We are currently hiring for the following positions: Summer Camp Instructor, Bilingual Summer Camp Instructor, Summer Camp Extended Care Lead Instructor, Summer Camp Field Coordinator, Summer Camp Assistant Instructor, Summer Camp Extended Care Assistant Instructor, and Summer Camp Field Assistant Intern at all locations.

As a Summer Camp staff member, you will become part of a team of nature-oriented professionals who receive support from our camp leaders, develop environmental education skills, and enjoy a community of peers who value a profound connection to nature in our lives.

Full position descriptions are on Thorne’s website, http://www.thornenature.org/get-involved/employment/. Please complete our online Summer Camp Staff Application at Thorne’s website to get started!

Summer Camp Employment Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older, 21 or older required for some positions
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology, Education, or related field preferred
• Experienced Instructor, especially in an outdoor setting
• Strong communication skills with adults and children
• Good knowledge of Colorado ecology and natural science
• Ability and desire to create excellent “Camp Experiences”
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally

IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AN INSTRUCTOR OR FIELD COORDINATOR SUMMER CAMP POSITION you must have a minimum of 480 hours of full time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

You must provide letter(s) of recommendation from organizations or businesses in which you have been involved in the care or supervision of four or more children since you have turned 18. The letter(s) must include a summary of your qualifications and the number of hours you have worked in that position. Any letters of recommendation must be on company letterhead, and the reference needs to provide their contact information, including an address, phone number, and email address.

If you have any questions, please contact Carrie at 303.499.3647x110 or carrie@thornenature.org.