CPW Angler Education Specialist Administrator III - Denver, CO

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

The Education, Interpretation, and Volunteer Section (EDPV) provides statewide formal and informal educational programs and activities to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) customers (internal and external) and constituents (hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists, schools, etc.); develops organizational statewide partnerships with internal and external stakeholders regarding shared/common interests (participant recruitment and outreach, resource conservation, education, etc.); recruits, trains, and coordinates the use of volunteers statewide in a variety of activities and programs relating to Colorado’s wildlife, outdoor recreation resources, and the management of those resources.

The statewide programs within EDPV are:
Education, Archery in the Schools, Volunteer, Hunter Education, Hunter Outreach, Angler Education, Wildlife Viewing, Interpretation, and School Programs.

The new, full-time position is responsible for the comprehensive management and expansion of angler education programs at Lake Lehow, the Denver Metro area's primary angler education facility.

• Manage all logistical and scheduling aspects for approximately 140 annual angler education events hosted at Lake Lehow.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance at Lake Lehow, coordinating directly with the property owner, Denver Water, to ensure operational readiness.
• Lead the volunteer management program for Lake Lehow events, including maintaining the active volunteer roster, tracking hours, providing on-site supervision, training and communication.
• Support statewide recruitment and retention efforts for the Angler Education volunteer program, collaborating with the Statewide and Regional Coordinators.
• Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with existing organizations utilizing Lake Lehow, while actively engaging new partners to broaden program reach.
• Provide support to R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) initiatives specific to angler education and the R3 unit's overall objectives.
• Deliver angler education programs and clinics at Lake Lehow and other locations throughout the state.

Maintain a comprehensive schedule of all activities and events conducted at Lake Lehow. Communicate with all organizational partners and the property owner, Denver Water, to ensure transparency regarding event logistics. Facilitate all Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) led angler education…