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Job Posted
July 19, 2022
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Job Type
Remote
No
Location
United States
Summary
Environmental Educator at Fenton Ranch in the Jemez Mountains
Fenton Ranch is an environmental education facility located in a beautiful canyon in the Jemez Mountains 80 miles north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fenton Ranch offers many environmental education lessons and activities (hiking, fishing, exploring) that encourage youth, ages 4 to 11, to grow into environmental stewards. Fenton Ranch also encourages youth to grow as individuals by facilitating experiences that foster independence, self-confidence, and creative thinking. The mission of the Fenton Ranch program is to provide all students at Manzano Day School with yearly environmental education experiences.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate a variety of environmental science lessons.
- Lead and facilitate various outdoor activities, such as hiking, archery, noncompetitive games, wading in the stream, and nature journaling.
- Complete logistical and maintenance requests as assigned
- Play, laugh, and share in the joy of learning with very enthusiastic youth.
Position Dates:
- Staff Orientation will be from August 22nd through August 26th, 2022
- Programming will take place between August 29th through October 14th, 2022
- Weekends are free for exploring the area -- ancient Puebloans sites, hot springs, and wilderness areas full of biking, hiking, and rock climbing opportunities. Nearby Jemez Springs is a pleasant mountain village, and Los Alamos is 40 miles away.
Position Compensation: Individuals will receive housing and hourly pay starting at $12.00 per hour. Individuals traveling from out of state for this position will be eligible for travel reimbursement of $150.
Other Position Logistics: All applicants will complete a background check. Housing is in a rustic cabin on the property. Pets are not permitted. Fenton Ranch is in a remote part of the Jemez Mountains, so a car is helpful. There is a desktop computer, a landline, and wifi. There is no cell phone reception at the property. The staff is small and will work and live cooperatively.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma preferred bachelor’s degree
- Excellent teamwork, leadership, and cooperation skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including public speaking
- Ability to multi-task and coordinate several major activities simultaneously
- Experience with teaching or leading elementary-aged children
- Experience or an interest in outdoor recreation activities: hiking, biking, camping, canoeing
- Appreciation for the natural world and an interest in teaching environmental education
- Comfortable working outdoors, including warm and cold weather, rain, and sun
- Applicants should be reliable, mature, enthusiastic, creative, and independent
- Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license
How to apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Brad Hall, Director of Fenton Ranch, at bhall@manzanodayschool.org.
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