Field Naturalist

Selected candidates will: 

• Deliver environmental education and cultural history field trip programs to pre-K through 12th grade students from schools across Orange County. 
• Enforce safety rules for students, classroom teachers, and chaperones. 
• Hike on trails for up to one mile and traverse stairs and uneven terrain while carrying equipment. 
• Work as a team with other ITO staff to set up and take down programs. 
• Handle a variety of animals, including rats and snakes. 
• Promote Inside the Outdoors and deliver programming during public community programs and partner events.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Three years of related education, work experience, volunteer experience, and/or training is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in biology, ecology, earth systems science, education, or a related field is strongly preferred. 
• Experience working with school-age children, especially in an organized outdoor environment, is highly preferred. 
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse community members is strongly desired. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE’s vehicle insurance policy. 
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates (paid for by OCDE) are required within first two months of employment. 

All applications must be received through our posting on EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1966666

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