Wilderness Workshop is a community-based organization working to protect the public lands of Colorado’s Western Slope and build an engaged constituency in support of public land conservation and stewardship. Wilderness Workshop offers its staff a close-knit, relatively casual work environment that is focused on results and impact.
Open Positions at Wilderness Workshop
Staff Attorney
The Staff Attorney brings legal and policy expertise to Wilderness Workshop’s conservation work, advancing public land protection through NEPA processes, land management decisions, and conservation campaigns. Working across our conservation team, this role combines legal research, strategic advocacy, and collaboration with partners, agencies, and elected officials to protect western Colorado’s public lands.
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Application deadline: October 15
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager keeps Wilderness Workshop’s people, systems, and day-to-day operations running smoothly. This role supports the organization across fundraising, events, technology, benefits, office operations, and administrative systems, helping build the foundation that lets our team protect western Colorado’s public lands.
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Application deadline: October 18
Operations and Finance Director
The Operations and Finance Director provides strategic leadership for Wilderness Workshop’s financial health and organizational operations. This role leads budgeting, financial reporting, accounting, payroll, and compliance while overseeing key administrative and human resources functions. Working closely with the Executive Director, board, and staff, the Director helps ensure Wilderness Workshop has the financial systems, resources, and infrastructure to sustain its work protecting western Colorado’s public lands.
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Application deadline: October 18
Philanthropy Director
The Philanthropy Director leads Wilderness Workshop’s fundraising program, developing the strategies, relationships, and opportunities that bring in the resources needed to support our work. From major gifts and grants to membership, events, and sponsorships, this role shapes how Wilderness Workshop builds and sustains philanthropic support. We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser who is energized by building relationships, making meaningful asks, and growing a strong, collaborative fundraising program.
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Application deadline: October 18

