Crystal Cave Operations & Education Leader

Sequoia Parks Conservancy

California

On-site

USD 34,000 - 54,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

The Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SPC) Field Institute in Sequoia National Park seeks a Crystal Cave Manager to oversee on-site operations, mentor seasonal naturalists, ensure guest safety, and manage retail activities. This role champions park resource conservation and delivers engaging tours in a unique national park setting.

The role requires leading a high-performing team, planning budgets, and coordinating seasonal housing and recruitment for the coming season.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience in education, science, history, or a related field; demonstrated guiding/teaching/interpretation experience.
Supervisory experience including scheduling, coaching, evaluations, and retail/sales operations.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day cave operations and manage reservations and tour schedules.
Lead the seasonal hiring lifecycle: interviewing, onboarding, training naturalists in safety and customer service.
Design and deliver public tours (standard, Wild Cave, specialty) embedding NPS standards and cave ecology.
Conduct site safety inspections, enforce emergency SOPs, and partner with NPS to protect cave ecosystems.
Draft annual operation reports, plan budgets, and prepare housing/recruitment for next season.