Job Description

Position Summary

Eco-Experience is an environmental education program offered to mainly 5th graders (though some schools attend with middle school participants).

These positions (8) provide class instruction and daily oversight for the program, lead campfire and evening activities, assist with mealtime such as helping clear trays, serve food, and monitor behavior, help coordinate logistics with teachers, facilitate ropes course and adventure components, and guide day hikes.

A strong passion for outdoor activities and environmental education and previous experience working with youth in the outdoors is strongly recommended.

This position will be open until filled.

Essential Job Duties

Provide environmental education instruction and daily supervision for participating student groups.

Lead campfire programs, evening activities, and assist with mealtime duties such as serving food, clearing trays, and monitoring behavior.

Coordinate daily logistics and communication with visiting teachers and school staff.

Facilitate ropes course and adventure-based activities with a focus on safety, teamwork, and skill development.

Guide day hikes and outdoor learning experiences that promote environmental awareness and engagement.

Conditions of Employment

1. Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

2. Special Requirements/Other: Will be 18 years of age upon or before the first day of employment.

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Supervision

No formal supervision

Minimum Qualifications

Will be 18 years of age upon or before the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.