Texas Outdoor Education Center Fellowship

Description:

Our Commitment to Equity
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qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one
who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of
our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to
contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values
the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where
everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
 

Our Investment in You
Through a commitment to equity, continuous learning and by leading with our values, we believe in maintaining a
supportive work culture while providing the highest quality programming. Camp Fire is putting the call out to the
passionate individual who is ready to join our team.
 

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Texas Outdoor Education Coordinator and Rental and Retreats
Coordinator, this position is responsible for facilitating a variety of hands-on experiential learning opportunities for
participants of all ages. In working with the Texas Outdoor Education Center (TxOEC), the program specialist teaches
environmental education programming to kindergarten to 12th grade students, who participate in day and overnight

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programming. In conjunction with our Rentals and Retreats department, the program specialist facilitates outdoor
adventure activities for a variety of user groups renting Camp El Tesoro facilities throughout the year.
 

Essential Functions:

• Implement a variety of age and ability appropriate activities in environmental education programs, such as:

fossils, birds, habitats, native flora, insects, and additional studies as developed.

• Implement a variety of age and ability appropriate activities in the above-stated outdoor adventure programs,

such as: archery, challenge course, canoeing, outdoor survival skills, and additional studies as developed.

• Participate as a member of the TxOEC and Rental and Retreats team to deliver and supervise evening

programs, overnights, and special events.

• Evaluate the success of outdoor programs and assist in quality modifications through Camp Fire Program

Quality Assessment.

• Ensure participants know and follow safety and educational procedures.
• Maintain the environmental education and outdoor adventure equipment including curriculum and material

storage areas, facility areas, books, brochures, materials and supplies.

• Observe hazards or developments in the natural environment and alert appropriate staff.
• Inventory and restock environmental education and outdoor adventure equipment in a timely manner.
• Conduct a daily check of the facilities and equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair.
• Ability to live in camp setting and work irregular hours while delivering programs.
• Endurance including standing, some bending, stooping and stretching.
• Ability to observe behavior, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply

appropriate behavior-management techniques.

• Assist in overall implementation of camp programs.
• Ability to support Facilities team through occasional cleaning of cabins, dining hall, trail maintenance, among

other tasks

• Adhere to Camp Fire First Texas policies and procedures.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
Bachelor's degree in education, forestry, anthropology, wildlife management, environmental science,

outdoor recreation, or related fields is preferred. Degree may be substituted by a combination of college
hours and at least two years of outdoor experience. Volunteering or interning in organizations that focus on
child education or nature education can also assist in experience for the Outdoor Education Program
Specialist 