Visitor Services Member - Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking one (1) Member to contribute to outdoor recreation, education, and conservation projects under the mentorship of Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex Staff.

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April 13th, 2026

January 30th, 2027

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* a 42 week minimum commitment is required*)

Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex

The Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of Rocky Flats NWR, Two Ponds NWR, and Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR.

A National Wildlife Refuge Complex is an administrative grouping of two or more refuges, wildlife management areas or other refuge conservation areas that are primarily managed from a central office location. Refuges are grouped into a complex structure because they occur in a similar ecological region, such as a watershed or specific habitat type, and have a related purpose and management needs.

Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge is a 5,237-acre refuge in Golden, Colorado, and has striking vistas of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains and rolling prairie grasslands, woodlands and wetlands. It is home to 239 migratory and resident wildlife species, including prairie falcons, deer, elk, coyotes, songbirds, and the federally threatened Preble's meadow jumping mouse.

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge is located in Arvada, Colorado and is the smallest urban refuge in the country. At 72 acres, the Refuge's habitat hosts over 120 species of birds and a variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is located just northeast of Denver and is a 15,000-acre expanse of prairie, wetland and woodland habitat. The land has a unique story - it has survived the test of time and transitioned from farmland, to war-time manufacturing site, to wildlife sanctuary. It may be one of the finest conservation success stories in history and a place where wildlife thrives.

For more information about CO Front Range NWRC, please visit the FWS website.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. This position will help FWS realize that mission at the CO Front Range NWRC.

• Support a variety of outdoor recreation programs at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, including fishing, archery, and other nature-based activities. Facilitate program sessions by assisting participants, ensuring safety, and delivering a positive visitor experience.
• Maintain, organize, and inspect recreation equipment to ensure it is safe, functional, and ready for use.
• Assist with program setup and takedown, including preparing materials, staging equipment, and cleaning up activity areas.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment by engaging visitors and offering helpful information about activities and resources.

• Performs light custodial duties and facility maintenance as needed to provide clean restrooms and visitor areas on refuge and at the Visitor Center.
• Assists with welcoming and introductions for community groups, environmental education and school programs, and community events taking place at the Visitor Center.
• Supporting seasonal stewardship tasks that enhance habitat quality and visitor enjoyment throughout the year.
• Assists managing daily husbandry tasks for the Complex's Black-footed ferrets, a federally listed endangered species.
• Facilitating public education programs and demonstrations to increase community awareness of Black-footed ferret conservation efforts, including the reintroduction story at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in…