Let’s Work Together!
Do you LOVE being out in nature—hiking trails, sitting in stillness, climbing rocks and trees, wading in creeks, listening to birds, crafting, singing, telling stories? Are you ready to bring forward your energy and personal gifts in support of the well-being of the Earth and the next generations? Welcome to the possibilities of working with Outside Now and Nature Connection Education!
Available Positions
We invite you to check this Job Opportunities page periodically, if you are interested in working for Outside Now. We may expand our programs as the year progresses, which creates the need to expand our mentor staff, as well. If all positions are currently filled, we welcome resumes and applications for potential future employment.
Coyote Pups and Fox Kits Mentors
(Early Childhood Nature Connection Mentor for children ages 3-7 years)
Two part-time Nature Connection Mentor positions are available for the 2026–2027 program year:
Fox Kits Mentor (Ages 3-4) - 3 days per week
Coyote Pups Mentor (Ages 5-7) - 2 days per week
Fox Kit and Coyote Pup Mentors participate as a team of naturalist/early childhood mentors to plan and implement nature-led programs carried out on local parkland and SLO Botanical Garden settings.
Compensation is based upon relevant work experience, training, and education. If you have worked in a nature-led program or have Forest Kinder training, please send a resumé and apply!
Nature Explorer Mentor
(Nature Connection Mentor for children ages 7-12 years)
One part-time Nature Connection Mentor position is available for the 2026–2027 program year:
Nature Explorers Mentor (Ages 7–12) - 2 days per week
Nature Explorer Mentors participate as a team to plan and implement nature-led programs on private and public wild lands.
Compensation is based upon relevant work experience, training, and education. If you have worked in a nature-led program somewhere in the world, please send a resumé and apply!
Earth Tenders Mentor
(Nature Connection Mentor for Adolescents ages 13-18)
Currently, there are no positions available for Outside Now Earth Tenders program for the 2026-2027 program year. If you are interested in working with teens, please consider applying for a Nature Explorers position now. Opportunities to move among programs are often available over time. Also, consider applying as a substitute mentor.
How to Apply
Email your completed application packet to info@outsidenow.org.
Completed packet includes:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.