Development Director
VWS is seeking a full-time (30 hours/week minimum) senior development employee to enhance the organization’s capabilities in stewardship, cultivation and solicitation efforts with individual donors, major donors and legacy donors. The Development Director should have strong writing skills to lead an integrated approach to communicating with donors. This position reports to the Executive Director and is directly supported by one development associate as well as indirectly via a professional, dedicated staff and board. VWS has $3 million net assets and an annual operating budget of $1.3M of which only 20% comes from individuals. Download the job announcement to learn more and how to apply.
VWS is seeking a full-time (30 hours/week minimum) senior development employee to enhance the organization’s capabilities in stewardship, cultivation and solicitation efforts with individual donors, major donors and legacy donors. The Development Director should have strong writing skills to lead an integrated approach to communicating with donors. This position reports to the Executive Director and is directly supported by one development associate as well as indirectly via a professional, dedicated staff and board. VWS has $3 million net assets and an annual operating budget of $1.3M of which only 20% comes from individuals. Download the job announcement to learn more and how to apply.
Seasonal Staff
Youth Instructors - Summer 2019
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Ventana Wildlife Society 9699 Blue Larkspur ln, Ste 105 • Monterey, CA 93940 Or Fax: 831-455-2846 |
Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS) is a non-profit located in Monterey County, CA. Our mission is to conserve native wildlife and their habitats, through research, restoration and education. Our Education and Outreach programs provide meaningful outdoor experiences for 1,200 youth each year - with half of those coming from underserved communities and attending free of charge.
We are seeking instructors for the following programs over the summer months:
We are seeking instructors for the following programs over the summer months:
DISCOVERY CAMP INSTRUCTOR - POSITION OVERVIEW
Discovery Camp Instructor - Position Overview:
• Full-time seasonal position. $6,200 - $7,000 for the season varies depending on experience, certifications, etc.
• Natural Science Discovery Camps are week-long day camps with one overnight camp out serving youth ages 8-12. Long hours and overnights required as well as a California commercial license (assistance available). Work schedule is Mon - Fri. Each week the youth camp spends Thursday night camping out. There are a couple weeks that we may also run Single Day Adventures for ages 8 and up. Programs are based out of our Monterey office. Expect a 55-60 hour week.
• Full-time seasonal position. $6,200 - $7,000 for the season varies depending on experience, certifications, etc.
• Natural Science Discovery Camps are week-long day camps with one overnight camp out serving youth ages 8-12. Long hours and overnights required as well as a California commercial license (assistance available). Work schedule is Mon - Fri. Each week the youth camp spends Thursday night camping out. There are a couple weeks that we may also run Single Day Adventures for ages 8 and up. Programs are based out of our Monterey office. Expect a 55-60 hour week.
WEE ONES IN THE WOODS INSTRUCTOR - POSITION OVERVIEW
Wee Ones in the Woods Instructor - Position Overview:
• Full-time seasonal position. $5,100 - $5,650 for the season varies depending on experience, certifications, etc.
• Wee Ones in the Woods is a three hour program (two offered each day) serving ages 4-7. Most programs take place in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Marina however there are some weeks when the programs will move to farther locations such as Carmel Valley or Greenfield. Work schedule is Mon - Fri. Expect a 45 hour work week.
• Full-time seasonal position. $5,100 - $5,650 for the season varies depending on experience, certifications, etc.
• Wee Ones in the Woods is a three hour program (two offered each day) serving ages 4-7. Most programs take place in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Marina however there are some weeks when the programs will move to farther locations such as Carmel Valley or Greenfield. Work schedule is Mon - Fri. Expect a 45 hour work week.
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JOB DUTIES
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QUALIFICATIONS
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Job Duties include but not limited to:
Lead and co-lead a flexible schedule of educational activities and lessons for youth in outdoor settings.
Strive to make sure students are enjoying their time and gaining meaningful outdoor experiences.
Ensure participant safety, well-being and comfort.
Communicate and coordinate with parents, vendors and partners on-site.
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.
Support vendor staff at various locations in working with participants (kayak shop, whale watch, etc.).
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.
Lead and co-lead a flexible schedule of educational activities and lessons for youth in outdoor settings.
Strive to make sure students are enjoying their time and gaining meaningful outdoor experiences.
Ensure participant safety, well-being and comfort.
Communicate and coordinate with parents, vendors and partners on-site.
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.
Support vendor staff at various locations in working with participants (kayak shop, whale watch, etc.).
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 back ground check (State and Federal).
Certified in Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR. Assistance may be provided.
Must be available for the assignment duration and all program hours.
Must have reliable transportation to/from our office and program locations.
Experience working with children in an educational outdoor setting.
Interact effectively with diverse cultural, ethnic and age groups.
Understanding of local natural history / ecology; familiar with current environmental topics, and local public lands.
Work well independently and with others - interact in a positive manner with students, coworkers, participants, parents,
vendors, and the general public.
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 - interact in a positive manner with coworkers, participants, parents,
vendors, and the general public.
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 / Spanish not required but preferred.
Passionate about sharing nature with others.
Maintain a satisfactory back ground check (State and Federal).
Certified in Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR. Assistance may be provided.
Must be available for the assignment duration and all program hours.
Must have reliable transportation to/from our office and program locations.
Experience working with children in an educational outdoor setting.
Interact effectively with diverse cultural, ethnic and age groups.
Understanding of local natural history / ecology; familiar with current environmental topics, and local public lands.
Work well independently and with others - interact in a positive manner with students, coworkers, participants, parents,
vendors, and the general public.
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 - interact in a positive manner with coworkers, participants, parents,
vendors, and the general public.
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 / Spanish not required but preferred.
Additional Discovery Camp Specific Qualifications:
At least four years driving experience, valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record.
Commercial license required within one month of hire. Assistance provided.
Additional Wee Ones in the Woods Specific Qualifications:
Valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record.
Experience with younger children (ages 4-7).
At least four years driving experience, valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record.
Commercial license required within one month of hire. Assistance provided.
Additional Wee Ones in the Woods Specific Qualifications:
Valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record.
Experience with younger children (ages 4-7).
Working Environment: Our programs are decentralized – we do not own a program facility. All programming takes place outdoors. Participants are picked up in our passenger vans and transported to various locations in Monterey County.
