Summer Position
Mountain Campus Summer Staff
We are looking for two enthusiastic, responsible seasonal staff to co-teach our nature-based summer day camps for children ages 5-12. If you love the outdoors, working with kids, and high-energy, collaborative, environments – this is the summer job for you!
Location: 3168 Co Rd 28, Woodland Park, CO
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Employment Dates: May 27 – Aug 8
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate curriculum, lead hikes, support experiments, crafts, and games
- Co-lead a safe, inclusive, and engaging outdoor camp experience
- Supervise campers and ensure their safety and well-being
- Model environmental stewardship and teach Leave No Trace
- Participate in staff planning, assist with daily setup and clean up
- Communicate clearly with campers, staff, and families
Qualifications:
- College junior, senior, or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working with youth in the outdoors (volunteer, staff, or professional capacity)
- Background in science, history, or recreation is helpful but not required
- Teaching license, degree, or certification is a plus but not required
Outdoor Skills & Comfort
- Comfortable living and working outdoors—including tent camping and hiking over rugged terrain
- Energetic, dedicated, and excited to be involved in all aspects of the program
- Preference given to applicants with advanced outdoor skills (e.g., backpacking, fishing, map and compass navigation)
Safety and Certifications
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications required (we will pay for you to receive your certification if you do not already have it)
Compensation, Benefits, and Housing
- Pay: $19/hours
- Training and development opportunities, including child development, psychology, student behavior management, relevant laws, and teaching skills
- Staff must provide their own lunch and snacks
- 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio (outstanding for the education industry)
- Become a better naturalist: learn local plants and animals
- Build outdoor hard skills (camping, orienteering, backcountry cooking, Leave No Trace)
- Learn games and activities to teach ecological concepts
- Other perks—like spending your summer outside hiking and exploring!
- This is a Woodland Park–based position; housing is not provided
To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role to Missy Liu: Liu@catamountinstitute.org
Subject line: Mountain Campus Summer Application – [Your Name]
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
