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Dinosaur Ridge is a world-famous National Natural Landmark (a unit of the National Park Service) in Morrison Colorado, the site of the world’s first Stegosaurus discovery, and it includes the #1 dinosaur tracksite in the nation, as ranked by paleontologists.  In recent years, we have had between 200,000-250,000 visitors.  Friends of Dinosaur Ridge is a non-profit organization that cares for Dinosaur Ridge, protecting the site and educating visitors.  Visitors can tour the exhibit hall, and/or experience the wonders of the ridge through guided bus tours, audio tours, or walking tours.  Dinosaur Ridge also conducts tours for school groups and the public all year long and runs award-winning summer and winter camps for kids.   We have a staff of nearly 30 year-round, up to 50 during the busy summer months. We operate mostly on Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) land andoperate as licensees under JCOS. We are the largest "Tier III" organization in the Science and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).Our goal is to be a fun, educational, inclusive, and welcoming place for every dinosaur lover in Colorado and around the world.

A dynamic organization requires a dynamic and diverse Board of Directors!

We are looking for Board Members who: 

• Have a passion for our organization

• Are enthusiastic and committed to our mission of education and preservation

• May have a background in finance, legal issues, paleontology, accounting, geology, marketing, education, or fundraising

Board MemberExpectations: 

• Attend monthly meetings (currently the 3rd Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm)

• Be active in one or more committees (finance, DEI, education, development, marketing, site preservation etc.)

• Support the mission and vision of the organization through attendance at major events, membership, and an annual donation that is comfortable for you

• Embrace the organizational values of service, professionalism, enthusiasm, respect, integrity, and trust

• Be an ambassador for Dinosaur Ridge in the community

• Serve 8-10 hours/month for a minimum term of 1 year (max of 3 years)

• Track and report volunteer hours served

Why Volunteer with Friends of Dinosaur Ridge?

• Impact the growth and success of the organization and one of Earth’s most iconic paleontology sites

• Engage with a team of committed staff, volunteers, and local community members

• Experience and learn new things about paleontology, geology, education, and preservation

• Enhance your skills and widen your circle of contacts

To express interest, please contact Kermit Shields at keshields303@gmail.com (303) 519-5943

The dinosaurs had a big impact; you can too!