Type: Seasonal: March 1st through October 31st 2024
Pay: $1040 per two week pay period (see details on training stipend)
Location: Moab, Utah
Benefits:
- Free, shared, all gender housing
- WFR Certification through Desert Mountain Medicine
- PRO-I Swiftwater Rescue Certification through Swiftwater Safety Institute
- Meals during overnight programs
- Two pre-scheduled paid weeks off
Schedule: Priority Application deadline: Nov 26th, 2023
Interviews: December 1st - 15th
Offers going out: After December 15th
Note: paid position, free housing provided
PURPOSE OF POSITION WITH CFI:
The First Year Naturalist Educator training program is a paid professional development program for outdoor educators beginning their career of connecting people to, and fostering care for, the natural environment. The position focuses on facilitating land-based programming for school and youth groups at our Professor Valley Field Camp and multi-day river trips on the Green, Colorado, and San Juan Rivers.
ROLE SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Teaching & Guiding – 60% of the time:
- Deliver research-supported curriculum to groups of up to fifteen 1st-12th grade students or adults as needed
- Facilitate team building, leadership, and Social Emotional Learning activities.
- Captain paddle rafts of up to 10 participants and row gear boats through up to class IV sections of river
- Lead participants in set-up of river camps
- Cook and serve meals for up to 30 participants Follow Risk Management policies in all activities
Support Staff Duties – 20% of the time:
- Support programs by: Rigging, De-rigging, and Scouting.
- Operate a motor vehicle (van or truck) with a trailer to transport program participants and gear, or to conduct other work activities.
- Training in trailer handling and four-wheel drive will be provided.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of all CFI equipment, including teaching materials, gear & vehicles
- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all aspects of the position
- Assist with documenting program engagement (taking photos & videos), developing outreach materials, potential grant writing and other office needs.
Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development – 10% of the time:
- Work closely with the program managers to develop lesson plans and program materials Canyonlands Field Institute
Team Engagement – 10% of the time:
- Attend weekly Operation meetings Participate in 1 on 1 meetings with Program Manager/Mentor regularly
- Support the advancement of the vision and mission of Canyonlands Field Institute by engaging in strategy, planning, goal setting, and leadership meetings/ conversations.
MORE INFO AT: https://cfimoab.org/employment/first-year-naturalist-educator/ TO
APPLY: Send a resume and optional cover letter to Education Director, Alexander de Moor at education@cfimoab.org with the subject line “First Year Naturalist Educator Application.” Please be prepared to offer references should you move forward to the next round. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We hope to have these positions filled by the end of January, but can be flexible for the right candidate.
We strive to host inclusive and accessible opportunities that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any accommodations in the application or interview process, please contact the Education Director.
