Become a steward of public lands
Join our team and make a difference
Do you enjoy the outdoors, working hard and have a passion for conservation and stewardship? Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) is one of the leading trail stewards in Colorado and is headquartered near Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak-America's Mountain in beautiful Colorado Springs. RMFI is gearing up for a busy 2026 season and looking to fill multiple positions.
Development Director
The Development Director is a member of Rocky Mountain Field Institute's senior leadership team and is responsible for driving donor programs, fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and other community engagement initiatives. The Development Director will be crucial in increasing RMFI's visibility, expanding the donor base, and securing financial support to advance the mission. This role will manage and grow all individual and corporate giving programs, assist with government and foundation grants. This role will require hustle, and the successful candidate will need to be entrepreneurial and fearless while also being flexible.
To Apply: Development Director Application
Application is open though August 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm MST.
Trail Crew Technician
Trail Crew Technicians are RMFI's primary on-the-ground workforce, implementing project work under the guidance of a Trail Crew Leader and Program Managers. Technicians will work on single- and multi-day field projects, accomplishing project objectives in trail construction, maintenance, restoration, erosion mitigation, and other stewardship objectives with a crew of 4-8 members.
Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, seasonal
Salary: $19 / hour
Season: until approximately 10/3
To Apply:
Trail Crew Technician Job Application
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) provides equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other protected status as established by law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws, RMFI is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities who, despite such disabilities, can perform their jobs with or without reasonable accommodation. RMFI will attempt to provide reasonable accommodation to employees and job applicants with known disabilities, to permit them to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.