Job description

Field Coordinator
Job Posting Date: March 22, 2023

Humanity is catapulting further into isolation from our natural surroundings, and the need for nature connection is ever more prevalent. At EverWild, we tend this spark of hope by nourishing the connection youth have with the wild environments of Los Angeles. Through child-led investigative play, exploration, wildcrafting and wilderness skills, children’s passions are fanned into life and their sense of belonging in nature roots within them. Are you passionate about nature connection? Do you see the value of tending this relationship in young people? Are you ready to join a team of passionate, quirky, skilled nature enthusiasts dedicated to the wellbeing of the next generations? EverWild is seeking a new full time, year-round team member who can contribute their gifts to the ongoing expansion of our programs and grow with us! We can’t wait to meet you!

EverWild (est. 2016) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to engaging and mentoring children and families to develop a meaningful connection to the Earth. EverWild serves hundreds of children,
Pre-K through teens, and adults with nature immersion classes, forest preschool and kindergarten, summer camps, overnight trips, and workshops across the greater Los Angeles area.

Applicant Skills:

● You are passionate about nature and are comfortable in and enjoy being outdoors.
● You find importance in connecting children with nature and enjoy working with children.
● You have experience and skill at leading a team and giving direction and feedback to adults.
● You are punctual, committed and follow through.
● You are highly organized and efficient at managing your calendar and email.
● You send clear and typo-free emails effectively communicating important details to recipients.
● You have your own vehicle and can drive to all of EverWild’s locations:

• Topanga, Palisades, Culver City, Venice, Pasadena/Glendale, Thousand Oaks,

Malibu, Santa Clarita.

● You have a functioning and reliable cell phone and internet.
● Your communication is positive, empowering, clear and precise, and you are comfortable speaking to team members, children, and the families we serve.
● You have Wilderness First Aid & CPR certification or ability to get them upon hiring.
● You have experience working with children in a summer camp/educational/outdoor setting.
● You have a clean driving record, a CA drivers license and experience driving passenger vans.
● You are teachable/receptive to guidance, requests and leadership from EverWild’s Team.

● You are considerate and knowledgeable of EverWild’s growing diverse population of staff, families and attendees and are mindful of your communication, language, actions and their impacts.

Additional Skills:

● You are familiar with the trails and beaches in our area.
● You have program and/or project management experience.
● You have experience working with organizations offering nature-based programming.
● You are skilled with Google Suite/Workspace, Google Drive/Sheets, Gmail, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

What the job looks like:

Your role includes all of the responsibilities listed below, organized by the months you are most likely to use them. The structure helps to paint a picture of your year-round, full time position.

● April to May: Spring Semester EverWild ‘23 School Programs

• You will be training with the Program Manager on field work. You will familiarize yourself with all our program policies and protocols, and travel to each of our locations to become familiar with our programs.

● May to June: End of School Year and Transition to Summer Programming

• You will be collecting and disseminating materials from the storage unit to mentors in the field, supporting the leadership team in preparation for summer mentor training, and mandatory participation in the facilitation team for the summer training June 21-22, 2023.

● June to August: Summer Camps

• You will be on the summer camp leadership team, managing and supporting our in-the-field mentors and staff with questions, concerns, weather decisions and policies and protocols. You will work closely with the Program Manager on responding to emergencies and policies and protocols. You will answer programming questions from our families and will coordinate further family support calls with the Program Manager. You will oversee the use of the vans, car seats/boosters, and address maintenance issues. You will be familiar with the schedules of the summer mentors, address substitution needs and find substitutes, and also be on call as a substitute if no one is available. On the days you are not substituting, you will offer further field support to our classes.

● August to September: Transition to School Year

• You will be helping mentors wrap up the final summer programs, substituting and supporting in the field, assisting the admin team with communication and dissemination of school year information to mentors and within our community, collecting and disseminating materials to mentors from the storage unit, communicating with families and answering questions, and supporting the leadership team in preparation for the beginning of the school year training.

Mandatory participation in the facilitation team for the school year training in lateAugust.● September to May: EverWild ‘23-’24 School Programs

• You will make sure our school year classes are fully staffed and address substitution needs, find substitutes, and be on call as a substitute if no one is available. You will support our team of mentors in the field by joining classes and offering your skills. You will be in communication with our team of mentors in the field, disseminating materials from our storage unit to the mentors, and staying informed and sharing information on weather, location conditions, and road and park closures. You will manage van usage and maintenance. This includes van cleanliness, scheduling and transporting the van to receive routine maintenance, promptly scheduling and tending to any repairs needed, training mentors on vehicle usage and safety procedures. Mandatory participation in all mentor trainings and monthly mentor meetings throughout the school year.

Compensation:
● Year Round, Full Time Salary Position: $2500/month

• Hours: 30/week, Maximum: 40/week

● Benefits include:

• Health Care/Insurance options
• Cal Savers Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Time-Off

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, and a minimum of two professional references with current phone numbers and email addresses to Lindsay Carron, EverWild Program Manager: lindsay@everwildla.com
Please include in your cover letter:

● Why are you interested in this position?
● Why are you an excellent fit for this position?
● What relevant experience do you have?

Applications due by: April 10th, 2023
Interviewing Period: April 11th-21st, 2023
Start Date: June, 2023

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $2,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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