School Programs Aide - Elkhorn Slough ReserveAt — Elkhorn Slough Reserve

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Opportunity Summary 

This service learner will work closely with our Education Staff to support K-12 school programs. They will help welcome students, participate in outdoor nature and science activities, and may support teachers leading students on trail walks.

This will involve:

  • Collaborating with Education Staff to plan for the field trip day
  • Support students as they learn outdoors with patience and excitement
  • Share facts about the Reserve’s wildlife on short (~1 mile) walks
  • Help keep track of supplies and set up/clean up activities when finished

The Wednesday schedule has intermittent school groups signed up for field trips so when not in the Field Trip program, the Wednesday Service Learner will join our volunteer Land Stewards group to help care for a variety of landscapes around the Reserve, including weeding, planting, and other environmental restoration activities.

Service learners will:

  • Build skills in public engagement and science communication
  • Use/develop skills in K-12 environmental education
  • Learn how organizations develop and coordinate school programs.

3 Service Learner Spots

Schedule: School Programs Aide shifts are 9am-1:30pm, Wednesday to Friday. There are 3 available positions, one for each day of the week. The Wednesday option will have a combination of Education and Land Stewardship Opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Reliable transportation, as there are no bus routes to Elkhorn Slough
Opportunity Training 

We will provide an orientation to the Elkhorn Slough Reserve, and an overview of school group activities. Service Learners will ALWAYS have a trained staff member with them with school programs.

Ongoing support: Check ins prior to every field trip and ongoing mentorship from Education and Volunteer Coordinators.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

If interested, please apply through the form: 
Elkhorn Slough Reserve: Service Learning Interview Registration

Interviews will be September 3-5, 2026.

 

Questions? Reach out to:

Cara Wild-Sundell, Education Coordinator
cara.wild-sundell@wildlife.ca.gov

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Moss Landing, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing