Gap-year jobs in Colorado
Colorado is one of the best states for a gap-year job: a strong outdoor-recreation economy, growing health and community organizations, and seasonal roles that pair well with a year off before college.
The Colorado listings below are posted by vetted local organizations and reviewed by our team.
Key takeaways
- Colorado gap-year jobs span outdoor trail work, community health, and seasonal roles in Denver and Boulder.
- Most are paid $17–$23/hour and require no college degree.
- Outdoor and seasonal roles often include housing assistance for the season.
- Every Colorado employer is admin-reviewed before its job is listed.
2 opportunities
Browse all typesTrail Crew Member
Join a paid outdoor trail crew maintaining hiking routes across the Colorado Rockies for a season.
Clinic Outreach Assistant
A paid front-desk and community-outreach role at a Denver health clinic — great for pre-health gap-year students.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of gap-year jobs are available in Colorado?
Common Colorado roles include outdoor trail crews around Boulder, community-health positions in Denver, and seasonal hospitality and recreation work in the mountains.
Do Colorado gap-year jobs provide housing?
Some seasonal and outdoor roles offer housing assistance for the season. Housing details are noted on the individual listing when available.