Location: Grizzly Creek Ranch, Portola, California
Full Time Seasonal Position, February - November, 2023
$107 - $112 per day + addl. pay for certifications; includes off-site housing and work day meals

We regularly hire for Outdoor Program Instructors so don’t wait to apply. This role is a full-time, seasonal position. Our season starts in February and runs through mid-November with approximately a two-month hiatus over winter. The primary responsibilities of an instructor is delivering residential, one-to-five-day outdoor science educational programs primarily serving fifth and sixth grades from regional elementary and middle schools. All of our lessons are hands-on science and collaborative problem solving-based with a focus on critical thinking, exploration, and environmental stewardship. Instructors are responsible for leading and educating a group of 12–15 students throughout their program, including facilitating large group activities, leading meals and working evening programs. All lessons are written according to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and we train our staff using University of California at Berkeley’s BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning & Expertise Sharing) teaching techniques and pedagogy. We are looking for Instructors that have experience teaching youth of color from communities of low income.

During the summer season, Sierra Nevada Journeys delivers both residential summer camp and community partner programs including camps for youth with disabilities and leadership development. During our traditional, week-long summer camp, Instructors facilitate activities such as the challenge course, swimming, kayaking, and teen leadership programs. Instructors may find themselves in a summer camp leadership position such as Head Lifeguard, Camp Helper, Staff Mentor, or Challenge Course Aid, if they possess the skills and required certifications. Have questions about being a OPI? Call us at 530-832-1085.