Bilingual Youth Field Specialist

Overview

LandPaths seeks an individual with a passion for building a diverse, healthy and whole community connected with the land. The ideal candidate is driven, energetic and creative; excels in an active work environment, is committed to equity in access to nature, and loves working with youth in the outdoors. The Bilingual Youth Field Specialist will provide day-to-day field implementation of LandPaths’ youth programs including: “In Our Own BackYard” (IOOBY), Inspired Forward, and Camps (held during school breaks throughout year and summer) for students of all ages. IOOBY is an award-winning, innovative field-based education and nature-immersion program for elementary youth; Inspired Forward combines education and youth leadership with nature-immersion for teens and young adults. The Bilingual Youth Field Specialist will represent LandPaths in the classroom and in the field in a manner that builds a sense of belonging and collaboration with teachers, parents, volunteers, and fellow staff members. In addition to the implementation of specifically designed environmental education curriculum, the ideal candidate also loves engaging youth in unstructured play and exploration in nature, enjoys leading nature games and crafts, singing songs, storytelling…all things camp!

The Bilingual Youth Field Specialist is expected to strive for excellence in the implementation of LandPaths’ nature-immersion youth programs, including consistent modeling of LandPaths’ core values and best practices. The Bilingual Youth Field Specialist is responsible for day-of program logistics and safety, and for providing daily reflections of the effectiveness of the program.

Tagged as: Teaching/Education

Qualifications:

A successful candidate will likely have 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

Required Skills:

 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
 Must have a vehicle to use for LandPaths’ business, a valid driver’s license, and personal auto insurance
 Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and having a significant cross-cultural experience or understanding
 HS diploma or equivalent, some college and or relevant work experience

Preferred Skills:

 Share LandPaths’ commitment to equity and belonging, and the motto “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