Jim Serfass

Experience

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  Camp High Trails

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Environmental Educator

  - Facilitated hands-on outdoor science lessons for sixth grade students in a remote setting- Supervised groups of up to 18 students in a residential cabin

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  The Fresh Air Fund

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2007

  Ropes Course Director

  - Trained and supervised ropes course staff- Scheduled high and low ropes course programs for five summer camps- Actively inspected and evaluated course systems and equipment for safety- Facilitated adventure programs for youth participants and adult staff

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  NatureBridge

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  - Facilitated all on-campus logistical operations for the residential environmental education programs of over 200 participants- Acted as a liaison, information conduit, and mediator to all program participants and staff - Presented orientation programs for teachers and chaperones, and large group presentations for as many as 200 students. - Developed hands-on, experiential, inquiry based science curriculum for upper elementary and middle school students of varied academic levels and prior knowledge- Actively managed diverse groups of students on day-long hikes over challenging terrain.

  • Campus Coordinator

    Sept 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Environmental Educator

    Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
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  Carroll County Public Schools

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Substitute Teacher

  - Implemented lesson plans and facilitated learning for K-12 students in several disciplines- Developed and delivered high school science curriculum in a long-term role- Facilitated high school chemistry lab projects following strict safety protocols

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  University of Maryland

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2014

  Faculty Extension Assistant 4-H Youth Development

  • Collaborated with other 4-H faculty, community members, 4-H volunteers and other appropriate stakeholders to identify community needs related to youth development • Planned, implemented, and evaluated youth initiatives focusing on outdoor programs including day camps, residential summer camps, shooting sports, state wildlife contests, and school enrichment • Interpreted, disseminated and utilized current youth development data to facilitate the training of adults and youth • Established and implemented data collection methods, to include program outputs, outcomes and impacts Show less

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  NatureBridge

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2023

  - Initiate and maintain relationships with partner organizations including the National Park Service, local environmental education providers, school districts, funders, and local government agencies- Create and update expense and revenue budgets using Salesforce- Design and implement evaluation tools for participant experience- Promote environmental education programs to a diverse range of schools; including public, charter, and parochial- Schedule programs and facilitate the reservation process Show less

  • Director of Operations

    Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Operations Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2023

  • Outreach Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2023

  • Facilities Manager

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Backpacking Trip Leader

    Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
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  Free Tours By Foot

  Jun 2019 - now

  Tour Guide

  - Research and incorporate historical content to develop cohesive, thematic walking tours- Deliver engaging presentations to diverse groups of up to 25 participants

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  Fairfax County Park Authority

  Nov 2023 - now

  Site Manager

  -Supervise the planning, protection, development, and maintenance of natural and cultural resources- Develop long-term plans for programming and resource management- Build community connections between the Park and individuals, organizations, and schools