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:
Philanthropy Department
Donor Services Manager – Full-Time Year-Round, Benefits offered, $27/hr. – $34/hr.
The Donor Services Manager position assists the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy in the implementation of an annual development plan that incorporates appeal, campaigns, grants, membership, and special events. This position plays an integral role in fundraising growth and donor retention by providing skilled database management, strong analytical skills, and overseeing all aspects of donor and member services for the Philanthropy department.
Please review the position description for a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Email questions or apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 3 professional references to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.
Education Department
Education Associate – Hourly (non-exempt), Part-Time Seasonal or Full-Time Seasonal, $22/hr. – $25/hr.
The Education Associate is responsible for assisting members of the Conservancy’s education team with administrative duties related to the growth and continued success of the Field Institute. The Education Associate will provide excellent customer service in responding to participant inquiries, facilitating program registration, and managing participant communication for the Conservancy’s various educational programs and will serve as the main point of contact for program instructors in coordinating program logistics and materials.
Please review the position description for a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Email questions or apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of 3 professional references to Opportunity@RMConservancy.org.
Internships and Fellowships
Rocky Mountain Conservancy Scholar in Residence – Temporary, 2 to 10 week residency, summer 2026, $5,000 stipend.
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.
Please review the position description for the full list of required application materials. Applications will be accepted beginning on December 15, 2025, and review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026.
To apply, submit application and reference letters of support via email at ROMO_research@nps.gov with the subject ‘2026 Scholar in Residence Proposal.’
RMNP – Bailey Research Fellowship (research based)
Applications for 2026 will open on January 20, 2026.
More application information here >
High School Leadership Corps
More application information here >
Brown and Olson Family Education Fellowships
All 2026 fellowship positions have been filled. If you’re interested in applying in the future, click the link below for additional information.
More application information here >
RMNP Partnership Positions
Finance/Administration Department
Stewardship Department
Nature Stores Retail Department
Volunteer Positions
Click here for more information on upcoming volunteer opportunities