Employment and other Opportunities
Wild Soul, is always seeking apprentices, volunteers, skill-sharers and those trained in eight shields!
We are also hiring an Administrative Coordinator to join our administrative team.
See details below!
We are also hiring an Administrative Coordinator to join our administrative team.
See details below!
Part Time Administrative Coordinator
Location: Durango, CO (in-person and remote)
Time Commitment: approx 15 hours/week (flexible, with some required hours that may vary)
Compensation: $26–30/hour, DOE
Reports to: The Executive director and Administrative Team
Start Date: Flexible, full position-ready by September 2026
Wild Soul is a nonprofit nature-connection program currently in its fifth year of operation serving children and teens through immersive, and deeply connective nature-based experiences. Our programs currently include:
Wild Soul is run as a collaborative leadership model. Our small administrative team currently includes an executive director, program director and program coordinator, all deeply dedicated to the vision of our organization and steeped in the philosophy of our programs. The administrative coordinator would be working to support this team, maintain and improve organizational systems and provide administrative stability.
What We Are Looking ForWild Soul is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Coordinator to join our existing administrative team. The Administrative Coordinator’s primary focus is to build and maintain efficient administrative systems, and serve as a cornerstone of coordination and organization while working within the administrative team.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities may depend somewhat on previous experience and tasks will vary throughout the year.
1. Administrative Systems, Marketing and Outreach
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation & Growth
How to Apply
Please submit:
Time Commitment: approx 15 hours/week (flexible, with some required hours that may vary)
Compensation: $26–30/hour, DOE
Reports to: The Executive director and Administrative Team
Start Date: Flexible, full position-ready by September 2026
Wild Soul is a nonprofit nature-connection program currently in its fifth year of operation serving children and teens through immersive, and deeply connective nature-based experiences. Our programs currently include:
- A 2-day/week homeschool enrichment program, running Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 7-12
- Monthly weekend programs for public-school children and teens
- Summer camps
- Seasonal events and community offerings
Wild Soul is run as a collaborative leadership model. Our small administrative team currently includes an executive director, program director and program coordinator, all deeply dedicated to the vision of our organization and steeped in the philosophy of our programs. The administrative coordinator would be working to support this team, maintain and improve organizational systems and provide administrative stability.
What We Are Looking ForWild Soul is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Coordinator to join our existing administrative team. The Administrative Coordinator’s primary focus is to build and maintain efficient administrative systems, and serve as a cornerstone of coordination and organization while working within the administrative team.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Understands small, growing nonprofits
- Is efficient and detail-oriented while being values-driven
- Is comfortable with collaborative decision-making
- Wants to participate in building a thriving organization, culture and community
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities may depend somewhat on previous experience and tasks will vary throughout the year.
1. Administrative Systems, Marketing and Outreach
- Answer program inquiries, provide information to interested families
- Set up and maintain registration processes, payment plans and tuition assistance programs
- Basic marketing, including creating/distributing/posting flyers, posting on social media, and promoting programs via email
- Payroll support - managing paperwork for new hires and contractors
- Paperwork management and tracking, including staff documents, invoices/receipts, registration paperwork and policies
- Website maintenance/updates
- Support prep for community events, track calendar, acquire supplies and/or send emails for upcoming events
- Program support, which could include being present at events, sign-in/sign-out, providing information, paperwork or supplies or facilitating communication with parents/families
- Maintain positive relationships with our fiscal sponsor and partner organizations, respond to requests promptly and ensure compliance
- Coordinate community events where we can table or booth, serve as a representative of our our organization
- Support with fundraising events and opportunities
- Track and ensure adherence to budget
Required Qualifications
- Experience with administrative work, program management or similar
- Computer, software and tech fluency, ability to learn and work with new systems
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in self-directed, passion-driven environments
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Comfort working part-time, flexible/variable hours with high accountability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing multiple tasks and working in dynamic environments
- Experience working within shared leadership or collaborative teams, and navigating interpersonal challenges
- Previous non-profit work, fundraising experience, or program development
- Background in outdoor education, youth work, or nature-based programs
- Interest in self-development/growth, and community
- Interest in a longer-term commitment, locally rooted
- Strong alignment with:
- Naturalist and ancestral skills and values
- Alternative educational, cultural and community models
- Relational, nervous-system protective and somatic-aware approaches
Compensation & Growth
- $26–30/hour, approximately 15 hours/week
- Benefits: sick pay accrual, worker’s comp, discounted tuition for children of employees
- Potential for increased compensation and hours as funding improves, opportunities for growth
- Opportunity to participate in our community and events
- Leadership committed to clear communication, professionalism and a recognition of human value
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A resume
- A brief cover letter describing:
- Your experience with this type of work
- Why Wild Soul’s mission resonates with you
Apprenticeship Program
Wild Soul Nature Instructor Apprenticeship
September 2026 - June 2027 | Durango, Colorado
Program Overview & Logistics
The Wild Soul Instructor Apprenticeship is a 10-month immersive learning journey for adults who want to deepen their nature connection, develop group mentoring skills, and step into the art of holding space for transformative outdoor experiences with children. Apprentices will join our homeschool enrichment program for ages 7-12 in Durango, Colorado, running September 2025 through June 2026. You'll be part of the team, learning through observation, participation, reflection, and direct mentorship.
Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30am–4:00pm
Location: Durango, Colorado
Schedule: Program hours as listed on Mondays and/or Wednesdays (includes planning and debrief), plus 1-hour weekly planning/mentoring session
Spots available: 2
Cost: $995 for the year — payment plans may be available.
This breaks down to under $10/hour for over 100 hours of professional mentoring and training (not including program days).
Who This Is For
This apprenticeship is designed for adults (18+) who feel called to work with youth in nature and want to grow as mentors, leaders, and community builders. Ideal candidates are:
We especially welcome applicants with experience or interest in our core curriculum areas and 8 Shields mentoring.
What You’ll Learn
Through direct experience, mentoring, and weekly integration, apprentices will develop both hard and soft skills essential to nature-based leadership. Training includes:
Apprentices will work closely with experienced mentors and be given increasing levels of leadership responsibility over the course of the program.
Weekly Program Schedule & Time Commitment
Apprentices will serve as assistant instructors in a Wild Soul Kids Program 1–2 days per week, gaining hands-on experience and receiving regular mentorship. Commitment to the program includes:
Apprenticeship Trainings
In addition to hands-on mentoring during program days, apprentices will participate in apprentice-only trainings and be invited to all-staff meetings:
September 2026 - June 2027 | Durango, Colorado
Program Overview & Logistics
The Wild Soul Instructor Apprenticeship is a 10-month immersive learning journey for adults who want to deepen their nature connection, develop group mentoring skills, and step into the art of holding space for transformative outdoor experiences with children. Apprentices will join our homeschool enrichment program for ages 7-12 in Durango, Colorado, running September 2025 through June 2026. You'll be part of the team, learning through observation, participation, reflection, and direct mentorship.
Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30am–4:00pm
Location: Durango, Colorado
Schedule: Program hours as listed on Mondays and/or Wednesdays (includes planning and debrief), plus 1-hour weekly planning/mentoring session
Spots available: 2
Cost: $995 for the year — payment plans may be available.
This breaks down to under $10/hour for over 100 hours of professional mentoring and training (not including program days).
Who This Is For
This apprenticeship is designed for adults (18+) who feel called to work with youth in nature and want to grow as mentors, leaders, and community builders. Ideal candidates are:
- Curious, reliable, and open-hearted
- Actively on their own nature connection journey
- Excited to learn in a hands-on, experiential environment
- Interested in outdoor education, group facilitation, and regenerative living
- Familiar with—or eager to learn—naturalist skills, storytelling, animal tracking, bushcraft, and singing
We especially welcome applicants with experience or interest in our core curriculum areas and 8 Shields mentoring.
What You’ll Learn
Through direct experience, mentoring, and weekly integration, apprentices will develop both hard and soft skills essential to nature-based leadership. Training includes:
- 8 Shields/Coyote Mentoring and nature-based programming
- Facilitating connective, collaborative learning spaces
- Designing and leading seasonal curriculum
- Bird language, tracking, survival skills, nature-based games and songs
- Supporting physical and emotional needs through somatic integration
- Supporting healthy risk-taking and safety awareness
- Rites of passage and creating culture and community
Apprentices will work closely with experienced mentors and be given increasing levels of leadership responsibility over the course of the program.
Weekly Program Schedule & Time Commitment
Apprentices will serve as assistant instructors in a Wild Soul Kids Program 1–2 days per week, gaining hands-on experience and receiving regular mentorship. Commitment to the program includes:
- One or two program days per week (Mondays and/or Wednesdays) — includes program time, pre-program planning, and post-program debrief meetings
- Weekly planning/mentoring meeting: 1 hour per week (time TBD)
- Participation in community events and seasonal celebrations as part of the broader Wild Soul community
- Supporting end-of-year Rites of Passage
Apprenticeship Trainings
In addition to hands-on mentoring during program days, apprentices will participate in apprentice-only trainings and be invited to all-staff meetings:
- Pre-Program Training: A 2-day immersion in early September to ground in group culture, mentoring principles, and foundational skills
- Monthly All-Staff Meetings: Regular gatherings with the full Wild Soul team that include ongoing training in 8 Shields/Coyote Mentoring, team culture building, and collaborative planning
- Quarterly 1-Day Trainings: Seasonal deep dives into topics such as group facilitation, nature-based curriculum design, and personal leadership
To apply
Please send a letter of interest with some information about your background and what draws you to this program, as well as a resume to us at: [email protected]
Please send a letter of interest with some information about your background and what draws you to this program, as well as a resume to us at: [email protected]
Skill-sharers and elders
If you have a skill or something to share with our community please let us know! We are always interested in connecting with community members who can enrich our program. You can send us an email here and let us know how you're interested in becoming involved.
