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.

• 4/12 Breckenridge – Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education 2024 Spring Conference: Centering Social Emotional Learning in Nature. Join CAEE for our Spring Conference to explore the intersection between Social Emotional Learning and Student-Centered and Nature-Centered Practices. We will explore innovative ways to engage students in a learning environment that is not only designed to help them acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Expect a day filled with inspiring discussions, hands-on workshops, and a chance to connect with educators across the state!
• 4/13 Denver – Blaxplanation. Redlining the Outdoors: Environmental Racism and Outdoor Access Lecture. Outdoor recreation is one of Colorado’s defining features. With State and National Parks, 11 federally managed forests, and more Ski-resorts and reservoirs that you can easily count, Colorado should be a playground for everyone to access. Unfortunately, this is not always the case for our Black and Brown communities. Join History Colorado’s Blaxplanation team and the Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation for a lecture and discussion about how the outdoors have been manipulated to isolate, restrict, and harm people of color and how these same spaces are being reclaimed today.
• 4/13 Fort Collins – Poudre River Cleanup. Help us keep the Poudre River clean and beautiful! Spend your Saturday morning with the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) and Odell Brewing Co. for a river cleanup in Old Town, Fort Collins. Volunteers will be led by experienced crew leaders and all safety equipment and supplies will be provided by CPRW and Odell’s.
• 4/15-17 Breckenridge – The Partners in the Outdoors Conference. The Partners in the Outdoors Conference is Colorado’s foremost opportunity to cultivate common ground, explore best practices of partnering, and design collaborative solutions with diverse voices and stakeholders to conserve Colorado’s outdoor heritage. Our annual conference has quickly become one of the signature events in Colorado bringing together organizations, agencies, schools, ​​businesses ​and communities engaged in the future of Colorado’s conservation and outdoor recreational opportunities. 
• 4/15-17 Estes Park – After the Flames: Tools and Tactics for Communities and Agencies Impacted by Wildfire. After the Flames is a first-of-its-kind Conference and Workshop devoted to post-fire recovery. Attendees represent individuals, organizations, and agencies impacted by wildfire and responding to the post-fire impacts, as well as experts in the arena of post-fire recovery.
• 4/18 Denver – DELIKADO. Palawan appears to be an idyllic tropical island. Its powder-white beaches and lush forests have made it one of Asia’s hottest new tourist destinations. But for a tiny network of environmental crusaders and vigilantes trying to protect its spectacular natural resources, it is more akin to a battlefield. DELIKADO follows Bobby, Tata and Nieves, three magnetic leaders of this network, as they risk their lives in David versus Goliath-style struggles trying to stop politicians and businessmen from destroying the Philippines’ “last ecological frontier”. It is a timely film emblematic of the struggles globally for land defenders as they are being killed in record numbers trying to save natural resources from being plundered by corporations and governments.
• 4/20 Fort Collins – Rock n’ Howl. This isn’t just any gala – it’s a milestone celebration for W.O.L.F. Sanctuary, commemorating our move to Red Feather Lakes. Dance the night away with line dancing lessons, enjoy live entertainment from the Jukebox Boys, snap photos in our photo booth, treat yourself to something sweet at our candy store, or walk on the wild side and get a wolf tattoo! 50s/60s-style attire is encouraged, and the best dressed wins a ticket duo for our 2025 Gala!
• 4/21 Denver – United by Blue and Patagonia Denver Platte River Cleanup. Come celebrate Earth Week with United by Blue and Patagonia Denver down at Confluence Park on Sunday, April 21 from 10-1! We will be coming together to help preserve the health and beauty of the South Platte River. Come join our cleanup crew for a chance to win a United by Blue backpack made out of recycled plastic and stick around for free food afterward! Environmental non-profits from the Denver area will be tabling to show how you can get more involved in their amazing efforts.
• 4/22 Denver – Earth Day. Are you looking for a special way to celebrate your love for nature with your little ones this year? Then come join us for Earth Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on April 22! Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., we will have a series of fun-filled, interactive events in our Science Atrium to promote eco-friendly fun, biodiversity exploration and conservation education as we honor our planet and the wonders of nature.
• 4/23 Boulder – A Tale of Two Pikas: from dueling subspecies to dueling visions of the future for an alpine icon. There once was a fluffy little squeaky-toy of a species, the American pika, that was also a four-season alpinist. There are pikas that live their whole lives looking down on Everest Base Camp, and there are pikas that live in the desert heat of Lava Beds National Monument. So, which is it? Is the pika a hapless poster child for climate disaster, even though it manages to survive in some of the harshest landscapes on the planet? This talk will show the pika from many angles (and mostly in pictures rather than graphs), to celebrate the diversity and perfection of one of the many species that might soon become too rare to really study.
• 4/23 Cañon City – Ecology Park Hike, a BLM Wild Lands Outing. Ecology Park is an area near Cañon City and south of Royal Gorge, jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Canon City, which offers hiking and mountain biking trails. This moderate hike of approximately 5 miles with less than 700 feet elevation change will explore trails in the western part of the area. We will learn about proposed mining in the area, which could affect it as well as nearby Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area. We also will learn about the recently completed BLM resource management plan and how it could affect the area.
