We are now hiring Naturalist Interns for our 2015-2016 school year!

Experiential education is not only for students that visit the Sierra Outdoor School; it is also for the Naturalist Interns that spend time here. This program acts as a training ground for those interested in the field of Outdoor Education or Interpretation. Through a combination of hands-on and guided learning experiences, interns will become better educators and naturalists. Under the guidance and supervision of our experienced permanent Naturalists and Program Coordinators, Naturalist Interns will learn a variety of classes, activities, and skills. Over the ten month internship, interns will teach science and cultural history based classes, facilitate low ropes and team building activities, as well as learn how to belay and facilitate high rope elements and a zip line. Interns receive training in all classes before they teach on their own.

Additionally, paid trainings are provided throughout the year in areas including: pedagogy and educational theory, classroom and group management, background in relevant sciences, and local natural and cultural history. Sierra Outdoor School also has a Raptor Center with five birds of prey. Interns will have the opportunity to learn non-releasable raptor management including feeding, handling, and teaching with the birds if this is an area of interest.

If you are interested in becoming one of our seven interns for the 2015-2016 school year, please apply soon! Open until filled. Internship Commitment: August 9, 2015- June 11, 2016. For more information on the internship position and for details on how to apply, please visit our website at: http://sos.cusd.com/staff/employment/naturalist-internship/

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