Erin Balch Holley, Cprp, Cig
About Erin Balch Holley, Cprp, Cig
Erin Balch Holley is a Park Program Coordinator Sr. at LCRA, specializing in operations for McKinney Roughs Nature Park. With extensive experience in nature education and recreation, she oversees summer camp activities and staff while developing programs that connect participants to the Texas Colorado River basin.
Current Role as Park Program Coordinator Sr.
Erin Balch Holley serves as the Park Program Coordinator Sr. at LCRA, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she directs all operations for the McKinney Roughs Summer Camp. Her responsibilities include overseeing marketing, registration, budgeting, purchasing, hiring, training, programming, and supervising a team of fifteen seasonal staff. Each summer, she manages the camp experience for up to 600 campers, ensuring a well-organized and engaging program.
Experience at LCRA
Erin Balch Holley has extensive experience with LCRA, having worked there for a total of 13 years in various capacities. She began her tenure as a Park Naturalist and Lead Camp Counselor from 2002 to 2006. She then served as Park Program Coordinator II from 2006 to 2019, where she contributed to the operations of McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Her long-standing association with LCRA highlights her commitment to environmental education and recreation.
Previous Experience at Tinkergarten
Before her current role, Erin worked as a Leader at Tinkergarten from 2017 to 2019. During her time there, she facilitated outdoor learning experiences for children, focusing on nature-based education. This role complemented her expertise in experiential learning and further developed her skills in program coordination and staff supervision.
Educational Background
Erin Balch Holley holds a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College, where she focused on Writing and Communication. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Houston, with a concentration in Public Relations. Her educational background supports her professional roles in environmental education and communication.
Skills in Program Development and Marketing
Erin is skilled in creating content for park marketing collateral and coordinating advertising and online promotions. She directs the communication strategy for summer camp marketing, which includes developing and implementing experiential nature education and recreation activities. Her work aims to foster a connection to the land and water resources of the Texas Colorado River basin.