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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 2025 season and looking to fill multiple positions.
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 - $21 / hour
Season: Approximately 4/9 – 10/3 (some end dates flexible)
To Apply: Click the link below to begin the online application. Complete all sections of the form, and on the final page, you’ll be prompted to upload your resume.
Be sure to upload your resume and click “Submit” to complete your application.
Assistant Trail Crew Leader
Assistant Trail Crew Leaders implement and administer project work with the guidance of a Trail Crew Leader and Program Manager. 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.
Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, seasonal
Season: Approximately 4/9 – 10/3 (some end dates flexible)
Salary: $21 - $23 / hour
To Apply: Click the link below to begin the online application. Complete all sections of the form, and on the final page, you’ll be prompted to upload your resume.
Be sure to upload your resume and click “Submit” to complete your application.
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. 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.
Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, seasonal
Season: Approximately 4/9 – 10/3 (some end dates flexible)
Salary: $24 - $26 / hour
To Apply: Click the link below to begin the online application. Complete all sections of the form, and on the final page, you’ll be prompted to upload your resume.
Be sure to upload your resume and click “Submit” to complete your application.
Trails Projects Manager
The Trails Projects Manager oversees the work of field stewardship crews on multiple projects while ensuring high-quality professional standards are upheld and provides customized solutions to individual land manager needs. They provide technical and administrative support for field projects while overseeing the work of field staff to ensure quality control and that project objectives are met. They spend extended time overnight in the field and backcountry upholding project expectations and teaching technical skills during the project season. The TPM must have extensive experience in trail construction and maintenance, restoration techniques, erosion mitigation, invasive species control, etc., and significant experience in personnel management. Trail techniques include layout and design for new trail and trail re-route projects, trail construction, and maintenance.
Applictions open until: December 31, 2025
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references to jobs@rmfi.org.
Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) is seeking an Executive Director to lead its mission of public lands stewardship and environmental education across Southern Colorado and the Pikes Peak Region. With a budget of $1.8M, and a team of 33 (8 full-time, and about 25 seasonal field staff), the Executive Director will provide strategic vision, ensure operational excellence, and serve as the chief ambassador for RMFI. This role includes advancing a dynamic strategic plan, overseeing trail and restoration projects, expanding education and research initiatives, and strengthening community partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a proven nonprofit leader with strong fundraising skills, financial acumen, and a deep commitment to stewardship, inclusivity, and volunteer-powered conservation.
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.