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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Grasslands Program Manager (Fort Collins, CO or remote in Northern Great Plains)
Bird Conservancy is seeking an energetic and skilled individual to oversee the management, implementation, and strategic growth of our Grassland Program. The Grassland Program Manager collaboratively works with state agencies (e.g., Colorado Parks and Wildlife, South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks), joint ventures, foundations, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to implement private lands conservation across Northern Great Plains. Specifically, the program aims to create a community of practice that simultaneously improves human well-being and wildlife habitat on working lands through proactive, voluntary conservation delivery. The Grassland team consists of 3-5 wildlife habitat biologists housed in Natural Resource Conservation Service offices in Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Click here to download a complete position description and instructions on how to apply.
Wildlife Habitat Biologist (Wheatland, WY)
We are hiring a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (biologist) to deliver wildlife habitat conservation projects in eastern Wyoming. This position is a partnership between the US Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The biologist will help agricultural producers improve wildlife habitat and achieve their management objectives by developing comprehensive conservation plans, assessing resources, surveying habitats, and coordinating implementation of projects (e.g. infrastructure for water and fence improvements, grazing management plans, etc.). Click here to download a complete position description and instructions on how to apply.
Board of Directors
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is looking for talented, energetic candidates to join its Board of Directors. Volunteers should have a commitment to and interest in conservation. Though headquartered in Brighton, Colorado, our reach includes the western United States and Mexico, so candidates within and outside the Front Range of Colorado are eligible. The Board meets quarterly, typically in the Denver-metro area. Remote participation is possible, although some personal attendance during the year is necessary for engagement and immersion in the mission. Click here to download a complete Board of Directors role description.