• 4/24 Denver – Sensory Friendly Family Movie Night: Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 2D. Experience the Infinity Theatre giant screen with a sensory-friendly family screening of Blue Whales: Return of the Giants! House lighting will be increased and sound levels reduced to create a comfortable experience for all. Sensory and quiet spaces activated nearby. Guests are welcome to move, dance, clap, talk, and laugh during the film! All experiences are welcomed! About Blue Whales: Return of the Giants: In this giant screen film narrated by English actor Andy Serkis, you will explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Following two scientific expeditions — one to find a missing population of blue whales off the exotic Seychelles Islands, the other to chronicle whale families in Mexico’s stunning Gulf of California — this is an inspirational story that transforms our understanding of the largest animal ever to have lived. Joined by a cast of supporting characters, from dolphins and sperm whales to sea lions and orcas, don’t miss your opportunity to see the blue whale’s star moment on the giant screen! “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants” is produced and distributed by Oceanic Films, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and SK Films.
• 4/25 Denver – Creating a Regenerative Future: A Happy Hour to Support Earth Day & Action. Join us during Earth Week for a happy hour with a purpose! On April 25th from 4-6pm, meet us at The Alliance Center for delicious food and drinks, lively conversation and inspiring fellowship with other advocates. The Alliance will be raising funds to build our programmatic capacity as we move into summer and sharing opportunities to support climate action taking place this spring – including upcoming volunteer days, bills to testify for, ballot initiatives to support and more. This Earth Week, we will raise our glasses to toast the planet and recognize meaningful action for a brighter, greener future.
• 4/27 Denver – DYQE Hike with Qween Werk and Onyx Steele. Come join us for DYQE HIKE with Qween Werk and Onyx Steele brought to you by Denver D.Y.Q.E. March. D.Y.Q.E. (Bringing Diversity, Youth, Queer Empowerment). Let us bring you out in the fresh air and nature. Come join this special event with us. Bring your hiking gear and water and be ready to meet new people, learn about DYQE March and spend time with friends. This is a flat surface walk with possible wildlife sightings!
• 4/27 Denver – Spring South Platte Stewardship Day. Volunteer with The Nature Conservancy and The Greenway Foundation to revitalize the South Platte River and restore Fishback Park! Volunteers will assist with trash removal, crusher-fine-based trail repair, painting, graffiti removal, tree protection and more.
• 4/27 Pueblo – Brew at the Zoo. Presented by Three Corners Connector, the 7th annual Brew at the Zoo is Saturday, April 27. Your ticket includes admission to the zoo, live music, games, tastings of local brews and spirits and of course animals! 
• 4/27 Lafayette – Earth Day, Every Day with City of Lafayette. The City of Lafayette invites residents to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the several ways you can protect the Earth, fight climate change, and create a more sustainable Lafayette. This family-friendly event will have a variety of opportunities for all ages to enjoy. 
• 4/28 Denver – Día del Niño. Celebrate the Day of the Child with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Mexican Cultural Center on Sunday, Apr. 28! In addition to FREE general admission for all visitors, the celebration will include special performances, music, and activities for the entire family.
• 4/28 Cañon City – Red Canyon/Garden Park Hike, a BLM Wildlands Outing. Red Canyon located north of Cañon City and offers several hiking trails among red sandstone formations. Our moderate hike will be approximately 4 miles with 400 feet elevation gain. Upon our return to the trailhead, we will also visit the dinosaur quarry at Garden Park, a hike of about 3/4 mile with elevation gain of 200 feet. You will learn about the Garden Park area, a mixture of public and private lands allowing recreation to coexist with protection of wildlifeand paleontological resources.
• 4/29 Denver – Science in an Election Year. During a major election year, news headlines and political platforms often highlight taxes, jobs, and security issues. But what about science? Can issues like climate change, public health, or technology influence a voter’s decision? And how does media coverage vary in an election year and shape the conversation? Join us for an evening reception and panel discussion exploring how science can take either a front or back seat in national, state, and local elections.
• 5/4 Boulder – Volunteers for Natural Lands Outreach In-Person Training. Natural Lands Outreach Volunteers welcome and educate visitors along the North Shore of the Boulder Reservoir and Coot Lake about: 1) Aquatic Nuisance Species, 2) area-specific rules (i.e., no swimming, no launching watercraft), and 3) wildlife closures to protect nesting bird species of concern. There will also be a rotating focus topic ranging from native plants,  land stewardship, pollinators, and more. This focus topic will change each month. While staffing the table and patrolling, volunteers will collect data on visitor patterns, volume, and behavior. When volunteers observe rule violations, they will contact staff that can provide further education when appropriate. Please note, volunteers will not provide any type of enforcement, as this position will focus on monitoring and education only. 
• 5/7 Boulder – Volunteers for Natural Lands Outreach In-Person Training. Natural Lands Outreach Volunteers welcome and educate visitors along the North Shore of the Boulder Reservoir and Coot Lake about: 1) Aquatic Nuisance Species, 2) area-specific rules (i.e., no swimming, no launching watercraft), and 3) wildlife closures to protect nesting bird species of concern. There will also be a rotating focus topic ranging from native plants,  land stewardship, pollinators, and more. This focus topic will change each month. While staffing the table and patrolling, volunteers will collect data on visitor patterns, volume, and behavior. When volunteers observe rule violations, they will contact staff that can provide further education when appropriate. Please note, volunteers will not provide any type of enforcement, as this position will focus on monitoring and education only.
