Calling teens in 9th grade to 11th grade – come join Trail Ambassadors – our year-round environmentally focused, work-study program. Participate in this DelNature program and receive a stipend for involvement.

Thea Lopez, Youth Development Coordinator
Program Location: DuPont Environmental Education Center, Wilmington, DE
Trail Ambassador Responsibilities
- Willingness to work in the outdoors and interest in learning outdoor topics
- Have a team-focused and positive attitude; willing to learn and try new things
- Responsible, dependable, and flexible
- Ability to patiently work through and solve challenges
- Able to work evening and occasional weekend hours
- Able to lead walks through varied terrain; willingness to learn kayaking and canoeing
- Able or willingness to learn to ride a bicycle along the Markell Trail, Wilmington Riverfront, and in the Southbridge community
- Able to get to and from DEEC/the program – bus passes available
- Rising high school freshmen, sophomore, or juniors preferred
- Able to participate during program hours listed above

Thea Lopez and Trail Ambassadors
Essential Dates
Interviews: Ongoing
Program begins: October 15, 2023
Program ends: August 19, 2023
Schedule
- September 2022 – May 2023, Tuesdays and Thursday s, 4:30 – 7:00pm, occasional Saturdays in place of a Tues/Thurs mtgs.
- June – August 2022, Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm
Stipends for Trail Ambassadors
Summer stipends are $275/wk, paid monthly. School year stipends $275/month. There is a bonus of $850 for completing the program.
DelNature is dedicated to intentionally building a culturally diverse organization and strongly encourages applications from youth that identify as BIPOC and/or women. All are welcome to apply; priority will be given to applicants who are Wilmington residents. Contact Thea Lopez to learn more.
Applicants Must Submit
Complete and submit a Trail Ambassadors Application (including ONE signed letter of recommendation, from a school counselor, teacher, or other adult who is not a relative, detailing how the applicant demonstrates the qualities that suit them for this position)
Questions? Contact Thea Lopez, Youth Development Coordinator