Summer Camp Lead & Environmental Education (AmeriCorps)

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

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.