Bird Conservation Careers in the Rockies

Are you starting or continuing a career in bird conservation? Bird conservation is a rewarding career opportunity and one of the best ways you can support birds and the places they need in the Rockies region. Browse bird-focused conservation jobs available in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

Available Positions

Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust Program Trust, National Audubon Society (Salt Lake City, Utah)

The Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust (GSLWET or Trust) Program Manager will support water transactions and habitat projects that benefit the hydrology of Great Salt Lake and its wetlands. The ideal candidate will have water acquisition and leasing transaction experience, knowledge of agricultural irrigation practices, experience working in the agricultural sector, and, preferably wetland or other conservation experience, or some experience with hydrology or skills that are transferable to these types of work. Learn more and apply

Summer Banding and Outreach Tech, National Audubon Society (Casper, Wyoming)

The summer banding outreach tech position combines community-based research and an opportunity to conduct basic conservation biology and environmental education. Responsibilities include assisting Audubon Rockies outreach staff with educational programming and conducting bird banding and outreach activities in Wyoming and Colorado. Other fieldwork may include point counts, area searches, and nest searches. Educational outreach will involve assistance with the Community Naturalist program. Learn more and apply

Ranch Manager, Flying Diamond Ranch (Hanover, Colorado)

Flying Diamond Ranch is seeking a motivated ranch manager to join the team on their Audubon-certified bird-friendly ranch. The ranch manager will work closely with the division manager to successfully operate cow-calf and yearling operations on a 90,000 acre lease. Learn more and apply

Summer Camp Health Worker, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (Jamestown, Colorado)

The summer camp healthcare provider oversees the health and wellness of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies' overnight camp participants (ages 12-17) and staff by dispensing prescribed and over-the-counter medications, providing basic first aid, and more. Learn more and apply

Additional Career and Internship Resources

The Wildlife Society Career Center

US Fish and Wildlife Service Careers and Internships

To submit a position to be shared on this page, please email ashley.meadows@audubon.org. Submitted positions should advance or support bird conservation and be located in Colorado, Utah, or Wyoming.