Park Naturalist jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

What is it like to work at WOLF School?
Our staff is made up of enthusiastic lifelong learners who bring a love of the outdoors and a commitment to outdoor education to WOLF School’s students and teachers.

We spend over two weeks each year in specialized staff trainings including safety seminars, group-building, leadership, and content area knowledge for our science, history, and team building programs in order to best prepare and support our staff in their valuable roles as educators. Our staff act as positive role models for their students and create a safe and supportive community for the students at the WOLF School. If this environment and the traits below sound like you, we encourage you to apply to join our team!

Our Ideal Staff is…

Are you a person who loves the outdoors and loves to inspire that passion in others?

Are you a quick learner with a background and skills for teaching children?

Do you love to perform, have fun, sing even if you are not the best, and teach in front of a group?

Are you interested in teaching K-12th grade students about science, natural history, group building, and the environment?

Are you excited to travel throughout California, learning about this beautiful state’s natural history while you work?

Does the thought of working with a passionate team of outdoor educators get you excited?!

Answers to FAQ's
Pay & Hours

Pay is hourly and most programs are 4 days, 3 nights long.

Naturalist days average about 9.5 hours.

Naturalists may go home at night after students are tucked in.

Program director required to be on-site for duration of program.

Meals & Housing

Housing and meals provided during program only.

Meals provided starting with dinner the first day of program through lunch on the last day of program.

We easily accommodate vegetarian diets and other diverse food needs.

Program

Staff primarily work outdoor science school programs, with some history and team building programs.

Naturalists have the same group of students for the whole week and must create their own curriculum based on the program goals.

To Apply

We are interested in enthusiastic, organized educators and leaders who are team and safety-oriented, and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, cultures, orientations, abilities, identities, and communities are encouraged to apply.

Resumes and cover letters are accepted throughout the year.

To apply, email a PDF of your resume and cover letter to hbutler@wolfschool.org .

Note:
Hiring for the spring season begins October 1. Fall hiring begins May 1. In general, we hire more new staff for the spring season than for the fall. If you send us your resume at a time that there are no positions currently open, we will hold it for six months for the next available hiring session.

Substitute naturalist and on-call positions available. If you are serious about applying, we recommend you make an appointment to come observe our program in action. Contact us by phone if you have questions.