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.

• 7/31 Crested Butte – High Country Conservation Advocates Hike: Carbon Creek Railroad Grade. The importance of High Country Conservation Advocates’ work to prevent a mine on Red Lady is exemplified by a hike in Carbon Creek, a once-proposed site for toxic mine waste storage. This beautiful valley would never be the same again—see it for yourself! We will continue to abide by Forest Service regulations and environmental ethics, limiting our group size to a maximum of 15 people each week. Please, no pets.
• 8/7 Aspen – Wilderness Workshop’s Wild Feast Benefit. Join Wilderness Workshop for cocktails, dinner, and a short performance by Voices, a local performing arts nonprofit. This event raises critical funds that ensure Wilderness Workshop can continue to protect western Colorado’s public lands and waters, build an equitable environmental movement, and help stop the climate crisis.
• 8/10 Windsor – “Paws and Paddles” Pickleball Tournament. Join W.O.L.F. Sanctuary for a fun-filled morning of pickleball at the Inaugural “Paws and Paddles” Pickleball Tournament, benefiting W.O.L.F. Sanctuary at Future Legends in Windsor! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event promises excitement for everyone. Enjoy friendly competition, great prizes, and the chance to support our Sanctuary and the animals we care for.
• 9/21-22 Durango – 2024 CoNPS Annual Conference: Restoration in the Wild and at Home. The conference agenda follows the theme of restoration, from the largest landscape views to the smallest. From federal public lands to backyard gardens, restoration can change the world. Let this be the conference that both brings you to this special corner of Colorado and changes how you think about your role in this ever-changing world.
• 9/27 Denver – ELK ‘n Eggs 2024. Join Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) for a morning of joy and community as we celebrate our many adventures and look forward to all that is yet to come!
• 10/7-10 Avon – The Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference. The Sustaining Colorado Watersheds (SCW) conference has been held annually for the past 18 years to bring together knowledgeable and engaged community members, scientists, ecologists, water managers, educators, community leaders, young professionals, policymakers, and regulators to share knowledge, network, and discuss current issues facing Colorado’s watersheds.
• 10/10-11 Virtual and Denver – Equity in Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Summit for Action. Join us at the 2024 E.C.O.R. Summit for Action as we collectively chart a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future. We believe that change begins at the local level and ripples outward, ultimately transforming the global landscape. This year’s summit theme focuses on the role of grassroots movements and community engagement in driving environmental justice and broader environmental and climate action. Together, we can activate and empower communities and ensure that everyone, regardless of identity, has the opportunity to enjoy and preserve the beauty of our wild and scenic places. 
• 10/14-17 Estes Park – Wilderness & Beyond Conference. There will be workshops, receptions, and so much more with like-minded wilderness advocates. You’ll hear from conservation luminaries and grassroots organizing experts while also sharing ideas and brainstorming strategies to safeguard critical wild places, watersheds, and wildlife habitat and corridors. Come learn, connect, and grow your advocacy skills.

• 10/10-11 Virtual and Denver – Equity in Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Summit for Action. Join us at the 2024 E.C.O.R. Summit for Action as we collectively chart a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future. We believe that change begins at the local level and ripples outward, ultimately transforming the global landscape. This year’s summit theme focuses on the role of grassroots movements and community engagement in driving environmental justice and broader environmental and climate action. Together, we can activate and empower communities and ensure that everyone, regardless of identity, has the opportunity to enjoy and preserve the beauty of our wild and scenic places. 

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 $14.42. The City of Denver’s minimum wage is $18.29. Colorado’s minimum salary for exempt workers is $55,000.

Positions are in Colorado or remote opportunities unless otherwise stated.

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

Job List Sites to Check

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

Upcoming Career Expo

Green Career Expo, June 22 at the Lowry Conference Center in Denver – This Cleantech Jobs Expo will present and explain the clean economy opportunities to a wide audience, including highschool students and their parents, college students, and workers who would like to upskill or refocus their careers. Through a targeted exposition of representative speakers, and a gathering of these Cleantech businesses showcasing the work and careers, we will showcase the belonging and lucrative career opportunities for underserved communities of Denver.

