IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY:

2024 apprenticeship Program enrollment cycle has ended.  New enrollment begins on Feb 3, 2025!

Colorado Rural Water Apprenticeship Opportunity

Water and wastewater workers are imperative to our community for access to clean drinking water and to ensure wastewater effluent is returned to the environment properly. It is estimated that close to 50% of workers will be facing retirement age in the next 5 years. Communities will fail to prosper or eventually even exist if qualified replacement workers are not put in place and properly trained.  A growing population and increased demand for water and wastewater treatment services, plus an aging work force are driving employment growth and qualified, certified workers are in high demand.   

Why Apprenticeship?

Colorado Rural Water Association is a participant in a nationally recognized training program that was developed in response to the industry’s need to train the next generation of skilled workers and standardize training across the state of Colorado. Once an Apprentice completes this 2-year program and passes an aptitude test given by the state of Colorado, they are considered a qualified worker making this person employable with a (C) certification in water or wastewater. The apprenticeship provides the opportunity for water and/or wastewater systems to grow their workers from within, while creating a well-rounded employee for the future. We have open opportunities in water and wastewater, right now!!   

Apprentice Benefits:

• Earn while you learn   
• Making a real difference in local communities   
• Gain Practical skills you can take anywhere   
• Train alongside an experienced technician (2-year program)   
• Every community is required to have certified water/ wastewater workers   
• Stable / Non-fluctuating industry   

Required Apprentice Qualifications:

Apprentices must not be less than 18 years of age   

A high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) equivalency credential is required.   

Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of apprenticeship program, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.   

Apprentices will be required to take and pass a drug screening on acceptance into the program and prior to employment.   

Pursuant to federal guidance all employees of public water systems must pass a background check. Applicants will be required to pass a qualifying background investigation upon selection into the apprenticeship program and prior to employment   

Apprentices must possess a valid state issued vehicle operator license and be insurable at normal commercial rates on acceptance into the program and prior to employment . 

We have apprenticeship opportunities in various parts of Colorado. Apply today!!

For more information please contact Rick Autobee at rautobee@crwa.net. 

POSITION:  Membership Services Specialist

ORGANIZATION:   Colorado Rural Water Association

LOCATION:  176 W. Palmer Lake Dr. Pueblo West, CO (on-site work)

SALARY:  $55-$65K annually (depending on experience level)

REPORTS TO:  Office Manager and Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides comprehensive support to CRWA water and wastewater associate and system membership.  Handles new membership recruitment/application, retention, onboarding, and engagement. Serves as a primary point of contact for member inquiries, maintains member records and databases, and promotes membership programs and benefits. Collaborates with internal teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and helps strengthen relationships across rural communities and water professionals.  This role requires diligence, accountability, and full ownership of assigned responsibilities ensuring strong membership support engagement. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Membership Services

• Manage and upkeep of membership database with accuracy
• Recruit and process new membership applications and invoicing
• Create/mail new membership packets accordingly
• Generate, email, print, and mail annual renewal of membership invoices
• Deliver responsive, professional customer service assistance
• Run membership reports on a monthly basis and submit them to Executive Director
• Manage Library Check in/out of books
• First point of contact for phone calls/review company voice mailbox
• Manage and upkeep of company mailbox

Marketing Services

• Direct Mail – Membership information announcement/updates
• Gather and update information, coordinate the Annual Resource Directory with the publication agency
• Quarterly Magazine - handle coordination of articles, production coordination with the publication agency
• Sell web ad sponsorships
• Run google analytics for the website
• Eblast news and information to membership as needed

Others:

• Assist the Executive Director on administrative and project needs
• Provide help to the Training Coordinator with labeling of the Quarterly Training Calendar Bulk Mail
• Participate in CRWA’s Annual Conference Planning Team and Annual Conference Logistics

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or related education field
• 2-4 years of experience in customer service, membership services, nonprofit support
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to build relationships with diverse member organizations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM or membership database systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond to member needs in a timely manner
• High level of diligence, accountability and ownership of work

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, 401K retirement, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, etc. Professional Development Opportunities, Occasional travel for meetings and events.

Submit your resume with required cover letter to crwa@crwa.net  (No AI generated resume and letter please!)

Deadline for application submission:  May 11, 2026

Questions?  Call 719.545.6748 and one of our team members will be able to assist you.