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: Naturalists teach groups of 5th/6th grade students hands-on outdoor science standards based education while exploring the great outdoors. The weekly program runs from Monday morning to Friday afternoon, with naturalists working 40 hours/week (including two evening programs). Spring semester: January 21st 2008 - June 5th with potential summer camp opportunities. Fall semester: Roughly mid September - mid November.

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

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. (or using job as internship for graduation) prefrablt in natural, life, or physical sciences.
  
• 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 students
  
• Ability to respond to stressful situations in positive, productive, manner
  
• Standard first aid and CPR certification
  

Salary: $1600/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
Website: www.shastalink.k12.ca.us/wes