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Imagine traversing over sky bridges perched along the forest line and gliding through hemlock and spruce trees over cables hung between platforms. As the first company to bring the thrill and excitement of zipline canopy tours to the Alaskan rain forest, Alaska Canopy Adventures operates its zipline expedition tours with daily ship excursions from Herring Cove, Ketchikan and Douglas Island, Juneau. Whether you want to spend your summer high above the ground, on the water or at the docks, seasonal job opportunities include canopy (zipline) guides, tour coordinators, marine personnel/deckhands, boat captains and driver guides. Preference is given to those who can commit from mid-April through the end or September (although there is wiggle room in dates); and you can expect to work 6-12 hours per day with a day off each week. Benefits include one of the most competitive pay rates in Alaska, a seasonal bonus program based on performance and commitment, and gratuities. Some positions require experience and/or specific skills and licenses, with paid training available. If you love the outdoors and working with people, view detailed job descriptions, download the online application and begin your journey high in the sky. |
Looking to fly high on the ultimate eco-adventure work experience this summer? The Alaska Canopy Adventures team provides once-in-a-lifetime rainforest canopy challenges for guests with the help of ziplines, suspension bridges, off-road vehicles and jet boats. |
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As a stepping stone to the
greater world of guiding and backcountry recreating,
Chilkat
Guides—based
in the picturesque town of Haines, Alaska—will teach
anyone with the aptitude and interest how to guide
themselves and others safely in and out of the wild. Whether
activities include trail hikes, float trips, wilderness
safaris or river expeditions, summer guides, trip leaders
and naturalists get participants excited about the great
outdoors. Their annual guide school (beginning mid-April for
those without guiding experience) is by invitation only and
is free of charge to accepted applicants. All invitees
successfully completing the guide school are offered
employment as guides from May through the end of September.
Compensation starts at $10/hour for straight guiding with
added incentives for trip leaders and naturalists (expect
overtime which is paid at time and a half). Applicants must
have the desire to work long and hard (usually 6-12 hours
per day) in sometimes unpleasant conditions, be athletic and
have a love for people. In addition to guide positions,
active
seniors are also
needed to work as commercial bus drivers (with training
provided). Applications
are available online. |
Chilkat Guides summer staff have the opportunity to lead these unique adventures: the Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float, the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Trip, the Glacier Point Wilderness Safari or the Tatshenshini and Alsek River Expedition. |
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With a focus on
adventure-based instruction, the staff at The
Leadership School at
Kieve works
with thousands of middle school students on skills in
teamwork, conflict resolution, relationships, leadership,
communication, decision making and positive risk-taking.
Interns
and Primary Resident
Overseers (PROs)
are integrated closely into all aspects of Kieve
programming. Interns must make a commitment of ten months
beginning in March or late August; while PRO positions are
available either during the spring or fall, with flexible
start/end dates. Interns receive a stipend of $10,000 (with
health benefits available); PROs receive $200 per week.
Benefits include housing in cabins, meals, laundry
facilities, Internet access, a health club membership,
access to the recreational building, and a spectacular Maine
waterfront location. Interns must be college grads seriously
considering an educational career; at minimum, PROs must be
18. All applicants must be compassionate, caring people with
lots of energy to work within a residential program.
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As the education leader in
the Crown of the Continent ecosystem—a place rich in
biological diversity, Native American heritage, unique
geological features and where all indigenous predator and
prey species are naturally occurring in the lower 48—The
Glacier Institute
offers field and science-based learning experiences for
people of all ages as well as a variety of field-based job
opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts at two facilities.
Seasonal positions at the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center
include an Assistant Program Director, Teacher Naturalist
and a Cook/Kitchen Manager from mid-March to late October
(three to seven-month internship positions are also
available!); while the Glacier Park Field Camp has openings
that include a Field Logistics Coordinator/Teaching
Assistant and a Cook/Kitchen Manager from late May through
mid-September. Compensation includes a stipend ranging from
$300 to $800 per month along with room and partial board.
