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: $18.66 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Truckee, CA 96161: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person