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
DOLORES VISITOR INFORMATION SPECIALIST
The Dolores Visitor Information Specialist will provide visitor information services, sell forest products, promote interpretive products, provide educational and stewardship programming, and perform other miscellaneous front desk duties for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the Dolores Ranger District. The Specialist will work closely with SJMA staff, the San Juan National Forest and Tres Rios Field Office to answer phone calls from the public and provide information in a highly professional and courteous manner.
LOCATION
The position will be based out of the Dolores Ranger District at 29211 Highway 184, Dolores, Colorado.
HOURS
This position is available immediately. This is a part time position, two days a week, with a scheduled sixteen (16) hours per week, between 8:00am – 4:30pm, Mondays and Tuesdays. There is the possibility of additional work to substitute for a colleague when they may not be available to work their shift.
To apply, please email a resume and letter of interest demonstrating qualifications and interest in the position in one pdf file with subject header “Dolores Trail crew Member” to jobs@sjma.org.
Seasonal Job Openings
NON-MOTO CREW MEMBER
The Non-Moto Trail Crew Member will be responsible for helping maintain trails in the Dolores Ranger District and associated Wilderness areas. The projects will take place on trail networks across the district. Work will generally be conducted in mountain and foothill landscapes ranging from 6500 ft and 13000 ft in elevation, occasionally in steep and rugged terrain.
LOCATION
This position will be field based with all work performed in the Dolores Ranger District of the SJNF. The Dolores District office is located in the Dolores Public Lands Office at 29211 Highway 184, Dolores, Colorado.
HOURS
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 your resume and cover letter demonstrating your qualifications and interest in the position. Please send a resume and a cover letter in one pdf file with title “Dolores Trail crew Member” to jobs@sjma.org.
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.
