Senior Naturalist, Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center (Emigrant Gap, CA), STEM Workforce Development and Innovation, Educational Services

Senior Naturalist, Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center (Emigrant Gap, CA), STEM Workforce Development and Innovation, Educational Services at San Joaquin County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 11:45 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/27/2026 Contact Alex Walling 209-468-4856 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $27.14 - $32.98 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, Range 31, Fringe Benefits/Educational Degree Stipends Length of Work Year Full-Time, 218 workdays Employment Type Full Time HRA HRA#101098 Location Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center, 45700 Six Mile Valley Road, Emigrant Gap, CA Department STEM Workforce Development and Innovation/Educational Services About the Employer Educate, Innovate and Inspire! San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County's most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of Sky Mountain Outdoor Educational Center Management, provide and lead learning experiences for participants in the outdoor education program and guest groups. Assists in developing class programs, develops curriculum, supports facilities, and exercises supervision over Sky Mountain classes and special programs. Provide leadership and direction for the educational programming, mentor, and lead apprentice naturalists. Does related work as required. Meals are included when the program is in operation.

About Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center:

During the school year, we are a residential outdoor science camp supporting 5th/6th grade students from San Joaquin County. During summers and weekends, we provide support for private guest groups and various summer programs. We create life changing experiences in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Here, our classrooms are the forests, the waters edge, and the inside of a snowbank. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a science/environmental or teaching/education related work background. Experience with student-activity and curriculum development. Possess a valid Food Handlers certification or commit to obtaining in first month of hire date. Possess a valid Wilderness First Responder certification or able to obtain through SJCOE provided training within the first three months of start date. If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: one formal letter of interest, a resume and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-4856. Letter of Introduction (COVER LETTER) Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation-MUST

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) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a science/environmental or teaching/education related work background. Experience with student-activity and curriculum development. Possess a valid Food Handlers certification or commit to obtaining in first month of hire date. Possess a valid Wilderness First Responder certification or able to obtain through SJCOE provided training within the first three months of start date. If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: one formal letter of interest, a resume and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-4856. Letter of Introduction (COVER LETTER) Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation-MUST

BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR

) Resume Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity. The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual harassment).

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209-468-4820 Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity. The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation. Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual harassment).

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HR Title IX Investigations E-mail:

HRTitleIXinvestigations@sjcoe.net

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