Position
Duties
§ Become trained on specific
youth program field-based education goals, approach and curriculum;
§ Lead groups of youth
in hands-on activities in a fun and engaging manner; *includes field programs
on the land as well as online field experiences adapted for distant learning
during shelter-in-place;
§ Utilize positive
behavioral management techniques;
§ Become knowledgeable
and conversant in all aspects of LandPaths’ mission, values, strategic plan,
preserves and community programs;
§ Develop and deepen
through active listening and mutual understanding, relationships to engage and
expand student, parent, teacher and volunteer participation, advancing
LandPaths’ youth program goals;
§ Maintain all field
day necessities (logistics, safety, gear, etc.) needed for program, including
tracking gear inventory and storage;
§ Under the guidance of
the Program Manager and Senior Field Specialist, work as part of a team to
facilitate field day program, including pre-program task of assessing site
conditions and preparation, leading large and small groups of youth, parents
and teachers, and post-program tracking and evaluation;
§ Assist in the communication
and coordination of volunteers in all day-of activities.
EXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS
A
successful candidate will likely have significant experience leading youth programs,
including the following qualifications:
§ A genuine passion for
rooting youth in nature and for equity in access to nature;
§ Experience working with
youth and leading groups;
§ Comfort and
confidence in the outdoors;
§ Experience implementing
specifically designed curriculum and able to engage youth in fun camp games,
crafts, songs, storytelling, and unstructured play and exploration in nature;
§ Detail oriented, well
organized;
§ Strong communication
skills: articulate with proven ability to write effectively and speak
persuasively, willing to have difficult conversations to build community;
§ Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
and having a significant cross-cultural experience or understanding;
§ HS diploma or
equivalent, some college and or relevant work experience
ATTRIBUTES
A successful candidate
will embrace LandPaths’ values and culture, including the following:
§ Share LandPaths’ commitment
to equity and inclusivity, and “no child left inside”;
§ Genuinely loves
working with youth and being in the outdoors;
§ Is creative, energetic,
and fun;
§ Empathic and caring;
§ Positive problem
solver;
§ Punctual and
professional;
§ Enjoys learning and
supporting the work of others;
§ Works best in busy
work environment, managing multiple variables with divergent goals;
§ Flexible;
§ Enjoys contributing
to a positive work environment.
