Seasonal Naturalist

Position Summary

Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Tiburon CA is looking for energetic individuals passionate about educating young children on the wonders of nature and environmental science.

Audubon Adventure Camp consists of one week of staff training and eight weeklong camp sessions for children ages 47.

Compensation:

$20.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Naturalist responsibilities include:

• Preparing and implementing camp curriculum and coordinating camp projects

• Preparing materials for camp and clean up materials after use

• Supervising volunteers

• Leading camp activities in a safe and engaging manner

• Developing conservation and restoration activities for camp participants

• Keeping a log of curriculum and your Naturalist experience to share at weekly staff meetings

• Additional duties that contribute to the success of a nonprofit

Qualifications and Experience

• Skilled in creating a safe warm and welcoming atmosphere to awaken childrens curiosity for and enjoyment of nature

• Able to interact well with children teens and adults especially parents

• Experience working with children

• Experience teaching children

• Ability to plan and conduct naturethemed lesson plans/activities for children

• Reliable selfmotivated emotionally mature creative and team player

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

• Interest in local natural history and the outdoor environment

• Committed to the entire summer

• Willing to work outdoors in any weather as necessary

• Current First Aid/CPR certification required

Physical Requirements: (e.g. lifting reaching climb push/pull etc.
Willing and able to play outdoors for extended periods of time with children. Occasional heavy lifting/carrying.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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