Naturalist - YMCA Camp Dudley Outdoor School

Organization

YMCA Camp Dudley

Job Posted

December 9, 2024

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Elizabeth Giles

Contact Email

egiles@yakimaymca.org

Contact Phone

(509) 907-5707

Deadline to Apply

Location

YMCA Camp Dudley 14830 Tieton Rd
Naches, WA
United States
- Create magical outdoor experiences for 5th and 6th graders
- Facilitate hands-on learning stations that deepen students’ care for the natural world and their communities
- Lead outdoor adventure activities (hiking, canoeing, archery, low ropes, rock climbing, ziplining, etc.)

Summary

YMCA Camp Dudley Outdoor School (located in Yakima, Washington, USA) is hiring naturalists for the spring season (April 7 - June 11). $160 per day (Monday-Friday) plus room and board. As an outdoor school, we serve fifth and sixth grade students from Yakima and surrounding areas--predominantly Title 1 schools--for school day, extended day, and overnight outdoor education programs.

We provide a mix of outdoor recreation activities (hiking, canoeing, archery, low ropes, ziplining, rock climbing, gaga ball) and hands-on outdoor education stations (about trees, ecosystems, biodiversity, habitats, watersheds, environmental stewardship, cultural awareness, and more).

To learn more or to apply, email Liz Giles at egiles@yakimaymca.org.

Compensation Information

Due to the varied day-to-day schedule, we pay a flat daily rate of $160 per work day (Monday through Friday) to ensure that naturalists are fully compensated even on extremely short work days. Room and board is also provided for the entirety of the season.