Thank you for your interest in the High Country Conservation Center
Please see our open positions below or visit our Volunteer page for more ways to become involved.
Waste Diversion Intern
Join HC3 as a Waste Diversion Intern and gain experience in resource conservation here in Summit County. As the Waste Diversion Intern, you’ll assist in the execution of HC3’s summer Oops Tag Outreach Program, walking/driving predetermined recycling routes to examine and tag bins for contamination. You’ll gain firsthand experience learning how local governments, communities, and nonprofits like HC3 are working together to foster sustainable behavior and monitor the impact of sustainable initiatives on mountain communities. This position will run from June-September and includes roughly 12 hours per week.
Sustainable Food Intern
Join HC3 as a Sustainable Food Intern and gain experience in local sustainable food production. As the Sustainable Food Intern, you’ll participate in the operations of our Grow to Share food donation program, the Summit CSA (community support agriculture) urban organic farm and our community gardens. In this position, you’ll gain experience with hands-on community farm work and training in organic food production. This position will run from June to September and includes roughly 8-12 hours per week.