Evening Program Instructor

CAL-WOOD EDUCATION CENTER; Jamestown (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Job summary

Cal-Wood Education Center is seeking energetic, adaptable applicants to lead evening environmental education programs such as night hikes and campfires. The role runs seasonally, is hourly and non-exempt, and may include weekend family camp instruction or weekday substitute field instruction.

Training is provided and comfort with outdoor activities is essential. Compensation is $21/hour with meals provided during programs, plus paid sick time.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and ages.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to pass background checks.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to get certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate evening environmental education programs (night hikes, campfires, indoor science or team building).
• Occasional weekends as a family camp instructor or substitute field instructor.
• Train in hosting campfires, guiding hikes, and conducting indoor science programs.
• Be part of a fun team that values nature and outdoor activities.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Experience with kids

Group management

Risk management

Reliable and punctual

Background checks

First Aid/CPR

Wilderness First Aid (plus)

Job description

Cal-Wood Education Center is a non-profit bringing kids and families together with nature, driven by outstanding environmental education programming. We are located in a 1,200-acre scenic mountain setting 15 miles northwest of Boulder in Jamestown, Colorado.

Cal-Wood is seeking energetic, adaptable and positive applicants for an exciting and rewarding position leading evening environmental education programs: night hikes, campfires, and indoor science or team building programs. Individuals may also be invited to train and serve as a weekend family camp instructor or a weekday substitute field instructor, leading team building, hands-on science education and outdoor recreation. Position starts as soon as possible and runs through May 22, 2026, with the possibility to continue in future seasons.

This is a seasonal, hourly, non-exempt role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate dinners
• Lead evening programs such as night hikes, campfires, and indoor team building or science programs. 3.5 hour gig, 5:30-9:00 pm Mon-Thurs.
• Minimum of 2-3 evenings/week.
• Optional: Work occasional weekends as a family camp instructor (Saturday-Sunday, includes overnight). Potential to also assist with weekday outdoor education programs with school groups as a substitute field instructor. No overnight supervision necessary. 1-3 day shifts available.
• Training is provided in hosting campfires, leading night hikes, facilitating meals, and conducting indoor science programs.
• Be a part of the fun team at Cal-Wood, full of individuals who value nature and enjoy outdoor activities!

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Strong desire and ability to work effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds and ages
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Ability to be loud, fun and silly with a large student audience during campfires
• Reliable and punctual, with strong communication skills
• Experience working with kids
• Experience with group management and risk management
• Ability to pass background checks
• Ability to hike up to 2 miles on uneven terrain, lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs for short periods of time), and maintain a positive attitude outdoors in all weather conditions
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• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to get certified required (Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications a plus)
• Must have reliable vehicle (ideally 4WD/AWD) that can handle dirt roads and snow

Compensation:

• $21/hour (paid every two weeks)
• Meals provided when working programs
• Paid sick time (1 hr sick time accrued per 30 hrs worked)
• Lifelong memories of silly songs and skits around the campfire, stargazing with kids, and facilitating amazing outdoor experiences for students!