Naturalist Internship 2023-2024 School Year

Naturalist Interns lead groups of 12-17 students (5th and 6th graders) on educational hikes, exploring habitats on the Coastal Range – redwood forest, chaparral, mountains, Pacific Ocean, tide pools, brackish marsh, pond and stream ecosystems.  Curriculum and inquiry based, student centered activities tie directly to the Next Generation Science Standards.  Interns lead meals and evening activities including: night hike, ocean prep class, earth dance, and campfire programs.  The internship also includes staff training and weekly professional development.

Dates: August 28th, 2023 to May 17th, 2024 - with one week for Thanksgiving, three weeks at Winter Break, and Spring Break.

Salary: $620 per week, plus private room in a shared house for the duration of the internship and meals during the week.

Qualifications: Experience working with students, interest in building a shared community, openness to learn and grow as an educator and community member.  Must commit to work the entire length of the contract.

Application: Email Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 references with Phone Numbers and Email Addresses to Allison Collins, acollins@smcoe.org

Please apply early - applicants only accepted until April 10th, 2023.

For more information see our website: https://www.smcoe.org/for-communities/programs/outdoor-education.html

Meet our current staff and interns here: https://www.smcoe.org/for-families/attending-outdoor-education/meet-the-staff.html