Job Openings – Art + Nature Day Camp

Mariposa County Arts Council and Sierra Foothill Conservancy are thrilled to announce opportunities to work with their team for their Art + Nature Day Camp program.
These positions offer individuals the chance to play integral roles in fostering creativity, curiosity, and environmental stewardship among TK-6th grade students in Mariposa, California.
Please note that Lead Facilitator and Instructional Aide roles are for Spring Break Camp only, while the SEL and Mentorship Lead positions are for Spring and Summer Break.
2026 Day Camp Dates
Spring Break Camp
April 6 – 10 (5 days)
Summer Camp
Week 1: June 15 – 18 (4 days)
Week 2: June 22 – 26 (5 days)
Week 3: June 29 – July 1 (3 days)
Week 4: July 7 – 10 (4 days)
Week 5: July 13 – 17 (5 days)
Week 6: July 20 – 24 (5 days)
Job Openings
LEAD FACILITATOR
Spring Break Day Camp
We are seeking enthusiastic and creative Lead Facilitators Artists to join our Art + Nature Day Camp program. Lead Facilitators will develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned curriculum for students in grades TK-6th, integrating art and environmental education content. Key responsibilities include curriculum development and delivery, mandatory training participation, and creating a supportive learning environment.
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INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
Spring Break Day Camp
Seasonal Day Camp Aides are entrusted with the care and supervision of a designated group of youth participants and are fully responsible for supporting their group throughout the camp day. Working closely with the Lead Facilitator, aides are responsible for group management; actively supporting curriculum delivery and educational outcomes, planning and executing group games and activities, and ensuring safety and engagement through activities and transitions.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL MANAGER
Spring and Summer Day Camp
Mariposa Arts Council and Sierra Foothill Conservancy are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to fill the role of Social Emotional Support Manager for our Art + Nature Day Camp program. This position is integral to ensuring that all students, especially those who may be vulnerable or facing challenges, receive the academic, social, emotional, and physical support they need to thrive in our camp environment. This individual will work one-on-one with students to provide camp-tailored counseling services and manage crisis response for all members of the camp community, including fellow staff members. They will be a leader for our Social Emotional support team at camp, and work closely with the Social Emotional Coordinator, the Mentor Educators and Camp Directors, as well as outside partnering agencies to determine and provide behavioral, social and emotional support to the camp community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of social emotional learning principles and methodologies, as well as a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive camp community.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Spring and Summer Day Camp
Mariposa Arts Council and Sierra Foothill Conservancy are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to fill the role of Social Emotional Support Coordinator for our Art and Nature Day Camp program. This position is integral to ensuring that all students, especially those who may be vulnerable or facing challenges, receive the academic, social, emotional, and physical support they need to thrive in our camp environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of social emotional learning principles and methodologies, as well as a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive camp community. They will work closely with the Social Emotional Manager, Mentor Educators, Camp Directors and staff to determine and provide behavioral, social and emotional support to the camp community.
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NATURE ENGAGEMENT AND MENTORSHIP LEAD
Spring and Summer Day Camp
Sierra Foothill Conservancy and the Mariposa County Arts Council are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Nature Engagement and Mentorship Lead to join our Art + Nature Day Camp Program for students in grades TK-6th. As a Nature Engagement and Mentorship Lead you will play a vital role in designing and facilitating integration of nature-based curriculum, leading instruction, and mentoring camp facilitators. You will also be responsible for providing meaningful support for youth education volunteers and community partners in the implementation of nature-based concepts through place-based learning stations on the Mariposa Creek Parkway and at SFC’s Stookey Preserve. All camp activities and curriculum are based on a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love for both the natural world and the arts.
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All positions offer competitive compensation and valuable professional development opportunities.
Applications
Interested candidates for the Nature Engagement and Mentorship Lead are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications to Bridget Fithian and Nancy Fluharty at careers@sierrafoothill.org by February 9th 2026.
For all other positions, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications by February 9th 2026, to Clay River at river@mariposaartscouncil.org



