Subject: Job Opportunity: Seasonal Restoration Project Coordinators, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, CO

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers seeks individuals who are passionate about

WRVÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s mission to heal the land and build community. Seasonal Restoration

Project Coordinators lead group projects across Colorado in one or more of

WRVÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s program areas (Natural Habitats, Vital Rivers, Native Seeds, Invasive

Weeds, Healthy Forests, Sustainable Trails, and Families & Youth), depending

on experience and organizational needs.

At least one position will be based out of WRVÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s newly acquired Boulder

County headquarters in Longmont, CO, with a strong preference for experience

working with youth. Additional positions will have flexibility to be based

out of either WRVÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Longmont or Fort Collins offices. The total number of

available positions along with any other preferred skillsets will be

communicated prior to interviews.

Restoration Project Coordinators supplement a year-round program team of

experienced staff and are aided by a large corps of dedicated and inspiring

volunteer leaders. Leadership and technical training opportunities are

provided, and staff may shadow on additional projects that are of interest

to them in order to gain additional knowledge and experience.

Required Skills:

Natural resource background (such as Ecology, Biology, Botany, Forestry,

Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Landscaping, Horticulture,

Agriculture, or related fields)

Project management skills

Experience coordinating complex events

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong teamwork skills

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office

Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed

Able to balance multiple projects and deadlines

Community-oriented, flexible, and reliable

Willingness to communicate and follow COVID-19 and other safety precautions

Desired Skills:

Experience with habitat restoration or other forms of outdoor stewardship

Experience working with youth and youth groups, including leadership

development

Experience with trail construction

Spanish language skills highly preferred

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience with volunteer engagement or group leadership

Knowledge of native plant identification

Qualified and experienced in chainsaw (S212 certification); prefer Faller-B

or equivalent

Qualified and experienced in crosscut saw

Ability to safely use trucks and trailers on uneven terrain. Experience with

trailer safety, DOT laws, ATVs and use of heavy equipment.

First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder

certification

View the full job posting:

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To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Kevin Shuck, Director

of Programs, at kevin@wlrv.org. Please state whether you are interested in a

position in the Longmont or Fort Collins, CO, or both. Applications will be

reviewed starting January 29th and will continue to be reviewed until all

positions are filled. No phone calls, please.

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