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The program officer guides GOCO’s land protection work and carries a highly visible profile in Colorado’s
land conservation community. In collaboration with the GOCO Board, staff, stakeholders and partners,
this position is responsible for informing and driving strategic direction, and for implementing and
evaluating GOCO’s competitive grant programs related to land protection. The program officer is
responsible for cultivating positive and productive relationships among the GOCO Board of Trustees,
GOCO staff, stakeholders, partners and other constituents in service of GOCO’s mission and statewide
land protection work. The program officer reports to the director of programs with frequent and
substantive interaction with the executive director and the GOCO Board. The incumbent will work out of
GOCO’s downtown Denver office.

The land acquisitions officer reports to the manager of program operations. General responsibilities
include administration of numerous land acquisition projects awarded through GOCO’s various grant
programs and CPW, in cooperation with the respective program officer(s), as well as data management.
The land acquisitions officer provides support to the program staff and works with grantees and CPW to
ensure the effective and timely completion of awarded projects. The incumbent will work out of GOCO’s
downtown Denver office.

Reporting to the chief operating officer, the executive & operations coordinator plays a lead role in
facilitating the work of the 17-member GOCO Board while also by providing GOCO staff with essential
administrative and office support. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills,
administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance often-competing
priorities. The executive & operations coordinator will work both independently and on teams to see
projects from conception to completion. The incumbent must be able to work under pressure to handle a
variety of activities and matters with tact and poise. The position presents a unique opportunity to support
the GOCO Board, all business functions, and programs on a regular basis. The incumbent will work out of
GOCO’s downtown Denver office.