Summer Mentor

EverWild (est. 2016) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to engaging and mentoring children and families to develop a meaningful connection to the Earth. EverWild serves hundreds of children, Pre-K through teens, and adults with nature immersion classes, forest preschool and kindergarten, summer camps, overnight trips, and workshops across the greater Los Angeles area.

Applicant Skills:

• ●  You are passionate about nature and are comfortable in and enjoy being outdoors.

• ●  You find importance in connecting children with nature.

• ●  You enjoy working with children.

• ●  You are punctual, committed and follow through.

• ●  You have your own vehicle and can drive to at least one of EverWild’s locations:

○ Topanga, Palisades, Culver City, Venice, Pasadena/Glendale, Thousand Oaks,

Malibu, Santa Clarita.

• ●  You have a functioning and reliable cell phone and internet.

• ●  You have First Aid & CPR certification or ability to get them upon hiring.

• ●  You have experience working with children in a summer camp/educational/outdoor

  setting.

• ●  You are in good physical condition, are able to work outdoors, and able to lift large

  and/or heavy objects.

  Additional Skills:

• ●  You are familiar with the trails and beaches in our area.

• ●  You have experience working with organizations offering nature-based programming.

• ●  You are skilled with Google Suite/Workspace, Google Drive/Sheets, Gmail, Facebook,

  and WhatsApp.

What the job looks like:

You and your co-mentor will provide support and mentorship to up to 12 children in 100% outdoor spaces throughout Los Angeles. Your days will be structured around EverWild’s rhythm, and include child-led experiential learning, projects that connect children to place, free play, group games, crafting and art, wild harvesting and making, survival skills, and nature exploration. You are responsible for making sure all children are accounted for and safe, carrying first aid kits and administering aid or making emergency calls if necessary and upholding EverWild behavioral and safety policies. You will be in communication with your co-mentor on planning, projects, and materials and prepare materials ahead of class time. You will be in communication with families before and after class and schedule additional calls or emails if needed supported by the Program Manager.

Summer Work Week:

Camps run Mon - Fri 9:30am-3:30pm

• ●  Hours determined by the Program Manager of EverWild LA Inc., Lindsay Carron

• ●  Part-time employment is on an as needed basis and may vary from 6 hrs/week to 30

  hrs/week including .5 hrs/day for paid prep/planning per day. Work days may include

  Mondays - Fridays. Holidays and calendar breaks are unpaid. View our full summer schedule here

  Compensation:

  Part time hourly position: $21/hour

  Duration of Employment:

  June - August

  Timeline and Training Requirements:

• ●  Interview scheduled with EverWild leadership team

• ●  Invitation to attend 1-2 unpaid shadow days where you’ll get a feel for our program and

  how it’s run

• ●  Invitation to join team, pending shadow days

• ●  2 paid training days to take place before May 19th, 2023

• ●  2 day summer mentor training June 21st-22nd, 2023

• ●  June 26th, 2023 Summer Camp begins through August 11th, 2023

  How to Apply:

  Send a cover letter, resume, and at least 2 up to date professional references with phone number and email address to Lindsay Carron, EverWild Program Manager: lindsay@everwildla.com
  Please include in your cover letter:

• ●  Why are you interested in this position?

• ●  Why are you an excellent fit for this position?

• ●  What relevant experience do you have?

  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.