Eco Ranger

~ Soar over the San Juan Mountains on 27 different zip lines that range from 56 to 1,400 feet in length. Over a mile and a half of cable will carry you across the Animas River and through majestic Old Growth Ponderosa Pines and beautiful Aspen Groves. Our patented, eco-friendly zip lining course is inspected daily and is so safe that guests don't even need to wear gloves or helmets! ~

Soaring Tree Top Adventures is located in the heart of one of the country's most scenic areas. Along with that natural beauty comes a wide array of wildlife: elk, deer, mountain sheep, bobcats, mountain lions, turkeys, bears and many other species call this area their home. We consider it our duty to protect and nurture this habitat. Two dollars out of every zipline guest's admission is donated to the Durango Wildlife Rehabilitation Fund.

Position Overview

Are you physically fit, safety conscious, comfortable working at heights, and do you have an outgoing and personable disposition? If so, you may have what it takes to work at Soaring Treetop Adventures, the world’s largest zip line course, rated #1 on TripAdvisor.com. We are seeking applicants for Ecology Interpretive Guides (Eco Rangers) for the summer season.

Employment options: Peak (June 1 - mid-August) or Full (June 1 - mid-October).

Responsibilities

• Educate guests about the natural history of our remote property within an Old Growth forest in the San Juan Mountains as they participate in our zip line course.
• Between spans, guests learn from our Eco Rangers about the natural environment of Southwest Colorado.
• The ecology tour runs in tandem ziplining, and Eco Rangers work side by side with Sky Rangers.
• We want guests to understand the importance of protecting the environment and to promote a clean environment.
• You’ll spend time researching and obtaining program information.

Qualifications

• A background in Natural Resources and Interpretation, Environmental Science, Outdoor Recreation, Biology, Botany, Ecology, or any other sciences preferred.
• All guides are required to maintain a clean-cut, professional appearance, and need to be comfortable with public speaking, working at heights, standing for long hours, and be physically fit.
• For more information, please visit our website.

Compensation: 

• Full-time seasonal position 40 plus hours/week paid on a salary of $1600/month.
• Room/Board included.
• Remote, cabin-style living.
• There is no road access to the property, but staff can travel off property on days off.
• Parking provided.

To Apply

Please click below to upload your resume, cover letter describing related experience, and three references and be sure to indicate Eco Ranger in the subject line.