Part-Time Office Assistant - Nevada City, CA
FLEXIBLE HOURS | SMALL TEAM | MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
4 Elements Earth Education (4E) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit headquartered in Nevada City, CA. We are currently looking for a part-time Office Assistant to join our rapidly growing team! The Office Assistant will be responsible for basic clerical tasks, including answering the phone and responding to emails, as well as day-to-day operations support of our youth and family programs, including registration and payment assistance, client communications and internal resource planning.
Our ideal candidate is organized, reliable, motivated and self-staring—experienced and comfortable working with little supervision. Training will be provided on all specialized systems (registration, marketing, payment and accounting systems, as appropriate). Previous experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) is required, as is basic PC and typing proficiency.
Starting Pay: $16-$18/hour (depending on skills and experience)
Start Date: Monday 10/4/2021, or as soon as possible!
Schedule: 16-20 hours/week; days/times flexible within Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Responsibilities
Regular Clerical Tasks
Other Tasks as Directed (by the Executive Director or Operations Manager); for example:
Qualifications
Application Requirements
We are an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
FLEXIBLE HOURS | SMALL TEAM | MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
4 Elements Earth Education (4E) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit headquartered in Nevada City, CA. We are currently looking for a part-time Office Assistant to join our rapidly growing team! The Office Assistant will be responsible for basic clerical tasks, including answering the phone and responding to emails, as well as day-to-day operations support of our youth and family programs, including registration and payment assistance, client communications and internal resource planning.
Our ideal candidate is organized, reliable, motivated and self-staring—experienced and comfortable working with little supervision. Training will be provided on all specialized systems (registration, marketing, payment and accounting systems, as appropriate). Previous experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) is required, as is basic PC and typing proficiency.
Starting Pay: $16-$18/hour (depending on skills and experience)
Start Date: Monday 10/4/2021, or as soon as possible!
Schedule: 16-20 hours/week; days/times flexible within Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Responsibilities
Regular Clerical Tasks
- Answer phone calls to the office and return voicemail messages
- Check office emails and reply or forward promptly
- Track customer and other inquiries and requests to resolution
- Check the USPS PO Box and process mail
- Prepare and deliver bank deposits of cash and checks
- Ensure on-time payment of all recurring and one-time bills
- Participate in weekly office status meetings
- Post customer payments to registration system
- Pursue unpaid balances to resolution
- Run participant reports/rosters for each new session and as requested
- Create custom participant and financial reports as needed or directed
- Basic registration system administration (create new programs from templates, apply discounts/scholarships according to policies)
- On-site registration assistance and merchandise sales (~ 5 days per season)
- Create instructor safety/emergency info sheets
- Assist families with registration, payments, schedule changes
- Answer process questions and provide technical support
- Procure and deliver supplies as requested by instructional staff
Other Tasks as Directed (by the Executive Director or Operations Manager); for example:
- Oversee merchandise orders and inventory management
- Monitor and/or help administer social media pages, communications and content
- Planning and execution of local or online fundraising and other special events
- Process insurance policy renewals and audits
- Prepare and submit required corporate filings
- Accounting system (QuickBooks) data input and reporting
- Payroll and employee expense reimbursement processing
- Program and budget data analysis
- Website content updates for new season schedules, policies, etc.
Qualifications
- Organized, trustworthy and reliable
- Must be able to independently manage and prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic PC (Windows) navigation and typing proficiency
- Experienced and comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel)
- Flexible and adaptable; small business experience preferred
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
- Willing and able to work out of our Nevada City office
Application Requirements
- Review our website (www.4eee.org), including our mission statement and teaching philosophy.
- Cover Letter / email introduction must include
- your education history,
- a brief description of your work experience,
- why you are interested in this position,
- your available start date, and
- regular weekly availability (e.g., no Tuesdays, before 4pm only, after 9am only).
- Resume must include your detailed work experience (dates, employer, responsibilities), and two personal or professional references.
- Submit your Cover Letter and Resume via email to info@4eee.org, with “Office Assistant” in the subject line.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Fox Walkers Youth Programs - Earth Skills Instructor
1. Start Date: Rolling - APPLY TODAY!
2. Application Deadline: N/A; applications are processed as received.
3. Location: Burton Educational Preserve, Nevada City, CA 95959. (Click here for a map.)
4. Hours: Part-time or Full-time depending on your availability and current needs.
Typically 16-32 hours/week during paid training, 4-6 weeks.
After training, 24-40 hours/week on average.
5. Compensation: $15-$18/hour during training, depending on experience.
Part-time or Full-time compensation package negotiated based on skills, availability & needs.
* The Earth Skills Instructor role includes an on-the-job paid training period, during which new hires will shadow different instructors and see how they run 4E programs. This period will also include at least a half-day each week for new hire training. By the end of 2, 4, or 6 weeks, the employee should be handling more responsibility and contributing to the team.
4 Elements Earth Education (4E) is looking for enthusiastic Earth Skills Instructors to lead or support our Fox Walkers Youth Programs. We are a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, founded in 2010 and based in Nevada City, CA. Our mission is to offer programs that guide children, families, and teens toward a pure connection to the Earth through direct experiences in nature. Fox Walkers Youth Programs introduce children to the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival, and nature awareness.
