SJMA Job Opportunities
San Juan Mountains Association is a rewarding place to work filled with people who care deeply about the lands that surround us. Our SJMA team works together with our dedicated volunteers and community to turn our collective passion for Southwest Colorado’s public lands into actions that help protect these beautiful, wild places. Join us!
Full-Time Job Openings
CANYONS OF THE ANCIENTS NATIONAL MONUMENT (CANM) VISITOR INFORMATION SPECIALIST
SJMA is seeking a Visitor Information Services (VIS) Specialist to staff the front desk at Canyons of the Ancients (CANM) Visitor Center & Museum in Dolores, Colorado and to assist with recreation duties on Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (176,000 acres abutting the CO/UT border).
The VIS Specialist will provide information, orientation, and interpretation to the public at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum & National Monument. This position is also responsible for assisting with maintenance activities across public locations within the National Monument. Duties require fieldwork across remote landscapes, regular driving of agency vehicles, and adherence to uniform and safety standards. Work requires carrying supplies, cleaning equipment, signage materials, and occasionally coordinating with multiple program areas, including interpretation, recreation, and law enforcement.
HOURS: Full time – includes working every Saturday; this position overlaps with CANM’s VC Manager and the hours of operation for CANMs Visitor Center which is open Tuesday-Saturday.
LOCATION: Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum, 27501 Highway 184, Dolores, CO 81323
To apply please submit one PDF document containing your resume and letter of interest which briefly describes your goals, qualifications, and interest in the position. Send file to jobs@sjma.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but review of applications will begin on April 28, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Part-Time Job Openings
There are currently no part-time jobs available.
Seasonal Job Openings
There are currently no seasonal job openings.
Internships
EDUCATION INTERN
Join SJMA’s Education team to design and deliver high quality, standards based outdoor environmental education to Southwest Colorado. We work closely with our interns to create an experience which aligns with their post-internship goals, be that curriculum design, in the field teaching, program management, etc. This is a unique opportunity for applicants to help educate and inspire the next generation. The intern will conduct a variety of projects under the supervision of the Education Director and Curriculum Coordinator. To learn more about the education programs visit, sjma.org/learn.
This is a life-changing opportunity for the right applicant who will make an immediate impact on the youth in our community and build lifelong memories in some of Colorado’s most spectacular landscapes.
To apply please send a resume and letter of interest to astimax@sjma.org. Internships occur in fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applications are due November 1st for spring internships and March 1st for summer and fall internships.
