SJMA Job Opportunities

SJMA is hiring two public lands ambassadors to work in partnership with the BLM educating Alpine Loop visitors to stay on trail, utilize “Leave No Trace” practices, track user numbers, and monitor tundra conditions while also assisting  BLM personnel with other duties as needed. These individuals will also spend time working side by side with BLM officials as a Visitor Information Specialist in the Silverton Field office providing visitor information services, answering phones, selling SJMA and BLM products, promoting interpretive products, helping provide educational and stewardship programming, and performing other miscellaneous front desk duties for the BLM.

Location:
2 days (20 hours) in the Silverton BLM office located on Greene St. Silverton, CO
2 days (20 hours) in the field on BLM managed land and the Alpine Loop

Hours: This is a seasonal, non-exempt position offered at full-time (40 Hours/week). SJMA’s Ambassador season runs from mid May through mid-September and will generally follow a four-days on, three-days off work schedule, with individuals working 10-hour days, including weekends (example: Thurs – Sun) and holidays. During that time, overnight travel and camping may be required. The season may be extended based on funding and candidate interest/availability.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating their qualifications and interest in the position. The cover letter should succinctly describe the applicant’s goals, suitability for the position, and other pertinent facts that may not appear in the resume. Please send resume and  cover letter to jobs@sjma.org with the heading VIS/Alpine Ambassador Application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Review is ongoing so candidates are encouraged to apply early

SJMA is looking for three lead instructors for our popular week-long summer camps. The successful candidate will be one of seven instructors responsible for a group of 35 kids, ages 6-17. SJMA’s instructors have a passion for getting youth outdoors, cultivating a deep understanding of natural processes, and encouraging public lands stewardship.

Location: The camp instructor will work with the SJMA education team to deliver outdoor education programming at SJMA’s Durango Nature Center and on public lands throughout Southwest Colorado.

Hours: This is a temporary, seasonal position that ends no later than August 8th, 2025. Instructors must be available
for all camp dates, plus a three-day staff training from May 27th-May 30th.

To Apply: Those interested in the position are asked to submit a resume and letter of interest demonstrating their qualifications for the position to astimax@sjma.org. The cover letter should succinctly describe the applicant interest and suitability for the position, and other pertinent facts that may not appear in the resume.

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.