Are you a person who loves teaching students about the outdoors? Naturalists at Large runs programs at over 35 outdoor learning sites and lodge-based trip locations in California including Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Point Reyes, the Colorado River, Catalina Island, Coastal Redwoods, San Bernardino Mountains, and more!

Summary

Instructors lead students in 1-6 day outdoor education programs for grades 4th-12th, teach natural history, human history, environmental education, team building and a variety of outdoor skills (camping, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing and backpacking), and assist specialists with student instruction in rock climbing, ropes course and kayaking/snorkeling. All staff are responsible for transporting themselves from site to site throughout California.

We accept applications year-round and positions are available during the spring (March to June) and fall (August to November). Ideal applicants need a minimum of 1-year of related experience or a college-level education, WFA certification (WFR/WEMT preferred), demonstrated leadership/facilitator and safety/risk management skills, and familiarity with a variety of outdoor activities. If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who demonstrates a good rapport with both young children and teens, learns quickly, and has an inquisitive nature, send an application, cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Find more info here, or call us at the office with questions.

Compensation Information

**All field staff are paid at a daily rate. Rates vary based on work expectancy.

Entry level (Level I) pay scale:
- Staff preparation day - $131.75
- Student/full program day - $233
- Partial day (e.g. departure day) - $158.10
- Example: A 4-day program would be paid at $988.85

**Meals and lodging (or tent space) always provided during program.

Trainings are compensated at $15.50 per hour. We follow CA labor laws for hourly overtime compensation.

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