BRWG Current Opportunities
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Open Positions
River Watch Outreach Coordinator
Position Description: The Blue River Watershed Group is seeking a half-time River Watch Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps / River Conservation Corps member) based in Breckenridge, CO, running from March 8, 2027, to November 19, 2027. Dedicated to protecting and restoring the Blue River Basin across Summit County and parts of Grand and Lake Counties, this role requires approximately 25 hours per week (900 minimum total hours over 37 weeks) to collect field data, process stream samples for water quality parameters, and coordinate community outreach and volunteer stewardship.
Position Purpose: The River Watch Outreach Coordinator advances the Blue River Watershed Group's mission by leading community-driven water quality monitoring and citizen science efforts across the Blue River Basin. By collecting monthly stream samples and processing parameters such as metals and nutrients, this role generates vital, publicly accessible baseline data to track changes in watershed health over time.
Additionally, the coordinator bridges scientific research and public stewardship by training, engaging, and empowering local volunteers to actively protect Summit County's river ecosystems.
River Watch Community Science Volunteer
Position Description: Once-per-month commitment on the first Wednesday of the month to collect a stream sample and process those samples back at one of two lab spaces on the County. The time commitment is between 3 to 5 hours depending on number of sites sampled and efficiency of sample processing.
Position Purpose: Monitoring Summit Counties rivers and streams to provide publicly avialable data around water quality. After the training, groups agree to sample at a designated station monthly for metals, nutrients, and other parameters. As water quality data must be recorded over time to understand the baseline conditions and any changes that occur in the system, we are seeking volunteers that can make a several-year commitment to the program.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for this role. Blue River Watershed Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Blue River Watershed Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about issues affecting water and land conservation in Colorado and the western US.