Academic Naturalist

Company Description

The mission of The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center is to serve all youth of Orange County by providing quality outdoor educational programs that instill in them an appreciation of the outdoors and the environment, teach effective teamwork, instruct about the cultural history of Orange County and provide access to the natural resources of the surrounding areas.

This 210-acre outdoor education center, owned and operated by the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America, is located in Orange, California and accessible through Irvine Regional Park. The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (IROEC) features half-day through five-day academic and recreational programming. Our hands-on approach to outdoor education allows participants to explore the outdoors and science while developing creativity, leadership skills and a respect for the environment.

Job Description

Spring Seasonal Naturalist Position

      We are looking for educated, professional and energetic people for our academic naturalist seasonal position. Come to Orange County, CA and help us mold young minds and have fun too as we teach common core science standards to students. Our coverage in science goes over the field of life science, physical science and earth science.  These include conducting experiments, using our telescopes, digging in our garden and excavating in the Lucy Lou Mine. Also give them a strong appreciation of the outdoors by facilitating hiking, archery, zip lining, rock climbing and even our challenge course. All training is provided and paid for. before schools arrive. Staff is required to work 5 full days a week (normally Mon.-Fri.). Chaperoning at night is a requirement as well. 

    We are looking for staff to join our team through June. The starting pay is $400/ week. The position amenities  includes dorm style housing (rent free), a common room with two refrigerators, WiFi, satellite TV and kitchenette. All meals provided to students will be provided to naturalists. This is a residential camp position. 

Qualifications

2-4 Year Degree

Need to be available for

February 20th through June 9th

Experience teaching (recommended but not required)

Experience with youth (recommended but not required)

Patience and flexibility (long hours and hard work)

The ability to work and live with different personalities

Enjoy working outdoors.

Additional Information

This job is a great experience for multiple reasons. Whether you are looking to get into the academic field, the youth field or the environmental science field, the experience will be beneficial to your future. You'll get experience writing and teaching curriculum, doing environmental projects and creating a fun and safe atmosphere for students of different demographic backgrounds. The work is hard and long, but it's very rewarding. 

Visit our website at www.outdooreducationcenter.org

For more information about our facility or starting a career with us, please call our Academic Director Michael Wallace at 714-923-3191 ext. 110.