Careers/ Internships — Mountain Studies Institute

CURRENT OPENINGS

Looking for natural resource professionals who are out standing in their field

Now hiring

Fundraising Manager

MSI is seeking a passionate and multi-talented Fundraising Manager responsible for strengthening the organization’s base of support and expanding MSI’s portfolio of unrestricted funding.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION

To apply send a cover letter, resume, and three references by April 4, 2025. Please send materials as one file with the title “LastName_ FundraisingManager” to apply@mountainstudies.org.


Now hiring

COmmunity Science Program Assistant

MSI is seeking a Community Science Program Assistant responsible for developing and delivering place-based environmental education and stewardship activities centered around MSI’s community-driven water, forest health, and climate-related research and action. The successful candidate will have a passion for providing environmental education to youth and community across the San Juans.

May 2025 – August 2025 (approximate); 12 weeks contingent on project needs and funding; approximate start date May 19, 2025; approximate end date Aug 15, 2025. Pending capacity and need there might be an opportunity to extend employment beyond the expected term.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION

To apply send a cover letter, resume, and three references by April 18, 2025. Please send materials as one file with the title “LastName_CommSciProgramAssistant” to apply@mountainstudies.org.


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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Opportunities (click to learn more)
Interested in helping with restoration projects, education, or citizen science?



MSI volunteer

DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER 

MSI aims to build a welcoming, inclusive team that is as diverse as the many mountain communities we serve. We seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an environment where all staff are valued and respected.  We are a growing research and education center focused on developing science that people can use to address environmental issues facing the San Juan Mountains. We are committed to hiring and empowering a diverse work force at all levels of our organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our community, our partners and our employees. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

If you are excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply. We understand that all candidates may not meet every requirement. We value all types of experience, including lived experience, volunteer experience, work experience, and other related qualifications that may be relevant.

RMAP Resource Management Apprenticeship Program -
The RMAP Program will not be offered in 2023, but we intend to run the program in 2024. Please check back in early 2024 for updates.

RMAP connects regional college students and recent graduates with resource managers to gainhands-on knowledge and skills to prepare them for a career in resource management. This rigorous, paid, 10-week career-building apprenticeship program offers an outstanding opportunity to learnfrom professionals in the field, build skills, and network—all while contributing to relevant projects. Each student will be paired with a mentor for a nine-week internship and participate in a one-week orientation/training. Students learn the methods used by resource management professionals andcommunity planners in the field and office and contribute to real-world projects.


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