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
There are currently no full time jobs available.
Part-Time Job Openings
There are currently no part-time jobs available.
Seasonal Job Openings
SEASONAL OHV TRAIL CREW MEMBER
The trail crew will be responsible for helping maintain over 500 trails in the Dolores Ranger District. The projects will take place on OHV trails and routes across the landscape. Work will generally be conducted in mountain and foothill landscapes ranging from 6500 ft and 13000 ft in elevation.
LOCATION
SJMA is housed in the San Juan Public Lands Center In Durango, Colorado, and this position will be primarily field based. Work will be performed in the Dolores Ranger District on the San Juan National Forest located in SW Colorado. The town of Dolores will be the closest option for amenities.
HOURS AND SEASON
This is a seasonal, full time, 40-hour per week position (non- exempt, full-time). This seasonal position is expected to last into early November, and will generally follow a four-day on, three-day off work schedule, with the crew working 10 hour days. (7:00 am -5:30 pm) Monday through Thursday.
To apply please email a cover letter and resume in one pdf file with title “Dolores Trail Crew Member” to jobs@sjma.org by July 25, 2025.
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.
