--- title: "Outdoor Jobs in Colorado | GetOutdoorJobs" url: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-colorado description: "Find outdoor jobs in Colorado. Explore opportunities in Rocky Mountain National Park, ski resorts, outdoor recreation, and wilderness areas." lang: en --- # Outdoor Jobs in Colorado Discover outdoor careers in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, world-renowned ski resorts, and stunning national parks. ### Active Outdoor Jobs 720+ ### Top Industry Ski Resorts ### Avg. Salary Range $38K - $68K ## Job Search Results Showing 1–20 of 474 jobs Active filters: Country: US FEATURED Image: Adventure WV - West Virginia University logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1790602711545-g6hueh.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Graduate Assistant: Program Support Staff & Rental Operations Adventure WV - West Virginia University (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/adventure-wv-west-virginia-university) Morgantown, WV, UN 2 days ago Part-time USD 15,000 - 20,000 Overview: The PSSRO Graduate Assistant (GA) is a 12-month, 20-hour-per-week position that assists in managing critical Adventure WV Program Support Staff & Rental Operations and serves as the primary… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/adventure-wv-west-virginia-university/jobs/graduate-assistant-program-support-staff-rental-operations-morgantown-7b73b7 FEATURED Image: YMCA of the Rockies logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1789660163500-y3ews8.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Elevate Gap Program - Spring 2027 YMCA of the Rockies (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ymca-of-the-rockies) Estes Park, CO, US 2 weeks ago Temporary USD 15 - 16 Get Paid to Work, Explore & Grow in the Colorado Rockies Spring 2027 Elevate Gap Program March 15 – May 28, 2027 | Estes Park, Colorado | Ages 18–23 Your Next Adventure Starts Here. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/ymca-of-the-rockies/jobs/elevate-gap-program-spring-2027-estes-park-7f9da8 Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/00F1F305D986350F2A5DF3D1AE79350F/jobs/594748 FEATURED Image: HAWKs East Bay logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1788841984892-8pepl.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### HAWKs Educator HAWKs East Bay (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/hawks-east-bay) Oakland, CA, US 4 weeks ago Part-time HAWKs Educator - Reports to: Field Operations Manager - Location: Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley, CA - Position Type: Part-Time (average 10–25 hours/week) - Compensation: $25/hour, plus paid… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/hawks-east-bay/jobs/hawks-educator-oakland-973c73 FEATURED Image: Elements Programs logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/1788551253023-ufw3kj.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Field Mentor Elements Programs (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/elements-programs) Huntington, Utah, US 4 weeks ago Full-time USD 36,400 - 49,920 Elements is a small owner-operated Outdoor Therapy Program. We work with adolescents and young adults struggling with a wide range of mental health and life challenges. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/elements-programs/jobs/field-mentor-huntington-dcc211 Apply: https://form.jotform.com/231373432542046 Image: POWDR logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/powdr-1765036594217.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Winter 26/27: Central Reservations Agent POWDR (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/powdr) Copper Mountain, Colorado, US 1 day ago USD 19 - 20 GOJ 55 Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/powdr/jobs/winter-2627-central-reservations-agent-copper-mountain-107557 Apply: https://powdr.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/POWDR_Careers/job/Copper-Mountain-CO/Winter-26-27--Central-Reservations-Agent_JR6451 Image: Alterra logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/alterra-1765035642141.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Mountain Night Events - Chef - Flex Year Round - Full Time Alterra (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/alterra) Steamboat Springs, Colorado, US 1 day ago Full time USD 62,000 - 73,000 GOJ 55 Flex Year Round Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/alterra/jobs/mountain-night-events-chef-flex-year-round-full-time-steamboat-springs-110994 Apply: https://alterra.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SteamboatSkiResort/job/Steamboat-Springs-CO/Mountain-Night-Events---Chef---Flex-Year-Round---Full-Time_JR135869 Image: Vail Resorts logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/vail-resorts-1778652025547.