EMPLOYMENT

Thorne is a leader in teaching young people Earth stewardship through environmental education and nature connection programs. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who work creatively and collaboratively to develop and deliver fun and impactful programming. At Thorne, we value our staff by paying our employees a living wage; focusing on equity and inclusion for our staff and the kids we serve; and offering opportunities for professional training and development. Thank you for your interest in joining our team and we look forward to connecting with you.

OPPORTUNITIES

Environmental Educator – DEIA Specialist – Full Time

Come join our team and make a real impact on the lives of children and foster their connection to nature! Thorne Environmental Educators work year-round to foster deep nature connection through joyful, place-based, hands-on experiences. Educators teach and support Thorne’s School Programs, Field Trips, Summer Camp, and Community and Family Programs with elementary-aged students in and around Boulder County.

Educators provide opportunities and access to nature for all, especially low-income and Latinx youth in Lafayette, Colorado.  Applicants with experience working with Latinx youth are highly encouraged to apply.  This position provides an opportunity to develop and implement curriculum that facilitates the inclusion of students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  This is a new position at Thorne, and we are excited to explore how we will expand our DEIA work at our new Lafayette Nature Center.  Must be conversational and/or fluent in both Spanish and English.

CLICK HERE for a full position description.

How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to sandra@nullthornenature.org and include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.


Summer Camp – 2024 Seasonal Positions

Thorne Nature Experience is seeking fun, collaborative summer camp instructors who… 

  • LOVE to play outside
  • Thrive in a role as a mentor
  • Enjoy engaging with children through outdoor exploration
  • Are highly relational and effective communicators
  • Care about equity and diversity

We accept applications year-round for the following positions:

Please click on each job title for a full position description.

How to Apply: CLICK HERE to fill out our short interest form. 


Thorne Nature Preschool- Join Our Team

Thorne Nature Preschool aims to support healthy early childhood development and foster a deep connection with nature through its year-round nature preschool program. As our preschool grows, we are always interested in talking with individuals interested in joining our team as a full-time year-round lead or assistant teacher.  If you are looking for part-time flexible hours, consider joining us as a substitute teacher.  This job is for you if you have a genuine love for young children, a deep personal connection to nature, a commitment to high-quality care and learning, and previous experience working with preschool-aged children and their families.

Not sure which position is the best for you right now?

CLICK HERE for our Preschool Lead Teacher job description
CLICK HERE for our Preschool Assistant Teacher job description
CLICK HERE for our Preschool Substitute Teacher job description

Please submit your cover letter and resume, and/or questions regarding positions at our preschool to Sandra@nullthornenature.org and include “Preschool – Your Name” in the subject line. All applicants will receive an email acknowledgment that their information has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.


Looking for Volunteer & Internship Opportunities?

Volunteering and interning at Thorne is a great way for you to get to know our organization and for our team to get to know you. Many of our year-round team members started out as volunteers, interns, or seasonal employees. Follow the link below to learn more.

CLICK HERE for volunteer and internship opportunities.