Sharpe Reservation Per Diem Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development organization, has provided free life-changing summer experiences in the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities. Young people also participate in year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs. For more information, visit  

Position Summary 

The Fresh Air Fund is hiring Per Diem Outdoor Instructors to work in our Environmental Center at Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill, NY. This is an on-call, part-time, per diem position that is scheduled to work on an “as required” and “as available” basis, with flexible work opportunities available throughout the year. Per Diem Instructors facilitate outdoor and environmental education lessons ranging from pond ecology to team building. The ideal candidate is curious, personable and hard-working with previous experience working with children. 

Per Diem Instructors may be scheduled to work at Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill, NY, Harriman State Park or at schools that request onsite programming. This is an in-person position that reports to the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities 

• Plan and facilitate Environmental and Outdoor Education lessons from the Sharpe Curriculum.
• Facilitate group dynamics and team building sessions.
• Ensure program supplies are kept in order and good condition. 
• Manage all aspects of group safety. 
• Maintain a general understanding of Sharpe Reservation trails, roadways, and facilities. 
• Occasional driving of camp vehicles (golf carts, and 7 and 15 passenger vans) as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

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