Applicants must have a degree or coursework in an
outdoor-related field, a year's experience teaching outdoor
education program with people of all ages, and current
wilderness first aid and CPR certification. Those with a
working knowledge of the northern Rocky Mountain ecosystem
will receive first consideration. Detailed job
descriptions and
an employment application can be downloaded online.
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Share your interest, enthusiasm and passion for outdoor education this summer with The Glacier Institute. Help manage and facilitate daily programs, lesson planning, teaching, training and curriculum development—and explore this fascinating region in your time off. |
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A bank teller turned boat
builder started a family legacy in Glacier National Park.
What started in 1938 as a two-boat operation,
Glacier
Park Boat Company
has grown to include five locations throughout the Park.
Seasonal boat captains staff historic wooden boats that
carry from forty-five to eighty passengers from the first
part of June until the end of September. Captains are
trained to drive the boats and give professional commentary
informing visitors of the historic, cultural and geographic
aspects of America's Little Switzerland. Applicants
need no prior captain experience, must be 18 years of
age, possess current CPR and first aid certificates, and
pass physical exam and drug test. A desire to learn how to
operate these historic boats and people skills are a must!
Pay starts at $8/hour, with increases for experience.
Housing is family-style and is included in the compensation
package; employees provide their own food. To begin the
application process, email your resume to Denise
VanArtsdale.
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Captains for Glacier Park Boat Company staff historic wooden boats while informing visitors of the historic, cultural and geographic aspects of America's Little Switzerland. |
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Through horseback-guided,
off-the-beaten-path trail adventure vacations, family-owned
Swan
Mountain Outfitters
connects their guests to the hidden treasures of Glacier
National Park. Operating out of three unique locations—Apgar,
Lake McDonald and Many Glacier—Trail
Ride Wranglers are
responsible for leading 1-hour to full day park-approved
trail rides in the back country while captivating guests
with the extensive history of the Park. In addition to
acting as park interpreter, maintaining the condition of the
trails and daily care of the horses are also critical
components for this position. Opportunities are available
from May through mid-September, and special arrangements can
be made for highly qualified candidates that must leave
earlier due to school schedules. The days are long and the
work is hard (usually 12-hour days; 6 days a week).
Compensation consists of a monthly salary, tips, room and
board. The top earners are those who can talk it up while
making the trail ride experience the highlight for each park
guest. If you love and have experience working with horses,
entertaining and educating people and are honest, hard
working and in great physical shape, fill out the online
application.
In addition to wrangler positions, summer barn managers,
cook/house managers, packers and reservationists are hired
for each location. For more information, connect with
Aubrie
Tabor through
email or by calling 800.919.4416. |
If you love to entertain, educate and relish in a job as a park interpreter, Swan Mountain Outfitters trail ride wranglers lead wilderness adventures by horseback to magical spots in Glacier National Park. |
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Introducing the
W.
Alton Jones Camp—an
outdoor playground ideal for learning, exploration and
adventure. As part of the URI Environmental Education
Center, facilities include over 2,300 acres of lakes,
forests, farmland, a historical farm and 10 miles of hiking
trails. Emphasizing group-building, self-esteem,
environmental stewardship and conservation, Teen Expedition
programs provide adventurers with a 6-12 day journey filled
with caving, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, rappelling,
rafting and biking. Summer Teen
Expedition Leaders
are responsible for supervising groups of 8-10 teens and
teaching no-trace camping techniques, outdoor and wilderness
survival skills and natural history from June 9th through
August 15th. Applicants must have experience (or an interest
to learn) in river canoeing or kayaking (class 1/flat
water), backpacking or rock climbing/rappelling. Successful
applicants should have experience teaching and leading
adolescents and a thorough working knowledge of no-trace
camping techniques. Compensation includes a very competitive
wage, meals, accommodations in staff housing (wireless
Internet and cable TV included), CPR/first aid/lifeguard
certification and two weeks paid training. To begin the
application process, send or fax your cover letter, resume
and three references to Herb
Blake, Summer
Programs Coordinator, W. Alton Jones Camp, 401 Victory
Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817; (401) 397-3304, ext.