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

• Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hiring a Program Associate, Outdoor Equity Grant. The Program Associate will support community engagement, grant management, and increasing equity in the outdoors by supporting the Outdoor Equity Grant program manager. Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00/hr. The deadline to apply is August 19th.
• Groundworks Denver is hiring an Executive Director. The Executive Director Reports to the Groundwork Denver Board of Directors and supervises the Associate Director, Finance Manager, Development Director, and HR/Office Manager, the Executive Director develops and implements the organization’s strategic direction, works hands-on with staff and Board members to align new strategies with all aspects of the organization’s program, fundraising, and administrative activities. Compensation: $110,000 – $150,000 per year.
• ERO is seeking a Talent Acquisition/Recruiter, Denver. This position, in partnership with the HR Generalist, will support the daily functions of the HR team, primarily with talent acquisition. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing talent acquisition strategies and processes, including building and cultivating talent pipelines for our hiring needs, and will be instrumental in our ability to continue to attract and retain top talent. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and a self-driven, competitive edge, including finding practical and creative ways to source top talent. Hourly position with a pay range of $25.00 to $28.00 per hour. This position was posted July 19, 2024 ,and is open until filled.
• ERO is seeking a Geoscience Technician, Denver. The Geoscientist Technician is primarily a field position and will support new and existing Geosciences/Environmental projects by conducting field assessment activities including, but not limited to, monitoring well and soil boring installation, lithologic logging, soil and groundwater sampling, stream and surface water sampling, excavation oversight, underground storage tank removal oversight, site inspections, water level monitoring, aquifer testing, and stream gauging. Hourly position with a pay range of $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. This position was posted July 2, 2024, and 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 was posted June 24, 2024, and is open until filled.
• Audubon Rockies is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Habitat Hero. The Senior Coordinator, Habitat Hero is responsible for increasing community-based stewardship and urban conservation through community building and outreach. They will do this through a successful community outreach, specifically with local municipalities as well as Audubon Rockies’ community science programs. The Senior Coordinator will help continue fostering partnerships with community groups within the urban geographies of the Audubon Rockies territory (i.e. Front range of Colorado and Wyoming as well as Salt Lake City, UT). The Senior Coordinator, Habitat Hero will translate Audubon’s conservation message by developing and/or coordinating a variety of outreach programs that reach local communities, municipalities, classrooms, family and adult audiences, and carry out citizen science opportunities. The salary range for this position is $55-60k. This position was posted July 19, 2024, and is open until filled.
• ERO is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner. The Senior Environmental Planner requires a broad overall understanding of environmental regulations including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act and the relationship among them.  The Senior Environmental Planner is knowledgeable in and has experience managing small and large scale NEPA analyses and/or 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 NEPA analyses.  A Senior Environmental Planner will also be trained in and/or have significant experience managing public involvement efforts for NEPA or other planning projects.  Other duties include development of large and complex planning documents, such as environmental impact statements, resource management plans, habitat conservation plans, and other management plans, and management of project teams and junior staff.  A Senior Environmental Planner has extensive experience in agency coordination with various federal and state agencies. The salary range for this position is $80-120k. This position was posted June 17, 2024, and is open until filled.
• National Wildlife Federation is hiring an Operations Manager, National Advocacy Programs. This position provides budget management support for programs within the National Advocacy Center (NAC) and is responsible for managing activities conducted at the NAC. Major areas of responsibility include: (1) leading all aspects of designated programs’ financial systems and operation, including making timely and supported recommendations on final budget decisions to NAC Leadership, assisting program staff with financial/administrative procedures, and providing fundraising and grant support; (2) supporting and inspiring a team environment and culture that advances NWF core values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; and (3) oversight of NAC operations and internal communications. The salary range for this position is $72,000 – $75,000. This position was posted June 13, 2024, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• National Wildlife Federation is hiring a Senior Specialist, Riparian Connectivity and a Senior Specialist, Western Water. These specialists would join to join the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Western Water Program. NWF’s Water for Wildlife goal is “to protect and restore the natural function and quality of the nation’s waters, wetlands, floodplains, and riparian areas to sustain healthy fish and wildlife populations. The salary range for both positions is $62,000 – $73,000 annually. These positions were posted May 31, 2024 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) is seeking a Digital Engagement and Media Intern. HECHO’s Digital Engagement and Media Intern will be tasked with supporting HECHO’s communications, social media, and digital outreach efforts aimed at inspiring and motivating HECHO’s supporters and growing engagement and visibility in the public lands conservation policy field. The salary salary is $18.50/hour. This position was posted June 25, 2024, and is open until filled.
• Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) is seeking a Conservation Program Director. Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Conservation Program Director is responsible for developing and leading HECHO’s place-based conservation advocacy campaigns. This is a key leadership role for HECHO and the person in this role will work as a close partner to the Executive Director and as a part of HECHO’s leadership team. They will play an essential role in advancing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, aligning advocacy campaigns with national policy initiatives, and effectively engaging HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council members to help advance campaign priorities. The starting salary for this position is $85k. This position was posted May 15, 2024, and is open until filled.
• Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) is seeking a Hispanic Conversation Leadership Council Director. Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HCLC Director will be primarily responsible for cultivating and growing a larger, more effective network of Hispanic elected, appointed, and community leaders who prioritize public land and water conservation and climate change mitigation in their decision-making and community advocacy efforts. With support and guidance from the Executive Director, they will lead the strategic expansion of the HCLC, and increase levels of engagement and mobilization of HCLC members in advocacy campaigns, policy initiatives, and program activities. This full-time position will drive efforts to expand HCLC membership and improve membership satisfaction by enhancing the suite of tools and resources provided to members.  The Director also will supervise several staff and/or contractors. The starting salary for this position is $85k. This position was posted May 13, 2024, and is open until filled.
• Cal-Wood is seeking a Bilingual Field Instructor. Instructors are responsible for providing a fun and educational experience for a learning group made up of 10-15 students, leading outdoor recreation and teaching environmental science lessons. We offer programs ranging from one day to 4-day, overnight trips for local students of all ages, most often 4th-6th graders. Position starts August 5, 2024 and goes through May 23, 2025, with the possibility to extend for summer programming. Summer and winter responsibilities may include serving as a counselor for summer camps or family camps, facilitating outdoor recreation such as fishing, archery, snowshoeing, and hiking with diverse groups, and helping to maintain trails, facilities, educational materials and gear room. There may be the opportunity to take unpaid time off in the winter (January) depending on program schedules. Compensation is $2,802/month, plus housing. There is a $2,000 hiring bonus for functional Spanish proficiency. This position is open until filled.
• High Line Canal Conservancy is seeking a part-time Communications Associate. The Communications 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 to create and execute systems for public relations. This individual will be an ambassador for the organization with the goal of advancing the Conservancy’s visibility in the community. Compensation is $20-24/hr for 20 hours a week. This position was posted May 22, 2024, and is open until filled.
• High Line Canal Conservancy is seeking a Project Manager to manage the design and construction of multiple capital improvement projects along the High Line Canal. Capital improvements focus on improved access and amenities such as pedestrian bridges, trail construction, shade structures, gathering areas, natural play elements, bike skills courses, fitness stations, benches and signage. The Project Manager will work under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and in close partnership with the Director of Planning and Implementation, and local jurisdictions along the Canal. The salary range for this position is $80-95k. This position was posted March 28, 2024, and is open until filled.

