Camp di Rosa Nature Instructor

di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art

POSITION TITLE: Nature Instructor

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Education & Civic Engagement

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time hourly, non-exempt RATE: $24-$27/hour depending on experience AVAILABILITY
Join the team as a di Rosa Nature Instructor for our summer camps! We are hiring for all four weeks of Camp di Rosa.

Summer camp weeks are July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 & July 29- August 2. Two days of training will take place the week of June 17.

SUMMARY

Nature Instructors report to the Associate Director of Education & Civic Engagement and are responsible for providing quality nature instruction at Camp di Rosa. This active position works with staff to deliver exciting and innovative experiences outdoors in nature that are fun, informative, and inspire the creative potential in participants. Nature experiences at Camp di Rosa involve activities like fishing, archery, bird watching, hiking, plant and flower identification. Instructors will work side by side with Art Instructors and Camp Leaders in Training. Visual art time at Camp di Rosa utilizes media such as painting, clay and print­ making.

ABOUT DI ROSA

Protected in perpetuity under the Napa County Land Trust, di Rosa features multiple galleries, a sculpture park, and a 35-acre lake, all located on 217 scenic acres in Napa Valley's famed Carneros region. di Rosa originated as the vision of Rene di Rosa (1919-2010), a prolific collector whose famed vineyards enabled his development of a world-class art collection. Together with his wife Veronica di Rosa (1934-1991), he used the sale of his vineyards to build an “art park" for the greater public. The organization was incorpo­ rated as a nonprofit public trust in 2000.

Today di Rosa presents contemporary exhibitions by Bay Area-based artists and an array of educational programs for all ages, in addition to maintaining a permanent collection of notable works by artists with ties to the Bay Area from the mid-twentieth century to the early 2000's. For more information, visit dirosaart.org.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

General

• With the Art Instructor, supervise and manage a camp group of similar age children.

• Ensure camper safety during all activities; immediately communicate any safety to camp management.

• Obtain a CPR/First Aid certification and a fingerprint/background check. (Paid by di Rosa.)

• Collaborate with Art Instructor, providing concrete direction and feedback as needed during nature activities, and providing support during art lessons.

• Supervise and mentor Camp di Rosa Leaders in Training when they rotate through your group.

• Attend all training sessions and meetings.

• Communicate in a timely manner with Camp di Rosa Director.

Nature & Visual Arts Instruction

• Lead the set up and break down of your group's activity and art supplies, including daily cleaning and organizing supplies.

• Lead nature activities and support art lessons per Camp curriculum, adjusting to fit your groups' interests and individual camper needs.

• Demonstrate leadership through positive contributions to overall camp environment and through participation in all-camp activities.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing nature instruction to groups of children ages six to fourteen.

• Experience with outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and archery.

• Knowledge of nature topics including plants and animals.

• Ability to walk a minimum of 4 miles daily.

• Excellent group management and communication skills, high energy, and enthusiastic attitude.

• Resourceful and proactive with proven problem-solving abilities.
 

To Apply, Please Provide the Following:

• Resume with education, employment history, and contact information for 2 references.

•  Application materials should be emailed, in PDF format, to hugo.corro@dirosaart.org with "Application: Nature Instructor" in the subject line.

Please note: di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified appli­ cants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gen­ der or gender identity, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, marital status, Vietnam era or spe­ cial disabled veteran's status, sexual orientation or other bases protected by law. di Rosa makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as defined by and in compliance with California law.