2024 Seasonal Educator

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Organization

Mount St. Helens Institute

Job Posted

December 20, 2023

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Gina Roberti

Contact Email

apply@mshinstitute.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Toutle, WA
United States
Passionate about youth education, geology, ecology, and the outdoors?
Excited to work as part of a small team facilitating memorable learning experiences?
Interested in spending a season living and working near the beautiful Mount St. Helens volcano with access to hikes with breathtaking views such as the Boundary Trail and Coldwater Lake?
Looking to build your resume with a multifaceted seasonal position at a growing nonprofit?
Able to be flexible and willing to step in and support when needed?

Summary

The Mount St. Helens Institute Seasonal Educators facilitate meaningful experiences for our guests, including leading hikes and other educational activities, helping students build confidence and a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and sharing their enthusiasm for Mount St. Helens with our guests. 

During the school season from April - June and September - November we serve elementary to high school aged youth for day and overnight field trips. The size of school groups ranges from small groups of 15 people to upwards of 60 people. Summer events hosted by Mount St. Helens Institute (including Family Adventure Camp, Sky & Star Party and Base Camp) are capped at 75 participants. Other programs include GeoGirls (a youth weeklong summer camp), youth groups and other camps. MSHI works to maintain the desired ratio of 1:15 for staff/volunteers to students. Our rental programs and summer events serve people of all ages. We host multiple community events including but not limited to seasonal foraging event series with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, summer Family Adventure Camps, summer Sky & Star Party, GeoGirls youth summer camp, multiple backcountry running events, and more! 

Seasonal Educators will work with a small group of individuals under the direction of the Youth Education & Rental Programs Manager and with the support of the Youth Education & Rental Programs Coordinator. Because we operate in a remote location, we seek applicants who are motivated and self directed.

Read about our education programs and our facility, the Mount St. Helens Science & Learning Center.

 

One to four positions will be available.

 

Compensation Information

Compensation: $20.88/hour. Starting rate is $20.88/ hour with a mid-season wage increase possible based on performance.  Seasonal Educators that work until October 31, 2024 will receive a $500 End of Season Completion Bonus. Eligible for SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 3% employer match.

Mileage reimbursement may be available for offsite work related travel.

Term of Employment: Hourly; non-exempt; temporary; seasonal: 40 hours/week  April  - October. From April - June: M-F schedule. Summers and fall: weekend and overnight work required. Overtime pay is 1.5x base pay and will occasionally be required. Hours may be less than 40 hours/week in the summer season.

Closing Date: Applications evaluated starting Feb. 1 and will remain open until filled.