TEMPORARY Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) / Customer Service Intern Northeast Regional Office

Youth Internship Program For Natural Resources

This is a temporary position (6 months or less) paying $19.29 per hour, employment starts on 07/20/2026 through 01/22/2027. To apply, please submit only your application, including attachments such as resumes and cover letters. This announcement will close on 06/19/2026. You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) aims to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

Description of Job

The purpose of the Youth Internship Program for Natural Resources is to employ and expose students and recent graduates to natural resource careers within Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The selected candidate will experience a variety of learning experiences (i.e. ride along with officers, wildlife surveys, educational activities, seminars, training) and gain a broader understanding of CPW and its various careers. This position is a great experience for those wanting to pursue a career as a District Wildlife Manager, Park Ranger, or Wildlife/Conservation Biologist.

This position is customer service-based and the selected individual will provide information and handle all aspects of product sales to customers while providing support to the staff. Daily interaction with walk-in customers requires effective communication and public relations skills along with handling incoming calls.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Sell products and provide information to customers, including sales of wildlife products (hunting and fishing licenses, refund and duplicate licenses, and hunter education cards) and parks products (parks passes, OHV permits, snowmobile and boat registrations)
• Collect CWD samples from deer, elk and moose along with collecting biological data from hunters
• Perform mandatory animal checks and biological data collection from hunters
• Maintenance of customer records in IPAWS (name and address changes, hunter education verification, and other documentation as needed)
• Maintain and update information bulletin boards, seasonal handouts/reports/forms, and informational packets, answer questions about wildlife or parks
• The position provides internal customer service to other staff, serving as front desk reception; administrative duties such as management of copy, fax, and IPAWS machines
• Maintenance of animal seals log and stocking of required supplies for mandatory animal checks
• Monitors and ensures that standard office supplies, brochures, and merchandise are in stock
• Must be able to maintain a clean and tidy workspace between customers.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

UNIFORMS:

The office will provide some uniform items. Employees will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to applicants with interest or experience in hunting and/or fishing
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a current & valid drivers license or reliable transportation.
• Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and lift 50lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be available to work some weekends and holidays.
• Ability to interact positively with the public in various situations.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public preferred
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
• Previous experience with Word or Excel is helpful

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.