Education Fellowships

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Environmental Education Fellowships give recent graduates a season of hands-on experience in environmental education, nonprofit programming, and public lands partnership. Fellows support a variety of Field Institute programs while learning how meaningful outdoor experiences are planned, delivered, and evaluated.

The fellowship is a bridge between academic preparation and professional practice. Fellows may give formal or informal educational programs, create outreach materials in various media, lead park bus tours, assist with guided hikes, and collaborate with Conservancy and park partners on special events. Fellows also work on one or more individual projects tailored to their skills and career goals. Examples include producing informational audio or video content, writing professional articles, gaining grant-writing experience, or leading citizen science efforts.

Education Fellows help people connect what they see in Rocky to the deeper natural and cultural stories that make the park worth protecting.

• Housing and utilities provided at no cost during the fellowship
• Living stipend for the fellowship term, paid biweekly
• Program planning and delivery experience
• Training with Conservancy and National Park Service staff
• Professional portfolio and nonprofit/public-sector experience

We offer fellowships with two different educational focuses: outdoor education and environmental education. Outdoor education fellows focus on planning and leading guided hikes and backpacking programs, while environmental education fellows provide general audience programs for park visitors and support our expert-led Field Institute courses. All fellows will lead bus tours, give table talks, and build professional experience while living and working in and around Rocky Mountain National Park.

Learn more about our Outdoor Education Fellowships and Environmental Education Fellowships.

Important information:

• Fellows must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Education Fellowships run for a 6-month term and require a commitment to the full program period.
• Work schedules will vary throughout the program term. Evenings and weekends will be required. Field days will also be required.
• Fellows are required to obtain and hold valid Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications for the full duration of their fellowship. If you do not already hold these certifications, this training will be provided during the first week of your fellowship at no additional cost.
• Successful fellows are enthusiastic about environmental and outdoor education with a conservation focus. They are comfortable interacting with diverse audiences across a range of ages and are interested in nonprofit and public sector outreach and education careers.

A living classroom: Use Rocky Mountain National Park’s natural and cultural history to create programs that are memorable, engaging, and accessible.

Varied assignments: Design and develop programs, guide visitors in the park, and assist with expert-led programs and outreach efforts.

Professional growth: Build skills in environmental education and science communication while working on projects shaped around your strengths and goals. Curiosity, flexibility, and self-direction are key.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references with email address and phone number to [email protected].

Please specify if you are applying for the outdoor education fellowship or the environmental education fellowship, or would like to be considered for both.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the first review of applications on December 1. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interviews begin in mid-December and continue until all positions have been filled.