Part-time. START DATE: August 2026. Would 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. The program weaves Jewish spirituality, tradition, and teachings with personal challenges, outdoor skills, mentorship, peer community building, and nature awareness activities. 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 2026–2028 cohort. As a 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. Now powered by Adamah, we work to reconnect people to nature and embodied Jewish ritual and learning in a multigenerational setting. See: wildernesstorah.org and adamah.org/hubs/sf/ Workplace Culture:Flexibility, trust, warmth, dedication; collaborative team environment. Duties and Responsibilities Include:• Attend staff training weekend August 21–23, additional trainings, and end-of-season debrief• 3–6 hours/month of collaborative planning meetings• Mentor and guide youth; maintain safety and health of all participants• Communicate with families as needed; coordinate yearly calls with each family (6–8 hours over Feb–Mar)• Arrive promptly for meetings (Sundays generally 9:30–5:00; Wednesdays 4:00–8:30) and for set-up/clean-up and camping trips• Respond promptly to program communications• Maintain CPR/first aid certification (WT will reimburse if needed) Qualifications and Expectations:Head: Willingness to learn; timeliness and preparation; knowledge of/commitment to Jewish stories, songs, teachings; familiarity with Eight Shields and rite-of-passage desired.Heart: Personal spiritual practice or yearning; love of nature; teamwork; excitement to cultivate community; experience mentoring youth ages 11–13.Hands: Nature-based/wilderness skills; comfort with fire building and basic whittling; music a plus; ability to lift 25 lbs and work outdoors in varied weather.Desired: 3+ years experience (wilderness/nature-based/Jewish/ROP programming); naturalist/wilderness skills; Jewish calendar/holiday knowledge; collaborative mindset; 2-year commitment; interest in mentoring long-term. Compensation & Benefits:• $25–$30/hr DOE; part-time temporary role• Paid earned sick leave• 25% off WT youth programs for any children• Free virtual classes; discounts on in-person events• WT subsidizes Wilderness First Aid (WFA)• Training in award-winning curriculum To apply:1) Complete the questionnaire: 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 willing to relocate. Wilderness Torah is an equal opportunity employer; people of color strongly encouraged to apply.