This job board serves to connect students with water-related internships and also share water-related job opportunities in Colorado. Water is a broad and ever-expanding field and this posting service features opportunities in many subject areas including ecology, engineering, fish and wildlife, and natural resources. These locally-based positions will help you gain valuable work experience, explore your interests, and/or discover your career path. Take a look at the postings below and follow the employer’s instructions to apply.
Applicant: Please follow the instructions in each posting and apply directly to the organization that is hiring. The Colorado Water Center does not process any applications for the positions on this job board.
Employers: Please contact us if you would like to post an internship or job announcement. There is no charge for this service. We reserve the right to decline your posting if it is inappropriate or does not comply with the Colorado minimum wage of $12.32/hour. We are seeking water-related positions only.
| Employer | Job Title | Location | Date Posted | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins Loveland Water District | Civil Engineer 1 - Water and Sanitation | Fort Collins, CO | 5/4/2021 | Open Until Filled |
| Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed | Fire Mitigation and Recovery Program Manager | Fort Collins CO | 5/1/2021 | 5/15/2021 |
| Colorado Department of Natural Resources | INTERNSHIP In-stream Flow Program | Montrose, CO | 5/1/2021 | 5/17/2021 |
| City of Fort Collins | Water Utility Maintenance Operator (Water Distribution) | Fort Collins, CO | 5/1/2021 | 5/20/2021 |
| Northern Water | O&M Fieldman – West Slope | Grand Lake, CO | 4/29/2021 | Open until filled |
| CSU Agricultural Water Quality Program | Research Associate II | Fort Collins, CO | 4/21/2021 | 5/10/2021 |
| Eagle River Water & Sanitation District | Field Operations Manager | Avon, CO | 4/14/2020 | Open until filled |
| West Region Wildfire Council | IT / GIS Specialist | Montrose, CO | 4/12/2021 | Open until filled |
| Wright Water Engineers, Inc. | Wetland Scientist | Denver, CO | 3/29/2021 | Open until filled |
| Larimer County Conservation Corps | Crew Leaders, Assistant Crew Leaders, Corpsmembers | Larimer County, CO | 3/22/2021 | Open until filled |
| Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences and NOAA | Tribal Engagement Coordinator | Boulder, CO | 3/12/2021 | Open until filled |
| Northern Water | Seasonal Gardener, Seasonal Landscape and Irrigation Technician, and Senior System Administrator | Berthoud, CO | 3/5/2021 | Open until filled |
| NASA DEVELOP Program | Participants: Currently Enrolled Students, Recent Graduates, Early/ Transitioning Career Professionals | Various Locations | Multiple terms and deadlines | Multiple terms and deadlines |
| City of Boulder Department of Open Space & Mountain Parks | Wetland and Riparian Ecologist Coordinator III | Boulder, CO | 2/8/2021 | Open until filled |
| Castle Pines Metropolitan District | Water Conservation & Efficiency Coordinator | Castle Pines, CO | 1/14/2021 | Open until filled |
| Castle Pines Metropolitan District | Irrigation Maintenance Tech 2 | Castle Pines, CO | 1/14/2021 | Open until filled |
| Castle Pines Metropolitan District | Maintenance Tech 2 | Castle Pines, CO | 12/3/2020 | Open until filled |
| City of Boulder | Maintenance Operator II to III Irrigation | Boulder, CO | 12/1/2020 | Open until filled |
| SGM | Various Engineering Positions | Glenwood Springs, CO | 11/11/2020 | Open until filled |
| Select Energy Services | Various Positions for Water Transfer Operators & Technicians | Greeley, CO | 8/13/2020 | Open until filled |
| Aurora Water | GIS Intern | Aurora, CO | 12/17/2019 | No Closing Date |
| Institute for the Built Environment at CSU | Paid Intern | Fort Collins, CO | 4/30/2019 | Accepted on rolling basis |