Job Description

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) is looking for a dedicated individual with group leadership experience to join our team for the 2026 season! Individuals interested should have a love of the outdoors and be ready to work with some of the most amazing volunteers in Colorado! This is a non-exempt, term-limited position with a hybrid remote/in-person schedule. This position primarily plans and leads volunteer restoration projects in the Rivers and Habitats program areas. There is flexibility for in-office days to be based either in WRV’s Fort Collins or Longmont offices. Project Coordinators supplement a year-round Program Team of experienced staff and are aided by a large corps of dedicated and inspiring volunteer leaders. Leadership and technical training opportunities are provided, and staff may shadow on additional projects that are of interest in order to gain additional knowledge and experience.

As a Seasonal Project Coordinator, you will take a lead role in the effective planning and execution of a portfolio of assigned projects primarily in the Rivers and Habitats programs, under the direction of one or more WRV Program Managers. You will be responsible for carrying out these projects in a way that provides a safe, rewarding, and enlivening volunteer experience, while accomplishing tangible high-quality ecological goals. Projects range from short day events to large multi-day campouts. range from local areas in the northern Front Range to remote natural areas throughout Colorado. Work types can include building in-stream structures for river restoration, building rock structures for wet meadow restoration, invasive species removal, road obliteration, planting, seeding, mulching, erosion control, forest thinning, post-wildfire restoration, various habitat enhancement techniques, and much more. This position can plan on running 12-14 projects individually as well as assisting on a handful of others. Most projects occur on weekends and some require camping. A company vehicle or mileage reimbursement is provided, as is food or a per diem. This position will act as “WRV Staff Liaison” (WSL, pronounced “whistle”) to the volunteer project leadership team on their project. This role includes:

• Coordinating logistics and ensuring a safe, positive, and productive environment
• Communicating with volunteers and conducting project-related outreach
• Coordinating with land management agencies to ensure technical needs are met
• Filling vacant volunteer team roles as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience leading groups/crews
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel in-state, as needed
• Community-oriented, flexible, and reliable

BONUS SKILLS:

• Experience with habitat restoration or other forms of outdoor stewardship
• Experience building in-stream structures including Beaver Dam Analogs or Post-Assisted Log Structures
• Experience building rock structures for wet meadow restoration
• Qualified and experienced in chainsaw (S212 certification); prefer Faller-B or equivalent, or ability to obtain through training offered by WRV or its partners
• First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder certification (or a stipend provided toward the cost of obtaining certification through training offered by WRV or its partners)
• Spanish speakers are very highly encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of native and invasive plant identification
• Experience working with youth and youth groups, including leadership development
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience with trail maintenance, trail construction, social trail closures, or construction of bridges, boardwalks or other structures
• Ability to safely use trucks and trailers on uneven terrain; experience with trailer safety, DOT laws, ATVs and use of power tools

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