 2025 Energy Intern will assist SJCA staff on an array of project-based research and advocacy work. Projects are decided based on the interns’ relevant experience and interest. Examples of 2024’s internship projects include a Four Corners Energy Transition Story timeline, a comparative research paper on county level climate action, and an advocacy document encouraging the City of Durango to adopt stricter building codes to reduce local GHG emissions. Interns are compensated $6,000 based on an anticipated 40 hour/week for 8-9 weeks. Applications are due March 3.
• Aspen Valley Land Trust is seeking a Deputy Director. The Deputy Director is fundamental to the long-term success of AVLT and essential to overseeing the day-today functions of the organization, maintaining effective communication within the organization, assisting the Executive Director and Board with long-term planning, and ensuring that AVLT fulfills its conservation and stewardship goals. The role supports the Executive Director primarily in managing and guiding staff, enhancing interdepartmental communication, developing and implementing organizational strategies, leading key initiatives and special projects, streamlining project management, and supporting fundraising efforts. The role is critical to advancing the land trust’s mission and accelerating land conservation efforts in the region. The salary range for this position is $90-120k. Application deadline is March 5.
• City of Boulder is seeking a Sustainability Senior Program Manager (Climate Resilient Landscapes). Under limited supervision, the Sustainability Senior Program Manager provides support and coordination for all aspects of the design and implementation that advance the city’s Nature-based solutions (NBS) efforts associated with Boulder’s climate action plan and climate-related goals. Responsibilities include budgets, policy analysis, project and program management, effectiveness monitoring, and community and city engagements. This position will work independently to manage large projects or processes that include a variety of factors including economic, social, environmental and equity requirements and will track and incorporate regulatory, policy and technological developments to advise the city organization in adapting to and managing the climate crisis — particularly in the development of climate resilience in urban, natural and working landscapes. The salary range for this position is $77,417.60-112,153.60. Applications are due on March 7.
• The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Water Policy Advisor. The Water Policy Advisor elevates The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado conservation goals by engaging in water policy initiatives and strategic partnerships across the state and Colorado River Basin. This role will work closely with the Colorado External Affairs team, as well as coalitions, government agencies, Tribal Nations, elected officials, and other partners. You will engage in projects and campaigns related to freshwater conservation, healthy rivers, climate change, biodiversity, agriculture, watershed management, and forest health. As the subject matter expert on water policy issues, you will steer policy development, advocacy, and implementation. This role will also aid TNC Colorado’s efforts to advance inclusive conservation and policy. The Water Policy Advisor plans, implements and coordinates programs across teams to affect public policy to further the Conservancy’s water conservation goals. You will build and facilitate internal networks and coordinate strategic engagement and communications with diverse audiences. This role will develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance the organization’s conservation agenda. The salary for this position is $88-93k. Applications are due March 10.
• The Colorado State Land Board is seeking a Land Board Director. The position serves as the Land Board Director. The director is the head of the division and has general supervisory control of and authority over all activities, functions, and employees of the division. The Director plans, organizes, directs and manages the operations of the Land Board. The position is responsible for interpretation and implementation of statutes, policies and directives issued by the Colorado Legislature, the office of the Governor, the DNR Executive Director, and members of the Colorado State Land Board of Commissioners. The Director’s main job responsibilities are leadership, planning, policy development, operations management, and personnel management. The salary range for this position is $170-190k. Applications are due March 24.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking two Center for Conservation Innovation Interns. Defenders of Wildlife’s 10-week summer internship program will provide interns with in-depth exposure to Defenders’ conservation work, the opportunity to acquire specific skills needed to pursue their professional goals, the opportunity to engage in hands-on research/projects in their field of study, and the opportunity to build professional networks. The program will also provide students with cross-disciplinary exposure, one-to-one mentor matching, and peer-to-peer support. The Center for Conservation Innovation Internship is an opportunity for experienced students with a commitment to or demonstrated interest in conservation to work with Defenders staff at the interface of science, technology, and national conservation policy. For this summer, we are looking for interns with experience or interest in one or more of the following: geographic information systems (GIS) applications, conservation science or conservation policy. The Intern will assist CCI staff with research tasks and projects, such as those related to the management and recovery of threatened and endangered wildlife species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The internship timeframe is June 2-August 8. Pay is $20/hr. This position will remain open until filled.
• Defenders of Wildlife is seeking a Rockies & Plains Field Conservation Intern. Defenders of Wildlife’s 10-week summer internship program will provide interns with in-depth exposure to Defenders’ conservation work, the opportunity to acquire specific skills needed to pursue their professional goals, the opportunity to engage in hands-on research/projects in their field of study, and the opportunity to build professional networks. The program will also provide students with cross-disciplinary exposure, one-to-one mentor matching, and peer-to-peer support. We are seeking a passionate and driven intern to help co-lead education and outreach events focused on the reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado. This unique opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience in environmental education, public speaking, and community engagement while working closely with Defenders’ Rockies and Plains Field Conservation team and our partners. You will help increase public knowledge about the importance of wolverine reintroduction efforts and the broader implications for biodiversity conservation in Colorado. This position will mainly involve presenting information at community events about wolverines, collecting survey data from participants, and assisting with advocacy opportunities. The data collected at these events will be used for social science research on effective environmental outreach. Preference for candidates able to work in the Denver area but fully remote status is possible. The internship timeframe is June 2-August 8. Pay is $20/hr. This 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.
