We are looking for passionate educators, instructors, and staff.
Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) is a non-profit located in Monterey County, CA. Our mission is to conserve
native wildlife and their habitats, through science, education and collaboration.
Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) is a non-profit located in Monterey County, CA. Our mission is to conserve
native wildlife and their habitats, through science, education and collaboration.
Part-Time Positions:
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Part-time Youth & Family Instructor
Start Date: Immediate Now accepting applications Bilingual positions are available Vertical Divider
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Mail:
Ventana Wildlife Society | Education 9699 Blue Larkspur ln, Ste 105 Monterey, CA 93940 Fax: 831-455-2846 |
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POSITION OVERVIEW
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JOB DUTIES
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QUALIFICATIONS
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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COMPENSATION
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The ideal candidate is familiar with the historically marginalized communities of Monterey County through lived experience, is bilingual English/Spanish, has a variety of experience working with youth, is passionate about providing meaningful outdoor experiences and is available for the entire summer camp season. We are hiring instructors to support the following programs:
• Wellness Through Nature Programs are a collaboration between VWS, park and public land agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners, and encourage participants to spend time in nature with the goal of improving health and well-being. We work with partners to facilitate access to nature for youth and families. Programs are year-round. Expect 16-30 hour/week.
• Community Focused Programs are collaborations between VWS and specific partners in order to support and empower youth in creating meaningful outdoor experiences for their communities, actively breaking down barriers to participation. Activities include monthly environmental clubs, weekly outdoor classes, family adventures and youth leadership opportunities. Programs are year-round. Expect 16-30 hour/week.
• Wellness Through Nature Programs are a collaboration between VWS, park and public land agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners, and encourage participants to spend time in nature with the goal of improving health and well-being. We work with partners to facilitate access to nature for youth and families. Programs are year-round. Expect 16-30 hour/week.
• Community Focused Programs are collaborations between VWS and specific partners in order to support and empower youth in creating meaningful outdoor experiences for their communities, actively breaking down barriers to participation. Activities include monthly environmental clubs, weekly outdoor classes, family adventures and youth leadership opportunities. Programs are year-round. Expect 16-30 hour/week.
Job Duties include, but not limited to:
- Lead and co-lead a flexible schedule of educational activities and lessons for participants in outdoor settings
- Strive to make sure participants are enjoying their time and gaining meaningful outdoor experiences
- Ensure participant safety, well-being and comfort
- Communicate and coordinate with parents, vendors, teachers and partners
- Participate in conflict resolution and discipline through positive behavioral management
- Clean, organize and transport supplies, facilitate program set up and breakdown, and transportation logistics
- Be familiar with VWS Emergency Action Plan. Willing and able to administer Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR
- Submit program reports and attendance regularly, as well as incident reports and payroll in a timely fashion
- Assist with data entry and evaluation of program
- Passionate about sharing nature with others
- Maintain a satisfactory background check (State and Federal)
- Four or more years driving experience, valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record
- Commercial license may be required for some positions. Assistance provided
- Certified in Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR. Assistance provided
- Available for the assignment duration and all program hours
- Reliable transportation to/from our office and program locations
- Experience working with participants in an educational outdoor setting
- Interact effectively with diverse cultural, ethnic and age groups
- Have an understanding of local natural history and ecology, and be familiar with current environmental topics
- Able to work well as part of a cohesive teaching team including coworkers, participants, parents, vendors, etc.
- Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (including tasks such as hiking up to 3 miles on non-ADA trails, kayaking up to 3 hours, spending up to 4 hours on an ocean vessel, and lifting up to 50lbs safely)
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Previous work in cultural relevancy, equity in outdoor education, climate literacy
Programs are mostly decentralized and take place outdoors, year-round, at various locations and in all weather. Participant transportation is a substantial and integral part of our programming.
$18/hour ($19 bilingual Spanish/English). Increase of $2/hour with commercial license in hand.
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Teen & Teacher Instructor
Start Date: Immediate Now accepting applications Bilingual positions are available Vertical Divider
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Mail:
Ventana Wildlife Society | Education 9699 Blue Larkspur ln, Ste 105 Monterey, CA 93940 Fax: 831-455-2846 |
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POSITION OVERVIEW
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JOB DUTIES
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QUALIFICATIONS
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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COMPENSATION
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The ideal candidate is familiar with the historically marginalized communities of Monterey County through lived experience; is bilingual English/Spanish; has a variety of experience working with participants, especially youth; is passionate about providing meaningful outdoor experiences; and is available 16 hours/week minimum. We are hiring instructors to support the following program:
Teen & Teacher Watershed Program - weekly classes during the school year serving alternative education teachers and their students. Instructors work with the classroom teacher to incorporate weekly outings with in-class curriculum, focusing on NOAA B-WET’s Meaningful Watershed Environmental Education (MWEE) framework. Programming typically occurs Mon. - Fri. during the school day and year. Expect 16-30 hour/week.
Teen & Teacher Watershed Program - weekly classes during the school year serving alternative education teachers and their students. Instructors work with the classroom teacher to incorporate weekly outings with in-class curriculum, focusing on NOAA B-WET’s Meaningful Watershed Environmental Education (MWEE) framework. Programming typically occurs Mon. - Fri. during the school day and year. Expect 16-30 hour/week.
Job Duties include, but not limited to:
- Lead and co-lead a flexible schedule of educational activities and lessons for participants in outdoor settings
- Strive to make sure participants are enjoying their time and gaining meaningful outdoor experiences
- Ensure participant safety, well-being and comfort
- Communicate and coordinate with parents, vendors, teachers and partners
- Participate in conflict resolution and discipline through positive behavioral management
- Clean, organize and transport supplies, facilitate program set up and breakdown, and transportation logistics
- Be familiar with VWS Emergency Action Plan. Willing and able to administer Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR
- Submit program reports and attendance regularly, as well as incident reports and payroll in a timely fashion
- Assist with data entry and evaluation of program
Qualifications:
- Passionate about sharing nature with others
- Maintain a satisfactory background check (State and Federal)
- Four or more years driving experience, valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record
- Commercial license may be required for some positions. Assistance provided
- Certified in Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR. Assistance provided
- Available for the assignment duration and all program hours
- Reliable transportation to/from our office and program locations
- Experience working with participants in an educational outdoor setting
- Interact effectively with diverse cultural, ethnic and age groups
- Have an understanding of local natural history and ecology, and be familiar with current environmental topics
- Able to work well as part of a cohesive teaching team including coworkers, participants, parents, vendors, etc.
- Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (including tasks such as hiking up to 3 miles on non-ADA trails, kayaking up to 3 hours, spending up to 4 hours on an ocean vessel, and lifting up to 50lbs safely)
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Previous work in cultural relevancy, equity in outdoor education, climate literacy
Programs are mostly decentralized and take place outdoors, year-round, at various locations and in all weather. Participant transportation is a substantial and integral part of our programming.
Compensation: $18/hour ($19 bilingual Spanish/English). Increase of $2/hour with commercial license in hand.
Full-Time Positions:
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