Summer 2019 Youth Mentor Position

Terra-Forma Education is a small non-profit environmental education organization. We provide unique, quest-based summer day camp adventures for elementary school aged youth and ritesof-passage adventures for middle school aged youth. We are seeking a creative, adventurous and enthusiastic youth mentor for full-time summer employment and possible future advancement.

Are you:

  • Experienced and excited to work with youth?
  • Experienced and excited about story telling, myth and adventure?
  • Passionate about protecting the Earth and living sustainably?
  • Excited and prepared to work outside in all weather conditions?
  • Knowledgeable and willing to learn about Pacific Northwest native flora and fauna?
  • Interested in learning about the operations of a small non-profit organization?

Immediate focus will be developing and co-leading summer programs for youth ages 6-10 leading into year-round rites of passage programs for youth ages 10-13. As a Youth Mentor you  will be responsible for:

  • Working with the director to prepare curriculum and materials for 8 weeks of summer adventures
  • Becoming familiar with all aspects of our summer programs
  • Co-leading/leading 8 one-week day camp adventures for youth ages 6-10 with a focus on environmental education combined with mythic journey and magical realism
  • Mentoring of youth participants, including nonviolent communication and conflict resolution
  • Maintenance of camp supplies
  • Help with development of new programs and materials
  • Helping youth deepen their connections with the earth through outdoor skills and adventure

Professional development opportunities include challenge course facilitator training and wilderness first aid certification. Advancement potential includes full time employment and mentoring for non-profit organizational leadership. Employment begins May 1. Pay for this position will be $15-$17/hour depending on experience. Please visit terra-forma.org to learn about our programs before applying.

Applicants must have a clean driving record and basic CPR/first aid certification. Send resume and cover letter with details about experience working with youth to caveman@terra-forma.us