Our Mission: Eagle River Watershed Council has a mission to advocate for the health of the Upper Colorado and Eagle River basins through research, education and projects.

Eagle River Watershed Council seeks an education & outreach coordinator to work collaboratively with our staff and board on our mission-driven programs to educate our community on a variety of topics surrounding water and provide outreach to a diverse population within the watershed. This includes serving as a resource to the community on topics pertaining to water quality, quantity, recreation, access, riparian health, wildlife and more. Our education and outreach opportunities attract diverse people, make complex topics understandable and inspire action, enthusiasm and involvement in watershed issues. This position reports to the executive director.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with local partners to complement & expand watershed education throughout the Eagle River Valley.
• Organize and coordinate a Youth Water Festival annually for Eagle County’s fifth-graders.
• Organize 6+ alluring Watershed Immersion programs annually.
• Plan and coordinate the Wild & Scenic Film Festival annually.
• Oversee and expand the monthly RiverWatch water-quality sampling efforts.
• Work with the projects & events coordinator to incorporate an educational element in all volunteer projects.
• Manage & expand our educational reach through print, radio, TV and digital media, including a monthly enewsletter and column in the Vail Daily.
• Support the executive director and other staff in fundraising efforts, including grant writing.
• Provide support as needed to the executive director, Board of Directors and staff/consultants.
• Share in the responsibility of maintaining the office/workplace.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Specific Skills Desired:

• Degree in natural resources, education, or a directly related field.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Passion for fostering collaborative relationships and facilitating conversations among diverse communities.
• Grant writing, journalism, or related writing skills with an attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media.
• Familiarity with Vertical Response (or similar), WordPress and databases.
• Spanish language fluency, a plus, but not required.
• A willingness to learn and expand skills as necessary.

Personality that will thrive in this position: A self-starter with a positive outlook, good organizational skills, attention to detail and a clear focus on priorities.  A creative, forward-thinking planner who is comfortable dealing with diverse community stakeholders, board members and donors. Someone who is reliable and a strong communicator.  A hard worker who is able to ask for direction and collaborate as part of a team. An enthusiastic individual with a sense of humor. Someone who is passionate about western water.

Other Details: Full-time salaried position. Typical business hours with some evening/weekend events. Flexibility available. Salary Range: $48,000 – $54,000. Retirement plan; health insurance benefits; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; wellness (ski pass, health club, etc) reimbursement. Work requires some physical exertion such as walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), carrying or similar activities, sometimes in inclement weather.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter & resume to jobs@erwc.org. Posting will remain open until position is filled.

Eagle River Watershed Council is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Eagle River Watershed Council recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by applicable law.