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 standard-based hands-on outdoor science education while exploring the great outdoors. The weekly program runs from Monday morning to Friday afternoon, with naturalist/outdoor health assistants working 40 hours/week. In addition to these duties, the naturalist/outdoor health specialilst works in the health room two evenings per week and acts as an on-site emergency on-call staff member two nights/week. Health room duties include tending to ill students, maintaining paperworrk and reconrds, and communicating with parents and teachers regarding student health issues. 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

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. (or using employment as an internship for graduation) preferably in natural, life, or physical sciences.
  
• Wilderness First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certification.
  
• CPR and first aid certification
  
• 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 situations in positive, productive manner.
  

Salary: $2000/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