Environmental Institute Instructor

The Environmental Institute Instructor position will work as outdoor educators for the EUREKA! Science Museum in Grand Junction, Colorado. This position will work to teach programs for kids aged K-10th grade about outdoor sciences and environmental education. Programs range from day camps to week long overnight camps and include a wide variety of outdoor recreation and learning including hiking, mountain biking, rafting, camping, and backpacking.

Instructional Responsibilities 

Deliver / teach lessons that provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in educational programs including but not limited to camps, after school programs, and tutoring
Effectively manage student behavior 
Maintain an engaging, fun, safe, and secure environment for students 
Prepared for intensive programming during summer season
Enthusiasm, initiative, and dedication to learn and create curriculum 

 Leadership & Teamwork 

Strong communication, leadership, and team building skills  
Provide outdoor recreation and risk management oversight
Perform work independently and in a team environment
Assist in the museum with EUREKA! daily operations and events on occasion
Demonstrated ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment

Public Relations Responsibilities 

Engage and interact with program participants and parents in a positive and professional manner 
Utilize effective written and oral communication techniques
Dress and act in a program appropriate professional manner

Safety 

Adhere to and enforce EUREKA!’s safety policies, procedures and practices to ensure the safety of program participants and staff 
Assist with risk management practices associated with outdoor recreation / backcountry travel 

Training and skills

Attend trainings, orientations, and meetings as necessary  
Maintain skills and abilities to effectively carry out all job functions 

Must maintain a current Covid-19 immunization record
Must have a current First Aid/CPR certification (Wilderness First Responder preferred)

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive larger vehicles including, but not limited to, 12-passenger van, 14 passenger bus, trailer, CDL not necessary

Applicant must be available to take several week-long overnight trips, sometimes multiple weeks in a row with weekend breaks

The position uses a computer, phone, climbs stairs, and spends time hiking, climbing, biking, and floating in remote settings outdoors. Must be able to maneuver, lift and carry materials, packages, and supplies up to 35lbs. 

The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to the entire duration of employment or possible employment. EUREKA! is an equal opportunity employer.

Position is full time summer seasonal with option to extend.

Start date May 15th, 2022

Salary range: $15-$18/hr

How to apply:

Please visit our website at https://eurekasciencemuseum.org/employment/ and follow the instructions under the Environmental Institute Instructor position.