Fenton Ranch is an environmental education facility located in a beautiful canyon in the Jemez Mountains 80 miles north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fenton Ranch offers many environmental education lessons and activities (hiking, fishing, exploring) that encourage youth, ages 4  to 11, to grow into environmental stewards. Fenton Ranch also encourages youth to grow as individuals by facilitating experiences that foster independence, self-confidence, and creative thinking. The mission of the Fenton Ranch program is to provide all students at Manzano Day School with yearly environmental education experiences.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Lead and facilitate a variety of environmental science lessons.
• Lead and facilitate various outdoor activities, such as hiking, archery, noncompetitive games, wading in the stream, and nature journaling.
• Complete logistical and maintenance requests as assigned
• Play, laugh, and share in the joy of learning with very enthusiastic youth.

Position Dates: 

• Staff Orientation will be from August 22nd through August 26th, 2021
• Programming will take place between August 29th through October 15th, 2021
• Weekends are free for exploring the area — ancient Puebloans sites, hot springs, and wilderness areas full of biking, hiking, and rock climbing opportunities. Nearby Jemez Springs is a pleasant mountain village, and Los Alamos is 40 miles away.

Position Compensation: Individuals will receive housing and hourly pay starting at $12.00 per hour. Individuals traveling from out of state for this position will be eligible for travel reimbursement of $150.

Other Position Logistics: All applicants will complete a background check. Housing is in a rustic cabin on the property. Pets are not permitted. Fenton Ranch is in a remote part of the Jemez Mountains, so a car is helpful. There is a desktop computer, a landline, and wifi. There is no cell phone reception at the property.  The staff is small and will work and live cooperatively.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma preferred bachelor’s degree
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, and cooperation skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several major activities simultaneously
• Experience with teaching or leading elementary-aged children
• Experience or an interest in outdoor recreation activities: hiking, biking, camping, canoeing
• Appreciation for the natural world and an interest in teaching environmental education
• Comfortable working outdoors, including warm and cold weather, rain, and sun
• Applicants should be reliable, mature, enthusiastic, creative, and independent
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license