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Environmental Educator at Fenton Ranch in the Jemez Mountains
Fenton Ranch is a residential environmental education facility. It is located in a beautiful canyon in the Jemez Mountains 80 miles north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fenton Ranch offers many lessons and activities that encourage growth for youth ages 5 to 11, such as exploring nature, fishing, hiking, canoeing, as well as arts and crafts. These experiences help to foster respect and an appreciation for the natural world. Fenton Ranch encourages youth to grow as an individual by facilitating experiences that foster independence, self-confidence, and creative thinking. The mission of the Fenton Ranch program is to provide all students with yearly environmental education experiences.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate a variety of environmental science lessons.
- Lead and facilitate a variety of outdoor activities, such as: canoeing, hiking, archery, camping, campfires,
noncompetitive games, fishing, and exploring.
- Lead and supervise a variety of residential camp activities, such as: meal time, clean-up activities, journaling, free
time activities, craft projects, and bedtime.
- Complete logistical and maintenance requests, as needed.
- Play, laugh, and share in the joy of learning with very enthusiastic youth.
Position Dates:
- Staff Orientation will be August 19th through August, 23rd, 2019.
- Programming will take place between August 26th and October 18th, 2019.
- Weekends are free for exploring the area ancient Ancestral Puebloans ruins, hot springs, and wilderness areas
full of biking, hiking and rock climbing opportunities. Nearby Jemez Springs is a pleasant mountain village, and
Los Alamos is 40 miles away.
Position Compensation: Individuals are given full room and board, travel reimbursement of $150, and hourly pay (approximately $360/week).
Other Position Logistics: All applicants will complete a background check. Housing is provided in a shared room in a rustic cabin on the property. Pets are not permitted. Fenton Ranch is in a remote part of the Jemez Mountains, a car is very helpful. There is a desktop computer and a home phone for calls, but there is no wifi or cell phone reception. The staff is small and is expected to work and live cooperatively.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma, preferred bachelors degree
- Excellent teamwork, leadership, and cooperation skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including public speaking
- Ability to multi-task and coordinate several major activities simultaneously
- Experience with teaching or leading elementary aged children
- Experience or an interest in outdoor recreation activities: hiking, biking, camping, canoeing
- Appreciation for the natural world and an interest in teaching environmental education
- Comfortable working outdoors, including warm and cold weather, rain and sun
- Applicants should be reliable, mature, enthusiastic, creative, and independent
- Applicants must possess a valid drivers license
