COSA Summer Internships with the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas

Hello Friends,

The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas is pleased to announce two summer internships working with our educational team to provide activities, staff informational booths at events, and learn about how we steward the communities’ resources. Please see BOTH requisitions below with information on how to apply. I would appreciate you sharing these opportunities with anyone you know who may be a good fit and please let me know if you have any questions I can answer. Thank you!

City Employees: To apply, login to FC Career Connect and click on the Employee Career Site link. Click on the title of the position to apply.

Interns/Volunteers/Temporary Agency Employees:Please click here to create a profile and apply. Use your personal email address (not FCgov.com email) when creating profile.

POSITION TITLE: Intern- Public Engagement- Education (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8281
DEPARTMENT: Natural Areas
LOCATION: NIX SITE OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Seasonal Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $17.00 – 20.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 1/26/2026.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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