Naturalist

Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SPC) is seeking reliable, professional, and conscientious people to join our team as Field Institute Naturalists. The Naturalists provide educational programs to the public, such as school educational programs, guided hikes, and astronomy programs. Naturalists may also sell Conservancy merchandise and memberships and provide park information and services in the Park Visitor Centers.

You must collaborate well with your coworkers, the public, and agency partners to succeed in this role.

Starting Salary: $16.50 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary/Seasonal

Salary Range: $16.50 - $25.00 per hour

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Up to 40 paid Sick Leave hours during the season

• Seasonal employees receive 1.5x hourly wage when scheduled to work on an SPC-observed holiday.

Requirements:

• Must have valid First-Aid, CPR, and AED certifications,

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by our company insurance to drive our vehicles 

• Experience in guiding and resource interpretation preferred

• Excellent communication and speaking skills

• Experience speaking to large groups

• Teaching experience preferred

• Acting or performing experience desired

• Degree or equivalent experience in education, science, and/or history 

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Secondary language desired

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a physically demanding NON-ADA compliant job site

• Must be able to carry a loaded daypack on the cave trail and move heavy inventory, such as telescopes.

• Must be able to walk a half-mile up a steep grade on an uneven surface in twenty minutes multiple times per day in varying air quality and weather conditions, including elevated temperatures.