Roaring Fork Conservancy is seeking a program assistant to help with its summer fundraising events. Roaring Fork Conservancy was founded in November of 1996 as an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is “to inspire people to explore, value, and protect the Roaring Fork Watershed.” We are focused on three key issues: water quantity – keeping water in our rivers, water quality – keeping our rivers healthy, and riparian preservation – keeping our riparian habitat intact. Roaring Fork Conservancy works toward these issues and our mission through programs in education, water quality monitoring, land & water conservation, research, and river stewardship.

Responsibilities: Roaring Fork Conservancy seeks an energetic and organized person to help with duties relating to our summer events.

Some examples of work include:

• Data entry and database management
• Assist with event registration and guest inquiries 
• Collecting and organizing event donation items 
• Help work, set up & take down event  

As part of the job, you will receive on-the-job training; opportunity to actively participate in organization meetings, and events; and interact with all staff members. 

Hours/Days: Approximately 20 hours/week including event evenings

Employment timeframe: June 1 through August 16 (some flexibility available)

Requirements:  Strong written and verbal communication skills, extremely detail oriented, excellent computer skills, willingness to learn, and sense of humor is a must! Interested individuals must have housing in the Roaring Fork Valley. 

Compensation: $21/hour

To apply:  Please send a cover letter outlining your interests, time availability, a résumé, and names and contact information for three references, via email to: Elliott@roaringfork.org with the subject “Events Support.”  No phone calls, please.

Application Deadline:  April 17, 2024