Our Core Values
At NatureBridge, the way we work supports our mission just as much as the work we do. Learn about our core values.
f) Employment
About Us
We envision a world where every student learns about the science of nature, is inspired by its beauty, and is motivated to take action to protect the natural world.
Employment at NatureBridge
There are many great reasons to join the NatureBridge team.
- We are the premier residential environmental education organization with a 40-year history of partnership with the National Park Service.
- Our campus employees work and live in some of the world’s most beautiful natural settings.
- No matter what your role, you will help to change the lives of children and inspire a new generation of environmental stewards.
- NatureBridge values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to diversify our workforce and seek applications by individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities, and communities.
Open positions
Vice President of Development (San Francisco Bay Area)
Field Safety Officer (Yosemite National Park)
Part-Time Seasonal Conference Host/Naturalist (San Francisco Bay Area)
Retail Coordinator (Yosemite National Park)
Field Science Educator: We welcome applications for our field science educators throughout the year. Please learn more about applying to work in each of our locations below.
Educator Development Program
Our summer training program for educators from communities underrepresented in the field of environmental education increases their experience with outdoor teaching and risk management skills. Learn more and apply now.
Just for our field science educators
NatureBridge field science educators are the cream of the crop. The quality and integrity of our programs demands it. Our educators have the opportunity to shape the future of NatureBridge in many ways including:
- collaborating with and sharing knowledge and expertise with cross-campus teams.
- gaining experience working at multiple campuses.
- developing and sharing new curricula.
- using the latest technology including hand-held devices and digital recording equipment.
- promoting themselves in many ways including presenting at conferences.
- telling their stories and sharing their experience online, at fundraising events, and more!
View the complete field science educator job description and find out how to apply below.
We accept applications on an ongoing basis for field science educator positions, and the deadline for applicants wishing to be considered for the 2013-2014 school year is February 15, 2013.
A complete application consists of the following:
- A letter of interest describing why you want to work for NatureBridge in Yosemite
- Your current resume
- Contact information for three references
When your application materials are ready please complete the application form online.
For those applicants with limited computer access, please mail applications to:
Arin Trook, Mentor Teacher
NatureBridge at Yosemite
P.O. Box 487
Yosemite, CA 95389
We accept applications on an ongoing basis for field science educator positions, and the deadline for applicants wishing to be considered for the 2013-2014 school year is March 15, 2013.
While most of our positions are full time, we do occasionally have part-time and on-call positions available.
We partner with the National Park Service, and many of our educators work and live in the national park in beautiful Marin Headlands. Just 10 minutes from San Francisco but a world away!
A complete application consists of the following:
- A letter of interest describing why you want to work for NatureBridge in Golden Gate
- Your current resume
- Contact information for three references
When your application materials are ready please complete the application form online.
For those applicants with limited computer access, please mail applications to:
Field Science Educator Hiring Committee
NatureBridge at Golden Gate
1033 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965
Our campus is located on Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Many of our field science educators live on campus and other employees live in neighboring Port Angeles, Washington.
A complete application consists of the following:
- A letter of interest describing why you want to work for NatureBridge in Olympic
- Your current resume
- Contact information for three references
When your application materials are ready please complete the application form online.
For those applicants with limited computer access, please mail applications to
Field Science Educator Hiring Committee
NatureBridge at Olympic
111 Barnes Point Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363
In Southern California, NatureBridge field science educators work in both the Santa Monica Mountains and Channel Islands.
A complete application consists of the following:
- A letter of interest describing why you want to work for NatureBridge in Santa Monica Mountains and Channel Islands.
- Your current resume
- Contact information for three references
Make sure to include all relevant recent work and a current phone number and email address. Applicants living in the Los Angeles and Ventura areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Please review the qualifications for hire before submitting application documents.
When your application materials are ready, please complete the application form online.
For those applicants with limited computer access, please mail applications to:
NatureBridge
20720 Ventura Blvd, Suite 265
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
Field science educator positions usually open each fall and spring. For this reason, field science educator applications are accepted on a year-round basis.
A complete application consists of the following:
- A letter of interest describing why you want to work for NatureBridge in Santa Monica Mountains and Channel Islands.
- Your current resume
- Contact information for three references
When your application materials are ready please complete the application form online.
For those applicants with limited computer access, please mail applications to:
NatureBridge
20720 Ventura Blvd, Suite #265
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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NatureBridge
28 Geary Street, Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94108
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Contact:
415-992-4700
415-992-4711 Fax
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Staff Spotlight
“I love working in a national park every day and knowing that I’m helping support an organization whose mission I believe in.” -- Robert Baker, maintenance assistant in Olympic
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