Join Our Team
Sierra Nevada Journeys takes an “Employees First” approach. Working with Sierra Nevada Journeys is as much a transformative life experience for our staff as it is for our students. We look for the most talented, passionate, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic educators who want to help us change students’ lives. And because we value your energy and your contributions, we also offer competitive salaries and wages. We look forward to hearing about your experience and background. Come join the Sierra Nevada Journeys’ family today!
Current Openings- Full Time Salaried Staff
Chief Executive Officer
We seek a Chief Executive Officer with proven experience at rallying our community, Board of Trustees, and staff around our mission while relentlessly executing on that mission. This is a truly rare opportunity for a visionary leader who wants to significantly grow an organization’s impact. The position is ideal for someone who loves to both lead and engage with people, exhibits an outstanding work-ethic, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.
For additional information and expectations about the job please see the CEO Position Description. To apply please e-mail a resume and cover letter to jobs@sierranevadajourneys.org.
Current Openings- Seasonal Staff
Residential Program Faculty
Sierra Nevada Journeys is looking for professional instructors with experience working with students. Residential Programs Faculty (RPF) will be a multi-seasonal position. All of our classes are hands-on science based. RPF will be responsible for leading a trail group of 12-15 students through a variety of classes for the week as well as facilitating large and small group activities, leading meals, and running a few night programs. The RPF would be directly supervised by Residential Education Director.
For additional information and expectations about the job please see the Residential Program Faculty Job Description; you will also have to complete the Sierra Nevada Journeys Application. Please send resume, cover letter and a completed Sierra Nevada Journeys Application to adam@sierranevadajourneys.org.
Kitchen Assistant
Sierra Nevada Journeys is looking for a kitchen assistant who is competent in areas of Food Service, safety and sanitation. We are looking for an individual with facility maintenance experience, ideally at a residential facility. The kitchen assistant will report to and is evaluated by the Food Service Operations Manager GCR Campus.
For additional information and expecctations about the job please see the Kitchen Assistant Job Description; you will also have to complete the Sierra Nevada Journeys Application. Please send resume, cover letter and a completed Sierra Nevada Journeys Application to johnny@sierranevadajourneys.org.
Current Openings- Volunteer Opportunities
Cabin Leader Volunteer
Sierra Nevada Journeys is looking for motivated individuals with a passion for working with students. Cabin leader Volunteers (CL) will be a several week long position starting in June and running through Mid-July. All of our classes are hands-on science based. CL will be responsible for shadowing instructors while helping them lead a trail group of 12-15 students through a variety of activities (fishing, challenge course, hiking, kayaking, etc.) for the week as well as facilitating large and small group activities, leading meals, and supervising all cabin times.
For additional information and expectations about the job please see the Cabin Leader Volunteer Job Description; you will also have to complete the Sierra Nevada Journeys Application. Please send resume, cover letter and a completed Sierra Nevada Journeys Application to adam@sierranevadajourneys.org.