Job Location:

San Gregorio, California (San Mateo County)
Program site address: 3540 La Honda Road, San Gregorio, CA
Approximately 1 hour from San Francisco and 45 minutes from Santa Cruz

Position Details:

Head of Program (HoP) – Full-time, year-round, exempt (salaried) leadership position at Vida Verde Nature Education. The HoP is responsible for planning, managing, and operating 30–32 weeks of inspiring, free, overnight outdoor education programming for 4th–6th grade students from low-income Bay Area schools.

This position leads a team of 4–5 instructors and oversees program operations, staff development, and student experience. Work is done entirely on-site, with time spent outdoors, in meetings, and on administrative tasks. The HoP collaborates closely with other leadership team members, contributes to organization-wide initiatives like fundraising and risk management, and helps uphold a strong and supportive team culture.

Desired start date: Summer 2025 (as early as July 1). A minimum 3-year commitment is expected.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $50,000–$62,000/year (depending on experience)

• On-site housing valued at $12,000/year included (private bedroom; shared common spaces)

• Total compensation package: approx. $62,000–$74,000/year

• Benefits include:

  • 3 weeks of paid vacation + 5 holidays (most taken during summer, winter, and spring breaks)

  • $200/month contribution toward health, dental & vision insurance

  • Up to 5% retirement match after 9 months

  • Pro deals on outdoor gear

  • Weekly meals and surplus garden/animal products available during program

  • Paid professional development

  • Paid training (details based on start date)

To Apply:

Applications are being accepted now. Priority will be given to those received in late June and early July 2025.

Please email a letter of interest and resume to all of the following:

• Shawn Sears: shawn@vveducation.org

• Arturo Cervantes: arturo@vveducation.org

• General Jobs Inbox: jobs@vveducation.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Website Links:

• Organization Website: www.vveducation.org

• Full Job Posting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_9JuVJLX9qNbirqM3H8z0Gh81w0J6DatbkP-9cLI5mQ/edit?usp=sharing