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Litigation Vail Resorts (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vail-resorts) Broomfield, Colorado, US 1 day ago USD 250,000 - 280,000 GOJ 88 Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vail-resorts/jobs/vice-president-associate-general-counsel-litigation-broomfield-232379 Apply: https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/corporate/job/Broomfield-Vice-President%2C-Associate-General-Counsel-Litigation-CO-80020/1434685100/ Image: onX Maps logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/onx-maps-1790488867775.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Senior Web Platform Manager onX Maps (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps) Austin, Texas, US 2 days ago GOJ 85 ABOUT onX We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/onx-maps/jobs/senior-web-platform-manager-austin-133006 Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onxmaps/jobs/4682133006 ### Assistant Manager: Clubs - Salary Vail, Colorado, US 2 days ago USD 57,784 - 70,631 GOJ 88 Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vail-resorts/jobs/assistant-manager-clubs-salary-vail-495731 Apply: https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/vail/job/Vail-Assistant-Manager-Clubs-Salary-CO-81657/1434356300/ ### Woodward Copper Marketing Coordinator Copper Mountain, Colorado, US 2 days ago Full time USD 57,784 - 60,600 GOJ 55 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/powdr/jobs/woodward-copper-marketing-coordinator-copper-mountain-746301 Apply: https://powdr.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/POWDR_Careers/job/Copper-Mountain-CO/Woodward-Copper-Marketing-Coordinator_JR7308 Image: VF Corporation logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/vf-corporation-1781689549760.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Smartwool & icebreaker: Senior Analyst, GTM Pricing, Costing & Margin AMER VF Corporation (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vf-corporation) USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver HQ, US 2 days ago Full time GOJ 85 The Senior Analyst, GTM Pricing, Costing & Margin will report to the Senior Manager, GTM Pricing, Costing & Margin and support the end-to-end margin management process across the Smartwool and… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vf-corporation/jobs/smartwool-icebreaker-senior-analyst-gtm-pricing-costing-margin-amer-usca-usa-colorado-denver-hq-0023-3 Apply: https://vfc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/vfc_careers/job/USCA--USA--Colorado--Denver-HQ---VFC/Smartwool---icebreaker--Senior-Analyst--GTM-Pricing--Costing---Margin-AMER_R-20260903-0023-3 ### Guest Services Attendant Avon, Colorado, US 2 days ago USD 20 - 23 GOJ 88 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vail-resorts/jobs/guest-services-attendant-avon-191833 Apply: https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/beaver/job/Beaver-Creek-Guest-Services-Attendant-CO-81620/1434345300/ ### Guest Service Agent - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full/Part Time Steamboat Springs, Colorado, US 2 days ago USD 19 - 20 GOJ 58 Seasonal Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/alterra/jobs/guest-service-agent-winter-2627-seasonal-fullpart-time-steamboat-springs-747221 Apply: https://alterra.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SteamboatSkiResort/job/Steamboat-Springs-CO/Steamboat-Hospitality-Guest-Service-Agent---Winter-2627-Seasonal---Full-Part-Time_JR133732 ### Advanced Golf Course Maintenance Red Sky Golf Club Avon, Colorado, US 2 days ago USD 22 - 29 GOJ 88 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vail-resorts/jobs/advanced-golf-course-maintenance-red-sky-golf-club-avon-744863 Apply: https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/beaver/job/Beaver-Creek-Advanced-Golf-Course-Maintenance-Red-Sky-Golf-Club-CO-81620/1434630900/ ### Snowmaking Gunrunner – Winter 26.27 Seasonal – Full Time Steamboat Springs, Colorado, US 2 days ago Full time USD 21 - 22 GOJ 61 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/alterra/jobs/snowmaking-gunrunner-winter-2627-seasonal-full-time-steamboat-springs-197311 Apply: https://alterra.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SteamboatSkiResort/job/Steamboat-Springs-CO/Snowmaking-Gunrunner---Winter-2627-Seasonal---Full-Time_JR131834 Image: Aspen Skiing Company logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/aspen-skiing-company-1787747222097.