Coastal Camp Educator

Who We Are:

NatureBridge provides best-in-class environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.

What You Will Do:

Coastal Camp Staff lead groups of day campers in grades K-12 in hiking and exploring the Marin Headlands, a beautiful coastal park that’s part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Each week staff work with one group to implement lessons, games, stories and other activities centered around that week’s theme. Staff may work in the lead role–planning the week’s lessons, activities and routes or in the support role–managing student behavior and assisting with the implementation of activities. The majority of campers are in the 1st-2nd age group or 3rd-4th age group. The role is a full-time, seasonal position beginning June 9, 2025 – August 15, 2025.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead campers through one week or multi-week outdoor experiences.
• Facilitate educational, meaningful, and fun outdoor experiences to help campers form a personal relationship with the natural world.
• Differentiate activities and programming of weekly, themed sessions according to the age, background, and the needs of campers.
• Interpret, adapt, and lead environmental education and social emotional learning curriculum.
• Manage campers’ physical and emotional safety in outdoor settings using sound judgment and applying appropriate risk management policies and decisions; administer and document first aid as needed.
• Maintain camper safety and comfort over uneven terrain in all kinds of weather.
• Work collaboratively with another staff member to lead a group of campers and engage in reciprocal feedback.
• Proactively engage campers in games and activities during early care (8am – 9:15am) and/or aftercare (3:30pm – 5:15pm).
• Participate in meetings and training as assigned.
• Provide occasional on-call and other program support roles as needed.

Compensation:

• $17.14/hour
• Paid Sick Leave
• Housing may be provided as a benefit of employment. See an example of our Golden Gate housing Here.

Who You Are:

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Relevant education or experience in summer camp, environmental or experiential education, including teaching in formal or non-formal education settings.
• Available for flexible eight-hour shifts Monday-Friday during camp weeks
• Ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a physically, socially and emotionally safe environment for our participants
• Capable of working as part of a collaborative team
• Willingness to be coached and openness to feedback
• Possess current Wilderness First Aid certification and CPR (Adult, Child and Infant) or willing to acquire before staff training
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace. We especially encourage you to apply if you are a member of (or have extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education, or the outdoors in general.

If you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.

*All NatureBridge Employees are required to complete a background check. 

Why should you join the NatureBridge team?

• We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on young people and the environment
• You will get to work in a beautiful natural setting with other dedicated staff who are passionate about the environment
• We are invested in supporting our staff through professional development & mentorship.

NatureBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation.