Employment at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies conserves birds and their habitats through science, education and land stewardship. Our organization employs people who are passionate about our mission and vision. Whether you are a scientist, an administrator or an educator, at Bird Conservancy, you help connect people, birds and land.

Staff are based in our offices in Brighton or Fort Collins, Colorado, or western Nebraska, or they work remotely from partners’ offices or seasonal housing throughout the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and northern Mexico. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies offers competitive wages and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and a retirement plan.  Follow the directions provided in the announcements below to apply for open positions.

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Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is an equal opportunity employer.

Current job openings:

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Seasonal Vegetation Field Technician – (Eastern Colorado)
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is seeking 2-3 motivated individuals with an interest in working lands conservation to assist with conducting vegetation surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) climate-smart agricultural practices for birds, throughout Eastern Colorado. The position will be based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, but the technician should expect to spend many hours traveling and sampling field sites distributed across the Eastern Plains. Training for specific sampling protocols and all necessary equipment will be provided. Successful applicants will have familiarity with mixed-grass prairie and short-grass steppe systems, as well as coursework or formal training in grass and forb identification and/or vegetation sampling methods. The ability to discuss the project with rural landowners and work with NRCS biologists to gain access to properties for sampling is necessary. Click here to download the complete position description and instructions on how to apply.

Seasonal Field Technician – (Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas, Northern Oklahoma)
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is seeking 2 motivated individuals with an interest in working lands conservation to assist with conducting pollinator and vegetation surveys on Conservation Reserve Program and adjacent prairie lands throughout Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas and the panhandle of Oklahoma. The position will be based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, but the technician should expect to spend many hours traveling and sampling field sites distributed across the Great Plains. Training for specific sampling protocols and all necessary equipment will be provided. Click here to download the complete position description and instructions on how to apply