Employment

EverWild is a nonprofit operating at a grassroots level. Creative, forward-thinking, and motivated individuals will find opportunities to grow and expand their role as they contribute to fulfill our mission and grow our organization.

Do you love working with kids?

Do you value a connection with nature?

Do you enjoy being physically active outdoors?

Do you enjoy swimming, climbing trees, and digging in the dirt?

Do you consider yourself a positive role model for today’s youth?

Are you looking to make a positive impact on your community?

Do you get excited when asked if you’d like to play a game or create art outdoors?


Apply today and join our team of skilled nature-based mentors and learn from one of the longest standing nature connection organizations in Los Angeles. 

 

Open Positions

We are currently hiring for the following positions -

  • Summer Camp Mentors

  • Substitute mentors for all school year classes and summer camps.

  • Forest School-Year Mentors (Sept-May)

    • Forest Preschool and Kindergarten Mentors

    • Nature-based Mentors for Homeschool Enrichment programs

*Employment is prioritized for mentors based on increased hours of availability

  • All programs are entirely outdoors and explore various nature destinations in the local mountains, canyons, and beaches. Our drop-off classes have pre-determined locations that take place in the areas of LA mentioned below. Classes utilizing a van for transportation will meet at a local park and during morning gathering the group will determine where they will spend the day. Mentors work at one or a variety of our locations:

    • Santa Clarita Valley

    • Pasadena

    • Venice

    • Topanga / Palisades

Apply Today!

How to Apply

  • Click button below to submit application

  • In addition to submitting an application. please email amanda@everwildla.com your resume and include a cover in the body of your email. Your cover letter should describe: 

    • your experience working with children in nature

    • why you feel it is important to connect children with nature

    • your relationship with nature

All considered applicants will be required to attend:

  • A Google Meet interview with the Program Director

  • 1+ in-person paid shadow day in nature with children and our Program Director.

  • Hired applicants will be required to attend a minimum of 1 paid training day (TBA) observing and assisting current nature-based mentors.

Schedule

Summer Camp - June-August

  • Up to 2 required shadow dates; April-May

  • Mandatory Training: Saturday June 15th (9am-4pm)

  • Monday - Friday

  • 9:30am-3:30pm

Forest School - September-May

  • Classes take place Monday - Thursday (days may vary based on the classes scheduled for)

  • 9:30am-3:30pm / 9am-2pm / 10am-2:30pm (hours may vary based on the classes scheduled for)

  • Additional .5hrs paid prep/planning per class

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.