eeCorps Summer Camp Assistant Director – Bluff Lake Nature Center

Latino Outdoors; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly living allowance

Housing stipend

Cellphone stipend

Wellness stipend

Education award

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver, CO, hosts an eeCorps member focused on environmental education for PreK-12 students. The position runs February to August, supporting program facilitation and summer camp planning for 600+ campers across 10 weeks.

Under the Summer Camp Director, you will coordinate, prepare, and facilitate camp programming, hire and supervise counselors, track outcomes, and participate in orientations and trainings.

Qualifications

• English/Spanish bilingual preferred
• Passionate about Bluff Lake Nature Center's mission
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills with adults and children
• Team player, enthusiastic, organized, creative, critical thinker, and self-motivated
• Desire/commitment to learn about Colorado flora and fauna
• Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 18 years old at start of service
• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
• Must pass National Service Criminal History Checks (NSOPW, State, and FBI)
• U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate field trips, after school, mini camps, visitors lobby shifts, and summer camp programming
• Serve with the Summer Camp Director to develop curriculum and programs
• Support the Summer Camp Director with hiring, coordinating, and supervising the Summer Camp Counselors, Counselors in Training, and Junior Counselors over the 10 week summer camp
• Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
• Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Approachable and communicative

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Program Overview:

Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming, while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to improve lives and foster civic engagement all across the country.

Service Site Overview:

This position will be located at Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver, CO. Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC) is a nonprofit agency that owns and manages a unique urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom in Denver, CO. Through environmental education, stewardship, and community engagement, BLNC is committed to educational equity and making nature accessible to all.

Service Position Summary:

From February to April, this position will support program facilitation and summer camp preparation. From May to August, this position will serve alongside the Summer Camp Director to coordinate, prepare, and facilitate 10 weeks of summer camp programming to 600+ campers ages 5-12, Junior Counselors ages 13-15, and Counselors in Training ages 15-17.

Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities):

eeCorps members engage with their Host Site organizations to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps' and Bluff Lake Nature Center's goals. These duties include:

• Facilitate field trips, after school, mini camps, visitors lobby shifts, and summer camp programming
• Serve with the Summer Camp Director to develop curriculum and programs
• Support the Summer Camp Director with hiring, coordinating, and supervising the Summer Camp Counselors, Counselors in Training, and Junior Counselors over the 10 week summer camp
• Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures
• Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings
• Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines
• Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible

Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):

• Assist in organization of paperwork and program supplies
• Assist in keeping site facilities clean and updated
• Evaluate education programs using assessment data from students, teacher/student feedback, current best practices in pedagogy and science standards, as well as observations and first-hand teaching experience
• Support relationships with community
• Substitute facilitation of Outdoor Homeschool Enrichment program and Bluff Lake Forest School as needed
• Facilitate Spanish language programming as needed, if English/Spanish bilingual

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:

• Ability to serve outdoors in various weather conditions for up to 9 hours a day
• Ability to set-up and take-down pop-up tents, tables, and chairs; load and unload materials onto shelves; pull a supply wagon distances of up to 1 mile at a time
• Commitment to equity in education
• Approachable and communicative person willing to engage with various stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, site visitors, volunteers, etc.)

Qualifications:

• English/Spanish bilingual preferred
• Passionate about Bluff Lake Nature Center's mission
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills with adults and children
• Team player, enthusiastic, organized, creative, critical thinker, and self-motivated
• Desire/commitment to learn about Colorado flora and fauna
• Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate
• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 18 years old at start of service
• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
• Must pass National Service Criminal History Checks (NSOPW, State, and FBI)
• U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status required

Term of Service:

This is a half-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 900 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm; flexible hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments. The position begins 2/16/27 and ends 8/15/27.

Training and Support Provided:

eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Chira Noce ([e-mail]), Bluff Lake Education Director, as well as by Erin Dreps ([e-mail]), eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2026-27 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.

Location and Service Conditions:

This position is based at Bluff Lake Nature Center at 11255 E MLK Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238.

Benefits:

• Biweekly (two times per month) living allowance of $916.67. Taxes are deducted and the living allowance is distributed by direct deposit to the member’s bank account.
• $275/month housing stipend
• $25/month cellphone stipend
• $100/month wellness stipend
• $136.64-$273.27/month Bluff Lake English/Spanish bilingual fluency stipend if applicable, based on skill level
• $100/month wellness stipend
• An education award of $3,697.50 upon successful completion of term of service.
• It is possible to defer student loans while serving as an AmeriCorps member.
• Loan forbearance for eligible student loans.
• Mileage reimbursement for eeCorps-required travel.
• Non-tangible benefits including extensive training, valuable experience, networking, and the opportunity to serve the local community in a crucial area of need.
• Ability to participate in regional EE leadership councils; option to obtain CAEE’s nationally-recognized Professional Environmental Educator Certification.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity:

This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided as needed for applications, interviews, and service.

Position will be open until November 29, or until 30 applications have been received.