Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Foster the growth of Summer Nature Camps by:
  • Planning, marketing, leading, and evaluating day and overnight camps for 4-18 year olds, including living onsite in shared space with overnight campers.
  • Leading the development and implementation of the Leaders-in-Training program, a summer camp volunteer/leadership program for 13-18 year-olds. 
  • Oversee licensing of overnight camps and exemption for day camps.
• Develop, schedule, advertise, coordinate, lead, and evaluate monthly homeschool programs.
• Plan, advertise, lead, and evaluate family programs and partnership events with Barr Lake State Park.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (unless otherwise noted):

• Solid understanding of camp industry standards, regulations, and risk management.
• Solid understanding of environmental education standards and philosophy.
• Strong facilitation and teambuilding skills.
• General knowledge of biology and ecology, specific to ecosystems found in Colorado.
• Specific knowledge and experience regarding bird identification, ornithology, and the natural history of birds.
• Excellent organizational, logistical and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and roles efficiently with little direct guidance and rapidly adapt to changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Responsible, creative, relational, enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful team player; self-motivated, results-oriented, and dedicated to providing clients with quality and enriching experiences.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.   

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, life sciences, environmental interpretation, or education. Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience developing, marketing, administering, leading, and evaluating environmental education/interpretation programs in formal and non-formal outdoor classroom settings.
• Experience and confidence delivering scientific messages to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with safely transporting children in 15-passenger and other rental vehicles. 
• Experience coordinating and supervising a diverse educator pool.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (WFA or WFR preferred).