Naturalist Intern

About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities.

THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION
The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."

Job Summary
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Requirements / QualificationsContract Terms: September 8, 2026 to May 22, 2027 (excluding one week for Thanksgiving, three weeks for Winter Break, and Spring Break). Compensation: A wage of $17.95 an hour for 29.5 hours of work per week. An individual bedroom in a shared house and meals while the program is in session are included at no cost to you. This is an internship position, and as such you are not eligible to enroll in health benefits or a retirement plan. Interns are provided up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year upon completing 30 workdays. This internship includes three weeks of paid training, weekly professional development, and a registration fee to attend the Spring AEOE Conference. Application Deadline: Please send all of your materials by April 10th, 2026. Qualifications: Experience working with students, interest in building a shared community, openness to learn and grow as an educator and community member. Must commit to fulfilling the entire length of the contract term. Application Process: To apply, please complete an Edjoin application and submit the following:

- Three (3) references with emails and phone numbers (Required)



Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-27

San Mateo County Office of Education

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