• 5/10 Boulder – Spring Forest Bathing with Darlene Rooney-Keller. Forest bathing, or forest therapy, is a relational practice and 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. This morning walk will allow us to take a break from our “thinking minds” and let our “heart’s intelligence” have time to be alive and present, all while lowering stress hormones, calming the nervous system, regulating the heart rate, increasing white blood cells, supporting creativity, improving mood, and decreasing anxiety. The gifts of this practice are abundant!
• 5/13 Denver – Trees in the West: A panoramic gathering for urban and community forestry. Join us for a one-day conference exploring complex and shared sustainability challenges for urban forests in the Western US from diverse perspectives. Connect with your colleagues, learn from experts, and share your insights. 
• 5/18 Cortez – Sand Canyon Wildflower Hike. Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day by joining us on a guided, spring wildflower hike at Sand Canyon. We will be going for a hike (no more than 5 miles) on moderate terrain. Along the way we will observe and learn about the flowers in bloom, as well as learn about the area’s geology and human history.
• 6/22 Denver – Spirit of the Sun 2024 LANDBACK Gala. LANDBACK is an Indigenous-led environmental, cultural and political movement that works to place Indigenous land back in Indigenous hands. At Spirit of the Sun, we believe in rematriation. Rematriation signifies a return to Mother Earth and a re-establishment of the important relationship between people and land. By placing land back in the hands of Indigenous people, we are choosing to disrupt systems of patriarchy, oppression and violence by instead affirming the value of relationships and intentional, reciprocal care above all forms of profit and extraction. Join us for an evening of rematriation: Amplifying Indigenous words and wisdom for the shared dream of LANDBACK.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10/14-17 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.

• 4/12 – Drivers of the Biodiversity Crisis: America at a Crossroads. Defenders of Wildlife’s Center for Conservation Innovation recently released a report on the five leading drivers of biodiversity loss in the United States. This symposium is the first in a national series of webinars to present and showcase those challenges. Florida has the unfortunate distinction of being a state that faces severe biodiversity threats. But at the same time, meaningful actions are occurring in Florida to address some of the leading drivers of biodiversity decline. During the Florida in Focus webinar you will hear from a panel of wildlife and conservation experts who will speak on the biodiversity loss drivers and solutions in Florida. 
• 4/13 – Introduction to Colorado Wildflowers from Plains to Peaks. Become acquainted with the wonderful world of Colorado wildflowers and get started on developing skills to identify different species found on the eastern and western slopes.  In the first half of our webinar, we will discuss how plants are named and identified, review basic plant morphology, and look at the characteristics of 13 common plant families.  After a short break, we will take a virtual tour of some wonderful places to hike, from the Pawnee Buttes on the eastern great plains to the spectacular montane flowers of Gothic, to the pinyon-juniper woodlands in Colorado National Monument, pointing out some of the common species that you will see there.
• 4/14 – Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationships with Native Peoples. In this 2-hour participatory program, we experience the history of the colonization of Turtle Island, the land that is now known as the United States. The story is told through the words of Indigenous leaders, European/American leaders, and Western historians. We engage with this history through experiential exercises and small group discussions. And we are invited to consider how we can build relationships with Indigenous peoples based on truth, respect, justice, and our shared humanity. Facilitated by TRR’s Native and non-Native teams. Appropriate for high school students and adults.
• 4/15 – Climate Forests Campaign Update Webinar. You’re invited! Join the Climate Forests Campaign on Monday, April 15th at 4pm Eastern/1pm Pacific as we reflect on the progress we’ve made over the last 2 years, protecting our nation’s mature and old-growth forests, and look ahead to the next phase of this climate-critical work. This meeting is for Climate Forests Campaign member organization staff, partners, activists, supporters and folks who are interested in learning more about the campaign.
• 4/16 – Mesic prioritization at Trout Creek Ranch: Tools for prioritizing mesic restoration across large landscapes. Please join us on April 16th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm PST for a SageCon hosted webinar highlighting the importance of riparian/mesic work while providing short and informative presentations on selected decision support tools for riparian restoration at multiple scales. The webinar will be centered around a case study at Trout Creek Ranch in Fields, OR where The Nature Conservancy and Oregon Desert Land Trust are combining remote sensing products, field assessments and local knowledge to prioritize restoration and management action across 500,000 acres of rangeland. The presentations will feature multiple presenters with intimate knowledge and experience working with tools that have proven to be highly effective including the Oregon Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems (GDE) Atlas, Climate Engine, and more. This webinar is intended for anyone interested in building awareness and knowledge around managing some of the most diverse and lush natural communities on our rangelands.
• 4/17 – Climate Justice Webinar. Join PPAN and the BoCo Climate Justice Hive for an inspiring climate justice webinar–Transcend Nonprofit Industry Toward Collaboration for Collective Impact. Participants will delve into the realm of climate justice, identifying organizing obstacles and exploring strategies to coordinate and collaborate across sectors and communities. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of achieving collective impact on climate justice, fostering collaboration, and creating a sustainable future for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement towards a more equitable and resilient world!
• 4/17-25 – Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course. This course is ideal for outdoor leaders who have knowledge of the LNT principles and take people of all ages outdoors for single or multi-day courses. Participants will prepare and practice teach an in person lesson during the course (topics will be selected by participants on the first day of the course). A strong focus on teaching and learning as well as wildland ethics will be incorporated into this virtual training.  ​Prepare to complete 10 hours of online zoom course meetings and 10 hours of additional course pre-work and homework. This course is not ‘at your own pace, on your own’.
• 4/18 – The Ecology of our Preserves, Now and in the Future. Have you always wanted to take a closer look at the Southern Plains Land Trust’s (SPLT) shortgrass prairie preserves in southeastern Colorado, but haven’t had the chance to visit/volunteer yet? We will bring the prairie to you by presenting the current state of affairs in terms of ecology, and a prospect for the future. From bison to beetles, and from cliffs to cottonwoods, we will show you our world!
• 4/18 – Audubon After Dark: Bird Trivia Hour. We know you love birds but do you love them enough to win Audubon After Dark: Bird Trivia Hour?! Find out on April 18 during a lively, virtual game of bird trivia hosted by community science coordinator Zach Hutchinson and the Community Naturalist team! Invite your friends to find out who’s got the biggest bird-brain in your crew while competing against fellow Audubon Rockies members. Questions range from easy to difficult and will focus on birds found in the Rocky Mountain region. Everyone is sure to have a good time but the top three teams will also earn bragging rights and exclusive Audubon After Dark swag. 
• 4/18 – Feed the Pollinators, Feed the Earth Webinar. In partnership with Resource Central, the City of Lafayette invites residents to join this free virtual webinar to explore the biodiversity of local pollinators and how they contribute to a healthy ecosystem. Learn how to plant, maintain, and care for pollinator habitats in your own garden at home.
• 4/19 – The Risks of Over-Reliance on Gas Power Plants. The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to join a virtual discussion to hear from our experts about the true reliability of gas power plants, the hidden downsides of technologies and fuels to cut gas plant carbon emissions, and what it means for a just transition to clean energy.
• 4/23 – A Tale of Two Pikas: from dueling subspecies to dueling visions of the future for an alpine icon. There once was a fluffy little squeaky-toy of a species, the American pika, that was also a four-season alpinist. There are pikas that live their whole lives looking down on Everest Base Camp, and there are pikas that live in the desert heat of Lava Beds National Monument. So, which is it? Is the pika a hapless poster child for climate disaster, even though it manages to survive in some of the harshest landscapes on the planet? This talk will show the pika from many angles (and mostly in pictures rather than graphs), to celebrate the diversity and perfection of one of the many species that might soon become too rare to really study.
• 4/24 – Planet vs. Plastic. Plastic is everywhere — clogging our waterways, piling up in the ocean, and even contaminating our food and water as they break down into microplastics. And plastic-producing corporations have intentionally shifted the blame of plastic pollution onto us even as they ramp up production. Enough is enough!
• 5/2 – Plastics and Your Health. The negative impacts of plastic on human health are increasingly visible and increasingly costly. This March, the New England Journal of Medicine released the results of a study detecting micro- and nanoplastics in the carotid artery plaque of 58% of patients, and found that it measurably increased the risk of heart attack, stroke, and all-cause mortality in those patients.

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

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

• Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is seeking a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (Rocky Ford, CO). This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The biologist will help agricultural producers improve wildlife habitat and achieve their management objectives by developing comprehensive conservation plans, including resource assessments, habitat treatments, and coordinate implementation (e.g. infrastructure for water and fence improvements, reducing invasive grass species and prescribed grazing plans, etc.). The salary range for this position is $55-62k. Applications are due April 12.
• Cloud City Conservation Center is seeking a Director of Development. C4 works at the intersection of health equity and environmental justice to implement community led solutions for climate change and the issues it exacerbates in Lake County, CO. The Director of Development is responsible for supporting a strong financial future for C4 in partnership with C4’s Executive Director along with effectively sharing C4’s impact with funders, partners & our community. Currently our budget for 2024 is $1.3 million. This position will work collaboratively with the Executive Director to grow and expand C4’s existing funding streams and establish new opportunities through grant writing, donor cultivation, and fundraising events. They will oversee C4’s organization-wide messaging and outreach including social media, newsletters and marketing efforts. This position does not currently have any direct reports; however, they are responsible for overseeing contractors related to the implementation of this role. The salary range for this position is $65-70k. Applications are due April 14.
• Cloud City Conservation Center is seeking a Sustainability Program Manager. C4 works at the intersection of health equity and environmental justice to implement community led solutions for climate change and the issues it exacerbates in Lake County, CO. The Sustainability Program Manager will manage the waste diversion program and zero waste initiatives at C4 including our Community Compost Program and Zero Waste Event Services. In addition to C4’s programming this position supports the community as a whole with sustainability best-practices including partners such as the Lake County Landfill and the Lake County School District. The successful candidate will advance the mission of C4 and will communicate confidently and effectively about programs, services, goals and values. The salary range for this position is $55-60k. Applications are due April 14.
• Spirit of the Sun is seeking a part-time Indigenous Ag Food Systems Support. The Indigenous Agriculture Food Systems Support will work closely with our Indigenous Agriculture Coordinator, Food Share Lead Coordinator, Youth Outreach Coordinator, Director of Operations and Executive Director to support Indigenous agricultural education events specifically tailored to Denver youth by partnering with local schools to share about the importance of our Indigenous foodways, growing our traditional, bioregional foods and understanding our foods as our medicine through our Healing Foods Project. This role will also support our work of growing food on our partner farms to be shared with the community through our Native Elders’ Food Share Program. Through this work, your role will promote Native and Indigenous self-determination, and resiliency by addressing systemic environmental injustices and food apartheid through Indigenous food-systems sovereignty, traditional foodways, and Indigenous climate justice. This role will also work with local Native and BIPOC communities to strengthen economic and cultural resilience through Rematriation and ancestral ecological knowledge sharing. The salary range is $20-22/hr. While the announcement says the deadline to apply is March 31, it’s been extended to April 15.
• Colorado Wildlife Federation is seeking a Deputy Director. The Deputy Director works with CWF’s Executive Director to provide leadership in developing and maintaining CWF as a leading advocate for wise management and use of Colorado’s wildlife and natural resources. The Deputy Director position  drives strong and engaging fundraising and supporter communications, pursues and acquires targeted grants and donations to help the CWF implement strategic direction, helps develop environmental solutions in the face of Colorado’s rapid growth, and innovates and cultivates relationships with key decision-makers to help grow the CWF statewide membership and influence. The salary range is $70-80k. Applications are due April 15.
• Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Scholar-in-Residence Program. The Scholar-in-Residence Program allows a selected scholarly and scientific expert to live and conduct research in Estes Park, Colorado near RMNP. Financial support gives scholars the opportunity to be creative, productive, and successful in conducting research or observations that are uniquely connected to the park. The selected Scholar also works closely with RMC’s Field Institute and the Continental Divide Research Learning Center to connect their research to the community and educational programming of RMNP. Stipend of $ 5,000 paid every 2 weeks in $ 1,000 allotments during the 10-week research period. Applications are due April 15.
• The Southwest Conservation Corps is seeking a Four Corners Conservation Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to: Recruit and select corps members and crew leaders for all Adult and Veterans Fire Corps crews; Participate in the planning and execution of crew leader and member trainings; Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Support and mentor all field staff, including seasonal field supervisors, crew leaders and members; Ensure crews are both supported and prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and quality projects in the field. Both office and field operations are required by this position and a flexible schedule is a must! The Programs Coordinator reports to the Adult Programs Manager. Compensation is $22.93-23.62/hr. Applications are due April 15.
• Wildlife for All is seeking a Communications Director. The Communications Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives focused on story-based campaigns to reform wildlife governance. Additionally, they will manage content creation for email and social media communications to engage our audience and support our organizational goals. The salary range for this position is $60-70k. Applications are due April 15.
• Central Colorado Conservancy is seeking an Agriculture Program Manager. The Agriculture Program Manager will be responsible for implementing conservation, soil health, and other resource programs and providing technical assistance to private landowners, primarily in Chaffee County, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to take the lead role in enhancing the Conservancy’s Agriculture Program and agricultural producer partnerships in the region, with a focus on developing projects and management capacity for the Upper Arkansas Conservation District (UACD). This position also collaborates with Conservancy program staff to build and sustain trust-based relationships with partner organizations, local governments, agency staff, and landowners to advance open space and conserved lands initiatives, stream and wetland restoration projects, and agricultural resilience undertakings. The salary range for this position is $55-65k. Applications are due April 17.
• Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is seeking three Wildlife Habitat Biologists to deliver habitat conservation projects on private lands in the grasslands of east-central Montana, in Colorado’s San Luis Valley (SLV) in Alamosa, and the eastern plains in Rocky Ford, Colorado. These positions are a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Montana, Fish Wildlife and Parks (MTFWP)/Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The biologists will help agricultural producers improve wildlife habitat and achieve their management objectives by developing comprehensive conservation plans and coordinating implementation (e.g. infrastructure for water and fence improvements, working with landowners on prescribed grazing plans, and streambank stabilization and revegetation in SLV Colorado etc.). These positions will be jointly supervised by Bird Conservancy and NRCS. The Montana position will be based in the Terry or Jordan NRCS field office (with work out of both locations), and the Colorado positions will be based in the Alamosa NRCS field office and the Rocky Ford NRCS field office and require travel throughout the respective regions using a provided vehicle. The biologists will work with federal, state, and local natural resource professionals and will use voluntary, incentive-based funding opportunities (e.g. Farm Bill) to implement conservation and collaborate with a variety of partners in these areas. The salary range for this position is $55-62k. Applications are due April 20.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Policy Advisor, Healthy Rivers. The Policy Advisor, Healthy Rivers, with guidance and direction from senior team members, will assist in developing and advocating for equitable policies in regulatory, legislative, and other policy forums to protect rivers and accelerate water conservation in the Interior West. The Policy Advisory will work closely with other Healthy Rivers team members through research and writing, advocacy with decisionmakers, and collaboration with other organizations to achieve programmatic objectives. This position will report to WRA’s Regional Policy Manager, Healthy Rivers, and coordinate closely with WRA’s Marketing and Communications and Government Affairs Teams. The salary range for this position is $55,000-89,500. This position is open until filled with priority review beginning on April 22.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor, Healthy Rivers. The Senior Policy Advisor, Healthy Rivers, will take a lead role in developing, advocating, and bringing into being equitable policies in regulatory, legislative, and other policy forums to protect rivers and accelerate water conservation in the Interior West. The Senior Policy Advisory will be a thought leader and tireless advocate working to influence decision makers and others to achieve programmatic objectives. The salary range for this position is $86,500-121,000. This position is open until filled with priority review beginning on April 22.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Multimedia Specialist. WRA’s Multimedia Specialist will lead the organization’s social media strategy, multimedia content creation and cross-platform advertising campaigns. This position will be responsible for creating, developing, writing, and implementing strategic social media content and campaigns to effectively communicate WRA’s impact and influence and promote and extend the brand. This role will collaborate with team members and other departments to build highly effective, metrics-based, fully integrated multi-channel communications, advertising, and fundraising campaigns to grow the organization’s thought leadership and achieve programmatic goals to advance WRA’s overall work. The salary range for this position is $45,000-62,400. This position is open until filled with priority review beginning on April 22.
• The Urban Farm is seeking Summer Camp Counselors. This position is responsible for facilitating weekly day camps for youth in a farm setting with both animal and plant interaction, crafts, and games. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, attentive Camp counselors to lead, support, educate, and motivate campers as they enjoy all that the TUF’s farm camps offer. This position will report to the Administrative and Education Coordinator of The Urban Farm and work collaboratively with other counselors as needed. The pay range for this position is $18.29-20/hr. Applications will be accepted until April 30.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Clean Energy Legal Intern for the Transmission Team. The Clean Energy Legal Intern will focus on energy law and policy, particularly as it relates to decarbonization and the policy developments around energy markets and related federal regulatory law. The main research project will focus on two areas. First, is the review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)’s authority in regard to review of competing market enhancement proposals and their history on prior rulings and basis for such decisions (“jump ball authority” and second, the review of market tariff rules of California Independent System Operator (CA ISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) – wholesale market operators – in regard to participation by clean energy developers for Demand Side Response (DR) solutions. The Clean Energy Legal Intern will report to the Deputy Director, Regional Markets-Transmission and will work closely with other WRA staff attorneys, analysts, and government affairs personnel, with opportunities to learn and grow while working with other clean energy professionals. Compensation is $18.25/hr. This position is open until filed with priority review beginning on May 6.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking an Intern for the Colorado Clean Energy Program. The Colorado Energy Policy Intern’s primary research project may focus on one of the following topics, depending on the Intern’s interests and the Colorado team’s needs: (1) net metering reform, (2) multi-year ratemaking and performance-based regulation in the electricity sector, or (3) grid-edge technologies and virtual power plants. For the topic selected, the Intern will identify examples of relevant developments in other jurisdictions, examine potential policy opportunities and their applicability to Colorado, and evaluate the merits and drawbacks of various policy pathways. The final product of the Internship will be a report and presentation on the findings of the research. The Colorado Energy Policy Intern will report to the Senior Policy Advisor on the Colorado Clean Energy Program team. Compensation is $18.25/hr. This position is open until filed with priority review beginning on May 6.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant. The Senior Executive Assistant will be instrumental in ensuring the high performance and prioritization of responsibilities for WRA’s President and will act as the manager of the president’s time, so priorities are achieved. This position will offer other support for WRA’s Executive Leadership Team, which consists of the Vice Presidents of Development and Communications, Finance and Administration, Policy and Programs, and Equity and Culture. Responsibilities will include scheduling, day-to-day administrative tasks, travel and event planning, drafting communication materials, and a variety of other interdisciplinary and special projects to support the work of the President and Executive Leadership Team. The Senior Executive Assistant will juggle competing priorities, act quickly on immediate requests, manage ever-changing calendars, and foresee and resolve issues proactively. This position will coordinate our administrative, development, communications, equity and culture, government affairs, and program teams. The Senior Executive Assistant will also work closely with our Board of Directors to advance the organization’s goals and objectives. The salary range for this position is $60-80k. This position is open until filed with priority review beginning on May 6.
• Continental Divide Trail Coalition is seeking a Trail Policy Specialist. This position is critical in supporting CDTC’s response to all actions that impact the trail, including agency proposals, management directives, state and federal laws, private development, state and federal legislation, and visitor use. The Trail Policy Specialist will have the primary focus, under the direction of the Director of Trail Programs, to develop, craft, and, at times, directly author, the creation of a CDTC Stewardship Handbook to provide overarching guidance that will provide a framework for CDTC’s efforts to steward the CDT. Starting salary is $55k. Applications are due May 12.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking an Annual Fund and Event Manager. The Annual Fund and Event Manager will work to develop a multi-channel, donor-centric annual fund program, which includes donor societies, sponsorships, giving days, email communications, and collaboration with the Marketing and Communications department, as well as members of front-line fundraising teams. This position will require high collaboration, project management, motivation, and skill in creating and executing compelling annual giving strategies, developing content for both mail and email campaigns and planning prospecting and donor engagement events. The Annual Fund and Event Manager will work with and report directly to the Associate Director of Development Operations. This position 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 goals. The salary range for this position is $58-70k. This position is open until filed with priority review beginning on May 13.
• Project VOYCE is seeking a Senior Communications and Development Manager. The Senior Communications and Development Manager will drive the organization’s communication and resource development strategies. Responsible for managing branding, external communications, and crafting collaborative fundraising strategies, this role works closely with staff and oversees a Resource Development Intern. The salary range for this position is $65-75k. Applications are due May 15.
• Conservation Foundation is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. This leadership position presents an extraordinary opportunity to propel a well-established national nonprofit organization into its next chapter of impact. The selected CEO will hold a pivotal role in shaping Conservation Lands Foundation’s future and steering its mission delivery to new heights. With oversight of a dedicated and geographically dispersed team of 22 staff, including four direct reports leading conservation efforts, philanthropy, finance and operations, and communications, the CEO will report to a diverse and engaged Board of Trustees. The salary range for this position is $190-220k. This position is open until filled.
• ERO is seeking Cultural Resource Technicians in Denver. Cultural Resource Technicians assist in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural resources.  Technicians are responsible for applying technical skills in archaeology to assist project managers and senior level staff with all tasks related to fieldwork and reporting in the cultural resources department.  This is a field and office position.  Applicants for this position are expected to be physically capable of performing fieldwork tasks associated with survey, testing, and excavation. The hourly wage range is $18-24/hr. This position is open until filled.
• ERO is seeking Cultural Resource Technicians in Durango. Cultural Resource Technicians assist in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of cultural resources. Technicians are responsible for applying technical skills in archaeology to assist project managers and senior level staff with all tasks related to fieldwork and reporting in the cultural resources department. This is a field and office position. Applicants for this position are expected to be physically capable of performing fieldwork tasks associated with survey, testing, and excavation. The hourly wage range is $18-24/hr. This position 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 will be open until filled.
• Colorado Wild Public Lands is seeking a Director. The Director will work with, and for, the CWPL Board of Directors. This is a salaried, full-time position offering health benefits and opportunities for growth. Colorado residency is required and some travel around the state is included. The salary range for this position is $60-70k. This position will be open until filled.
• Denver Museum of Nature and Science is seeking Indigenous Student Archaeology Collections Interns. The Indigenous Student Archaeology Collections Interns will gain hands-on museum experience working with a variety of materials from archaeological sites including animal bone, ceramic, lithic, ground stone, plant material, and soil samples. Interns will work directly on two different current grant-funded projects, Jones-Miller, a collection of bison bone from a butchering site in Eastern Colorado, and WS Ranch, a collection of field school excavated items from multiple sites in New Mexico. The interns will learn museum, conservation, and archival standards for handling different materials, creating custom museum-quality mounts and boxes, ways to approach storage and organization of large collections, and museum collection protocols. There are six internships available. The stipend range is between $4,761 (for 300 hours) and $5,555 (for 350 hours). Applications are to be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
• ERO is seeking a Restoration Ecologist with an emphasis on native ecosystem restoration, wetland ecology and mitigation, botany, and CWA Section 404 permitting. Primary duties include vegetation community and rare plant surveys, wetland and upland restoration designs, wetland delineation and CWA Section 404 permitting, and restoration construction monitoring.  Depending on experience, other duties could include Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and other environmental planning and management services.  This position is responsible for undertaking multiple project responsibilities, including field direction, technical writing, and project management. The applicant should be knowledgeable in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of scientific information and environmental regulations and in preparing various environmental documents. The salary range for this position is $62-76k. This position 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 is open until filled.
• High Line Canal Conservancy is seeking a Field Coordinator. This position provides a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate and growing nonprofit dedicated to the long-term protection and enhancement of one of the nation’s longest and most unique urban recreational and ecological assets. The Field Coordinator will work under the direction of the Natural Resources Manager and in close partnership with the local jurisdictions along the Canal. The Field Coordinator will spend significant time on the trail implementing and coordinating Canal maintenance efforts, monitoring the work of contractors, completing field inspections and data collection, and supporting restoration and environmental stewardship projects. The pay for this position is $21-25/hr. This position will remain open until filled.
• Lincoln Hills Cares is seeking a part-time Environmental Science Educator. This position will spearhead environmental education programs: nature and historical hikes, along with hands-on water and forest science education and recreation. The pay for this position is $20/hr, plus mileage. This position is open until filled.
• Lincoln Hills Cares is seeking a Summer Outdoor Educator. Lincoln Hills Cares is seeking dynamic, adaptable, and optimistic candidates to join an exhilarating and fulfilling role spearheading environmental education programs: nature and historical hikes, along with hands-on water and forest science education and recreation. This is a full-time, temporary position from late-May to mid-August, with the potential to stay on part-time through the fall. Compensation is $20/hr, plus mileage. This position is open until filled.
