SJMA Job Opportunities

San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA), a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is seeking its next Executive Director to lead the organization forward in a rapidly changing environment. SJMA is a dynamic and growing organization consisting of three main pillars: education, visitor information, and stewardship. With at least 20 year-round staff, approximately 20 seasonal staff, and hundreds of volunteers, SJMA operates across the entire San Juan Mountain Region in southwest Colorado. SJMA serves as the interpretive partner to multiple federal land management agencies and also collaborates with state and local governments, schools, and the business community. 

SJMA’s next Executive Director will be a strong, empathetic people leader, strategic thinker, and problem solver who has extensive experience managing and collaborating with teams and key stakeholders as well as a track record of implementing strategic goals and managing an operating budget of at least $1 million. 

Submit a resume and one-page cover letter detailing why you believe your experience and passions align with SJMA’s needs to EDSearch@sjma.org with the subject line “[Your Name], Executive Director Application”.

The first round review begins the week of December 15; however, applications or internal statements of interest will be accepted through January 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. If you are a potential fit, we will schedule an interview by early January.

SJMA is seeking a full-time Visitor Information Services Coordinator to work closely with the U.S. Forest Service’s Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF). The Visitor Information Services (VIS) Coordinator works closely with the RGNF to provide visitor information services, coordinate educational and interpretive programs, oversee retail operations, manage the Adopt-a-Road program, and conduct community outreach with a special emphasis on public education related to the Nelson Tunnel Superfund Site.

Visitor information services include answering phone calls from the public and providing in-person information while performing other miscellaneous front desk duties. This individual will provide top-notch visitor information services, interpretive products, promote SJMA merchandise sales, and manage outlet inventory and cash handling. The VIS Coordinator position is a key bridge between the Forest Service and local communities, helping to foster public understanding of both recreational opportunities and land stewardship efforts.

HOURS: Full-time, hourly (40 hours/week)

LOCATION: This position will split time between the Divide Ranger District office in Creede during the summer and the Divide Ranger District office in Del Norte in the off-season.  Travel within the district and surrounding communities is expected; government vehicles may be available for official use. 

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.

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.