Education Coordinator

Primary Job

Your Primary Job Will Be To

• Maintain gear and contribute to campus stewardship.
• Refined and updated lesson plans, activity guides, and program support materials.
• Participate in staff meetings and complete all administrative paperwork with accuracy and punctuality.
• Build respectful, supportive relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants while upholding high customer service standards.
• Follow all housing policies and co-created community agreements.
• Communicate via email and phone with guardians regarding registration details and camper updates.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by sharing stories from the field.

Program and Field Support

• Provide daily, ongoing support for programs including spontaneous field support, supporting day management duties, and responding to radio calls.
• Serve as standby educator and frequently substitute in the field on short notice.
• Follow NatureBridge policies and procedures, and use sound judgment to make decisions and manage risk while also managing students’ physical and emotional well-being when leading groups in outdoor settings.
• Administer and document first aid as necessary.

Staff Development

• Observe and/or team-teach with educators, prioritizing developing staff, and offer timely, relevant feedback.
• Support planning and facilitation of staff training.
• Aid in educator interviews and onboarding.

Staff Supervision (in the summer)

• Up to 5 Coastal Camp counselors.
• Conduct formal observations for supervisees.
• Facilitate conflict resolution between staff members.
• Provide guidance on professional conduct and workplace expectations.
• Facilitate time entry and work with HR to maintain employment documents for direct reports and other educators as needed.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Collaborate on departmental and cross campus functional working groups and initiatives.
• Support campus operations and organizational goals through additional duties as assigned, such as event support, special projects, and community stewardship.
• Collaborate on long-term educational projects and departmental initiatives.

Compensation

• $19.37/hour
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after 1000 hours of work
• Generous paid vacation, training days and sick leave
• Other benefits include Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and more
• Housing may be provided as a benefit of employment

Who You Are

• Experience in a supervisory or mentoring role with demonstrated leadership.
• Ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive and supportive manner.
• Experience working with children (ages 4-16), including managing complex group dynamics and supporting students with special needs or behavioral conditions.
• Proven ability to assess and manage physical and emotional risk in outdoor settings, including the administration of first aid as required.
• Training or experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
• Strong time management, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Experience leading or developing environmental education curriculum.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and database software.
• Knowledge of NatureBridge Golden Gate campus and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years related summer camp or experiential education experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR certification, EpiPen certification, ServSafe or willingness to obtain certification before beginning employment at your own expense (tuition aid available).
• Must provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance prior to hire.

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 want to be part of an organization that is invested in growth, self-examination, and creating equitable and inclusive environments for staff and participants.

How To Apply

Submit your application to our Online Career Portal. Please respond to the short-answer questions instead of submitting a cover letter.