Coastal Naturalist

Camp Ocean Pines; Cambria (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Camp Ocean Pines, Inc. on the California coast is seeking compassionate naturalists for the 2027 winter/spring educator team.

You will lead engaging lessons for groups of 10-18 students, teach evenings, and help care for onsite animals including raptors, rabbits, reptiles, and marine invertebrates. Collaborating across departments, you will assist with various interdepartmental tasks while upholding camp policies and ensuring risk-aware programming for youth.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons such as target sports, marine ecology, team building, tide pooling, etc. weekly for groups of 10-18 students typically grades 3-8
• Work 2-3 evenings a week leading lessons like squid dissection, astronomy, and night adaptations
• Lead about 3 meals per week
• Help take care of our onsite animals, which may include raptors, rabbits, reptiles, and marine invertebrates
• Work and collaborate with fellow naturalists
• Assist with interdepartmental work as assigned
• Follow and uphold all policies and procedures of Camp
• Assess risk throughout student programm...

Job description

Do you get excited when you spot slime mold growing in the forest? Is it your dream to work with a king snake? Are you a firm believer that kids are smart, creative people and you want to foster their development? If so, being a naturalist at Camp Ocean Pines on the California coast could be for you! We're looking for compassionate, thoughtful naturalists to join our 2027 winter/spring educator team.

Job Description

• Lead lessons such as target sports, marine ecology, team building, tide pooling, etc. weekly for groups of 10-18 students typically grades 3-8
• Work 2-3 evenings a week leading lessons like squid dissection, astronomy, and night adaptations
• Lead about 3 meals per week
• Help take care of our onsite animals, which may include raptors, rabbits, reptiles, and marine invertebrates
• Work and collaborate with fellow naturalists
• Assist with interdepartmental work as assigned
• Follow and uphold all policies and procedures of Camp
• Assess risk throughout student programm...