• ERO is seeking a Natural Resource Intern. As a Natural Resource Intern, you will learn to apply technical skills in ecology and wildlife biology and to complete tasks safely and efficiently. Interns will gain experience in the environmental consulting industry and exposure to environmental regulations, permit applications, and document preparation. Under the immediate supervision of the project manager or senior staff, interns will work in the natural resources department on tasks related to fieldwork and reporting. Interns will assist in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of scientific information for wetland delineations, natural resource assessments, and other natural resource-related fieldwork. Additional duties include assisting with literature research, organization, and database entry. Depending on experience, interns may also prepare sections of draft reports and write social media posts. The internship timeframe is April-September, but employment may be extended beyond the field season if mutually agreeable. The pay range is $17.50-22/hr. This position is open until filled.
• HECHO is seeking a Program Assistant who will be responsible for providing organizational, program, and logistical support to the HECHO Executive Director and for ensuring effective internal communications and systems. The Program Assistant will track program results and deliverables, plan events and provide logistics, and be called on to support grant reporting and writing. This full-time position will serve as a key partner to the Executive Director assisting her with HECHO’s day-to-day management and program delivery as well as outreach and engagement of HECHO’s Advisory Board.  The Program Assistant will play a key role as a hub and connector, supporting a team culture that is welcoming and accountable to shared goals and results. The salary range for this position is $62-68k. This position will remain open until filled.
• The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Colorado River Program Director. In this role, you will be the principal contact for government agencies, conservation organizations, foundations, and the academic community. Representing TNC, you will engage with a diverse range of audiences, enhancing the organization’s reputation as a leading conservation partner. With a team of approximately 12 full-time employees and an annual budget of around $5 million, you will provide inspiring leadership, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing the strategic plan for the Colorado River Program, ensuring that it aligns with TNC’s broader objectives. You will play a pivotal role in donor engagement, working closely with large corporations and foundations to secure funding and support for the program. By disseminating best practices and providing training, you will help your team achieve organizational success and drive impactful conservation projects. The salary range for this position is $140-180k. 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.
• 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. 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.
• Jefferson Conservation District is seeking four seasonal Community Forestry Assistants. This position will assist with the operation of community slash collection yards around Jefferson County where local residents and contractors will drop off slash (i.e. tree limbs, branches) and woody biomass generated by forest thinning and wildfire mitigation efforts.The hourly pay for this position is $19.50/hr. This position is open until filled.
• Jefferson Conservation District is seeking a Conservation Forester. This position reports to the Director and undertakes a variety of office (approx. 50%) and fieldwork (approx. 50%) duties in support of JCD’s private-lands ecological forestry program. This position involves significant project management, landowner outreach, and contractor coordination. This work occurs in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which provides logistical support to JCD at the Colorado NRCS State Office at the Denver Federal Center (This position is not a federal job; JCD and NRCS are separate employers). The hourly pay for this position is $28.16-39.43. This position is open until filled.
• Jefferson Conservation District is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist. This position reports to the Director and undertakes a variety of office/computer and fieldwork duties (about a 50/50 split over the course of a year). Supporting JCD’s grant administration year-round is a major focus of the office/computer work. Noxious weed inventory and program support during the summer/fall is the primary fieldwork focus of this position. The hourly pay for this position is $27.56-38.59. This position is open until filled.
• Northern Water is seeking an Aquatic Ecology Intern. The Aquatic Ecology Intern will contribute to Northern Water’s monitoring and applied science investigations focused on aquatic ecosystems and resource management. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and professionals, the intern will support ongoing research and monitoring projects while gaining hands-on experience in aquatic ecology and limnology. The hourly pay range is $18-22/hr. This 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.
• 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.
• 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. This position is open 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. This position is open filled.
• 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.
• 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 American Bird Conservancy. Help protect Northwest old-growth forests and their imperiled birds.
• Take action with Clean Water Action. Tell your senators and representatives to defend EPA funding and staff.
• Take action with Climate Action Campaign. Tell your elected officials to defend EPA funding and staff.
• Take action with Earthjustice. Tell your members of Congress to protect all our oceans from the dangers of oil and gas drilling.
• Take action with Environmental Action. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) just proposed to maintain those protections, but the agency has yet to make a final decision. Add your name to help ensure continued protections for these bears.
• Take action with Food & Water Watch. Tell the EPA to protect pesticide regulations.
• Take action with Food & Water Watch. Tell Congress not to defund safe food and clean water.
• Take action with Food & Water Watch. Tell Congress to keep lead out of our water and reject HJ. Res. 44.
• Take action with Grand Canyon Trust. Sign the protect all national monuments petition.
• Take action with Monuments for All. Let the new administration and Congress know your thoughts on national monuments.
• Take action with National Parks Conservation Association. Urge Congress to roll back these devastating staffing cuts and restore national park service staff – for the sake of our parks, our communities, and our local economies.
• Take action with National Wildlife Federation. Tell your governor to resist any attempts to sell off America’s public lands to states or for-profit private interests.
• Take action with The Tipping Point. Tell Congress to make polluters pay for climate chaos.
• Take action with Wilderness Workshop. Contact our newly elected Congressman Jeff Hurt today and ask him to speak out against the mass firings in the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service.

• 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