Education Fellowships

Seasonal environmental fellowships for recent college graduates interested in interpretive and outdoor education, nonprofit programming, and public land partnerships.

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At a glance

Status

Open

Age range

Recent college graduates

Duration

6 months

Dates

Seasonal

Location

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

Compensation

Living stipend and housing with utilities

Housing

Single-gender dorm-style housing provided at no cost

Schedule

Varies by program calendar

Training

Cultural and natural history of Rocky Mountain National Park, environmental education program development and delivery, program outreach, group management

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Launch an Education Career in Rocky

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.

Benefits Details Life as a Fellow Partners

Benefits

Fellows build professional experience while living and working near Rocky Mountain National Park.

Housing and utilities provided during the fellowship

Living stipend for the fellowship term

Program planning and delivery experience

Training with Conservancy and National Park Service staff

Professional portfolio and nonprofit/public-sector experience

An educator speaks with a group on a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Two Rocky Mountain Conservancy educators stand beside a Field Institute shuttle.

Program Details

Environmental 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.

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.

Life as a Fellow

Varied work: Prepare materials, support school and family programs, assist with guided learning, and help with Field Institute and outreach efforts.

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

Professional growth: Build skills through assigned work while shaping projects around your strengths and goals. Communication, curiosity, and self-direction are key.