• Sand Creek Regional Greenway is seeking a Development Director. The Development Director, a new position within SCRGP, will provide leadership, strategic direction, management, and coordination of all philanthropy efforts at the SCRGP. In collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Development Director will create and execute an annual strategy to promote and increase support for the SCRGP through grant writing, individual giving, corporate partners, special event planning, and other sources. The salary range for this position is $70-78k. This position is open until filled.
• Sand Creek Regional Greenway is seeking an Environmental Educator. This person will work alongside SCRGP’s Education and Program Director to develop and facilitate outdoor and environmental education programs for youth, families, and adults in the NE Denver Metro area. In addition, the Environmental Educator will be responsible for planning and teaching Nature Play pop-up programs at partner sites, assisting with program marketing, creating program materials, maintaining established partnerships and fostering new relationships with community serving organizations and other entities. The hourly rate for this position is $20.50/hr. This position is open until filled.
• Sunstone Strategies is seeking a Program Associate or Senior Program Manager. They are looking for an exceedingly competent, climate policy-obsessed addition to our team who is eager to strengthen their communications, PR and/or public affairs chops. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from climate leaders and engage your skills by working on campaigns on behalf of diverse coalitions and stakeholders to secure climate policy advancement. The salary range for a Program Manager is $75-85k; the salary range for a Senior Program Manager is $85-95k. This position will remain open until filled.
• Utah Diné Bikéyah is seeking a Nonprofit Administrator in Utah. Position Summary: Plans, coordinates, and directs a broad range of services and functions in areas including human resources, and finance. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position. Salary range is$55K-80K and will be set based on experience. Note: UDB does not expect to reach the upper end of the salary range unless a candidate is extremely well qualified. The salary is based on qualifications and experience. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Nonprofit Administrator position makes sure the organization runs smoothly; is financially accountable to leadership, the Board, IRS, and the public; has implemented and abides by best practices; has policies and procedures in place for employees and Board; and is compliant with all local, state, and national permits and policies. Position will be located in Bluff, San Juan County, Utah. Native American hiring preference. The salary range for this position is $55-80k. This position is open until filled.
• Water Education Colorado is seeking a Membership and Development Manager. You will have the opportunity to steward existing relationships with members and donors, as well as to garner new support from Colorado’s business community, recreational industry, water innovation sector and broader public. Responsibilities include managing the membership program, soliciting sponsorships, delivering our annual fundraising event, coordinating grant applications, and running donation campaigns. The salary range for this position is $58-68k. This position is open until filled.
• Western Resource Advocates is seeking a Foundation Relations Officer. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Foundation Relations, the Foundation Relations Officer (FRO) will play a critical role in fundraising efforts, meeting WRA’s annual revenue goals, and maintaining and growing financial support from foundation donors. The FRO will raise philanthropic revenue by managing and growing a portfolio of approximately 25-35 four-to-six figure foundation funders and prospects and working closely with other staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward support. The FRO will work collaboratively across the organization to develop grant proposals and corresponding reports and other written materials for foundation funders. This position will spend a significant amount of time overseeing a complex schedule of deadlines, tracking workflow, and ensuring the timely completion of compelling grant materials. The salary range for this position is $70-85k. This position is open until filled.
• Western Slope Conservation Center is seeking a Membership and Grants Coordinator. The Memberships and Grants Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director to manage membership outreach and development, and to project-manage a portfolio of grants. This position will also provide overall support as needed in fundraising, outreach, event planning and office support. The hourly rate for this position is $20-25/hr. This position is open until filled.

• Take action with American Bird Conservancy. Thank bird conservation champion Representative María Elvira Salazar.
• Take action with Audubon. Help migratory birds across the Western hemisphere.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Tell Mexican Pres. López Obrador and his administration to stop the railway in its tracks to protect people and wildlife.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Save Northern Rockies wolves.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. Take one minute now to urge your state senator to support HB24-1117 and save native Colorado species.
• Take action with the Center for Biological Diversity. End plastic-fueled pollution.
• Take action with Conservation Colorado. Push for affordable homes near public transit.
• Take action with Environment America. Tell your U.S. Senators to protect our oldest trees.
• Take action with Environmental Action. Protect the Boundary Waters from mining.
• Take action with Environmental Action. Tell your U.S. House representative to support wildlife conservation.
• Take action with Environmental Action. Tell your state legislators to ban neonic-coated seeds.
• Take action with the League of Conservation Voters. Thank the Biden administration for taking action to reduce tailpipe emissions.
• Take action with the National Parks Conservation Association. Please join park supporters and volunteers today in urging Congress to increase funding for our parks. More needs to be done to ensure our national treasures are protected.
• Take action with the National Wildlife Federation. Speak up for the protection and restoration of our rivers, floodplains, and wetlands to safeguard people and wildlife.
• Take action with Outdoor Alliance. Ask your lawmakers to pass a Recreation Policy Package.
• Take action with Salmon Beyond Borders. Tell President Biden not to fund dirty Canada mining.
• Take action with the Union of Concerned Scientists. Tell ExxonMobil to stop trying to silence climate advocates.
• Take action with The Wilderness Society. It’s time for smart renewable energy on public lands.
• Take action with The Wilderness Society. Tell President Biden to protect California’s deserts.

• 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