Left Hand Outdoor Challenge Program Leader
Opportunity Type:
Ongoing Volunteer OpportunityDepartment:
Parks & Open SpaceCategory:
Open Space, Environment, and GardeningTime Commitment and Minimum Age:
Attend at least 50 percent of all activities from September through May. Must be at least 21 years of age.Program Summary:
The Left Hand Outdoor Challenge encourages young adults to become stewards of our public lands. Innovative monthly challenges hosted by Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff and volunteer program leaders will expose participants to a variety of outdoor careers and resource management issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build strong mentor relationships with participants during Left hand Outdoor Challenge events, meetings, and activities.
- Teach and monitor participant involvement in a variety of natural and cultural resource management topics relating to Boulder County Parks & Open Space.
- Assist in monthly challenges that explore resource management concepts, stewardship skills, outdoor ethics, service learning and leadership.
- Support Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff in the direction and implementation of program responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Show a willingness to be involved in outdoor activities, volunteer service and environmental stewardship.
- Complete an interview process and pass a background check.
- Be open to building professional mentor relationships with teen participants that support a positive team environment and contribute to the healthy development of the participants.
- Must agree to limit their contact with participants to sanctioned program events, meetings and activities.
- Attend at least 50 percent of all activities from September through May each year, including an orientation and program graduation.
- Must adhere to Boulder County Parks & Open Space policies and procedures and submit to the direction of Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff.
Contact:
Sully Tun-Ake
stunake@bouldercounty.gov
Application Process:
This position is not accepting applications at this time. Applications will open June 17.