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
Scholar-in-Residence – 10-week residency
The Scholar-in-Residence program is inspired by the Artist-in-Residence program at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). This fellowship follows the tradition of connecting scholars, scientists, and professionals to the community and educational programming in our National Parks. The goal of the program is to create a unique opportunity to live and conduct scholarly work in Estes Park, Colorado near RMNP and to widely share the resulting work. Housing and financial support give scholars the opportunity to be creative, productive, and successful in conducting work that is uniquely connected to RMNP.
Scholarship in our National Parks has always been essential to understanding and managing park resources. Fellowship proposals should be specific to RMNP, and its natural and cultural resources, but could include questions from across fields, including social science, natural science, or communication. The Scholar-In-Residence fellowship is intended to appeal to a wide range of candidates and successful proposals might take many different forms. The scholar might conduct new research, synthesize existing knowledge, or work to communicate a topic to a specific audience. Any proposal that outlines a project that is intrinsically connected to RMNP and fulfills the fellowship requirements will be welcome.
The Scholar-in-Residence works with Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Field Institute and the Continental Divide Research Learning Center (CDRLC) at RMNP. Rocky Mountain Conservancy (RMC) is the park’s nonprofit partner whose mission is to promote stewardship of RMNP and similar lands through education and philanthropy.
The Scholar-in-Residence supports a 10-week residency and is offered annually. The residence period can occur anytime between June 1 and October 1. Shorter residencies may be considered on request.
Please review the full Scholar-in-Residence position description and application information here. To apply, submit materials to Danielle Wolf at education@RMConservancy.org with the subject ‘2025 Scholar in Residence Proposal.” Position open until filled, first review on March 31, 2025.
Accessibility Project Coordinator, Part-Time Seasonal (12-weeks in duration with the potential of being extended – not to exceed 6-month term), up to 32/hrs per week at $28.00-$32.00/hr depending on experience and workload.
The Rocky Mountain Conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park seek an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and community-minded candidate to assist in finalizing a grant-funded Accessibility Visitor Guide. This role involves reviewing, editing, and refining the guide to ensure it meets accessibility standards before being shared with the disability community for feedback. Review the full position description, submit questions, and apply by emailing a cover letter, a resume, and at least three professional references to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org
Custodial Intern, Full-time Seasonal (approximately April 2025 through October 2025), 40/hrs per week at $18.00-$20.00.
This role provides an overview experience of the Facility Maintenance division of Rocky Mountain National Park. The Custodial worker will work independently and/or as part of a small team to perform duties related to the general maintenance operation which includes custodial, motor vehicle operation, backcountry animal packing operations, and/or trades helper and laborer duties parkwide. In addition to performing these tasks, the intern will engage in a wide breadth of professional development opportunities through Rocky’s Partnerships & Intern Engagement Program. This is a non-telework eligible position. Park housing may be available on a case-by-case basis. Review the full position description, submit questions, and apply by emailing a cover letter, a resume, and at least three professional references to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org
Finance/Administration Department
Education Department
Stewardship Department
Philanthropy Department
Nature Stores Retail Department
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Seasonal Retail Clerk – Approximately April to September, Variable hours (which may include some weekend, evening, and holiday shifts) up to 40/hrs per week, $20.50-$21.00/hr.
This position operates the retail sales outlet at Florissant Fossil Beds NM managed by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and assists assigned monument staff in providing information to visitors of all ages. Conducts cash and credit retail transactions in an accurate, efficient, and friendly manner using a cash register and credit card machine, and remits proceeds as needed. Maintains a clean and inviting sales space and restocks merchandise. Performs the associated duties to ensure the store is operated efficiently and safely. Answers questions and provides information to the public about the Fossil Beds and 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.
Grand Mesa Visitor Center Seasonal Lead Clerk – Approximately May to September, Variable hours (which may include some weekend, evening, and holiday shifts) up to 40/hrs per week, $23.00-$24.00/hr.
This position is responsible for operating the retail sales store managed by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and providing information to the public that visits the Grand Mesa Visitor Center. Conducts cash and credit retail transactions in an accurate, efficient, and friendly manner using a cash register and credit card machine, and remits proceeds as needed. Sends monthly remit reports to Conservancy accountants. Maintains a clean and inviting sales space and restocks merchandise. Answers questions and provides information to the public about programs, activities, and products. 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 2025.
More application information here >
RMNP – Bailey Research Fellowship (research based)
More application information here >
High School Leadership Corps
More application information here >