Seasonal Staff- Group Leaders, Program staff, Specialists, Road Cooks and more!

Our seasonal staff support both our school programs in the spring and fall, and our summer treks running June -August.

We have a variety of positions available; each staff member at CGE is essential in order to facilitate high quality, place-based educational programming to youth ages 8-18. Below are brief descriptions- please visit our website for more information.

Farm Educator: The Farm Educator is part of our Basecamp team providing high-quality farm education programming while also producing vegetables from a ¼-acre farm. 

Field Educator: The Field Educator supports the creation and facilitation of place-based educational curriculum. We are looking for scientists, artists, culturalists, and others who enjoy working with youth outdoors.

Group Leader: Group Leaders take on the responsibility of leading their trek throughout the season. This position is ideal for those who are knowledgeable about the Southwest and seeking leadership opportunities.

Operations Coordinator: The Operations Coordinator is primarily responsible for maintenance, upkeep, and improvement of the 550-acre Basecamp property, as well as our fleet of vehicles and inventory of gear.  

Youth Conservation Corps Group Leader: The YCC Group Leader leads a conservation crew throughout the summer, working on projects in partnership with the US Forest Service. 

Program Staff: Program staff work with the Group leader to plan educational programming based on the needs and location of the group and are essential in maintaining the ‘flow’ of a trek. We are seeking self-motivated, well organized individuals who enjoy working with youth. 

Road Cook: Road cooks go out with a trek and must be adaptable, creative, and interested in mixing adventure into their daily routine. Our ideal candidates are detail-oriented, flexible and self motivated to create nutritious and delicious meals. 

Basecamp Cook: Basecamp cooks work as a team to create menus inclusive of trekker’s dietary and nutritional needs and often cook for large groups. Our ideal candidates are detail-oriented, flexible and self motivated to create nutritious and delicious meals. 

Naturalist: The Naturalist is part of our Basecamp team providing high-quality science education programming including, but not limited to: ecology, biology, geology, astronomy, and ornithology to trekkers.

Art Specialist: The Art Specialist leads art activities both in the Nature Arts Workshop  and in the field, to summer trekkers. Activities can include pottery, leatherwork, weaving, beading, watercolors and more. 

Mountain Bike Specialist:  The Mountain Bike Specialist uses our fleet of mountain bikes to facilitate adventure to trekkers throughout the summer.  This role includes teaching youth mountain bike skills, IMBA Trail Etiquette and leading single-day and multi-day bike excursions.

Climbing and Adventure Specialist: The Climbing and Adventure Specialist provides exceptional adventure education to our school and summer trekkers, including rock climbing, navigation and team building activities. 

Please visit our website at https://cottonwoodgulch.org/join-our-team/ for more complete job descriptions and instructions on how to apply!