START DATE: August 2026Would you love to guide middle schoolers through meaningful nature-connected experiences that support their personal development? JOB DESCRIPTION:B’naiture is a two-year, experiential program for youth in grades 6-8 that uses nature-based Jewish connection as a vehicle to explore the transition from childhood to adolescence. B’naiture is forging a new Jewish pathway for nature and soul-centric rites of passage. This Wilderness Torah program weaves Jewish spirituality, tradition, and teachings with personal challenges, outdoor skills, mentorship from adults outside of family, peer group community building, and nature awareness activities to provide an embodied way for youth to explore coming-of-age. B’naiture meets from October—May on six Sundays from 10:30–4:30pm in Joaquin Miller Park, six Wednesday nights around the Berkeley marina, and three weekend camping trips.We seek educators with 3+ years experience in youth mentoring, nature connection, wilderness skills, and/or Jewish learning to serve as mentors for our B’naiture program for the 2026–2028 cohort. As a B’naiture mentor, your role is to provide nature-based games, challenges, crafts, stories, Jewish and nature-based learning, and help guide youth into their teen years. About Wilderness Torah and Adamah SF:Founded in 2007, Wilderness Torah is a leader in the earth-based Judaism movement and has served thousands of people with land-based holiday retreats; outdoor, mentor-based K–12 programs; young adult leadership development, local and national training in our models, and virtual learning opportunities. Now Powered by Adamah, we are working together as a healing balm in an overstressed, disconnected culture – to reconnect to the magic created when we get out into nature, experience embodied Jewish ritual and learning, all within a multi-generational setting. See our websites: wildernesstorah.org and adamah.org/hubs/sf/ Duties and Responsibilities Include:• Attend staff training weekend August 21–23, additional trainings throughout year, and end of season staff debrief• Participate in 3–6 hours of collaborative planning meetings per month• Mentor and guide youth; maintain safety and health of all participants• Communicate with families as needed• Coordinate and participate in yearly calls with each family (approx. 6–8 hours over Feb–Mar), divided with co-mentor• Arrive promptly for each meeting (Sundays generally 9:30–5:00 and Wednesdays 4:00–8:30) and for set-up, clean-up, and camping trips• Respond promptly to email correspondence from program manager and team• Maintain CPR/first aid certification (WT reimburses if you don’t already have it) Qualifications and Expectations:Head• Willingness to learn new things• Timeliness and foresight; arrive prepared with materials and teaching agreed for each program day• Knowledge of and/or commitment to learning Jewish stories, songs, and teachings• Knowledge of the Eight Shields model desired• Knowledge of and experience with Rite-of-Passage desiredHeart• Personal spiritual practice and/or yearning to be more spiritually connected• Love of and deep connection to the natural world• Team player; collaborate to co-create programs• Excitement to cultivate community and cohesion amongst staff and participants• Experience and love of teaching, mentoring, and working with youth ages 11–13Hands• Specific nature-based and wilderness skills you are excited to teach• Comfort with building and tending fire; basic whittling skills; music skills a plus• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds; able to be outside in various weather conditions (very hot to extremely rainy and wet) with a bright attitude• Must be able to lift 25 pounds Desired Qualifications:• 3+ years experience providing wilderness, nature-based, Jewish, and/or rites-of-passage programming• Naturalist and wilderness skills knowledge; experience teaching wilderness skills is a bonus• Knowledge of the Jewish calendar and holiday cycles, stories, and values; experience teaching in Jewish education is a bonus• Ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team of youth mentors and think on your feet• Committed to completing the 2-year program; ideally interested in continuing as a mentor Compensation & Benefits:• $25–$30/hr, part-time temporary role (commensurate with experience)• Paid earned sick leave• 25% off Wilderness Torah youth programs for any children• Free attendance to virtual Wilderness Torah classes and discounts on in-person events• Wilderness Torah subsidizes WFA (Wilderness First Aid) course• Receive training in our award-winning curriculum To apply:1) Complete the questionnaire linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe377AM1Da0VjHiQDIUH6cwBwu-Q0Mgey7sb_gVlU8aNoL4lA/viewform2) Email your resume to SarahElise@wildernesstorah.org with subject “B’Naiture Mentor Resume”. Start Date: August 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Local candidates only, or be willing to relocate.Wilderness Torah is an equal opportunity employer; people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. No discrimination on the basis of race, gender, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.