6043; (401) 397-3293 (fax). |
Summer Teen Expedition Leaders at W. Alton Jones Camp connect youth with exciting learning experiences in the natural environment while discovering new skills, challenges and places. |
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With programs designed to
foster personal growth, self-reliance, cooperation,
confidence, and a sense of community in people of all ages,
Hulbert
Outdoor Center
offers school programs, wilderness trips, Elderhostel
experiences, leadership training workshops, and public
events in Vermont's Upper Connecticut River Valley. Whether
working as an outdoor educator, trip leader, assistant
leader or rock specialist, staff
opportunities
blend elements of wilderness travel, outdoor skill
development, teamwork, sensitivity to the environment, and
personal growth. During the summer, a 3-month commitment is
ideal; however, trip staff are contracted per course. During
the spring and fall, outdoor education instructors are hired
on a seasonal basis with an opportunity to return for
multiple seasons. Updated wage information is available
online; all positions include room, board and paid staff
training. The staff at Hulbert form a unique community of
educators that values dedication, creative problem solving
and hard work. If this sounds like you, applications can be
found online. |
Are you an energetic, talented and dedicated individual who has the desire to live, learn and work in an intense and positive environment? Check out the opportunities with Hulbert Outdoor Center. |
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Connecting adventurers to
the least developed and least visited shorelines in the San
Juan Islands, Anacortes
Kayak Tours
offers four unique trips: a 1.5 hour Deception Pass trip, a
5-6 hour Outer Island program, a 3 hour trip directly off
Fidalgo Island, and multi-day kayaking adventures. Prior to
leading guests on the water, summer
guides participate
in a 3-day formal training program along with a fairly
intensive in-house program. You will learn how to use
high-end paddling equipment, handle currents, read weather,
and find wildlife—all while razzle-dazzling your
guests. Guides must commit to at least a mid-June through
the end of August timeframe, in addition to pre-season
training activities. Wages start at $10/hour and go up to
$14/hour. There is a fee for the training course, but much
of this is reimbursed upon completion of the season.
Hardworking, outdoorsy type folks with a sunny outlook on
life will thrive here. |
With one of the most comprehensive guide training programs in the region, Anacortes Kayak Tours is looking for professional, mature and fun people who are looking to work and play in the great outdoors. |
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Destination San Juan
Islands, Washington: a rural area known for its 80+ resident
orca whales and wildlife. Providing "respectful interaction
with wildlife laced with serious fun," San
Juan Safaris
specializes in personalized, small group boating and sea
kayaking tours where guests not only view wildlife in their
natural habitat, but also gain a deeper understanding and
appreciation for the habitat. Whether giving talks as a
whale-watching naturalist, leading sea kayak lessons and
tours for guests, serving as captain of the whale watching
vessel, working the docks (and doubling as an apprentice
guide) or staffing the sales and appointment desk,
prospective
employees who are
hard working, responsible, outgoing, happy, drug-free and
outdoorsy will thrive in this environment. Benefits include
wages that range from $8 to $12 per hour (captains make $20
to $25 per hour), great tips, an end-of-season bonus based
on $2 per every hour worked, WiFi access and computer use,
training, discounts on outdoor gear and at local
restaurants, and a flexible schedule. At the minimum,
applicants must have a strong ecological awareness and first
aid certification, and be able to work long days.
Are you looking
for a professional, full-time, year-round position
in eco-tourism? San Juan Safaris is also accepting
applications for an Operations Manager. Learn more
about this unique
job opportunity
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With San Juan Safaris, you'll work in a world-class, outdoor marine environment with fun, caring people and the locale's resident bald eagles, great blue herons, river otters, wild mink, harbor seals, sea lions, and orca, humpback, gray and minke whales! |
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As a tour leader for Tin
Cup Adventures,
I am able to have a positive impact on hundreds of kids
every week while traveling extensively throughout the
country. The job combines performing, teaching, curating and
interaction with kids of all different ages and backgrounds
to create a wholly unique and fulfilling work experience. It
also gives me a chance to visit tucked away parts of the
country that I might easily overlook on any other trip.
Ultimately, there is a great sense of freedom from the
travel that enhances all of the satisfaction that I get from
being a tour leader. |
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Are you ready for adventure? With programs designed to teach leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, self-responsibility, confidence building, community living and outdoor skills, Adventure Treks provides unique outdoor experiences for teens, ages 13-19. In the summer months, 15-29 day adventure program destinations include Alaska, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Montana and the Canadian Rockies; while in the fall, wilderness programs are offered for up to a week for school students in the mountains of North Carolina. This allows a summer employment season of up to two months (in the western U.S.), and a fall employment season in North Carolina from September 1st thru November 1st. Doubling as teacher, role model and trip coordinator with five other leaders, instructors manage group dynamics, coordinate trip logistics, maintain outdoor equipment and teach outdoor skills, including backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, sailing, mountain biking, cooking and orienteering. Benefits include a salary dependent on trip length, a summer travel reimbursement per trip, room and board while training and working, pro-deal purchases and the opportunity to work with incredible students in a dynamic work environment. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age (college graduate preferred), certified in WFR/CPR or WEMT, have several years experience working with teens and/or leading wilderness programs, solid outdoor skills in a variety of activities and the ability to work long hours with little or no time off. |
Adventure Treks instructors building a totem of self-motivation, self-esteem, and relationship-building—some of the key ingredients necessary for leading teenagers throughout North America. |
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As a Contiki driver or tour manager you're in charge of getting adventurers from A to B; it's a huge responsibility, but a great way to meet loads of people while experiencing North America. |
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With a 128-acre base camp in southwest Colorado, Deer Hill Expeditions engages young people in wilderness adventure, community service projects and native cultures in the southwestern U.S. (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah) and Costa Rica. Experienced and motivated summer Field Leaders will teach minimum impact wilderness living skills, lead outdoor activities (from rafting and kayaking to rock climbing and mountaineering), assist with community service projects and serve as mentors for participants. Applicants must be certified in CPR/WFR (or EMT/WEMT), have previous outdoor education experience and possess solid technical skills. Benefits include a wage based on course length and experience, fantastic meals, base camp housing and pro deal purchases. In addition to summer field staff openings, 3-5 month paid internships are available year-round. Interns are fully immersed behind-the-scenes and will learn about administration, risk-management, marketing and logistical operations required to support the entire program—with the potential for advancement to a field staff position. Grab an application online! |
Offering a unique and powerful blend of wilderness expeditions and community service programs in the southwestern U.S. and Costa Rica, Deer Hill Expeditions summer field leaders facilitate the adventure side of the program, while year-round interns learn the ropes behind-the-scenes. |
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Lifeschool's GO Adventure Program is seeking WFR-certified outdoor trip leaders to facilitate wilderness adventure programs for youth ages 12-18. Adventures can take you to beautiful wilderness areas throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, and Costa Rica with activities including backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, rafting, SCUBA, sea kayaking, snorkeling, surfing and service and eco-tourism programs. GO Adventure believes in utilizing the individual strengths of each trip leader, and flexibility is built into every itinerary; leaving room to tailor each trip to the leader's and group's abilities, strengths and interests. A willingness to share a respect for the wilderness is an essential trait of leaders, along with the desire to always take proactive safety measures while having lots of fun. After staff training from May 1-8, 2008, leaders will work through the end of August. Benefits include a pay rate beginning at $65/day, meals and travel expenses. Housing, full-time salaries and medical benefits are possible depending on your commitment ability. Applicants must be experienced youth workers and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts who genuinely enjoy being in a mentor role. College degrees preferred, but significant life experience is valued equally. If interested, fill out the online staff application; then forward your cover letter and resume to Lindsay Stewart. Need more information? Call 707.876.3071. |
GO Adventure trip leaders work to empower teens with new and resourceful ways of living in their everyday world. Those with multiple interests and passions to share with their group (survival skills, yoga, nutrition, knot tying, fishing, music, etc.) will thrive in this environment. |
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Through innovative adventure-based experiential education programming, Project Adventure (PA) seeks to develop responsible individuals, productive organizations and sustainable communities. With offices in Beverly, MA and Covington, GA, services include open enrollment workshops, youth and college programs, custom trainings, consulting, publications sales, challenge course design and installation, and catalog equipment sales. PA is always seeking experienced Adventure Facilitators for their Youth & College Programs in the Northeast and Southeast regions. Through experiential activities—including ropes course facilitation and/or top rope climbing, cooperative games and problem solving initiatives—facilitators will help empower youth to experience and practice leadership, teamwork, problem solving and conflict resolution while making positive choices, gaining self-confidence and learning skills that are critical to their lifelong development. Facilitators work on an as-needed basis, with the busiest months between April and November. Benefits include a per diem rate of $115-$150, a dynamic work environment, diverse work opportunities and discounts on PA resources and products. Applicants who have a strong facilitation background along with comfort and talent working with diverse groups of school-aged populations will thrive in this environment. To begin the application process, email or mail your cover letter and resume to your preferred region: NORTHEAST
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Through ropes course facilitation, top rope climbing, cooperative games and problem solving initiatives, Project Adventure Facilitators help empower youth with learning skills that are critical for lifelong development. |
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Specializing in international small group adventure tours, SUNTREK offers 65 lodging and adventure camping tours from 1-9 weeks throughout the U.S. (including Alaska), Canada and Mexico. Active people who love working with multi-cultural groups of people are needed as Trek Leaders. You will lead cross-country adventures along pre-planned scenic tours in a 15-passenger maxi-van, arrange daily itineraries and activities, facilitate daily camp set-up and break-down, load/unload camping gear, work with local vendors to arrange activities, organize food shopping and cooking, and proactively handle the varying dynamics and personalities of each group. You must be able to lead tours on the road for up to four months between the months of April and October and lead/drive a series of consecutive treks. Applicants must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record; qualified applicants are asked to join a training camp where you will receive hands-on training in all aspects of trek leading and practice all the daily tasks and activities a trek leader performs. The first camp is offered beginning in mid-April, with additional training sessions offered every three weeks through July. For more information, email hiring@suntrek.com or call 707.523.1800. |
Ready to lead the adventure of a lifetime? SUNTREK trek leaders travel along pre-planned scenic routes throughout North America with small international groups of travelers. |
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With a unique blend of sightseeing and adventure, TrekAmerica offers walking, camping and lodging tours for a younger international crowd on a budget throughout North America. Taking to the road in 15-passenger vans, tour leaders double both as guide and driver for their group. In a day's work, leaders must be prepared to arrange daily logistics, research unfamiliar territories, organize day and evening activities, provide briefings and commentary, and lead a safe and enjoyable holiday for passengers. In addition to a 3-week training period, leaders can normally expect to work from April through mid-September, with tours that last from 1-9 weeks. Base pay starts at $1,200 per month plus tips, $125/month for insurance, $30/month for cell phone, an end of year bonus and accommodation throughout the season. At minimum, applicants must be at least 23 years of age with a clean driving record. If you think you have the skills to accommodate a diverse group of travelers—who have different needs, wants, physical fitness and English fluency levels, musical tastes, diets and expectations—obtain detailed tour leader information online. For more information connect with Vern Nelson through email or by calling 800.345.8777. |
Doubling as travel guide and driver, tour leaders for TrekAmerica take small groups on exciting adventures throughout North America. |
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Aside from being committed, outdoor industry professionals, the Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing team is a group of hard working, fun loving and outdoor-minded climbers, bikers, kayakers, boulderers, cavers and world travelers. |
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If you have a passion for discovering some of the most amazing places on earth, Wilderness Inquiry is for you. Our mission is to make adventure travel accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background or ability. |
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It's time to power up and push your vocation to its full potential. Explore Outside Magazine's life expanding work-and-play adventure plan. |
Each summer, scores of students road trip along America's highways in search of something they can't find at school. Find out how you too can join a team (as a writer, photographer or coordinator) and hit the road with Roadtrip Nation. For a roadtrip pump-up, a must read is Finding The Open Road (written by the founders of Roadtrip Nation) |
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