Pacific Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is looking for an energetic person to be a naturalist at a well established residential outdoor education center located on the Pacific Coast in Mendocino County.  Duties will include leading students in multi-day lessons on science and environmental education in the tide pools, sand dunes, and redwood forest of Northern California. Pay is commensurate with experience.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead groups of students in multi-day, hands-on, experiential and interactive environmental education and scientific explorations.
• Model responsible environmental literacy and environmental conservation.
• Manage students to successfully achieve the goals of the program and effectively adjust activities and programming according to the age, background and needs of the participants.
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment by delivering culturally responsive content, presenting multiple and balanced perspectives, amended by connecting subject matter to the lives and community of participants.
• Maintain student safety and comfort throughout long days on varied terrain, and adhere to risk management and COVID-19 Protocols.
• Participate in and lead evening programs (i.e night hikes, stargazing, campfire) after field days, multiple evenings per session.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a field related to environmental education and/or equivalent professional and life experiences
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible and long hours
• CPR & First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain before start date

Tentative Timeline:

• Start March 4th: Paid Staff Training
• 8-10 weeks of 3-5 day School Programming
• Potential for rehire for Fall Season (September-November 2024)

Compensation:

• $130 to $150 daily, dependent on education and experience as outlined by PEEC
• Housing is provided on site at MacKerricher State Park for duration of the program
• Meals provided during school programming