Naturalist/Cabin Counselor

Program Description: Whiskeytown Environmental School is a residential outdoor science school operated in partnership by the Shasta County Office of Education and the National Park Service. It is located 8 miles west of Redding, CA in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley.

Job Description: Naturalist/Cabin Counselor is a two part position. Most weeks will be filled as a naturalist, responsible for teacher hands-on experiential outdoor education to groups (18-24 5th-6th grade students) while hiking in the great outdoors. The weekly program typically runs Monday morning through Friday afternoon, working 40 hours (including two evening programs). The second part of this position is fulfilling the role as a cabin counselor in the event that one is needed. This could be for one night or for an entire week, depending on the circumstances. As cabin counselor, working hours would be nights with days off. Full time seasonal work; spring semester January 21st - June 5th with potential summer camp employment; fall semester mid Sept - mid Nov.

Job Duration: Seasonal:, Fall, Spring
Job Status: Full-Time, Temporary
Program Type: Residential

Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. required or using Whiskeytown Environmental School as an internship for graduation. (preferably in natural, life, or physical science)
Ability to develop good rapport and positive relations with students, teachers and parents.
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Ability to work lengthy hours managing small and large groups of children.
Ability to respond to crisis situaions in positive, productive, manner.
Standard first aid and CPR certification.

Salary: $1400/month
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Training
Housing: Provided Full Time
Meals: Provided Full Time

Deadline for Application: November 14th, 2008 or open until filled
Start Date / Job Period: January 21 to June 5, 2009
Application Procedure: Send cover letter and resume or call

Contact: Cassie Simons
Address: 1644 Magnolia Ave
City, State, Zip Redding, CA, 96001
Phone: (530) 225-0111
Fax: (530) 225-0114
e-mail: csimonsshastacoe.org