SUMMARY

Bogus Basin’s Environmental Education program is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable field instructor to engage local youth in a variety of fall field trip themes. The Fall Environmental Educator will lead on site field trips at Bogus Basin for k-12th grade students that involve hiking and a variety of hands-on activities. Other tasks will include but are not limited to, lesson planning, leading outreach lessons in classrooms or other outdoor locations, collaborating with teachers and volunteers, leading volunteer events for adults, maintaining lodge equipment and materials, and assisting with stewardship and sustainability projects such as waste diversion efforts, invasive species control, trail maintenance, habitat restoration work, and more.

Each program day will start with a specific content focus designed to engage youth in hands-on, place-based activities. Content topics will range from a specific ecology theme to safe and responsible outdoor recreation. The goal of this program is to connect students to the natural world. We hope to foster the next generation of ecologists, land managers, environmental stewards, and more who will stand for access and preservation of our public lands and the world around them. The Fall Environmental Educator will be trained to lead students through educational activities, mentored on how to provide positive learning experiences for children in a field trip setting, encouraged to create activities of their own interest that fit into our curriculum, and expected to positively redirect students’ behavior when necessary. 

This is a full-time seasonal position. 40 hours a week Monday-Friday. Typical daily hours are 8:30am-4:30pm. Position starting 8/17/2026 and ending 11/20/26. Start and end date may be flexible.

The team will be working towards these goals:

1. Connect People to Land Through Outdoor Experiences We aim to foster a personal and lasting connection to the natural world by offering hands-on, place-based education programs that encourage curiosity, observation, and stewardship.

2. Provide Accessible, Affordable, and Inclusive Environmental Education We are committed to reducing barriers to participation in environmental education by keeping programs affordable, accessible to diverse communities, and welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds. Our volunteers help us extend our reach and reflect the diversity of our community, making programs more personal, welcoming, and supported.

3. Empower the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards Our core programming serves youth ages 9–14 through camps, field trips, and school partnerships, helping them build knowledge, confidence, and a love for the outdoors.

4. Expand Meaningful Learning Opportunities for Teens and Adults We will broaden our impact by creating more teen and adult programs, including thematic tours, workshops, and immersive experiences that support lifelong learning.

5. Educate for Climate Action and Environmental Awareness We integrate climate education into our programming to deepen understanding of local impacts, inspire hope through solutions, and encourage responsible decision-making.

Transportation: Transportation is provided up and down the mountain from the Harrison Hollow parking lot.

Duration: 8/17/2026 through 11/20/26

This includes work with fall field trips, outreach programs, and on mountain stewardship and sustainability projects.

**  Position is not eligible for paid holidays and there aren’t any during this time range.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

· Thoughtfully plan and organize lessons and activities.

· Lead and set up a variety of youth based activities.

· Lead and engage groups in environmental education activities in a variety of settings including a mountain forest environment and classrooms

· Teach on the trail and spend the day outdoors in a variety of weather.

· Positively redirect misbehavior when necessary.

· Create a safe learning environment.

· Maintain a professional attitude toward all students, staff, supervisors, volunteers, and other departments.

· Work as a team with other field instructors to carry out programing

 · Maintain hiking trails, work on habitat restoration projects, and sustainability initiatives such as waste diversion efforts

· Organize and manage the indoor and outdoor teaching spaces, equipment, tools, and other materials

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

· Perform other duties, as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Passionate about Bogus Basin’s Mission.

· Ability to work with people of all ages, especially children. Have a strong interest in nature education, and educating youth (3rd – 12th grade).

· Need to be reliable, flexible, creative, enthusiastic, enjoy working with children, and have some experience teaching.

· Ability to make sound decisions under stressful situations.

· Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

· Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

· Ability to pass a background check.

· Ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately, with or without supervision, and without injury to incumbent or others.

· Ability to stand, balance, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

· Ability to hike on uneven terrain for distances up to 4 miles with a backpack weighing up to 25lbs.

· Ability to navigate mountainous terrain with or without GPS or maps.

· Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.

· Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Outdoor environment; exposed to inclement weather and adverse conditions.

Working with groups of children daily. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application assistance available upon request.