• Take action with American Bird Conservancy. The House and Senate will soon unveil their drafts of the Farm Bill, making now a vital time to speak up and ask your members of Congress to provide funding and incentives that advance bird conservation.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Tell NOAA Fisheries to save Southern Resident orcas from extinction by taking meaningful steps to limit noise pollution in their inland waters critical habitat.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Tell the Forest Service fens need more federal protection in the face of growing danger.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Urge federal agencies to enact the strongest protections for Bears Ears National Monument and the wildlife who live there.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Tell the EPA to address air pollution and protect endangered species.
• Take action with Defenders of Wildlife. Make sure your Senators hear from you today: Vote NO on five anti-wildlife resolutions!
• Take action with Defenders of Wildlife. Sign your name to thank the leaders who are making wolverine reintroduction possible!
• Take action with Earthjustice. Tell the Consumer Product Safety Commission to protect consumers from the dangers of gas stoves.
• Take action with Environment America. Tell your U.S. senators to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act today.
• Take action with the National Wildlife Federation. Tell your senators they need to support a new rule that will require oil and gas companies to clean up the lands they use so that wildlife and people can continue to enjoy these lands for generations to come.
• Take action with the National Wildlife Federation. Urge Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley to support a national monument designation to protect over a million acres of irreplaceable habitat in southeast Oregon.

• 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