Part-time. START DATE: August 2026. JOB DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Torah seeks a Youth Mentor in the East Bay from August 2026 to June 2027 (or longer if agreed) to lead Jewish, nature-based, experiential education for the B’hootz program. Seeking mentors for grades 4–5; may have openings for grades K–3 pending enrollment. Under supervision of the Youth Programs Manager and Program Director, you will offer caring mentorship and nature-based exploration with Jewish spirituality, tradition, and wisdom, working with a passionate team. Mentors will lead groups through the nature-based rhythm of the Hebrew calendar. ABOUT THE B’HOOTZ PROGRAM:B’hootz is an outdoor Jewish nature-connection program for grades K–5 that runs on 12 Sundays from October through May, plus 1–2 camping trips (one for K–3, two for 4–5). The program integrates Jewish spirituality, tradition, and teachings with nature-based exploration. More than 500 kids have participated since 2010. IMPORTANT LOGISTICS:Schedule: 12 Sundays from October to May. Program dates: https://wildernesstorah.org/programs/youth-and-family-programs/bhootz/#timeandlocationTraining dates: Fri–Sun, August 21–23; additional to-be-determined date(s) in January.Structure: Cohorts of 8–16 kids with one adult mentor and 1–2 teen mentors.• Etzim (grades 4–5) meet 10am–3pm• Shorashim (grades K–2) meet 10am–2pmLocation: East Bay; meets in Joaquin Miller Park. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead twelve sessions of earth-based Jewish programming• Help plan and lead the fall family camping trip (all cohorts) and end-of-year camping trip (grades 4–5)• Collaborate on curriculum with other mentors and the Youth Programs Manager• Work with and support teen mentors• Participate in immersive training (see dates)• Provide activity summaries (text and photo) to parents• Maintain CPR/first aid certification (WT will reimburse if needed) Testimonial:“Serving as a B’hootz mentor has been a fun, rewarding, and humbling experience... Through storytelling, herbal medicine, outdoor skills, games, nature exploration, and blessings, I observed how children’s relationships to the natural world, and with themselves, were inherently Jewish.” ~ Anonymous ABOUT YOU:• 3+ years experience working with children in grades K–5 in Jewish and/or outdoor programs• Basic knowledge of the Hebrew calendar, holidays, rituals, blessings• Basic naturalist knowledge of local Bay Area ecology• Comfort leading groups, maintaining boundaries, reading group energy, and supporting diverse participants• Strong interpersonal and communication skills• Commitment to racial, gender, and indigenous justice• Practice giving/receiving feedback; passion for earth-based Judaism and WT mission• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and in all weather; ability to sit/stand/walk/squat; lift at least 25 lbs• Access to a personal computer and a car to reach the site Expertise in one or more areas is an advantage:• Jewish tradition (text, ritual, music, Hebrew calendar)• Ecological awareness (identify local flora/fauna)• Ancestral skills (tracking, bird language, herbal medicine, wildcrafting)• Social-emotional learning (mindfulness, emotional awareness, relationships, decision-making)• Creativity (art, music, movement) ABOUT WILDERNESS TORAH and ADAMAH SF:Founded in 2007; now powered by Adamah. See: wildernesstorah.org and https://adamah.org/hubs/sf/Workplace culture emphasizes flexibility, trust, warmth, dedication, and collaboration. ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Compensation & Benefits:• $25–$30/hr DOE; part-time temporary role• Paid earned sick leave• 25% off WT youth programs for any children• Free attendance to virtual classes; discounts on in-person events• WT will subsidize WFA (Wilderness First Aid)• Receive training in our award-winning curriculum To apply:1) Complete the questionnaire: https://forms.gle/dFpxfhGGM7Xcw4q262) Email your resume to SarahElise@wildernesstorah.org with subject “B’Hootz Mentor Resume”.Start Date: August 2026. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Local candidates only, or willing to relocate. WT is an equal opportunity employer; people of color strongly encouraged to apply.