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 – June 1 – October 1, annually
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 at Rocky Mountain National Park. Please review the position description, and if interested, submit your research proposal application to Lisa Cowart Baron, CDRLC Research Coordinator, via email at lisa_baron@nps.gov with the subject ‘2023 Scholar in Residence Proposal’. Proposals are due annually before April 15th.
Finance/Administration Department
Education Department
Stewardship Department
High School Leadership Corps
The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is excited to announce the High School Leadership Conservation Corps will host two sessions in 2023. This unique program will provide incoming or currently enrolled high school students (under the age of 18) with an immersive experience in Rocky Mountain National Park. Youth will participate in service-learning projects, development opportunities, and educational programming. The Conservancy hopes this experience will advance the understanding of the natural world, promote professional growth, and foster civic engagement in the next generation of public land stewards.
More application information here >
Philanthropy Department
Director of Philanthropy
The Director of Philanthropy creates, executes, and evaluates the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s individual, foundation and corporate giving strategies with a donor-centered philosophy to ensure a diverse and sustainable revenue portfolio to support the organization’s mission. The Director of Philanthropy works closely with the Executive Director, Philanthropy Department staff, and the Board of Directors to develop and execute an effective fundraising and membership plan that secures contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and through special donor events. Please review the position description, apply, or e-mail any questions to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.
Nature Stores Retail Department
Retail Clerk – Full-time; part-time; year-round
This position is responsible for operating retail sales visitor center stores managed by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, and assisting Rocky Mountain National Park staff with providing information to the public. Please review the position description, apply, or e-mail any questions to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.
Retail Clerk Estes Park Visitor Center – Full-time; year-round
This position is responsible for operating the retail store managed by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy within the Town of Estes Park Visitor Center and assisting assigned Town of Estes Park staff in providing information to the public. Please review the position description, apply, or e-mail any questions to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.
Warehouse Worker (with driving) – Part-time; year-round
This is a driving eligible position that performs several duties aimed at ensuring that the operations of the warehouse are run safely and smoothly. This includes making sure the flow of merchandise is handled effectively, receiving goods, and ensuring they are properly priced, and delivered to stores. Please review the position description, or e-mail any questions to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.
Internships and Fellowships
Brown and Sessel Family Education Fellowships
Applications accepted for internship dates beginning in March, June, or August
More application information here >
RMNP – Bailey Research Fellowship (research based)
Applications accepted for position dates May thru August
More application information here >
High School Leadership Corps
More application information here >
Volunteer Positions
No opportunities available at this time.