Job Openings at Wild Nature Project for 2024
Be a part of our team and help us grow!
Wild Nature Project has been around since 2003.
Some things that are important to us are:
1) mentoring youth (and all ages) into close connections with nature
2) continually learning and growing as individuals and an organization, and
3) learning & teaching emotional intelligence tools.
Of course, there are more than just those three things. Just look through our website and photos to see the kinds of things that we enjoy here.
Share your love of nature!
Some things that are important to us are:
1) mentoring youth (and all ages) into close connections with nature
2) continually learning and growing as individuals and an organization, and
3) learning & teaching emotional intelligence tools.
Of course, there are more than just those three things. Just look through our website and photos to see the kinds of things that we enjoy here.
Share your love of nature!
Lead or Assistant Instructor/Mentor
We are currently seeking lead or assistant instructors/mentors for our youth and teen programs. Moving forward we will be expanding our youth and family offerings.
Job Responsibilities include:
Compensation:
Starting pay depends on experience. $12/hour for those brand new to this kind of work with opportunity for raises upon completion of certain training and experience. Ideally, we want to have adult staff making at least $16/hour.
We are currently seeking lead or assistant instructors/mentors for our youth and teen programs. Moving forward we will be expanding our youth and family offerings.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Caring & looking after the mental, emotional, & physical safety of those in our care
- Creating fun, artistic, and adventurous activities, games, and crafts for our students
- Sharing your love of nature and creative connection ideas
- Communicating with parents during drop-off and pick-up
- Continual learning of new wilderness skills and nature connection practices
Compensation:
Starting pay depends on experience. $12/hour for those brand new to this kind of work with opportunity for raises upon completion of certain training and experience. Ideally, we want to have adult staff making at least $16/hour.
2024 Summer Day Camp Lead Instructor
Seeking those with experience in:
A typical week of camp has about 36 kids. The group begins and ends the day together but splits up for most of the time into 3 smaller groups with about 12 kids in each group plus a lead, one or two assistants, and 1-3 teen helpers. Our location has access to forests, creeks, and wildflower fields.
You will have access to on-site camping with showers, sink, compost toilet, internet, electricity, and indoor space.
Email Kevin if you have questions or would like to set up a phone call for more information: kevin@wildnatureproject.com
- May 22nd to July 28th, 7 to 8 weeks in total plus 2-day staff training, with 2 weeks off
- 8-12 kids ages 6-14
- Mentor & guide assistant instructors (ages 12-adult)
- Pay is $660/week, ~30 hours/wk, weekends off
Seeking those with experience in:
- The 8 shields mentoring model (we can provide some training in this)
- Experience and ability to teach: knife safety, fire building, wild edible & medicinal plants, tracking, bird language, sit spot, sneaking, and games
- Emotional intelligence
A typical week of camp has about 36 kids. The group begins and ends the day together but splits up for most of the time into 3 smaller groups with about 12 kids in each group plus a lead, one or two assistants, and 1-3 teen helpers. Our location has access to forests, creeks, and wildflower fields.
You will have access to on-site camping with showers, sink, compost toilet, internet, electricity, and indoor space.
Email Kevin if you have questions or would like to set up a phone call for more information: kevin@wildnatureproject.com
Girl’s Day Camp Lead Instructor
Seeking those with experience in:
This camp runs at the same time as our other day camps. You will have assistant instructors and teen helpers. Our location has access to forests, creeks, and wildflower fields.
You will have access to on-site camping with showers, sink, compost toilet, internet, electricity, and indoor space.
Email Kevin if you have questions or would like to set up a phone call for more information: kevin@wildnatureproject.com
- 3 weeks of summer (can be consecutive in June & July)
- Lead a group of 14-16 girls ages 6-12
- Mentor & guide assistant instructors (ages 12-adult)
- Pay is $660/week, ~32 hours/wk
Seeking those with experience in:
- The 8 shields mentoring model (we can provide some training in this)
- Knowledge and ability to teach: knife safety, fire building, wild edible & medicinal plants, tracking, bird language, sit spot, sneaking, and games
- Emotional intelligence
This camp runs at the same time as our other day camps. You will have assistant instructors and teen helpers. Our location has access to forests, creeks, and wildflower fields.
You will have access to on-site camping with showers, sink, compost toilet, internet, electricity, and indoor space.
Email Kevin if you have questions or would like to set up a phone call for more information: kevin@wildnatureproject.com
Our rainy day space