careers/internships
Looking for natural resource professionals who are out standing in their field
CURRENT OPENINGS
full time
Research Scientist - Water Programs
Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is seeking a motivated and dedicated researcher to develop applied research initiatives and restoration projects in alignment with MSI’s mission, and community and partner needs. The research will focus on watershed restoration, including the nexus between water resources and forest management, that benefits proximate and downstream habitat and communities. The research should help bridge the gap between science and management with a focus in understanding how forest, stream, and wetland restoration impacts hydrologic function of systems. View full position description here.
Seasonal
Forest Field Crew Lead Botany specialist
May 2026 - September 2026
MSI is seeking a Field Crew Lead who will work directly with Mountain Studies Institute as part of our dedicated forest monitoring team to support our collaborative forest health partners across southwest Colorado. The Field Crew Lead will assist with forest monitoring, data entry, ecological restoration, and other MSI projects as needed.
This role is particularly well suited for candidates with a strong background in botany and plant identification, who are interested in applying those skills to forest health and ecological monitoring in mountain environments. View full position description here.
Forest field crew lead
May 2026 - September 2026
MSI is seeking a Field Crew Lead who will work directly with Mountain Studies Institute as part of our dedicated forest monitoring team to support our collaborative forest health partners across southwest Colorado. The Field Crew Lead will assist with forest monitoring, data entry, ecological restoration, and other MSI projects as needed. View full position description here.
Forest Field technician
June 2026 - September 2026
Field technicians will work directly with Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) as part of our dedicated forest monitoring team to support our collaborative forest health partners across southwest Colorado. Field technicians will assist with forest monitoring, data entry, ecological restoration, and other MSI projects as needed. View full position description here.
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ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Opportunities (click to learn more)
Interested in helping with restoration projects, education, or citizen science?
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.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. This policy applies to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.
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