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What is CaveSim?
CaveSim is an educational experience that makes learning effortless and fun. We create amazingly realistic caves, and we bring the mobile versions of our caves to schools and public events around the country. Our educators often spend over 100 days a year on the road, teaching kids of all ages about science, conservation, math, history, and many other subjects. We help children love learning, and because we build everything ourselves, kids see that they can create amazing things by excelling in school and following their passions.
Why join the CaveSim team?
- Be part of a team that cares deeply about team members and about the kids and adults that we work with.
- Change the lives of kids around the country through exciting, educational programs.
- Be part of an organization that creates world-class cave exhibits, including patented computer scoring technology.
- Grow your skills in leadership, teaching, engineering, sales, and numerous other areas.
- Be part of a growing, well-run organization. CaveSim has been changing lives since 2010.
- Travel to interesting places all over the Lower 48 states. You'll have opportunities to go on real caving trips and other adventures during time off.
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Educator
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Dave Jackson, CEO of CaveSim.Position type, Location, and Start Date
Full-time exempt. You will work from our headquarters in Colorado Springs and at customer sites around the Lower 48 States. The position starts as soon as the right candidate is found.Position overview
You can help CaveSim make the world a better place by teaching people about the beauty of caves, the importance of conservation, the wonders of exploration, and the importance of learning. You will teach children and adults around the US while working with an amazing team. You have the unique opportunity to grow to great heights with a developing small business.Candidate requirements
• Integrity, including the ability to safely work with children. Ability to pass background checks.
• Energy, uncommonly high willingness to work hard, and a positive attitude.
• Teamwork, perseverance, and a long-term attitude.
• Skill in (and enthusiasm for) education, including science and environmental education.
• Ability and willingness to travel around the US regularly, often for more than a month at a time.
• Ability to safely, legally drive company vehicles. Ability to travel to customer sites in the Pikes Peak Region by personal vehicle.
• Professionalism and strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Willingness and aptitude for development into a leader. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to often work evenings and weekends on activities like afterschool events or public programs.
• High school diploma and Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science degree.
Job responsibilities
You will teach preK-12 children at CaveSim school programs using existing CaveSim lessons. You will help children learn about cave conservation, exploration, science, engineering, and more. You will also:
• Help with program setup/takedown, including setup of the mobile cave, tower, and squeezebox.
• Assist in preparing lesson materials, including materials for science labs.
• Lead groups of students in various activities, typically without the help of other adults.
• Facilitate science and engineering labs.
• Work with teachers and administrators to ensure that the program proceeds smoothly.
• Utilize effective classroom management to ensure safe and constructive student participation.
You will facilitate entertaining and educational events at museums, show caves, and other venues. These events are like our school events but emphasize informal learning and fun. In some instances, you will:
• Actively sell individuals on the idea of paying to participate. In other words, you will do direct consumer sales to potential participants and families. Includes conducting financial transactions.
• Handle customer concerns and complaints effectively.
• Run the program without assistance from other CaveSim staff.
You will receive training in driving trailers, with the goal of driving trailers without supervision.
You will assist as needed in other tasks, including assisting with programs sales, program coordination, and manufacturing CaveSim artificial caves, speleothems, and electronics. Training is provided for such tasks.
Compensation and Time off
• Starting salary of $40,000 per year.
• Annual bonus based on company performance, calculated as 10% of pre-tax profits from all programs conducted in a calendar year. Profit is defined as income less expenses. Excludes cave system sales.
• Monthly pre-tax QSEHRA of $200 to purchase health insurance and pay for qualified medical expenses OR an increase in base pay if you don't need health insurance benefits.
• Meals and lodging provided or reimbursed for events requiring overnight stay beyond the Pikes Peak region. Lodging will include staying in personal residences belonging to supporters of CaveSim.
• Transportation provided or reimbursed for all programs out of the state of Colorado.
We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) (usable any time provided that you coordinate properly with your manager):
• 10 days PTO in year 1 of employment
• 15 days PTO in years 2 - 5 of employment
• 20 days PTO in years 6 - 10 of employment
• 25 days PTO after 10 years of employment
In addition to your PTO, you will receive the following paid days off:
• Christmas
• New Year’s Day
• Your birthday
• Labor Day
You may use PTO for other holidays. You may carry PTO for up to a year: PTO earned in the year 2032 can be used in 2032 or 2033, but not 2034 or beyond. The employee handbook outlines how/when you schedule PTO. As an exempt employee, you will not be eligible for overtime pay. You will work an average of 5 days per week; in weeks in which you work more than 5 days, you will be eligible for flex-time in other weeks.
