Outdoor Lab Interns
Interns are vital to the success of the Outdoor Lab Program. Whether at Windy Peak or Mt. Blue Sky, they are typically post-high school or college students building resumes and work force skills. Interns spend at least one full semester on campus leading classes in the field, guiding High School Leaders, and working alongside teachers and site staff to provide inspirational and impactful outdoor experiences.
Meet the Mt. Blue Sky Interns
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Riley Babb -
Isa Barela -
Sara Charvat -
Drew Clouse -
Hailey Cole -
Emma Ferguson -
Nina Padron -
Christopher Richards -
Samantha Shanken -
Thomas Slat
Meet the Windy Peak Interns
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Turner Berry -
Anna Brewster -
Hunter Delong -
Grayson Fink -
Quinn Hall -
Addison Hoyle -
Sydney Jackson -
Anna Jones -
Emily Robben -
Natalie Segovia
Become an Outdoor Lab Intern
As an Intern, you will gain practical experience in teamwork, leadership, and communication. It’s a powerful opportunity to learn and develop work skills in the fields of outdoor leadership, environmental education, and youth development. Want to work seasonally as a guide or a camp counselor? An internship with Outdoor Lab is a great springboard to those jobs!
As an Intern, you work as part of a team to help students learn about Fire Ecology, Leave No Trace, Site History, Archery, and Astronomy. You will instill critical life skills in thousands of sixth-graders and high schoolers who visit from all points in Jeffco.
The Outdoor Lab Site Staff at Windy Peak and Mt. Blue Sky are looking for Interns year-round (for the upcoming semesters). Please keep in mind that decisions are made by the end of the previous semester for which you are applying. Reach out to our Program Directors if you would like the next steps to apply.
Program Directors
- Mt. Blue Sky - Cheyne Heiny | Cheyne.Heiny@jeffco.k12.co.us
- Windy Peak - Garden Marantino | Garden.Marantino@jeffco.k12.co.us
Benefits:
- $1,500 stipend
- 6 college credits through Red Rocks Community College’s Outdoor Education Program
- 3 credits for internship practicum
- 2 credits for Wilderness First Aid certification
- 1 credit for Leave No Trace Level 2 Certification
- 2.5 Elective Credits (For current high school students only)
- Room and board while on campus during the work week
- Inspirational mountain landscape to commune with nature
- Great friendships and professional connections
