Join the Friends of the Petaluma River team! We are a dynamic and ommitted group working to celebrate and conserve the Petauma River & Watershed. We are currently looking for new friends for the following position/s:
SUMMER CAMP MENTOR – Click here to apply
Seasonal Position – 40 Hours/Week
Job Description: We are looking for junior and senior mentors to help get kids outside this summer at our Green Heron Nature Camp. The ideal candidate is fun-loving, has lots of energy and has experience working with youth. Counselors will provide campers with a safe, positive, fun atmosphere, encouraging them as they become confident and comfortable in nature. Counselors implement the weekly day camp curriculum in a 100% outdoor environment. Camp activities include: nature games, crafting, hiking, exploring, learning outdoor skills, canoeing, etc. There will be up to 12-16 kids and 3-4 mentors each session.
Responsibilities: • Lead youth in organized activities • Positively engage with youth • Help prepare weekly curriculum and adjust appropriately as day proceeds • Assist in healthy communication skills both at the staff level, and with youth • Assist with all sanitation protocols to maintain a safe environment at camp
Qualifications: • Love of youth & nature • Experience working with youth ages 6-12 • Good at leading games & assisting youth in nature-based crafts • Working knowledge of local flora/fauna is a plus but not required • Assist with balance of staying on schedule versus flexibility to respond to moments of wonder, skilled at assessing time & priority allocations of the day • Ability to use creative teaching techniques and group management skills • Positive attitude and work ethic, teamwork skills, oral communication skills
Dates: Camp runs from June 19th to August 11th – 8 weeks of camp. Training takes place the week of June 12th. The ideal candidate will be able to work 5-6 weeks over the summer.
Location: Open Field Farm & Steamer Landing Park
Compensation: $17.00 – $25.00/hour depending on qualifications
APPLY – ENVIRONMENTAL MENTOR
Petaluma Watershed Intern
Friends of the Petaluma River is a nonprofit organization that works to improve access, education and conservation efforts in the Petaluma Watershed. We are seeking an intern to lead planning and outreach for our community river cleanups and/or help coordinate conservation programming at our David Yearsley River Heritage Center. We are seeking an intern who can work well as part of a team but also be self-motivated. Internship duties may include native plant surveying, tending of native habitat and resources, River Heritage Center maintenance, community outreach, data entry, communications, writing, marketing, acting as a liaison with community organizations and local educators and general event planning.
Internships are for a minimum of three months and will involve 5-10 hours of work per week. A $750.00 – $1500.00 stipend is available upon completion.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to stephanie@friendsofthepetalumariver.org
