TEMPORARY Wildlife Rehabilitation/Maintenance Technician – Frisco Creek Wildlife Facility

• Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is seeking a dynamic, hard-working Wildlife Rehabilitation/Maintenance Intern for the Frisco Creek Wildlife Facility. This unique position splits time equally between hands-on wildlife rehabilitation and vital facility maintenance. Training will be provided for all duties—no prior experience is necessary!
  The Frisco Creek facility rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife with the ultimate goal of returning them to the wild. Species you may assist with include:

  • Mammals: Black bear, bobcat, and American Badger

  • Birds of Prey: Eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons

• Key Responsibilities

  • Wildlife Rehabilitation (approx. 50%): Assist with medical care, feeding, cage/pen cleaning, exercise, transport, and release of animals.

  • Property & Facility Maintenance (approx. 50%): Assist with general property work including the cleaning/maintenance/construction of pens, cages, and buildings.

• Position Details

  • Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. However, flexibility is required; occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work may be necessary based on animal care needs. Accommodation can be made for some school schedules.

  • Location: Rio Grande County, near Del Norte, CO (Elevation: 9,500 feet).

Education: Intended for a current student or recent graduate, preferably working toward a degree in Natural Resources or a related field.
Licensing & Transit: Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation to and from the work location near Del Norte, CO.
Housing: Housing is not provided. Applicants must secure their own local accommodation.
Physical Demands: Must be able to repeatedly lift 50 pounds in a single workday and perform
strenuous physical activities (climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping).
Environmental Conditions: Must be willing to work long hours under strenuous conditions in all types of weather at a high elevation of 9,500 feet.
Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently (often with little direct supervision) and collaboratively as part of a team.
Background Check: Applicants may be subject to the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at [email protected]

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at[email protected].