Daytime Naturalist: 

Coloma Outdoor Discovery School (CODS) has been providing a variety of outdoor education programs since 1990. Our residential program offers public and private school students a 1, 2 or 3-day experience in California Gold Rush history. Our campus is located on the banks of the South Fork of the American River in Coloma, California. Our program has an excellent reputation for employing professional naturalists who are excellent role models, teachers, and well-educated individuals.

Now hiring for Fall 2024. Mid-September thru December 19 – with a potential to return January- May for the Spring season.  Weekdays only. Primary work hours 8:30am-4:30pm.  Payrate starts at $22/ hour.

Responsibilities
• Educating, supervising, and empowering students enrolled in our programs.
• Initiate learning in many formats: at meals, in the field, on the trail, and in large (75+) or small (12-16 students) groups.
• Commitment to personal development of teaching skills and background knowledge of subject areas.
• Promote positive communication among staff, students, teachers, and chaperones.
• Model environmentally sustainable behavior and ethics.
• Regularly manage teaching supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with other naturalists and organization leaders to continually upgrade academic and logistic aspects of program.

Qualifications
• Relevant Experience and/ or Education in education, history, or science
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (online certification does not apply) *
• Current California Food Handler certification*
• General knowledge of the developmental needs and behavior of 4-5th grade students
• Ability to conduct skits, songs and/or stories in front of large groups
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoy the company of people ages 9 to adult
• Love working outdoors – rain or shine
• Creative, fun, and energetic!
• Physically fit
• Knowledge of California history and the Sierra Nevada foothills

*May be acquired after hire.

Position is non-exempt. Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits after 6 months of employment. Some meals, but no housing is provided for our naturalist staff.

To apply for this position, please email a letter of introduction and resume: aimee@cods.org