Click here to view a brief overview video, featuring a few of our instructors, students, and the land.
Our Earth Skills Instructors lead outdoor nature connection activities, earth skills development, and wilderness experience programs for youth and teens, aged 4+. Applicants with less experience and/or skills may be invited to join our team in a supporting role, provided they exhibit interest in developing individual skills and are personally motivated by our mission. Specific job duties and compensation shall be negotiated based on experience.
We are looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic addition our teaching team. Our ideal candidate:
- loves working with children and understands their developmental needs;
- knows what Earth Skills are and has at least practice in some, but preferably proficiency in many, of these skills;
- has personal experiences of deep nature connection through wilderness immersion/survival living/etc.; and
- feels personally aligned with and motivated by the 4E mission.
This is a very unique position. 4E holds high standards for Earth Skills experience; respect for nature and community; ability to engage and encourage youth and families; and capacity for teamwork, honesty and integrity. Please review our teaching philosophy (click here) before determining whether to apply.
Qualifications
Key Areas of Responsibility
Application Submission Requirements
Please submit at least the following materials in your application packet to info@4eee.org.
All materials must be EITHER sent by email to info@4eee.org OR mailed to 4EEE, P.O. Box 1823, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
1. Start Date: Rolling - APPLY TODAY!
2. Application Deadline: N/A; applications are processed as received.
3. Location: Burton Educational Preserve, Nevada City, CA 95959. (Click here for a map.)
4. Hours: Part-time or Full-time depending on your availability and current needs.
Typically 16-32 hours/week during paid training, 4-6 weeks.
After training, 24-40 hours/week on average.
5. Compensation: $15-$18/hour during training, depending on experience.
Part-time or Full-time compensation package negotiated based on skills, availability & needs.
* The Earth Skills Instructor role includes an on-the-job paid training period, during which new hires will shadow different instructors and see how they run 4E programs. This period will also include at least a half-day each week for new hire training. By the end of 2, 4, or 6 weeks, the employee should be handling more responsibility and contributing to the team.
4 Elements Earth Education (4E) is looking for enthusiastic Earth Skills Instructors to lead or support our Fox Walkers Youth Programs. We are a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, founded in 2010 and based in Nevada City, CA. Our mission is to offer programs that guide children, families, and teens toward a pure connection to the Earth through direct experiences in nature. Fox Walkers Youth Programs introduce children to the ancient arts of tracking, wilderness survival, and nature awareness.
Click here to view a brief overview video, featuring a few of our instructors, students, and the land.
Our Earth Skills Instructors lead outdoor nature connection activities, earth skills development, and wilderness experience programs for youth and teens, aged 4+. Applicants with less experience and/or skills may be invited to join our team in a supporting role, provided they exhibit interest in developing individual skills and are personally motivated by our mission. Specific job duties and compensation shall be negotiated based on experience.
We are looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic addition our teaching team. Our ideal candidate:
- loves working with children and understands their developmental needs;
- knows what Earth Skills are and has at least practice in some, but preferably proficiency in many, of these skills;
- has personal experiences of deep nature connection through wilderness immersion/survival living/etc.; and
- feels personally aligned with and motivated by the 4E mission.
This is a very unique position. 4E holds high standards for Earth Skills experience; respect for nature and community; ability to engage and encourage youth and families; and capacity for teamwork, honesty and integrity. Please review our teaching philosophy (click here) before determining whether to apply.
Qualifications
- Genuine love of young children
- Passionate about nature connection
- Knowledge/experience or willingness to learn earth skills
- Experience with Coyote Teaching method w/ youth
- Effective leadership in group dynamics that builds trust
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Current First Aid/CPR certifications
- Clean criminal record (background check required)
- Eligible to work in the U.S. (I-9 required)
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Oversee physical and emotional safety and instruction for children during our programs.
- Guide groups of 6-15 children, with at least one other instructor/intern, through the day's activities. Young Fox Walkers groups meet for 3 hours, usually in the morning. Fox Walkers meet for either a half-day (3 hours in the morning or afternoon) or full day (7 hours).
- Work with teaching team to develop lesson plans and related program activities.
- Stay open, aware, and flexible enough to recognize and seize opportunities to facilitate spontaneous teaching in the flow of nature).
- Participate in instructor planning meetings, staff development trainings, promotional events, and other meetings as requested.
- As experience permits, mentor the teen interns and volunteers that serve our programs.
Application Submission Requirements
Please submit at least the following materials in your application packet to info@4eee.org.
- A brief letter introducing yourself and your interest in the position;
- Your resume, detailing education, employment, and "dirt time" experience;
- Two non-family references; and
- Completed 4E Earth Skills Self-Evaluation (click here to download). PLEASE NOTE: This is the annual self-evaluation used internally by our most advanced staff to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. Applicants are not expected to rank highly on this, or even understand it all. The primary purpose is to determine the baseline, where you are today, so that when you complete the same self-evaluation at annual reviews, we'll have this reference point. And it may inform where you'll fit best within our team.
All materials must be EITHER sent by email to info@4eee.org OR mailed to 4EEE, P.O. Box 1823, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.