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Description
Naturalists at Large provides Outdoor Education experiences for public and private schools throughout the school year.
We use over 35 sites throughout California: Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Salt Point, Point Reyes, Pinnacles, Colorado River, Catalina Island, Coastal Redwoods, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, Big Basin, and Mono Lake to name a few.
Position Overview:
Naturalists at Large is currently seeking seasonal Outdoor Educators.
Fall season begins with a New Staff Training, either August 24 or September 2 (based on your availability). Our Fall Season runs until the end of October. You can work 5-10 weeks. (Spring 2014 season begins in mid-March.)
Responsibilities:
- Lead students in 1-6 day outdoor education programs; grades 4-12.
- Teach natural history, environmental education & a variety of outdoor skills: camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and backpacking.
- Assist specialists (rock climbing; ropes course; kayak/snorkel instructors) with student instruction.
- Travel throughout California.
Qualifications:
- Previous Professional Experience working with youth in an outdoor setting.
- Significant personal outdoor experience.
- Enthusiastic self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated leadership/facilitator skills and safety/risk management skills.
- 4-year University level academic background in environmental education, the natural sciences, outdoor recreation or related field.
- Familiarity with academic outdoor programs and a variety if outdoor activities.
- Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR. (Wilderness First Responder or WEMT training is desirable). Please submit certification copies with application. On-Line certifications are not acceptable.
Compensation: Entry-level compensation is $90 per day. For an average 4-day program plus a staff preparation day the pay is $450 plus room (or tent space) and board during program.
A variety of specialized training are offered to employees throughout the season for Ropes Courses, Colorado River paddle trips, Catalina Island snorkel and kayak trips, Natural History, Rock Climbing/Anchor Building, and Outdoor Cooking. Pro purchase programs.
To Apply:
Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your application, cover letter and resume.
Phone interviews began May 1 and will be on-going until positions are filled.