Outdoor Educator and Alternative High School Program Manager, TEENS, Inc.

Nederland, CO

Position Title: Outdoor Educator and Alternative High School Program Manager

Organization: TEENS, Inc.

Location: Nederland, CO

Position Overview: The Outdoor Educator and Alternative High School Program Manager Program Manager position at TEENS, Inc is an exciting opportunity to collaborate within various programs across TEENS, Inc.; both out of school activities  and working with our alternative high school, Chinook West. The Program Manager will work directly with Chinook West youth in a supervisory role focused on building strong relationships and upholding high expectations. In addition, they will help carry out an exciting new “Belonging” program which  brings urban and rural youth together to participate in outdoor leadership programming.  This is a direct service position, meaning that the applicant should expect to be working directly with youth on average 30 hours per week. 

Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year previous leadership experience with youth
  • Ability to work collaboratively with  co-leaders/workers
  • Exceptional organizational, leadership and communication skills
  • Willingness to submit a driving record and ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
  • High level of group management and facilitation skills
  • Risk management and decision making proficiency
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Effective and inclusive leadership skills
  • High capacity for communication and providing and accepting feedback
  • Must be aligned with our Core Values and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion found at http://www.teensinc.org/values
  • Ability to use challenges and experiences to foster learning among youth groups
  • Experience and excitement for working with youth in various settings and capacities
  • A strong sense of humor and desire to grow both personally and professionally
  • Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid Certification
  • Experience camping in a group setting and / or backpacking experience.
  • Interest and ability to be out on overnight trips roughly 30 nights a year

Salary/Pay: $23-26/hr

Application Deadline: Open until filled

How to Apply: Use the full job description, and please send a resume and cover letter to ariel@teensinc.org.