Senior Naturalist, Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center (Emigrant Gap, CA), STEM Workforce Development and Innovation, Educational Services

About Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center:

During the school year, we are a residential outdoor science camp supporting 5th/6th grade students from San Joaquin County. During summers and weekends, we provide support for private guest groups and various summer programs. We create life changing experiences in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Here, our classrooms are the forests, the waters edge, and the inside of a snowbank.

Job Summary

Under the direction of Sky Mountain Outdoor Educational Center Management, provide and lead learning experiences for participants in the outdoor education program and guest groups. Assists in developing class programs, develops curriculum, supports facilities, and exercises supervision over Sky Mountain classes and special programs, mentor, and guide naturalist apprentice positions. Does related work as required. Meals are included when the program is in operation.

Where we are located:

45700 Six Mile Valley Rd, Emigrant Gap CA 95715

We are located on Lake Valley Reservoir, in Emigrant Gap, CA. The site sits on 62 acres of land in a conifer forest surrounded by neighboring land from CAL FIRE, USDF and PG&E.

We are 30 minutes West of Truckee, and 60 minutes North East of Sacramento.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a science/environmental or teaching/education related work background.
• Experience with student-activity and curriculum development.
• Possess a valid Food Handlers certification or commit to obtaining in first month of hire date.
• Possess a valid Wilderness First Aid certification or able to obtain through SJCOE provided training within the first two weeks of start date.