SJMA Job Opportunities

The Norwood Visitor Information Services (VIS) Specialist, based in the Uncompahgre National Forest, Norwood Ranger District Office, will provide top-notch visitor information services, sell forest products, promote SJMA merchandise sales and memberships, and manage outlet inventory and cash handling. 

Location: Norwood Ranger District office, 1150 Forest Street in Norwood, CO

Season: The season is expected to last from May 13th to Oct 4th.

Hours: This is a seasonal, part-time job for 24 hours/week; Wednesday – Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. 

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating their qualifications and interest in the position. The cover letter should succinctly describe the applicant’s goals, suitability for the position, and other pertinent facts that may not appear in the resume. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Please send resume and  cover letter to jobs@sjma.org with the heading SJMA VIS Norwood Ranger District. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a background check.

SJMA is hiring a lead instructor for its popular environmental education day camp. The camp instructor will work with the SJMA education team to deliver outdoor education programming at SJMA’s Nature Center and on public lands throughout Southwest Colorado. SJMA’s instructors have a passion for getting youth outdoors, cultivating a deep understanding of natural processes, and encouraging public lands stewardship

Location: Durango, CO

Hours: This is a temporary, seasonal position that ends no later than August 9th, 2023. Instructors must be available for all camp dates, plus a three-day staff training from May 28th-May 31st. Camp dates can be found at: Grade School Summer Camp 

To Apply: Those interested in the position are asked to submit a resume and letter of interest demonstrating their qualifications for the position to astimax@sjma.org. The cover letter should succinctly describe the applicant’s interest and suitability for the position, and other pertinent facts that may not appear in the resume.

Join SJMA’s Education team to design and deliver high quality, standards based outdoor environmental education to Southwest Colorado. We work closely with our interns to create an experience which aligns with their post-internship goals, be that curriculum design, in the field teaching, program management, etc. This is a unique opportunity for applicants to help educate and inspire the next generation. The intern will conduct a variety of projects under the supervision of the Education Director and Curriculum Coordinator. To learn more about the education programs visit, sjma.org/learn.

This is a life-changing opportunity for the right applicant who will make an immediate impact on the youth in our community and build lifelong memories in some of Colorado’s most spectacular landscapes. 

To apply please send a resume and letter of interest to astimax@sjma.org. Internships occur in fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applications are due November 1st for spring internships and March 1st for summer and fall internships.