LOS PADRES COUNCIL, B.S.A.

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Program Director of the Outdoor School, a naturalist intern will spend 1 week of staff training, 2 weeks observing the program, 2 weeks working one-on-one with naturalist mentors, 2 weeks co-teaching with naturalist mentors, and 2-3 weeks conducting group hikes on botany, wildlife biology, astronomy, Chumash culture, geology, natural and environmental history and ecology of the Santa Ynez region.

START DATE ASAP
COMPENSATION $78/day plus room & board

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct hikes and lake trips at night and during the day; provide instruction on botany, wildlife biology, astronomy, Chumash history, geology, natural and environmental history and ecology of the Santa Ynez region; lead follow up discussions.
2. Lead other curriculum activities such as special activities, campfire programs, visits to the nature center, and writing exercises.
3. Prepare for hikes and other activities; gather and prepare specimens; produce slides for instructional programs and demonstrations; set up displays.
4. Develop curriculum:  prepare instructions and maintain inventory for teacher-led special activities; prepare several different activities for campfire; review and maintain lesson plans for hikes.
5. Confer with students, cabin leaders, teachers, and directors about schedule, behavior problems, health problems, and disabilities.
6. Perform basic maintenance to camp facilities and equipment; build and maintain trails; assist with transportation; assist in overall school operation including food services.
7. Meet weekly with other Naturalists and directors to discuss overall program and specific program or individual student issues.
8. Reside on site during school week and respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

1. Goals and objectives of the environmental school program.
2. Botany, wildlife biology, astronomy, Chumash history, geology, natural and environmental history and ecology of the Santa Ynez region
3. Hiking and trail safety.
4. First Aid and CPR
5. Principles and techniques of environmental education and teaching instruction.
6. Oral and written communications skills.

Ability to:

1. Provide instruction in various aspects of natural history.
2. Develop curriculum in natural history.
3. Plan and lead activities appropriate to age group.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fifth/sixth grade students, high school cabin leaders, parent chaperones, and teachers.
5. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
6. Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with others.
7. Meet schedules and time lines.
8. Be present and on time for all scheduled activities.
9. Become a member of the Rancho Alegre/Outdoor School community; be a good role model.
10. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be actively pursuing a 4 year degree if a 4-year degree has not been acquired
2. Experience in providing instruction to children in a science school or outdoor education setting.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, VISUAL SKILLS

1. Able to hike over rough terrain.
2. Able to hike during the day and at night.
3. Able to tolerate exposure to poison oak.
4. Able to tolerate extreme weather conditions.
5. Strenuous work.  Walking, climbing, stooping, running.
6. Able to lift loads of 50 lb.

WORKING CONDITIONS

            Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to hiking, weather conditions, and dust; on call 24 hours Tuesday-Friday for Outdoor School program; subject to strenuous physical activity; subject to variable work hours.

SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
            Telescopes, microscopes, lab equipment, and computer skills.

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES
            Incumbents in this class must possess a valid driver's license and insurance coverage as required by Los Padres Council; Social Security card; and proof of employment eligibility as required by the Dept. of Justice, fingerprint card.
            A valid First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross; a valid C.P.R. certificate issued by the American Red Cross.  

PROCEDURE To apply send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to:

Paul "Buzzard" Grafton
Education Director
The Outdoor School
2680 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

or email or fax, below

Contact: Paul "Buzzard" Grafton, Education Director
Telephone: (805) 686-5167
Fax: (805) 686-5175
Email: