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Hut staff work together as a small team to deliver backcountry hospitality and create memorable experiences for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

Maine Huts & Trails operates an acclaimed backcountry recreation corridor through the mountains of western Maine and maintains three award-winning eco-lodges. Now seeking a Summer Hut Caretaker (May 15th–October 13th) who will be responsible for providing a welcoming, friendly, and clean environment for overnight guests and day visitors at Stratton Brook Hut (MH&T's highest elevation hut with dramatic views of the Bigelow Mountain ridgeline). Caretakers undertake a variety of responsibilities, including guest check-in, weekend lunch preparations and sales, housekeeping and custodial duties, trail work, and assisting with operations and periodic maintenance of green energy systems. Caretakers are paid $16/hour with a $1/hour stipend for personal food purchases. Housing is provided for the season onsite at Stratton Brook Hut, and enjoy weekend lunches free of charge, a 30% discount on MH&T merchandise, and a 50% discount on all beverages.

• If you have interest in outdoor recreation (especially hiking, biking, paddling, skiing and snowshoeing), enthusiasm for living in a remote wilderness setting, and exceptional customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing personality, email a cover letter and resume to Seth Page.
• MH&T is so much more than three backcountry, off-the-grid eco-lodges connected together by 80+ miles of multi-use recreational trails & waterways. View the experience »

Want to hike, explore, climb, play in water, and have the freedom to create your schedule, design your own lessons, and learn new skills in the heart of Alabama?

McDowell Environmental Center is making the world a better place by educating tomorrow's leaders about the natural world. Instructors teach classes that are hands-on and minds-on, giving students the greatest opportunity to learn about themselves and better understand our environment. Responsibilities include teaching groups of up to 10-12 students from a variety of age levels and backgrounds on topics that include geology, forest ecology, map & compass skills, earth science, aquatic ecology, Indigenous history, canoeing, team building, and high ropes. Compensation includes pay starting at $350/week (with seasonal raises), all meals, private rooms with shared kitchen, large screened-in porches (with rocking chairs!), laundry facilities, WiFi access, pro-deals, and an intensive two-week paid staff training. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. If you are an awesome, enthusiastic teacher who loves working with children and sharing the natural world with them, email your cover letter, resume and three professional references to Meredith Donaldson. 15 staff members are hired each season — applications accepted year-round.

• MEC is currently seeking Environmental Education Instructors for the fall season (September 2nd to December 17th). Work MO-FR with your weekends off!
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Ready for an adventure? Join a community of hard working, fun-loving, and professional leaders!

Introducing kids and adults to gorgeous wilderness areas in the DC area, Calleva provides outdoor adventure, sustainable farming and nature immersion programs. Now seeking passionate individuals who are excited about coming to work every day — people who aren't afraid of getting dirty or being in the river all day, and who can roll with the punches and have a good time doing it. Instructors/Facilitators will lead land and water-based outdoor adventure programs that include canoeing, kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, surfing, fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, environmental education, farming, horseback riding, and general camping. In addition to financial compensation ranging from $600–$1,000/week, benefits include meals for all overnight trips, 5-10 days of paid training and summer preparation, pro deal purchases, use of program equipment for personal adventures, and compensation for advanced training or certifications in specific areas.

Calleva is actively recruiting Instructor/Facilitators for the summer camp season — especially needed are biking, kayaking and climbing Instructors. The summer season starts in June with paid training beginning in May. There is also the option of working continuously through mid-November. Learn more and apply here.

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Exciting, challenging, rewarding—there is no one word to describe participating in SCC projects. It’s about learning, working hard for the environment and communities, and giving something back.

Residential Crews with the Southwest Conservation Corps blend team building with vital and meaningful conservation projects in beautiful Southwest locales throughout the year. From 14,000-foot snow covered mountains to deep canyons carved by rivers millions of years ago, you will experience the unique and beautiful Southwest from many perspectives with SCC. Benefits include a living allowance ranging from $400-$800/week, camping and meals provided in the field, uniforms, travel, the ability to live and work in the beautiful southwest region, and valuable training and field experience. If you are positive, motivated, hard working, willing to work and participate as part of a team, don't mind a little dirt under your fingernails, and able to camp in all types of weather conditions, explore current job opportunities.

• Currently seeking Crews for the summer + fall season option. Positions begin on May 26th or June 3rd.

Experience the tight knit Pali community.

Seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California!

Outdoor Education Instructors with Pali Institute will teach a variety of classes during the day, and then take on the role of cabin instructor with responsibilities during meals and at night. The curriculum covers a broad array of topics and activities such as alternative energy sources, building & launching rockets, squid dissection, outdoor cooking, skits, stargazing, team building sessions, low ropes course, five high ropes courses, quad zip lines and more! Compensation starts at $400-$445/week plus $50 bonus pay for nights in cabin (expect 2-4 nights/week), meals when programming is running, on-site staff lounge, fully furnished off-site shared housing with free WiFi, Netflix and laundry, travel stipend, 50% of health benefits after 60 days, pro-deal purchases, most weekends off, and easy access to all that Southern California has to offer. Must be at least 21 years old, passionate about science, outdoor education and/or leadership development, and able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly.

Pali is actively recruiting Outdoor Ed Instructors for the fall season (August 18th to December 19th, with an option to begin work up to October 1st) and spring 2026 (January 4th to May 29th). Also check out Pali Adventures for summer camp work options!