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.
Check back soon for 2027 Crew applications!
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 Project 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: $20 - $22 / hour
Season: Approximately 4/8 – 10/16
Assistant Trail Crew Leader
Assistant Trail Crew Leaders implement and administer project work with the guidance of a Trail Crew Leader and Project Managers. They support the day-to-day activities of a field crew and volunteer programs, and fill in for Trail Crew Leaders during absences. Primary duties include assisting in the implementation and management of single- and multi-day field projects, as well as instructing crew members, interns, volunteers, and youth conservation corps members in trail construction, maintenance, and restoration techniques. Assistant Trail Crew Leaders have a passion for stewardship and community, proven technical trail-building skills, and the ability to manage field resources in variable environments and locations.
Experience: At least one year of experience in trail construction, design, and maintenance, including restoration knowledge, social trail closure, erosion mitigation, post-wildland fire restoration, and invasive species control.
Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, seasonal
Season: Approximately 4/5 – 10/16 (some end dates flexible and potential opportunity for extended season)
Salary: $23 / hour
Trail Crew Leader
Trail Crew Leaders provide in-the-field leadership to 4-8 crew members while executing and overseeing trail work, maintenance, restoration, and volunteer field programs under the general supervision of a Program Manager and Project Managers. Primary duties include implementing and managing single- and multi-day field projects; instructing crew members, interns, volunteers, and youth conservation corps members in trail construction, maintenance, and restoration techniques; overseeing tools and equipment maintenance; collecting project data in the field; and ensuring the quality of completed project objectives. Crew Leaders have a passion for stewardship and community, technical trail-building skills, leadership experience, and the ability to manage field resources in variable environments. They are excellent communicators who can lead and motivate their crew and volunteers to work toward exceptional public land stewardship.
Experience: At least two years of experience in trail construction, design, and maintenance, including restoration knowledge, social trail closure, erosion mitigation, post-wildland fire restoration, and invasive species control.
Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, seasonal
Season: Approximately 4/5 – 10/16 (some end dates flexible and potential opportunity for extended season)
Salary: Starting at $25.00/hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Pikes Peak Outdoors Trail Ambassador
If you love Colorado's outdoors and helping equip others with the tools and knowledge to protect it, this might be the job for you! The Pikes Peak Outdoors Trail Ambassador Program is seeking a passionate individual to join our Ambassador team in 2027. The position focuses heavily on public engagement, visitor education, stewardship, and monitoring trail and park conditions to support long-term sustainable recreation practices and equitable access to outdoor spaces. This role is ideal for someone who is
outgoing, confident, independent, passionate about connecting with outdoor visitors, building community connections, and spending ample time outdoors.
Visit the Pikes Peak Outdoors Trail Ambassador webpage for more information about the program.
Desired start date: January 11, 2027
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.