Senior Naturalist, Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center (Emigrant Gap, CA), STEM Workforce Development and Innovation

About Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center:

During the school year, we are a residential outdoor science camp supporting 5th/6th-grade students from San Joaquin County. During summers and weekends, we provide support for private guest groups and various summer programs. 

We create life-changing experiences in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Here, our classrooms are the forests, the water's edge, and the inside of a snowbank.

Job Summary

Under the direction of Sky Mountain Outdoor Educational Center Management, provide and lead learning experiences for participants in the outdoor education program and guest groups. Assists in developing class programs, develops curriculum, supports facilities, and exercises supervision over Sky Mountain classes and special programs, mentors, and guides naturalist apprentice positions. Does related work as required. Meals are included when the program is in operation.

Where we are located:

45700 Six Mile Valley Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715

We are located on Lake Valley Reservoir, in Emigrant Gap, CA. The site sits on 62 acres of land in a conifer forest surrounded by neighboring land from CAL FIRE, USDF, and PG&E.

We are 30 minutes West of Truckee and 60 minutes northeast of Sacramento.

Length of Work Year

Full-Time, 218 workdays

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a science/environmental or teaching/education related work background. 
• Experience with student-activity and curriculum development. 
• Possess a valid Food Handlers certification or commit to obtaining in first month of hire date. 
• Possess a valid Wilderness First Responder certification or able to obtain through SJCOE provided training within the first three months of start date.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: one formal letter of interest, a resume and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-4856.

• Letter of Introduction (COVER LETTER)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation-MUST BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR)
• Resume