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
2026 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 the Education Manager at education@RMConservancy.org with the subject ‘2026 Scholar in Residence Proposal.” Position open until filled, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Finance/Administration Department
Education Department
Stewardship Department
Philanthropy Department
Nature Stores Retail Department
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Seasonal Retail Clerk – Variable hours (which may include some weekend, evening, and holiday shifts), $21.00-$22.00/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.
Internships and Fellowships
Brown and Olson Family Education Fellowships
All 2025 positions have been filled.
Now accepting applications for 6-month Fellowships beginning in January 2026 and April 2026.
More application information here >
RMNP – Bailey Research Fellowship (research based)
This position has been filled for 2025.
More application information here >
High School Leadership Corps
More application information here >
Volunteer Positions
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