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Sales & Reservations Agent - Ski & Snowboard School - Winter 26-27 Aspen Skiing Company (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company) Snowmass Village, Colorado, US 3 days ago Full-time GOJ 88 Company Description With roots dating back to 1946, Aspen Skiing Company, a division of Aspen One, owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company/jobs/sales-reservations-agent-ski-snowboard-school-winter-26-27-snowmass-village-444235 Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AspenSkiingCompany/744000152030699-sales-reservations-agent-ski-snowboard-school-winter-26-27 ### Cook - On-Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27 Snowmass Village, Colorado, US 3 days ago Full-time USD 22 - 26 GOJ 80 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company/jobs/cook-on-mountain-dining-winter-26-27-snowmass-village-444237 Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AspenSkiingCompany/744000152030619-cook-on-mountain-dining-winter-26-27 ### Ticket Office Assistant Manager - Winter 2026-27 Aspen, Colorado, US 3 days ago Full-time USD 63,832 - 73,832 GOJ 91 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company/jobs/ticket-office-assistant-manager-winter-2026-27-aspen-430543 Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AspenSkiingCompany/744000152030229-ticket-office-assistant-manager-winter-2026-27 ### Restaurant Manager - On-Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27 Snowmass Village, Colorado, US 3 days ago Full-time USD 70,000 - 80,000 GOJ 80 Company Description With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company/jobs/restaurant-manager-on-mountain-dining-winter-26-27-snowmass-village-430452 Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AspenSkiingCompany/744000152030179-restaurant-manager-on-mountain-dining-winter-26-27 ### Chef de Cuisine - On-Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27 Snowmass Village, Colorado, US 3 days ago Full-time USD 65,000 - 75,000 GOJ 88 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company/jobs/chef-de-cuisine-on-mountain-dining-winter-26-27-snowmass-village-430440 Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AspenSkiingCompany/744000152030079-chef-de-cuisine-on-mountain-dining-winter-26-27 ### Children's 7-17 Supervisor - Buttermilk Ski & Snowboard School Aspen, Colorado, US 3 days ago Full-time USD 62,476 - 72,476 GOJ 88 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company/jobs/childrens-7-17-supervisor-buttermilk-ski-snowboard-school-aspen-430550 Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AspenSkiingCompany/744000152030029-children-s-7-17-supervisor-buttermilk-ski-snowboard-school Image: Columbia Sportswear logo (https://ctbkvkigwvntnuityasg.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/company-logos/columbia-sportswear-1790575268907.png?width=80&height=80&resize=contain&quality=75) ### Retail Associate | prAna Columbia Sportswear (https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/columbia-sportswear) Boulder, Colorado, US 3 days ago Part time GOJ 85 Overview of the Position The Sales Associate plays a vital role in our retail team, assisting store leadership in creating exceptional brand and guest experiences, driving store sales, and fostering… View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/columbia-sportswear/jobs/retail-associate-prana-boulder-6930-1 Apply: https://columbiasportswearcompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Columbia_Career_Site/job/Boulder-Colorado-United-States-of-America/Retail-Associate---prAna_R-026930-1 ### Highlands/Buttermilk Shuttle Driver - Winter 26-27 Aspen, Colorado, US 3 days ago Full-time GOJ 91 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/aspen-skiing-company/jobs/highlandsbuttermilk-shuttle-driver-winter-26-27-aspen-000360 Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AspenSkiingCompany/744000151996379-highlands-buttermilk-shuttle-driver-winter-26-27 ### Adv. Ski F&B Lead Breckenridge, Colorado, US 4 days ago USD 22 - 27 GOJ 88 View Job: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/company/vail-resorts/jobs/adv-ski-fb-lead-breckenridge-074143 Apply: https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/breckenridge/job/Breckenridge-Adv_-Ski-F&B-Lead-CO-80424/1424477900/ Page 1 of 24 **1,182** new outdoor jobs added this week ## Unlock All 474+ Outdoor Industry Jobs Take a quick quiz to find the perfect outdoor industry career path for you ### Exclusive Listings ### Daily Updates ### Job Alerts ### Outdoor Careers in Colorado Colorado is one of the premier outdoor employment destinations in America, with a thriving outdoor recreation economy centered around its world-class ski resorts and mountain wilderness areas. The state boasts over 30 ski resorts including Vail, Aspen, and Breckenridge, creating thousands of winter and summer positions. Four national parks, 42 state parks, and millions of acres of national forest land provide extensive opportunities in conservation, interpretation, and recreation management. Colorado's outdoor industry generates over $62 billion annually, supporting a diverse ecosystem of adventure tourism, outdoor retail, environmental education, and wilderness programs. The state's 300+ days of sunshine, high alpine terrain, and strong outdoor culture make it a magnet for outdoor professionals seeking both career opportunities and quality of life. ### Top Outdoor Industries - Ski Resort Operations - National Park Management - Wilderness Guiding - Outdoor Retail & Brands - Environmental Education - Adventure Tourism ### Major Employers - Vail Resorts - National Park Service - Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Outward Bound - Rocky Mountain Conservancy ### Popular Job Types in Colorado Camp Jobs: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/camp-jobs-colorado Guide Jobs: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/guide-jobs-colorado Park Ranger Jobs: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/park-ranger-jobs-colorado ### Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Jobs in Colorado ### What are the best outdoor jobs in Colorado? ### Do I need special permits or licenses to work outdoors in Colorado? ### What is the best season to find outdoor work in Colorado? ### What is the cost of living like in Colorado? ### What are the top locations for outdoor jobs in Colorado? ### Explore Other Cities Denver Colorado https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-denver ### Explore Nearby States Utah: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-utah Wyoming: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-wyoming New Mexico: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-new-mexico Kansas: https://www.getoutdoorjobs.com/outdoor-jobs-kansas ## Structured data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the best outdoor jobs in Colorado?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Colorado's top outdoor jobs include ski patrol and resort operations at major mountains like Vail and Aspen, park ranger positions in Rocky Mountain National Park, wilderness guide roles with companies like Colorado Mountain School, outdoor education instructors, conservation technicians with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and positions with outdoor brands headquartered in Boulder and Denver. Summer guiding opportunities in rafting, mountaineering, and rock climbing are also abundant." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need special permits or licenses to work outdoors in Colorado?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Many Colorado outdoor jobs require specific certifications. Ski patrol positions typically require PSIA/AASI and avalanche certifications. Wilderness guides need Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and may need Leave No Trace Master Educator certifications. Raft guides require swift water rescue certification. Hunting and fishing guides need Colorado Outfitter licenses. Park positions often require law enforcement or interpretive certifications." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the best season to find outdoor work in Colorado?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Colorado offers strong seasonal employment patterns. Winter (November-April) is peak for ski resort jobs, with hiring typically starting in September-October. Summer (May-September) sees high demand for national park positions, wilderness guides, and adventure tourism roles, with hiring beginning in February-March. Many resorts now operate year-round with mountain biking and summer activities, creating more stable employment opportunities." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the cost of living like in Colorado?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Colorado's cost of living is above the national average, especially in popular mountain towns and Denver. Mountain resort areas like Aspen, Vail, and Telluride are very expensive, but many employers provide employee housing or housing stipends. Budget $800-$2,000/month for housing depending on location. Front Range cities like Denver and Boulder are also expensive, while Western Slope and Eastern Plains regions offer more affordable options." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the top locations for outdoor jobs in Colorado?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Top locations include Summit County (Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain), Vail Valley (Vail, Beaver Creek), Aspen/Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Estes Park (gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park), Boulder (outdoor brands and environmental organizations), Denver (headquarters for many outdoor companies), and Durango (wilderness and adventure tourism)." } } ] } ```