Lake County Watershed Coordinator Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative

Closing Date:
Open until filled; early application encouraged

Work Arrangement:
Home office based in Lake County, Colorado. Some travel required

Job Classification:
Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Location:

Lake County,

Compensation: $26-30 per hour ($54,080-$62,400/year), based on experience

The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative (ARWC) seeks a motivated individual toforest and watershed health projects across Lake County, Colorado. Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Lake County Watershed Coordinator (LCWC) will coordinate on-the-ground watershed projects, build relationships agency and community partners, and support ARWC’s growing portfolio of landscape-scalerestoration and planning work. Projects include the Upper Arkansas Comprehensive Watershed Restoration project, Willow Fire Recovery, River Watch, CO Strategic Wildfire Protection Plan, and the Headwaters Wildfire Ready Action Plan.

Required inperson River Watch training October 28-31.

The LCWC will oversee planning, on-the-ground implementation, and comprehensivemonitoring and reporting for projects in Lake County and the headwaters of Arkansas Basin. Our ideal candidate will have experience in natural resource management,environmental science, hydrology, or another similar area. Our ideal candidate hasworked with a diverse set of partners to coordinate successful conservation projects inthe past, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and has the flexibility and enthusiasm to help colleagues with complex projects.

They thrive working with others in public, office, and field.

ARWC is growing, and this role offers real opportunity to develop professionally while doing meaningful work for the communities and landscapes of the Arkansas Basin.

The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative (ARWC) unites partners and communities across Colorado's Arkansas River Basin to restore landscapes, reduce wildfire risk, and protect water resources. From proactive forest health treatments and stream restorationto community engagement and education, ARWC works across 28,000 square miles —from Leadville to the Kansas border — to build a more resilient basin. We're a small,mission-driven team doing big work: strengthening forest resilience, restoringwatersheds, and empowering the communities that depend on them.

Learn more atarkcollaborative.org.

Program Coordination (50%)

• Implement ARWC watershed projects in Lake County such as CA Gulch culvertreplacements and fire recovery work
• Work with government and nonprofit partners to develop and execute innovative projects.
• Assist ARWC forester with mitigation projects, including planning, fieldwork,and reporting.
• Participate in community outreach and collaboration efforts related to water quality, restoration, and forest health.
• Support local Community Wildfire Protection Plans and other collaborativeplanning efforts such as the Lake County Wildfire Ready Watershedprogram.

Project Development (25%)

• Cultivate and enhance community partnerships to advance new projects and ashared vision throughout the basin.
• Work with government and nonprofit partners to develop new and innovative projects.
• See out new funding sources and grant opportunities.

Monitoring and Evaluation (10%)

• Conduct site visits for progress evaluation, data collection, and documentationpurposes.
• Analyze collected data to determine project efficacy and prepare comprehensive reports

Administrative & Other Duties (15%)

• Support budgeting process, grant preparation, and reporting in collaboration withthe Executive Director.
• Maintain systems to organize project records and ensure timelines and deliverables are met
• Develop and follow safety protocols for fieldwork including working alone,driving, and using…