BASIC DUTIES: Plan, coordinate, and participate in outdoor activities and trips that engage and enrich youth and multi-generational families. Increase youths’ knowledge and awareness of ecosystems, environmental protection, and self-discovery, while creating opportunities for youth leadership and overseeing staff and volunteers.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

DIRECT DUTIES

· Recruit youth, families, and volunteers to participate in outdoor nature trips

· Collaborate with community partners

· Create and maintain a monthly activities/trips calendar, Trip Itineraries and other documents as needed.

· Prepare youth for outdoor nature trips by conducting educational activities at the drop-in center and within the community

· Plan, implement, and oversee year-round outdoor nature trips (such as rock climbing, snowboarding, day hikes, backpacking and camping, whitewater rafting)

· Increase youth access to internships and career opportunities related to nature and the outdoors

· Record and report activities, trips, participant outcomes, successes, and challenges

· Positively promote the agency in the community

· Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Strong organizational and planning skills

· Basic understanding of and interest in outdoor activities, nature, flora and fauna, waste reduction, resource conservation, and the impact humans have on the environment

· Ability to participate in strenuous outdoor activities while supervising youth, families, staff, and volunteers

· Certification in rock climbing and first-aid (will provide)

· Ability to work as part of a team with a focus on outcomes and positive youth development

· Ability to work under pressure

· Ability to pass a background check

· Have a valid California driver’s license and vehicle with valid registration and insurance, have a good driving record, and willingness to transport youth and families

· Have received at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination at time of onboarding

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Certification in rock climbing (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Victorville, CA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victorville, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person