Program Description: Alliance Redwoods Outdoor Education
Programs are known for its value and quality. Fifth and sixth graders are taught
about nature through hands-on experiences. Schools can choose from science
classes, challenge courses and team-building initiatives and activities. Students
also explore some unique team-building initiatives as part of their daily routine.
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Job Description: Purpose Statement
To instruct 5th and 6th grade children for a week of Outdoor Education during
the spring and fall and to facilitate program activities during the summer
and supporting the needs of the Hospitality, Maintenance and Accommodations
Departments.
Instruct 5th and 6th grade children during the fall and spring in nature
and ecology through five classes that involve forest animals, forest ecology,
initiatives, streams and ponds.
Lead trips to the ocean and Armstrong Woods for off-site environmental instructing.
Beyond the normal activities, Naturalists get to participate in a large variety
of evening activities including night hikes, games, and campfires.
Each naturalist is empowered to develop new material for activities that support
the concepts of the program.
On the job training and participation in workshops with other Naturalists
expand the teaching experience.
Facilitation of challenge course program (Ropes course, climbing walls, mountain
biking, pool, archery, canoe/kayaking)
Serving guests in front office includes answering phones, computer data entry,
gift store duties, and maintaining the hospitality area.
Serving guests in the Maintenance department includes grounds keeping, painting,
trail maintenance, landscaping,
Serving guests in the Accommodations department includes cleaning lodging,
bathrooms, meeting rooms, and set up of the same.
Job Type: YearRound
Hours: Full time
Program Type: Residential
Qualifications:
4 year degree
Born-again Christian with a Biblical lifestyle and an interest in maturing
in his/her faith
People skills
Team player and servant attitude
Self-disciplined and reliable
Safety Conscious
Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority
Teaching or facilitating experience
Physically fit to meet the demands of hiking the trails, and facilitating
the various challenge courses
Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer skills
Salary: $260/week Benefits: Health insurance, 403b retirement savings accounts provided Medical: yes Housing: fulltime Meals: fulltime Comments: Meals provided when kitchen is open, $4 stipden
in paycheck to cover missed meals
Deadline: Priority deadline of April 10, open until filled after that Available: June 12, 2006 Procedure: Send resume, application, and references
Contact: Christopher Jeffery Address: 6250 Bohemian Highway,
Occidental, CA 95465 Telephone: (707) 874-3507
xt.139 Fax: (707) 874-2509 Email: Website:http://www.allianceredwoods.org
