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Blue Ridge Instructors are outdoor educators, group facilitators, risk managers, excellent communicators, story-tellers, and teachers—the perfect job for someone who wants to make a positive impact on youth while working in a beautiful outdoor setting.
 Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness firmly believes in the therapeutic power of the wilderness, teaching students how to thrive in life, and live in accordance with their values. Staff work with adolescent students (ages 13-18) and young adults (ages 18-30) to provide guidance and support around a variety of issues, including addiction, trauma, and relational problems. The role of Field Instructor is tough to describe without experiencing it—it's a unique blend of wilderness living, primitive skills, and psychology. Candidates don't necessarily need advanced skills in outdoor education or psychology to be considered, but a love of the outdoors, an empowered attitude, an open mind, and an appreciation of personal growth are all prerequisites. Pay starts at $150/day and moves upwards with staff development to $215/day, plus plentiful benefits.
 If you demonstrate a track record of leadership and service to others, and are comfortable and confident living in the woods, take a look at Blue Ridge! Training for prospective Instructors is held the first week of every month.
The Instructor role requires resiliency, a passion for service, and an ability to connect with others. View the field staff experience »
   
Looking for an excellent springboard to a career in cultural/natural history and the environmental education professions?
Working, learning and living at Penn State University's outdoor learning laboratory, Shaver's Creek Environmental Education Interns become an integral part of the staff and participate in all aspects of the Center's operation. Intern opportunities include day and residential school programs for grades K-12, visitor center management, live animal care and handling, volunteer training and supervision, weekend festivals and events, team-building initiatives, and curriculum/program development. Individuals from around the country travel to Shaver's Creek to be a part of this unique internship program. Currently accepting Intern applications for the fall season (September to December) — positions open until filled!
 Interning at Shaver's Creek literally changed my life. The community here was the most heartfelt, loving community I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of. The support was huge, and the Outdoor School Director gave us room to try, learn and experiment on our own. I did not feel like an Intern, but rather, I felt like an important part of the family. Like I mattered. Now I realize that I have great potential for impact. —Cat Cici
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