Have fun during summer break and help an environmental organization by teaching youth in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. BookTrails is an exciting organization that offers unique early-education programs promoting environmental awareness taught through reading, writing, and art. We are seeking several interns to join our summer programming team. Interns will gain experience in many sectors of the organization— logistical planning, lesson and curriculum creation, and most of our intern’s time will be spent teaching environmental education in an outdoor setting. Interns will also get to spend a few weeks at our overnight camp location, as well as camping trips and rafting trips with the campers throughout Northern Colorado. An unforgettable experience is guaranteed, as well as an excellent springboard toward your next career choice. Spend your summer exploring the beautiful Colorado wilderness while helping children have the nature experience of a lifetime.  

•        Create, prepare, and lead activities and lessons for elementary-aged children

•        Learn and practice the BookTrails curriculum and teaching program

•        Provide one-on-one and group-setting literacy and nature education for students

•        Assist with morning and afternoon sign-in/out and organize camper paperwork

•        Help with transportation and logistical needs and planning field trips around the area

•        Room to grow within the organization

•        Have fun and be silly! Play in the Colorado outdoors!

•        Undergraduate students studying environmental sciences, biology, literature/English, or education are strongly encouraged to apply

•        Experience working with children, ages 3-12, preferably in an outdoor setting.

•        Must be a team player, problem solver, FLEXIBLE, work well under pressure

•        Strong knowledge of natural ecosystems and the natural world, or a willingness to learn

•        Boundless energy and positive attitude

•        Must have strong reading and writing skills and a passion for literature

•        Must possess strong communication skills

•        Must hold a valid driver’s license

•        Must be CPR and First Aid Certified, Lifeguards preferred! (applicants can be willing to obtain certifications prior to camp start date, BookTrails will not compensate for any certifications)

•        Must be able to reside in Steamboat Springs from June 2nd-August 13th

•        Must be financially able to commit to the internship for the entire period of 10 weeks. BookTrails Interns will receive free housing as well as a stipend for the summer. BookTrails can also help interns find supplementary jobs on the weekends.

•        Interns will rotate between working Camp Weeks (M-F 8am-5pm) and Planning Weeks (teach 2 short day classes and plan for the following camp week on their own time)

•              Interns will receive free housing as well as a stipend for the summer.

•              Willing to work with students to obtain college credit

•              Invaluable learning experience in fields of natural ecology, local Colorado history, and environmental education. Interns will have the freedom to teach topics they are passionate about

•              Excellent resume builder and references—opportunity to continue with the organization.

•              Opportunity to explore private, wild Colorado lands and camping/rafting trips.

•              We have a ton of FUN!

Please contact our Program Director, Annmarie Blodgett, at annmarie@steamboatbooktrails.org with any questions!