Coastal Naturalist

We're looking for compassionate, thoughtful naturalists to join our winter/spring 2025 team.

Job Description 

• Lead lessons such as target sports, marine lab, team building, tide pooling, etc. weekly for groups of 10-15 students
• Work 2-3 evenings a week
• Lead about 3 meals per week
• Help take care of our onsite animals, which include raptors, rabbits, reptiles, marine invertebrates, and amphibians
• Work and collaborate with fellow naturalists
  
   

Where

• Camp Ocean Pines; Cambria, California

When

• January 13 - May 30, 2025
   

Hiring Process

• We accept and evaluate applications on a rolling basis with the intent to be fully hired by mid-December
• We have very few open positions for next season, so I highly recommend submitting an application early!
• Apply on our website: https://campoceanpines.org/employment-opportunities

The successful candidates will likely have some, not all, of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science, education, or equivalent life experience
• Experience working at other outdoor/experiential education facilities
• Experience in trauma-informed, culturally-responsive teaching
• Knowledge of place-based education & restorative justice practices
• Raptor handling experience
• Fluency in Spanish or ASL
• Lifeguard certification
   

The job description is an overview, not a comprehensive list. Please see the attached job description for more details and requirements. We are committed to supporting diverse staff with a multitude of life experiences, so if you feel passionate about the position and what we do here at Camp, we want to hear from you!

Please read the complete job description, including job requirements, on our website. 
Questions? Email our outdoor education director, Channing, channing@campoceanpines.org