Outdoor Educators

Naturalists at Large

Lead students in 2-6 day outdoor education camping programs for grades 4-12. Teach natural history, human history, environmental education, team building & a variety of outdoor skills: camping, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and backpacking. Assist specialist instructors with student instruction in activities like rock climbing, ropes courses, kayaking, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle boarding.

We operate during the Spring (March-June) and Fall (August-November), if you are interested in one or both seasons please inquire!

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Authorization to work in the U.S.A.
• Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Wilderness First Responder or WEMT training is desirable. 
• Previous professional experience working with youth in an outdoor setting.
• Significant personal outdoor experience.
• 4-year University Degree, or equivalent experience in environmental education, the natural sciences, outdoor recreation, or related field.
• Group management, time management, and solid facilitation skills for team building and initiatives.
• Enthusiastic self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership/facilitator skills and safety/risk management skills.
• Familiarity with academic (biology, botany, geology, ecology, etc…) outdoor programs and a variety of outdoor activities.
• Satisfactory response from the California Livescan Fingerprinting process.
• Tuberculosis test confirming employee is free of Infectious TB.
• Requires full Covid-19 vaccination as defined by the CDC.

BENEFITS:

Entry-level compensation starts at $152 per day with returning instructors earning up to $220 per day.   For an average 4-day program plus a staff preparation day the pay is $745. Tent space (or occasional lodge rooms) and meals are provided during the program. 

A variety of specialized trainings and conferences are offered to employees throughout the season. Skills and site training topics include: Colorado River flatwater canoe trips; Catalina Island snorkel and kayak trips; natural history; rock climbing/anchor building; and professional outdoor catering for large groups. Trainings are compensated at $15/hr.  And access to Pro purchase programs.