Outdoor Science School; Residential Program Specialist

Job Summary

We’re seeking high-energy, creative leaders who love working with students and aren’t afraid to take the stage! Lead lively evening campfire programs for up to 240 students—bringing the fun through music, interactive songs/chants, and skits—while also facilitating daily activities and meals. Mentor and supervise 5th–6th graders and high school cabin leaders, helping build a positive, inclusive school community.

This is a residential role with overnight, on-call responsibilities to ensure student safety and support. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Please read the attached Job Description. Position begins in mid-September, 2026 (or ASAP thereafter) and continues until early June, 2027 with Thanksgiving and winter breaks in between, for approximately 34 weeks and 107 work shifts during the school year.

• Residential program specialists have the opportunity to continue with the program in subsequent school years, indefinitely.
• The residential program specialist will work three overnight shifts per week for a total of 42.5 hours of work per week (40 regular time and 2.5 overtime). There are a few weeks in which four shifts (including Monday afternoon – Tuesday morning) are needed. Overtime (equivalent to 1.5 hours of pay per hour) is paid after 40 hours of work in one week.
• Residential shifts are as follows:
• Tuesday 4:30pm – Wed 9:30am with three, ½ hour unpaid lunch breaks and three 10 minute paid breaks
• Wed 8:30pm – Thursday 9:30am with two, unpaid ½ hour lunch breaks and two 10 minute paid breaks
• Thursday 4:30pm – Friday 9:00am with three, ½ hour unpaid lunch breaks and three 10 minute paid breaks SALARY/BENEFITS:
• Salary starts at 774.76 weekly (17.41/hour for regular time and $26.12 for overtime. 3+ hours of OT each week and bilingual/biliterate stipend) overtime each week). 2.5% stipend for bilingual English/Spanish and 5% stipend for Biliterate English/Spanish
• Single-only dental and vision benefits are provided.
• Dinner and breakfast are provided. Room and board are provided only during work shifts.
• This is a Classified Temporary position. Sick days are accrued. Holiday pay is not available Comments and Other Information TO APPLY Accepting online applications only. Applications without proper attachments (listed below) will not be considered. Submit: Online Application Short letter of Introduction Resume and Three Work-Related Reference Contacts Questions: Contact Heather Molloy; hmolloy@santacruzcoe.org; 831-466-5715