Outdoor Guide

Forest & Tree seeks qualified facilitators to work with TK-8 grade students from multiple schools in Oakland.

Outdoor Guides will be directly responsible for leading small groups of students and their family members on after school and weekend outdoor activities that include:

• Weekend hiking in East Bay and other regional parks
• Learn-to-bike, learn-to-kayak, learn-to-rock climb
• Overnight Camping trips
• Social Media and Communications INTERN

Schedule: Scope of work to be completed between January-June, 2026.. Programs will take place on Wednesdays, and occasional Saturdays, and over some holiday break camps where school is not regularly in session. A specific calendar of dates will be shared as outdoor reservation bookings are able to be calendared.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, which include:

1. Facilitate outdoor education with ~20 “campers” per cohort

2. Work outdoors for 8 hours daily with enthusiasm with kids and families

3. Plan, design, coordinate and lead a meaningful outdoor learning experience

4. Communicate with families and help coordinate org-wide events

5. Collaborate with F&T team toward vision and mission

Desired Skills

1. Strong communication skills in Spanish and English, written and spoken

2. Experience designing and facilitating experiences for TK-8 grade students

3. Facilitation and management of TK-8 students

4. Team orientation to providing collaborative experiences

5. Agency, curiosity and creativity

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This is a part-time job that will work in-person and mostly outdoors:

Ability to transport gear and equipment on field trips

Ability to navigate local travel

Ability to lift and carry materials for events up to 30 lbs.

Specific demands of the activities of rock climbing, kayaking, biking and outdoor activities.

Position Type, Hours and Benefits

This is a part-time role. Days and hours of work are typically Wednesdays, 12:30-5:30pm, occasional Saturdays, 8am-5:00pm, with occasional holiday break camps that take place Monday-Friday. Must be able to attend planning meetings prior to facilitating events. This position does not currently offer health benefits. The rate of pay will be hourly range from $19-$25/hourly.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter indicating your interest to Jeff Embleton at jeff@forestandtree.org Please include a current resume and two references contact information. Please contact us at the above email with any additional needs by the posted deadline. Thank you for caring about the future of our children.