Job Opportunities
Available positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities
Education Technician
The Division of Interpretation, Education, and Volunteerism at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area looks to engage with visitors and help them connect with the park through friendly visitor contacts on the trails and at our contact stations. The Education Tech will be responsible for creating fun curriculum-based programs and distance learning opportunities on topics like the Mediterranean ecosystem, cultural stewardship, historic significance, scientific research and impact, recreational opportunities, and the purpose of public lands! They will attend community events, run pop-ups, and design awesome social media/web/print materials.
This position will support our fantastic workforce by performing duties designed to deliver engaging curriculum-based programming that will cultivate a visitor’s understanding of park resources; facilitate the public’s enjoyment of the park and help them understand how to engage with the park in ways that protect the resources.
Details:
Position is full-time (40 hours a week,) not to exceed 1600 hours.
Work schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday. $22/hr
Must be between the ages of 18 to 30 years old, up to 35 for veterans.
Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license.
Candidates must past a federal background investigation.
Candidates must be able to hike up to one mile on uneven surfaces.
Opportunities for professional development, job shadowing, or training may also be arranged with staff.
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Application must be submitted no later than August 3, 2025
To Apply, email your cover letter and resume to samo_education@nps.gov with "ED Tech_(First and Last Name)" in the subject line.
Every Kid Outdoors (Internship)
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) is committed to creating outdoor educational opportunities for students to learn about the natural and cultural history of the Santa Monica Mountains and the surrounding public lands. As staff explores new technologies and techniques, a team of interns will support these efforts through collaborative development of materials, moderation of programming and conducting interpretive programming. Interns play an integral part in efforts to reach students from across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
This position will lead and support in-person interactions with teachers and students while facilitating curriculum-based programs on site. They will assist with program planning and facilitation such as developing and preparing program materials, cleaning/repairing equipment, entering data, photographing events, uploading photos, and reviewing program materials. The intern will also actively participate in professional development opportunities and workshops.
Details:
Must be 18 years or older.
Enthusiastic about being outdoors and working with elementary school students.
Good oral and written communication skills and ability to follow oral and written directions.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, good driving record and appropriate insurance coverage.
Interns must have their own computer and access to reliable internet to conduct virtual programming, access online research materials, and attend virtual meetings.
Housing is not available.
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NOTE: Work will involve physical activity, including hiking up to 1 mile, walking, bending and lifting up to 25lbs. When outdoors, temperatures may range from 40°-105° F.
During telework or virtual workdays, interns will primarily be stationary and may include sitting for extend periods of time working on a computer.
Application must be submitted no later than August 10, 2025
To Apply, email your cover letter and resume to samo_education@nps.gov with "ED Tech_(First and Last Name)" in the subject line.
Thank you for your interest in working with SAMO Fund! All of our career opportunities are currently filled. Please consider volunteering or checking back later for potential openings!
Santa Monica Mountains Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We often post jobs for Youth under age 30 as we may be limited by restrictions from the funding source to support the project
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