Field Experience Specialist, Poudre Learning Center (PLC)

Field Experience Specialist Poudre Learning Center (PLC)

Classification: A/P/T

Date Posted:2/02/2026

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range:A/P/T Range 5 ($52713-$77444) (Negotiable based on experience)

Contract Length/ Days: (260)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program voluntary life insurance through PERA and 401(k) 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits please see ourBenefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position the District offers a variety of leave options including sick leave discretionary leave vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to APT employees can be found in theBoard of Education PolicyManual.

Reports to: Director of Career and Technical Education

Deadline for application: Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:

• College degree in environmental science biology geology botany education sociology or a related field
• Extensive knowledge related to natural sciences
• At least two years of experience working with K-12 youth
• Valid Colorado Drivers license for off-site programs
• Current first aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of Colorado Content Standards
• Familiarity with Positive Youth Development and/or Youth Participatory Action Research
• Experience working in non-traditional education settings particularly environmental education outdoor education nature centers or pre-collegiate programs
• Multilingual multicultural and applicants from diverse populations

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: The field experience specialist is responsible for leading field experiences and overseeing the logistics of field experiences supporting ambassadors who lead field experience activities and supporting community and postsecondary partnerships. Working successfully with diverse populations is an essential feature of this position with enthusiasm for working with the public as important as content knowledge. Poudre Learning Center (PLC) programs are hands-on project-based and geared toward helping children and adults develop awareness appreciation passion and stewardship.

Essential Functions:

• Managing logistics for and implementing grant programming.
• Complete initial contact planning and emails with teachers to finalize schedules and booklets. Facilitate follow-up emails and surveys.
• Set up and maintain educational displays and posters at the PLC.
• Reach out to the community to recruit new members and volunteers to help provide learning opportunities.
• Collaborate on developing culturally responsive innovative student activities and family programs based on experiencing the outdoors with the PLC partner school districts.
• Assist the program specialist in the development and enhancement of the Well Watch program and PLC field experiences as needed.
• Work closely with the program specialist to ensure successful PLC experience for teachers students parents and community members.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of field experience materials and first aid kits.
• Develop and maintain an organizational system for field experience materials.
• Submit purchase requests to the administrative assistant.
• Care for ambassador animals (including snakes) through regular feeding wellness checks and maintaining clean habitats.
• In conjunction with the marketing specialist update the website and social media on a weekly basis and maintain the calendar of events.
• Support grant goal implementation data collection and reporting.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff students parents and community.
• Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace Adobe Creative Suites as well as other job-appropriate software applications.
• Flexibility and excellent public relations skills.
• Proficient in business and office procedures.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.

Other Duties:
Knowledge Skills and Mental Ability

• Ability to make and certify math computations accurately and rapidly.
• Proficient on spreadsheet software (EXCEL/ Google Sheets) desktop publishing email and Internet Google Suite financial management software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to think creatively and identify procedural improvements as needed.
• Passion for environmental education
• Ability to work both independently and on a team with minimal supervision

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular in-person attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:

• The successful candidate must be able to perform essential functions requiring sitting standing stooping walking and communicating effectively.
• They must be able to safely operate standard hand tools office equipment telephones and computers.
• Willingness to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and irregular or non-traditional work hours

Travel: Minimal Travel

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity religion national origin ancestry age genetic information veteran status marital status or disability. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify solicit and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees prospective employees and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue Greeley CO 80631
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