Please see all job openings below.

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TRAIL CONSTRUCTION TEAM MEMBER
POSITION REPORTS TO: Land Manager
POSTING DATE: June 15, 2023
FLSA STATUS: Seasonal, 30-40 hours/week
COMPENSATION: $15.00 - $20.00/hr, depending on experience. 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Trail Construction Team is a seasonal (summer/fall) group responsible for boardwalk and bridge
construction within the 15-mile Glen Helen trail system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in a small team, which may include both staff and volunteers, in the construction of bridge and boardwalk structures in Glen Helen Nature Preserve, to designed specifications;

• Transport lumber and other building materials to installation sites by various methods including hand carry;

• Work with contractors on specialized project components, as needed;

• Ensure tools and other equipment are stocked, organized, and well-maintained;

• Identify trail maintenance issues and report them to the land manager;

• Progress reporting, including tracking work hours for grant documentation purposes;

• Represent Glen Helen Association values and policies when interacting with visitors, neighbors, volunteers, and others;

• Additional duties and responsibilities as agreed upon.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in wood working, construction, trail maintenance or related field;

• Desire and ability to work hard with minimal oversight;

• Botany, park/recreation management, invasive species management, and knowledge of Glen Helen a plus;

• Aged 18+.

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REQUIRED SKILLS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to safely and effectively use a variety of common construction tools and equipment, including saws, drills, hand and power tools;

• Comfort with highly physical outdoor work;

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.;

• Endurance to work all day outdoors in a variety of meteorological conditions.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license;

• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR;

• BCI/FBI background check required.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, all times of year, and all types of terrain;

• Must be able to walk several miles per day over preserve trails to and from work sites;

• Must be able to practice appropriate safety precautions when utilizing power equipment, saws, drills, and when carrying extremely heavy objects while on rough trail conditions.

 

TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, resume and three references to sstrauss@glenhelenassociation.org; or
Trail Construction Team Member Search, Glen Helen Association, 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs,
OH 45387​

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Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply including persons from historically marginalized communities and/or from groups underrepresented in the nonprofit, natural resources field.​

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER - ECOCAMP NATURALIST COUNSELOR

POSITION REPORTS TO: Outdoor Center Director
POSTING DATE: 3 February 2025

START DATE: 1 June 2025

END DATE: 1 August 2025
SCHEDULE: Fulltime, Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION: $450 weekly stipend, housing, meals, ongoing training & mentorship, and more! 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: Join our team of Naturalist Counselors for a fun and engaging community, interested in making a difference in the lives of children. Glen Helen Ecocamp consists of week-long summer camps for children between 5 to 15 years old. Each week, Naturalist Counselors are assigned up to 12 campers and responsible for organizing and leading activities aligning with the camp theme. ​​Full position description, qualifications, and information on how to apply can be found here. 

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER -  NATURALIST TEACHING INTERNSHIP

Outdoor School - Naturalist Teacher Internship

POSITION REPORTS TO: Outdoor Center Director

START DATE: 17 August 2025

END DATE: 22 May 2026
SCHEDULE: Fulltime, Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION: $400 weekly stipend, housing, meals, professional develoopment experiences, ongoing training & mentorship, complimentary membership to Antioch College Wellness Center, and more!

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Naturalist Interns teach elementary students about the natural sciences during multi-day overnight programs. Students are provided with experience-based connections to nature while cultivating community and personal growth. We are committed to fostering lifelong learning at the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center, therefore ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship are provided.This internship provides real-world experience in preparation for employment as a naturalist, educator, or science communicator of any kind. Naturalist Teacher Interns leave onsite amidst the beautiful 1,000 acre Glen Helen Nature Preserve, within walking distance of the vibrant Village of Yellow Springs.

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Full position description, qualifications, and information on how to apply can be found here. 

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