Job description
About us
Vilda is a non-profit business in Truckee, CA. Our goal is to Connect children with nature through fun and engaging all outdoor day camps incorporating hiking and exploration, play, stories, nature based crafts, and learning meaningful wilderness and naturalist skills.
WHAT DO ASSISTANTS DO?
Assistants help support instructors in leading nature connection education in groups of about 10-12 children, helping the children have fun and be safe, leading games and telling stories, and mentoring the children in nature connection.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience working with children and or significant experience in naturalist knowledge and wilderness skills
A strong interest in working with children outdoors
A strong interest and commitment to expanding naturalist and wilderness skills
Responsible, timely, and with good follow-through
Great communication skills and ability to respond to emails weekly and texts each work day
Enjoy working with a team of people
OPTIONAL BUT AWESOME:
Some training in the Jon Young 8 Shields lineage, Tom Brown kids programs or other similar
Currently based in the North Bay with intentions to stay in the area
Some life guard experience and kayaking skills
Current first aid and CPR
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
To apply: respond with resume and 3 professional references, and fill out this online application:
https://www.vildanature.org/assistant-application
