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Jefferson County, Colorado · 15 hours ago

Park Ranger Intern

Golden, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $21/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Jefferson County is currently looking to hire a Park Ranger Intern. This position provides work assistance to the Park Ranger team at Jefferson County Parks and Open Space and requires the intern to complete a self-guided project by the end of the internship period.

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Responsibilities

Work with Park Ranger FTO’s and other Rangers as assigned to gain experience in the field duties and operations of a large Ranger team. This may include field projects, regular patrolling duties as assigned, medicals, search and rescue operations, learning emergency accesses, etc

Assist the Ranger education team and learn the coordination and operation of an education program at Lookout Mountain Nature Center. This may include school programs, pop-up booths, Camp Junior Rangers, public programs, and admin duties as assigned

Take personal initiative in gaining stewardship education experience by doing solo patrols when not with Ranger team

Assist with visitor count surveys when not with Ranger team

Qualification

CPR/First-Aid CertificationStewardship educationExperience in hikingExperience managing youthPhysical ability outdoorsInterpersonal skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Possess strong interpersonal skills, including approaching staff and visitors in a friendly manner

Have a commitment to the mission and goals of Jefferson County Parks and Open Space

Must possess good decision-making skills, and ability to communicate with appropriate staff as needed

Possess physical ability to work outdoors, in various weather conditions and on natural surface terrain

Provide own mode of transportation, appropriate outdoor clothing and gear

Be on time and attend all scheduled shifts

Interns are expected to project a positive image of the Park Ranger program and therefore must abide by the rules and regulations of Jeffco Parks and Open Space Parks, both on AND off-duty

Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position

A valid Colorado driver's license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references

Preferred

Experience in hiking and/or mountain biking

Awareness of current events and management issues in Jeffco Parks & Open Space

Experience guiding and/or managing youth

Interns must have completed or be enrolled in a program with a relevant degree

Benefits

Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

Company

Jefferson County, Colorado

A career with Jefferson County offers professional growth, a diverse workforce and the opportunity to participate in a strong tradition of public service.

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