Nature Adventures Camp Instructor at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center

Santa Barbara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

20.8

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Self-Motivated, Creative, Dependable, First Aid Certified

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Description Title: Nature Adventures Camp Instructor Classification: Full time, temporary, non-exempt Department: Education - Nature Adventures Reports To: Nature Adventures Manager Wage Band: Technical Skills Level 1 Pay: $20.80 per hour Mission: The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. Position Summary: The Camp/Class Instructor will work with the Nature Adventures Manager and other lead and assistant instructors in science programs for children ages 4-12 at the Museum. Specific Responsibilities: Work with Nature Adventures Manager, Education Coordinator, and other instructors. Interface with parents during check-in and checkout periods. Be prepared for camp by reading the curricula and prepping pertinent supplies. Teach and facilitate camp activities ranging in a variety of natural history and science-based subjects. Breakdown and organize supplies at the close of each camp day. Work with Teen Programs participants (Quasars to Sea Stars and/or Counselors-in-Training--youth personnel ages 13-17) to help support camps. Provide feedback and recommendations on teen personnel involvement to Nature Adventures Manager and/or Coordinator. Maintain appropriate control of class during sessions. Supervise the assistant instructors during sessions. Supervise, manage, and teach group activities. Contributes to a positive guest experience by greeting and addressing any questions when encountering guests as they navigate through the Museum and Sea Center. Supports the Museum’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for fellow staff, guests and the community. Other duties as needed. Must be available for the following schedule: Friday November 21st, 2025 (Noon- 5:00 PM, Mandatory Training) Monday-Wednesday, November 24-26th, 2025 (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM as needed) And/Or: Friday, December 19, 2025 (Noon -5:00 PM, Mandatory Training) Monday & Tuesday, December 22-23 & 29-30, 2025 (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM as needed) Essential Requirements: Experience in leading classroom based, informal educational programs, or related work. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work unsupervised. Self-motivated and creative. Dependable, reliable. First Aid certified (preferred). Work Environment: Outdoor environment, including creek and trail exploration. Museum based educational classroom environment. Frequent walking, may include uneven or unpaved terrain. Lifting, up to 30 lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting The incumbent must be able to perform each requirement of the position as outlined in the job description. Essential Requirements are representative and are essential for satisfactory job performance. The Work Environment characteristics are representative of those that may be encountered while on the job. The Museum will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

The Camp/Class Instructor will work with the Nature Adventures Manager and other instructors to teach and facilitate science programs for children ages 4-12. Responsibilities include preparing for camp activities, supervising assistant instructors, and maintaining a positive guest experience.