Outdoor Equity & Environmental Education Intern
City of AuroraAurora, Colorado, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
35000 - 35000 USD
Internship
About the Company
The city of Aurora -- a great place to live! Aurora, Colorado, is a booming city of over 400,000 residents located along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. It is truly a great place to live, work and play! Who We Are DIVERSE POPULATION People from around the world call Aurora their home and help create our culturally rich environment. Whether you prefer the city life or a more rural setting, you’ll feel right at home in our city. AWARD-WINNING CITY It’s safe to say that amazing things happen when we work together. Our 911 dispatch center is the only dispatch center in the country that has been recognized twice by Congress and our water treatment plants are consistently winning awards for water quality. PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUSED Visit our public safety page to see how our Police and Fire Departments put safety first and learn what it takes to join the team. CORE4 Values In everything we do, we do it with integrity, respect, professionalism, and with a focus on customer service. Our Core 4 values drive the city of Aurora forward and encourage all employees to adhere to these ideals.
Job Description
This internship is a wonderful opportunity for college students passionate about nature who want to make the outdoors a more welcoming place for everyone. As a vital part of the Generation Wild team, you will support the City of Aurora’s mission to expand equitable access to nature for youth and families, especially those from historically underserved communities.
Requirements
- Assist with the planning and facilitation of outdoor education and recreation programs for youth and families
- Support programming that helps remove barriers and increases equitable access to outdoor spaces
- Create inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive outdoor learning environments
- Assist with preparation and cleanup of program materials and activity areas
- Maintain accurate program numbers and assist with required documentation like waivers
- Develop unique and creative programming opportunities for diverse communities
- Supervise participants with safety as the first priority and ensure each participant is always accounted for
- Engage students in hands-on environmental learning activities
- Support communication with participants, community partners, and naturalist team as directed
- Attend staff training and meetings
- Maintain awareness of participant medical needs and communicate concerns to supervising staff
- Assist with accommodations to ensure all participants can fully engage in programming
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
