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Cal-Wood Education Center · 2 months ago

Future Opening: Evening Program Coordinator

Jamestown, CO 80455

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $23/hr

Cal-Wood Education Center is dedicated to providing positive nature experiences for all, especially those from underrepresented communities. The Evening Program Coordinator will facilitate engaging evening programs and dinners, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for participants.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Give clear and loud announcements for meals and fire drills

Effective group management and supervision during meals and evening programs

Communicate professionally with lead teachers and adult chaperones. Be ready to answer questions and problem-solve as needed

Make sure all participants feel welcome and included. Make accommodations for accessibility needs when necessary

Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for students and staff

Be consistent and fair when enforcing policies and procedures

Facilitate and oversee dinners, ensuring that all participants have enough food and understand how meals run at Cal-Wood

Prepare for evening programs, including re-stocking or organizing supplies, setting up a campfire or indoor space, and planning individually or with other evening staff

Lead safe, engaging, and fun evening programs for students, in collaboration with other instructors. Evening programs include campfires, night hikes, egg drop, and team building activities

Make sure Lodge is closed down for the night at the end of your shift

Mentor and coach part-time evening instructors to help them lead safe, engaging, and fun evening programs and provide excellent customer service to our students, teachers, and parent chaperones

Check in regularly with the school programs manager regarding any challenges, materials needed, and feedback received

Qualification

Experience working with youthRisk management experienceBilingual (Spanish-English)First Aid/CPR certificationCustomer service skillsHikeLift heavy objectsCommunication skillsTeam management skillsPersonal motivationFlexibility

Required

High level of personal motivation for continued learning, personal responsibility for positive attitude, and flexibility are necessary to meet the demands of a dynamic residential work schedule

Excellent communication and people skills, professionalism, and customer service

Experience working with youth and managing groups

Experience in risk management and emergency response

Desire to work with a small team of other motivated and passionate staff to support operations of a small non-profit organization

Reliable team member - we need to be able to count on you

Ability to pass background checks

Ability to hike up to 2 miles on uneven terrain, lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs for short periods of time), and maintain a positive attitude outdoors in all weather conditions

Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to get certified required (Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications a plus)

Reliable high-clearance vehicle (4WD/AWD is ideal) for steep dirt road commute