We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic individuals to join our team. The ideal candidate must be able to guide campers through experiential learning and nature exploration, in a safe and caring environment, possess stellar customer service skills, and be a supportive team player. The camp takes place at various public lands. The day is a combination of hiking and planned activities following curriculum designed for each grade level. Currently hiring for all grade levels.
5/22/2026
Eagle’s Nest Owl’s Roost (ENOR) Environmental Discovery Camp is a nationally recognized, award-winning educational program sponsored by the CSU Extension's Jefferson County 4-H program. ENOR has been offering magical outdoor, experiential learning experiences for 52 years!
Provides program leadership by implementing environmental education programs; supervises daily operations, schedules activities, manages trail use, and evaluates and adjusts programs weekly as needed.
Assesses staff needs and leads weekly staff meetings to provide guidance, address concerns, and support team effectiveness.
Oversee daily transportation operations, including van checks and pick-up/drop-off sites, ensuring participant safety and safe transport to program locations.
Assigns, directs, and supervises seasonal educators, ensuring adherence to policies and standards; supports staff, resolves non-routine issues, and fosters a positive, respectful, and motivated team culture.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with field site personnel and the children and their families, building rapport and friendship; and maintains contact with parents and places calls to parents for children, when necessary.
Must have a valid driver’s license and favorably pass MVR check.
Submit and pass the following background checks: CBI/FBI fingerprint background/criminal history check, TRAILS child abuse registry check.
*Additional criminal history and child abuse registry checks may be required if the applicant has lived in Colorado for fewer than five (5) years.
This position will supervise two ENOR Environmental Educators.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have completed at least one of the following qualifications: A) A completed bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: Child development, Psychology, Early Childhood/Special Education, Elementary/Special Education, Family and Human Development, Family Studies, Special Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation or Human services. B) An associate's degree or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and 3 months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children over the ages of 4 years who are not related to the individual; or C) Twenty-one months (3,185 hours) of experience in the care of 4 or more children over the ages of 4 years who are not related and one of the following: Completion of 6 semester hours from an accredited college or university or Completion of 40 clock hours of training course work applicable to school-age children.
To maintain childcare licensing adult/camper ratios, availability to work the entire 5-week assignment.
Previous experience building and leading a team.
Strong background in natural sciences, environmental education; knowledge of outdoor safety skills and Leave No Trace techniques.
Experience driving transport vans.
For full consideration, all materials must be submitted in Workday no later than 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Please submit the following to apply:
For questions regarding the application process, contact OEE HR at OEE_HR@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the AmeriCorps program, the position, qualifications, or job duties please contact Sharon Moore at srmoore@co.jefferson.co.us.
$21.00 per hour
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