Seasonal Field Educator — Youth & Nature Programs

Point Reyes National Seashore Association; Inverness Park (CA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) seeks a Seasonal Outdoor Education Assistant to support overnight school group check-ins, CMEEC facility care, and yard/housekeeping tasks at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center. The role focuses half the time on CMEEC overnight groups and facility maintenance, with other duties in youth programs and science education.

You will help lead Science at the Seashore lessons, assist with Youth in Parks activities, and gain exposure to

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, natural science, environmental studies, wilderness recreation, conservation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth in formal or informal education, or in a youth development or youth care setting.
• Comfort with written and verbal communication and public speaking.
• Experience as a role model demonstrating conscientious, respectful, and inclusive leadership/mentoring.
• Flexibility to adapt to challenges and manage youth in a field setting.
• Current First Aid Certification or the willingness to receive training.

Responsabilidades

• Work alongside PRNSA Educators to provide onsite check in/out and orientations for groups staying at the CMEEC.
• Inspect and straighten CMEEC facilities before and after group visits, including cleaning and mopping restrooms/bath house, kitchen cleaning, mopping the main lodge, sweeping cabins, and restocking consumable supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and cleansers.
• Collaborate with PRNSA education team to help deliver creative and engaging youth program experiences which inform and cultivate a sense of belonging.
• Assist educators to plan lessons, manage materials, and deliver science and nature-based youth and community programs outdoors.
• Clean and maintain scientific and field teaching equipment.
• Exercise sound judgement to ensure participant and group safety in field settings; understand, communicate, and model National Park Service and Leave No Trace wilderness policies, and work onsite, in-person in the Point Reyes National Seashore.
• Engage in learning, enrichment, and PRNSA supported professional development
• Perform other organizational duties as required

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Written communication

Youth engagement

Adaptability

First Aid Certification

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, natural science, environmental studies, wilderness recreation, conservation, or related fields

Descripción del empleo

Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) seeks a Seasonal Outdoor Education Assistant to support overnight school group check-ins, CMEEC facility care, and yard/housekeeping tasks at the Clem Miller Environmental Education Center. The role focuses half the time on CMEEC overnight groups and facility maintenance, with other duties in youth programs and science education.

You will help lead Science at the Seashore lessons, assist with Youth in Parks activities, and gain exposure to