WORK WITH VILDA
Current Employment Opportunities
Vilda is a small, family-oriented, non-profit organization made up of dedicated, competent and engaged instructors. When you work with us you are contributing to making a positive difference for children in your community and helping ensure earth skills continue into the future generations.
We see mentoring as a foundational aspect of healthy development for youth, and as such, value the relationships formed and nurtured in our programs deeply. Training our staff to enhance your own nature connection and learn or master earth based skills is an important part of our mission as well. If you are excited to learn and teach outdoors and feel alignment with our mission, we want to hear from you.
If you think you'd be a good match for our team, please feel free to contact us and send along a résumé whether or not we have an opening currently listed. We also welcome interested folks to come join us for a day of programming to explore your interest in working with us.
“As a former employee I highly recommend working for Vilda! Such a fun and talented group of people to work with at amazing parks with amazing kids. What more could you want?”
We are currently looking for instructors who can work full time until Aug 14. If that doesn't match your schedule you can apply as a substitute instructor.
Are you passionate about creating deeper connections between children and nature? Do you love being outside in nature and have experience leading groups of kids? Vilda is looking for highly skilled instructors to join our team in San Rafel/Fairfax.
For more information on our programs, check out our programs page.
What Do Instructors Do?:
Instructors plan and lead nature connection education (with the help of a program assistant) in groups of about 13 children or less, maintaining group safety, facilitating positive group dynamics, deepening children's knowledge and connection to the local environment through leading games. storytelling, exploration and the art of questioning, and teaching earth based skills.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
A positive, flexible and heart based outlook on life
4 or more years of experience working with children in group settings
Experience in naturalist and wilderness skills or strong willingness and ability to learn these skills
Knowledge of local plants and animals and a desire to be outdoors in any weather
Total comfort in jumping in and teaching a group of 10-15 kids outdoors and student management skills
Responsible, enjoy working with a small team
Current first aid and CPR (WFA or WFR preferred) or ability to take those classes before start of position
Reliable transportation and ability to work at our San Rafael and Fairfax sites
Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to emails within a week and texts within 24 hours during the work week
OPTIONAL BUT AWESOME:
Training in the Jon Young or Tom Brown lineage or similar
Currently based in the North Bay
Some life guard experience and kayaking skills
Current first aid and CPR
COMPENSATION:
Hourly: $25-33/hr per hour depending on experience
Position could lead to a full-time year-round position for the right candidate.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY:
Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to train to become a manager.
HOW TO APPLY:
Click HERE to fill out the online application.
If you are not familiar with our work already, please take a look at our website, in particular the programs and team sections so you get an idea of who we are.
We are currently looking for instructors who can work in Marin either immediately or by August 24th.
Are you passionate about creating deeper connections between children and nature? Do you love being outside in nature and have experience leading groups of kids? Vilda is looking for highly skilled instructors to join our team. We run all outdoor, nature immersion programs in Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, Sebastopol, Truckee & Tahoe City. The current opening is in Marin/Petaluma.
For more information on our programs, check out our programs page.
What Do Lead Instructors Do?:
Lead Instructors plan and lead nature connection education (with the help of a program assistant) in groups of about 13 children or less, maintaining group safety, facilitating positive group dynamics, and deepening children's knowledge and connection to the local environment through leading games. storytelling, exploration and the art of questioning, and teaching earth based skills. Leads manage a small staff during the summers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
A positive, flexible and heart based outlook on life
5 or more years of experience working with children in group settings
Experience in naturalist and wilderness skills or strong willingness and ability to learn these skills
Knowledge of local plants and animals and a desire to be outdoors in any weather
Total comfort in jumping in and teaching a group of 10-15 kids outdoors and student management skills
Responsible, enjoy working with a small team
Current first aid and CPR (WFA or WFR preferred) or ability to take those classes before start of position
Reliable transportation and ability to work at our San Rafael, Fairfax, Novato or Petaluma sites
Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to emails within a week and texts within 24 hours during the work week
OPTIONAL BUT AWESOME:
Training in the Jon Young or Tom Brown lineage or similar
Currently based in the North Bay with intentions to stay in the area
Some life guard experience and kayaking skills
Current first aid and CPR
COMPENSATION:
Hourly: $25-33/hr per hour depending on experience
Ability to opt into the company health plan, 401(k) and HSA. Paid time off accrual.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY:
Training opportunities to become a manager are available for qualified candidates. Training opportunities to enhance wilderness and naturalist skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Click HERE to fill out the online application.
If you are not familiar with our work already, please take a look at our website, in particular the programs and team sections so you get an idea of who we are.
Are you passionate about creating deeper connections between children and nature? Do you love being outside in nature and have experience leading groups of kids? Vilda is looking for assistant instructors to join our dynamic teaching team. We have all outdoor, nature immersion programs in Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Truckee & Tahoe City.
We are currently looking for assistant instructors who can work full or part-time year-round starting on August 24th.
For more information on our camps and programs, check out our programs page.
What do Assistants do?
Assistants support instructors in leading nature connection education for groups of about 10-13 children. This includes helping children have fun and stay safe, leading games and storytelling, and mentoring the children in nature connection.
Basic qualifications:
A strong interest in working with children outdoors
A strong interest and commitment to expanding naturalist and wilderness skills
A desire and physical ability to be outdoors in any weather, run around playing games and hike in uneven terrain
Responsible, timely, and with good follow-through
Enjoy working with a team of people
Optional but awesome:
Training in the Jon Young or Tom Brown lineage
Currently based in the North Bay with intentions to stay in the area
Some life-guard experience and kayaking skills
Current first aid and CPR
Compensation:
Pay: $18-25/hr per hour depending on experience.
Paid time off accrual.
For full-time posistions: Ability to opt into company health plan, 401(k) and HSA.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY:
Qualified candidates may receive training to become an instructor. Training opportunities to enhance wilderness and naturalist skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Click HERE to fill out the online application.
If you are not familiar with our work already, please take a look at our website, in particular the programs and team sections so you get an idea of who we are.
Do you have a strong interest in the work we do and want to learn more? Come volunteer with us as a program assistant. Send us an e-mail telling us a bit about yourself and availability.