Opportunity Details
Field Educator - Outdoor Science Education
Volunteering with Sierra Nevada Journeys is an opportunity to work with an industry-recognized organization and build your skills in: research-based methods of outdoor science education, inquiry-based instruction, facilitating hands-on science experiences, and leading teams of students in collaborative problem solving. Due to our investment in training and mentoring our volunteers, we ask that selected interns and volunteers make a commitment to SNJ of at least 2 academic semesters (for example, Fall 2015 and Spring 2016), and ideally more! A rough time commitment for each semester would be 15-30 hours per month.
Areas of Responsibility
School and Field Program
o Outdoor field studies include leading trail groups of 12-15 students through a variety of field-based activities (problem solving, earth science, watershed science, natural systems etc.) during ½ day and full day field trips to local natural areas.
Qualifications of the Preferred Candidate Include
· Passionate commitment to SNJ’s mission, desire to work with students and teachers, and making a difference!
· Experience working with children of diverse ages, abilities, and cultures
· Able to get along with a variety of students, teachers, community members and employees
· Interested in teaching science outdoors
· Ability to pass background check
· Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid (or willing to fulfill this requirement, SNJ will help facilitate/cover costs etc.)
· Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and hike 2-3 miles with a backpack
· Personal means of transportation (ability to drive to school and field sites)
Evaluation Metrics
· Volunteers will report directly to Sacramento Program Director.
· Routine feedback by Education Team peers and supervisor.
Please send an email to the Sacramento Volunteer Coordinator: natalie@sierranevadajourneys.org with “SNJ Field Educator Volunteer, [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Positions will be open until filled, applicants will be screened and interviewed. Thank you for your interest!
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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