First Year Naturalist Educator

ROLE SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Teaching & Guiding - 60% of the time

• Deliver research-supported curriculum to groups of up to fifteen 1st-12th grade students or adults as needed
• Facilitate team building, leadership, and Social Emotional Learning activities.
• Captain paddle rafts of up to 10 participants and row gear boats through up to class IV sections of river
• Lead participants in set-up of river camps
• Cook and serve meals for up to 40 participants
• Follow Risk Management policies in all activities

Support Staff Duties - 20% of the time

• Support programs by: Rigging, De-rigging, and Scouting.
• Operate a motor vehicle (van or truck) with a trailer to transport program participants and gear, or to conduct other work activities. Training in trailer handling and four-wheel drive will be provided. 
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all CFI equipment, including teaching materials, gear & vehicles
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all aspects of the position
• Assist with documenting program engagement (taking photos & videos), developing outreach materials, potential grant writing and other office needs. 

Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development - 10% of the time

• Work closely with the program managers to develop lesson plans and program materials

Canyonlands Field Institute Team Engagement - 10% of the time

• Attend weekly Operation meetings 
• Participate in 1 on 1 meetings with Program Manager/Mentor regularly
• Support the advancement of the vision and mission of Canyonlands Field Institute by engaging in strategy, planning, goal setting, and leadership meetings/ conversations.