Outdoor Science School; Residential Program Specialist

Outdoor Science School; Residential Program Specialist at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline 9/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/21/2026 Contact Heather MacDougall Molloy (831) 466-5715 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $16.90

• $17.75 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Salary starts at $752.05
• 788.69/week. ($16.90
• $17.75/hr regular time and $25.35
• 26.

23/hr overtime. 3+ hours of overtime each week). 2.5% stipend for bilingual English/Spanish and 5% stipend for Biliterate English/Spanish Length of Work Year To Start September 8, 2026 until June 2027 Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County's educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Job Summary Job Summary We're seeking high-energy, creative leaders who love working with students and aren't afraid to take the stage! Lead lively evening campfire programs for up to 240 students—bringing the fun through music, interactive songs/chants, and skits—while also facilitating daily activities and meals. Mentor and supervise 5th-6th graders and high school cabin leaders, helping build a positive, inclusive school community. This is a residential role with overnight, on-call responsibilities to ensure student safety and support. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Please read the attached Job Description. Position begins in mid-September, 2026 (or ASAP thereafter) and continues until early June, 2027 with Thanksgiving and winter breaks in between, for approximately 34 weeks and 107 work shifts during the school year.

• Residential program specialists have the opportunity to continue with the program in subsequent school years, indefinitely.
• The residential program specialist will work three overnight shifts per week for a total of 42.5 hours of work per week (40 regular time and 2.5 overtime). There are a few weeks in which four shifts (including Monday afternoon
• Tuesday morning) are needed. Overtime (equivalent to 1.5 hours of pay per hour) is paid after 40 hours of work in one week.
• Residential shifts are as follows:
• Tuesday 4:30pm
• Wed 9:30am with three, ½ hour unpaid lunch breaks and three 10 minute paid breaks
• Wed 8:30pm
• Thursday 9:30am with two, unpaid ½ hour lunch breaks and two 10 minute paid breaks
• Thursday 4:30pm
• Friday 9:00am with three, ½ hour unpaid lunch breaks and three 10 minute paid breaks

SALARY/BENEFITS

• Salary starts at $752.05
• 788.69/week. ($16.90
• $17.75/hr regular time and $25.35
• 26.23/hr overtime. 3+ hours of overtime each week). 2.5% stipend for bilingual English/Spanish and 5% stipend for Biliterate English/Spanish
• Single-only dental and vision benefits are provided.
• Dinner and breakfast are provided. Room and board are provided only during work shifts.
• This is a Classified Temporary position. Sick days are accrued. Holiday pay is not available Requirements / Qualifications Please read the attached Job Description. Position begins in mid-September, 2026 (or ASAP thereafter) and continues until early June, 2027 with Thanksgiving and winter breaks in between, for approximately 34 weeks and 107 work shifts during the school year.
• Residential program specialists have the opportunity to continue with the program in subsequent school years, indefinitely.
• The residential program specialist will work three overnight shifts per week for a total of 42.5 hours of work per week (40 regular time and 2.5 overtime). There are a few weeks in which four shifts (including Monday afternoon
• Tuesday morning) are needed. Overtime (equivalent to 1.5 hours of pay per hour) is paid after 40 hours of work in one week.
• Residential shifts are as follows:
• Tuesday 4:30pm
• Wed 9:30am with three, ½ hour unpaid lunch breaks and three 10 minute paid breaks
• Wed 8:30pm
• Thursday 9:30am with two, unpaid ½ hour lunch breaks and two 10 minute paid breaks
• Thursday 4:30pm
• Friday 9:00am with three, ½ hour unpaid lunch breaks and three 10 minute paid breaks

SALARY/BENEFITS

• Salary starts at $752.05
• 788.69/week. ($16.90
• $17.75/hr regular time and $25.35
• 26.23/hr overtime. 3+ hours of overtime each week). 2.5% stipend for bilingual English/Spanish and 5% stipend for Biliterate English/Spanish
• Single-only dental and vision benefits are provided.
• Dinner and breakfast are provided. Room and board are provided only during work shifts.
• This is a Classified Temporary position.

Sick days are accrued. Holiday pay is not available Comments and Other Information

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Contact Heather Molloy; hmolloy@santacruzcoe.org; 831-466-5715 Comments and Other Information

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