You are allowed up to 4 days of paid sick leave per calendar year (does not carry over) to be used when you have a contagious disease or are too physically ill to perform safe, quality work. You may be allowed up to 20 days of unpaid time off in special situations (e.g., extended illness) with management approval.How to apply
If you are excited about the opportunity to make the world a better place through education, we encourage you to apply by contacting CaveSim. Be sure to send your resume and contact information for at least 5 references.
Exhibit Fabrication Engineer
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Dave Jackson, CEO of CaveSim.Position type, Location, and Start Date
Full-time exempt. You will work from our headquarters in Colorado Springs and at customer sites around the Lower 48 States. The position starts as soon as the right candidate is found.Position overview
You can help CaveSim make the world a better place by helping us create amazingly realistic cave exhibits that teach people about the beauty of caves, the importance of conservation, the wonders of exploration, and the importance of learning. You will assist with all aspects of exhibit fabrication. You will work with an amazing team, and have the unique opportunity to grow to great heights with a developing small business.Candidate requirements
• Integrity, including the ability to safely work with and around children. Ability to pass background checks.
• Energy, uncommonly high willingness to work hard, and a positive attitude.
• Teamwork, perseverance, and a long-term attitude.
• Skill in (and enthusiasm for) electronics, mechanical engineering, construction, and fabrication of artistic structures.
• Ability and willingness to travel around the US regularly and to work at customer sites.
• Ability to safely, legally drive company vehicles. Ability to travel to customer sites in the Pikes Peak Region by personal vehicle.
• Professionalism and strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Willingness and aptitude for development into a leader. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to wear appropriate PPE at all times, and to work in a safe manner. Ability to treat company equipment with care and respect.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet customer needs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
The following additional skills are helpful but not required:
• Structural welding, including steel and aluminum.
• Vehicle maintenance, including diesel vehicle maintenance and trailer maintenance.
Job responsibilities
You will assist with all aspects of CaveSim system fabrication, including:
• Design and production of custom electronics assemblies, including printed circuit board design and assembly.
• Programming and operation of automated assembly equipment (pick and place machine).
• Design and production of artificial cave formations.
• Construction of tunnels for mobile and permanent cave exhibits, including the fabrication of artificial rock.
• Design and fabrication of mechanical components using machinery such as CNC milling machine.
You will also assist with maintenance on existing company equipment and exhibits.
When working at customer sites (such as museums, zoos, etc.), you will:
• Work as a representative of CaveSim and facilitate smooth and effective communication between CaveSim management and customer management.
• Handle customer concerns and complaints effectively. Anticipate and mitigate customer concerns where possible.
• Follow customer rules and regulations.
You will receive training in driving trailers, with the goal of driving trailers without supervision.
You will assist as needed in other tasks, including assisting with educational programs. Training is provided for such tasks.
Compensation and Time off
• Starting salary of $40,000 per year.
• Annual bonus based on company performance: $10,000 for each completed mobile or permanent cave exhibit that you work on. Excludes exhibits that were started before your first working day.
• Monthly pre-tax QSEHRA of $200 to purchase health insurance and pay for qualified medical expenses OR an increase in base pay if you don't need health insurance benefits.
• Meals and lodging provided or reimbursed for work requiring overnight stay beyond the Pikes Peak region. Lodging will include staying in personal residences belonging to supporters of CaveSim.
• Transportation provided or reimbursed for all programs out of the state of Colorado.
We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) (usable any time provided that you coordinate properly with your manager):
• 10 days PTO in year 1 of employment
• 15 days PTO in years 2 - 5 of employment
• 20 days PTO in years 6 - 10 of employment
• 25 days PTO after 10 years of employment
In addition to your PTO, you will receive the following paid days off:
• Christmas
• New Year’s Day
• Your birthday
• Labor Day
You may use PTO for other holidays. You may carry PTO for up to a year: PTO earned in the year 2032 can be used in 2032 or 2033, but not 2034 or beyond. The employee handbook outlines how/when you schedule PTO. As an exempt employee, you will not be eligible for overtime pay. You will work an average of 5 days per week; in weeks in which you work more than 5 days, you will be eligible for flex-time in other weeks.
You are allowed up to 4 days of paid sick leave per calendar year (does not carry over) to be used when you have a contagious disease or are too physically ill to perform safe, quality work. You may be allowed up to 20 days of unpaid time off in special situations (e.g., extended illness) with management approval.How to apply
If you are excited about the opportunity to make the world a better place through the creation of amazing exhibits, we encourage you to apply by contacting CaveSim. Be sure to send your resume and contact information for at least 5 references.