OUTDOOR SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR
Opal Creek Wilderness Area, Oregon
Closes: Friday, August 12, 2011

Work year: September 4 – November 15

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is seeking a dynamic science instructor who can hit the ground running for the remainder of our 2011 programming season. Opal Creek is a magnificent 35,000-acre ancient forest on the western slopes of the Cascade Range in Oregon. This spectacular area achieved federal protection from logging after a very long and nationwide struggle. In this setting our instructors are responsible for enthusiastically teaching ancient forest based curriculum to all education groups that visit Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. Education groups include elementary, middle, and high school groups, university groups, adult workshops, volunteer events and other private events.

This position is also responsible for some curriculum development. Additionally, at least 1/3 of this position is dedicated to hosting our cabin rentals, which help to support our education programs. We have a small staff and everyone is required to help in all aspects of running a residential field science program including workshops and cleaning cabins, driving gear shuttles, helping in the kitchen, facility assistance, etc.

We run our programs from the old mining town of Jawbone Flats, an off grid community three miles inside of the Opal Creek wilderness. This is a residential position, and staff will live at Jawbone Flats in housing provided by the organization.

Compensation:
$65 – $75 day DOE, plus housing, utilities and partial board

For more information, please go to http://www.opalcreek.org/who-we-are/jobs.aspx