Naturalist - Outdoor School

Job Title: Naturalist - Outdoor School

Closing Date/Time:  Applications accepted until filled.
Salary:  $21.50 Hourly
Job Type:  Seasonal
Location:  Camp Ramah, 385 Fairview Road, Ojai, CA 93023
Division: Secondary Education - Middle School

RECRUITMENT DETAILS  

SEASONAL POSITION ONLY. MUST BE AVAILABLE FROM February 3 to April 4, 2025. 

4 days a week. Applications accepted until positions are filled.

Under the direction of Outdoor School Program Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, guide students on interpretive nature hikes and conduct hands-on activities and lessons to teach 6th grade students astronomy, botany, ecology, geology, hydrology, indigenous people traditions, and zoology in a natural area that includes chaparral and riparian woodlands.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general direction, conduct an activity oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum in science and environmental field study in an outdoor setting.
• Assist with the supervision of high school student cabin counselors.
• Maintain a supportive and collaborative work environment with fellow naturalists, head cabin leaders, Camp Ramah support staff, and outdoor school coordinator.
• Conduct daytime and nighttime discovery and interpretive hikes.
• Assist with program preparation to include assisting with curriculum development materials and coordination of activities.
• Provide a positive role model for preservation of the natural environment.
• Lead or assist with evening campfire activities including, but not limited to, age appropriate sing-a-longs, storytelling and skit performances.
• Monitor student maintenance of facilities.
• Assist with the maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, positive high-energy and commitment.
• Required to be a Head Cabin Leader for a minimum of one (1) week during Outdoor School program.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED:

• Education and/or training in one or more of the following fields is preferred: environmental science, biology, botany, astronomy, oceanography, hydrology, and/or outdoor recreation.
• Proof of valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• TB clearance.
• Current First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
• Naturalists must be available for the entire Conejo Valley USD Outdoor School Program duration, February 3 to April 4, 2025.

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience working with school aged children.
• Wilderness First Responder Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, botany, astronomy, hydrology, or outdoor recreation.
• Ability to play a musical instrument/ sing or extensive storytelling experience.

JOB COMPETENCIES: 

Work Environment:

Employees in this environment will be required to work in an outdoor school setting consisting of cabin dwellings, large activity rooms, and hilly terrain.

Please include all relevant education and/or experience within the application.