Employment

Interested in Employment with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy?

Working with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy is a great experience, whether you’re a clerk in the Nature Stores, a Field Institute instructor, a manager, or a RM Conservancy – Conservation Corps crew member.  It’s all about learning about the park and helping our partners and park visitors.

Below are the current and upcoming employment and volunteer opportunities with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy:


RMNP Partnership Positions

The Scholar-in-Residence program is inspired by the Artist-in-Residence program in Rocky Mountain National Park. This program follows the tradition of connecting scholarly and scientific experts in their field to the community and educational programming in our National Parks. The Scholar-in-Residence works with Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Field Institute and the Continental Divide Research Learning Center (CDRLC) at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The goal of the program is to create a unique opportunity to work in/near Rocky Mountain National Park for scholars and scientific experts, to provide an immersive experience, and to share unique research with our collective audience and Park visitors. This initiative allows a scholar to live and conduct research in Estes Park, Colorado near RMNP. Financial support gives scholars the opportunity to be creative, productive, and successful in conducting research or observations that are uniquely connected to RMNP.

Proposals are due annually by COB April 15th. A full description of the program, requirements, and submission materials is provided in the document linked below.

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Submit your research proposal application to Paige Lambert, Acting CDRLC Director, via email at paige_lambert@nps.gov with the subject ‘2024 Scholar in Residence Proposal’.


Finance/Administration Department


Education Department


Stewardship Department

Conservation Corps – Crew Member (late May – mid August; application closes Friday, March 8)

Crew members will work with four to eight of their peers and one or two crew leaders to complete conservation, wildfire mitigation and/or historic preservation projects throughout public lands in Northern Colorado. Projects can include, but are not limited to, trail maintenance and
construction, vegetation management, wildfire mitigation, habitat restoration, historic structure stabilization and restoration, and basic carpentry. Projects are completed alongside the National Park Service and USDA Forest Service staff, along with occasional interaction with several local nonprofits.

Additionally, crew members will participate in orientation and training activities, educational programs, shadowing opportunities and career development workshops. These will include safety protocols, Leave No Trace principles, backcountry preparedness, natural and cultural history, resume workshopping, USAJobs overview, and a review of AmeriCorps policies, expectations, and requirements.

AmeriCorps Crew Members must be able to serve effectively on a team comprised of their peers, helping fellow members achieve personal and program success through the principles of teamwork and service-learning. Crew Members must be responsive to instructions and feedback delivered by the Crew Leader, Program Staff, and project hosts from land management agencies such as the NPS and USFS. Please review the Crew Member Position Description for more information.

To apply, please complete this short answer form, AND send a copy of your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org. You will not be contacted until you complete both parts of the application.

To apply, please send a copy of your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.


Philanthropy Department


Nature Stores Retail Department

Seasonal Retail Clerk – May to October, Variable hours up to 40/hrs per week, $20.00-$20.50/hr. Housing assistance may be possible based on availability and eligibility.

This is a retail position responsible for operating RMNP Visitor Center Nature Stores managed by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and assisting assigned Rocky Mountain National Park staff in providing information to the public. Conducts computerized retail transactions in an accurate, efficient, and friendly manner and performs associated duties to ensure store is operated efficiently and safely. Answers questions and provides information to the public about the Rocky Mountain Conservancy mission, programs, activities, products, and locations. Please review the position description for a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications. Email questions or apply by submitting a resume to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.


Internships and Fellowships

Brown and Sessel Family Education Fellowships

Now accepting applications for 6-month Fellowships beginning in April, May, and October 2024.
More application information here >

RMNP – Bailey Research Fellowship (research based)

More application information here >

High School Leadership Corps

More application information here >


Volunteer Positions


Other Opportunities

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