Responsibilities:

• Create, prepare, and lead environmental education activities and lessons for school-aged children that relate to camp themes
• Co-organize logistical aspects of the day, including transportation needs and planning special field trips, along with the Outdoor Reading Guide
• Provide one-on-one reading and writing help for students
• Communicate with the director about issues and updates relating to staff, campers, logistics, parents, emergencies/ safety issues, etc
• Communicate with parents about their child’s successes and progress, as well as any behavioral issues.
• Assist with morning and afternoon sign-in/out
• Act as a mentor/ supervisor for our team of 4 interns along with the Outdoor Reading Guide.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, ages 3-15, preferably in an outdoor setting
• Must be comfortable managing groups of children up to 5, in an outdoor setting
• Must be a team player, problem solver, high energy, and FLEXIBLE
• Strong knowledge of Colorado ecosystems
• Background in Environmental Education- preferred
• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills
• Must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive vans and trailers

Conditions:

• Must be able to reside in Steamboat Springs from June 1st-August 11th.  Housing not included.
• Must be able to overnight camp at our site for 4 nights/week during some weeks.
• Must love the outdoors and be comfortable with overnight camping for multiple nights in a primitive campsite.
• Must be able to attend our Camp Clean-Up Days on June 2nd and August 11th.

Benefits:

• $4, 350 salary for the period of June 1st-August 11th, 9 weeks of work at $483/week. Outdoor Science Guides can make additional salary by starting earlier in the season to help prepare for the start of camp. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5: 30 pm and will include nights at our overnight sight. No camp is held on weekends; some preparations are needed for camp on Monday.  Staff will spend some weeks (M-F) at our overnight site where room and board will be provided.
• Opportunity to continue with the organization after summer
• Discount at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore and access to other pro deals for gear.
• An invaluable learning experience in fields of natural ecology, local Colorado history, and early-childhood education, fun camping trips!
• Excellent resume builder and references—opportunity to continue with the organization