Join the Swaner Eco Center Team

Field Trip Leader

Responsibilities:

•  Assist with or lead field trips for K-12 students 
•  Winter field trips run Jan.-Feb. and include snowshoeing 
• Fall and Spring field trips run Oct.-Nov. and April-June, respectively and include wetland explorations 
• Help with set-up and clean-up of field trips 

Time Commitment:

• Field trips are conducted in 2-2.5 hour blocks during school hours from October – June. Total time required per trip may equal 4 hours after set-up and clean-up are completed. 
• We prefer you assist with or lead at least three field trips per month. You can choose if you wish to help with fall, winter, or spring trips…or all three! 

Training:

• Training will be held at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring seasons and will last approximately 3-4 hours. 
• Additional training will be offered throughout the year to provide you with updated and new information you may use during trips. 

Requirements and Experience Necessary:

• No experience necessary! You will be provided with all the training you need. 
• No criminal record. Background checks will be completed and references will be checked. 
• Good communication skills as well as experience with youth, education, or environmental topics a plus. 
• Must be reliable and able to tolerate extreme cold and/or hot weather depending on time of year you are helping with field trips. Must not mind getting wet or dirty. 

Join the team at Swaner!

If you are interested in assisting with or leading field trips at Swaner, contact
Andrew Giunta at (435) 252-3583 or andrew.giunta@usu.edu

For additional information about field trips, volunteer opportunities, and volunteer benefits visit www.swanerecocenter.org