Multiple Locations in Colorado

Position Title: Summer Camp Lead Instructor

Organization: Thorne Nature Experience 

Location: Boulder, Lafayette and Longmont, CO

Position Overview:  Thorne Summer Camp Instructors plan and lead fun, hands-on, two- weeklong outdoor day camp sessions that inspire and cultivate nature connection in our campers.

Duties: 

• Encourage earth stewardship through enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for nature.
• Use Thorne-developed activity guides to plan and lead joyful, meaningful, and engaging Thorne summer camps.
• Communicate with families through parent/guardian phone calls one week prior to each camp session.
• Function as a role model for all participants and volunteer teaching assistants.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification for adults and pediatrics from an approved vendor before being placed in a camp session.
• Passion for outdoor experiences and connecting youth to nature.
• Experience instructing children in an outdoor setting.
• Effective communication skills with children and adults.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience relating to and communicating with diverse audiences, especially Latinx participants and families preferred.
• BIPOC identifying individuals highly encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English encouraged to apply.

Start/End dates:  Training, May 18-19, 2024. Camp runs May 28-August 13, 2024 (do not need to commit to all six camp sessions to be considered)

Salary/Pay: 

$1,232.65 -$1,365.52 per two-week camp session (10 days) and is based on the level of experience/certifications of the instructor (This range is used as a guide; pay rates are at the full discretion of the summer camp manager).

Application Deadline: 

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.