Job Opportunities

Current Job Openings
Recreation & Conservation Ranger

The Recreation and Conservation Ranger will provide recreational users with information about safe and sustainable outdoor recreation; will assist Crested Butte Land Trust staff with maintenance, monitoring and improvements on conserved open spaces and recreation sites; and will conduct and compile surveys of recreational users. The Recreation and Conservation Ranger will possess a diplomatic and engaging character, will enjoy communicating with land users with diverse points of view, and will be comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions. The position entails walking long distances and standing for long periods of time in natural areas on a daily basis, and will require regular physical labor, for example trail building, fence repair, and noxious weed control. This is a seasonal (appx. May 31-August 15) full-time (40 hours/week) position based in Crested Butte, Colorado reporting to CBLT’s Stewardship Director.

Cover Letter and Resume must be submitted to hiring@cblandtrust.org by April 1, 2025.

The Crested Butte Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Pay rate: $21-23 /hour.

Development Assistant

The Development Assistant will support Crested Butte Land Trust’s fundraising and outreach efforts, communications, data entry, and event coordination. This role will also help with marketing and general administrative tasks, including maintaining records and supporting donor campaigns. The Development Assistant will be detail-oriented, creative, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a seasonal (appx. May 1-Sept 30) part-time (appx 10-20 hours/week) position with flexible work hours primarily Monday through Friday with some weekends. This position is based on Crested Butte, CO and reports to the Development Manager.

Cover letter and resume must be submitted to hiring@cblandtrust.org by March 30, 2025.

The Crested Butte Land Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Pay rate: $21-23/hour DOE.

Office

411 Third Street, upstairs
Crested Butte, CO 81224

Mail

PO Box 2224
Crested Butte, CO 81224

Phone
  • (970) 349-1206
Contact the Staff

Jake Jones, Executive Director | jake@cblandtrust.org

Jon Mugglestone, Stewardship Director | jon@cblandtrust.org

Ashley UpChurch, Development Director | ashley@cblandtrust.org

Rachel Sabbato, Conservation Manager | rachel@cblandtrust.org

Jess Forbes, Development Manager | jessica@cblandtrust.org

 

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