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• Become a part of a dynamic program staff. Teach environmental stewardship. Host retreat guests. Facilitate adventure activities. This and more working as a Program Staff member at Camp All Saints. |
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As a seasonal Field Leader or expense-paid Intern with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), these images are a reality. With sites across the nation, 2,000 internships and hundreds of Field Leader positions are available each year. Get Real Conservation & Environmental Education Experience • Living Stipend • Housing • Round-Trip Travel • 18 and Older • 3-12 Months • All 50 States • Always Hiring! • Learn more at TheSCA.org. |
• SCA members protect and restore national parks, wildlife refuges, cultural landmarks and community green spaces throughout the United States. |
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For over two decades, NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute has been the most recognized and respected teacher of wilderness medicine, training over 114,000 students from around the world. Days are filled with dynamic lessons and exciting, realistic scenarios to best model the kind of medical situations you might face, whether you're an outdoor educator, guide or camp counselor. Wilderness Medicine Instructors are needed to teach WFR, WFA and/or WEMT courses ranging in length from 2-30 days on a year-round basis throughout the U.S., with an emphasis on courses in AZ, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA. Teaching contracts may be arranged to fit other seasonal employment schedules; however, highest consideration will be given to applicants who are available during the busiest teaching months from mid-November through late June. Applicants must possess WEMT or higher certification and professional level CPR certification; significant patient care experience in urban and wilderness settings; several seasons of experience in extended backcountry leadership positions; and a teaching background in either formal or experiential settings. Compensation includes $115-$200/day, plus travel and living expenses during courses. The next WFR Instructor Training Course will be held from November 10-19, 2013 (there is a tuition charge to cover food, lodging and materials). For more info, contact Gates Richards through email or by calling (866) 831-9001. |
• NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute Instructors get their start as professional outdoor educators, urban EMS providers, remote researchers and military special operators—they know what it feels like to make tough decisions in remote places because they've been there. |
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• So you gain a greater awareness of Nature's Classroom programs, Environmental/Outdoor Educators are encouraged to change their scenery and teach at other centers spread throughout New England and New York. A majority of staff members are promoted within the organization, with opportunities to open your own site in association with Nature's Classroom. |
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Located at the Alabama 4-H Center and its 264 acres of lush rolling woodlands along the banks of beautiful Lay Lake, the Coosa River Science School provides hands-on, educational experiences that connect people of all ages to the natural world. Seasonal Instructors facilitate a wide range of environmental, outdoor and experiential education programs, including lake ecology, herpetology, canoeing, team building, climbing wall and challenge course. Other duties include animal care (raptors, reptiles and amphibians), program development and general maintenance of the facilities. Benefits include a salary of $290/week, fully furnished onsite staff housing, meals when the dining room is in service, dental insurance available for purchase after 90 days of employment, and an extensive 12-day staff educational training program, including animal care, Alabama Boating License online course reimbursement (with completion of Lifeguard training), and certification in CPR/first aid. Applicants must have a college degree in an outdoor-related field and a genuine interest in children and teaching, positive attitude, outgoing personality, well-developed communication skills and leadership abilities. To begin the application process, email your resume and 3 professional references to Becky Collier.
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• Are you ready to take the next step and start building or expanding your foundation in environmental education, outdoor education and animal husbandry? The tremendous amount of learning and teaching opportunities at the Coosa River Science School enables Seasonal Instructors to become well-equipped for most any position in the outdoor field. |
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Connect people to the environment. Teach respect for the Earth and its beings. Promote a commitment to lifelong learning. At McDowell Environmental Center, you'll share 1,100 acres of secluded forests, streams, waterfalls and canyons in northwest Alabama with school groups of up to 12 students, usually in grades 4-8. Using a hands-on, experiential approach, Seasonal Environmental Education Instructors will teach classes in forest ecology, earth and water science, insects and wildlife, nature journalizing, Native American history, map and compass, low and high ropes, full day hikes and canoeing. You may also adapt lesson plans to match your teaching style and strengths, and program/curriculum development is encouraged. Compensation includes a stipend starting at $250/week, meals, private rooms with shared kitchen, laundry and living space (including screened-in porch with rocking chairs!), free nationwide long distance, Internet access, and an intensive two-week staff training period. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, CPR/first aid certification, the desire to help children learn and grow in the outdoors and have maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, flexibility and team spirit. Positions begin in late January or late August and run for 3-4 months. Email your cover letter, resume and references to Maggie Wade Johnston. |
• With a focus on basic ecological concepts and experiential learning, seasonal environmental education instructors with McDowell Environmental Center teach a curriculum that is hands-on and minds-on, giving students the greatest opportunity to learn about themselves and better understand our natural world. |
A Program Unique in California: As a small, upstart company who managed to jump into the big leagues of outdoor education, High Trails still maintains the spark that started it all. They believe they can fight the man, change the world and be happy all at the same time. They walk the fine line of telling you what to do and encouraging you to take ownership in the program. A Corner of the Country that is Pretty Darn Cool: High Trails is based in Big Bear, the coolest mountain town in Southern California; no other outdoor ed center is based here. From mountains to deserts to beaches, with a little small town atmosphere close by and a lot of big city amenities within a couple of hours... pretty nice. The High Trails Staff Website Tells it All: Need more details? Want so many details you will be overwhelmed? Check out their staff page and you'll see why they believe they're the most progressive place in the country. Give 'em a holler with questions or apply now. |
• Through team building and adventure courses to plant study and astronomy, experience the magic and power of outdoor education that comes from becoming a High Trails Instructor. |
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With a mission to empower students, teachers, parents, and the community to explore natural areas and expand their knowledge, understanding, and stewardship of the environment, Inside the Outdoors is a hands-on environmental education program administered by the Orange County Department of Education. School Year Instructors will live and work at one of three residential Outdoor Science School sites located in the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California. You will be both a counselor and teacher to fifth and sixth grade students while providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. In addition to supervising students in the cabin, you will engage your group in a variety of craft, recreational, and camp like experiences, lead songs, games, star walks and night hikes, and teach academic trails on life sciences, geology, ecology and other environmental study programs. Positions are available during the school year (September through June) with a five-day workweek (9:30 a.m. Monday to 11:30 a.m. Friday). Earn up to $392 per five-day week to start; room and board is provided during the workweek. Teaching experience and science knowledge is desirable, but not necessary. If you are energetic, flexible and creative and enjoy working with children in the outdoors, fill out the online application.
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• Live your outdoor passion with Inside the Outdoors! Wake up every morning to the fresh scent of pine trees, a crisp chill in the air, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children while working with others in a team focused environment. |
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• MarineLab Instructors also double as Divemasters, guiding students in water adventures that will take them to seagrass and mangrove communities as well as the only bank coral reef off the continental United States. |
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• Do you enjoy working outside and have an interest in teaching children? Seasonal Instructors for Rock Eagle 4-H Environmental Education Program teach interactive classes and nontraditional activities that will take each student on a voyage of discovery where learning comes alive. |
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• As an Environmental Educator for Wahsega 4-H Center, you'll open the door of curiosity, real life experiential learning and environmental awareness for groups of students immersed in nature and the great outdoors. |
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• As a Burton 4-H Center Environmental Educator, you will enjoy a once in a lifetime experience working, living and playing on a barrier island one half mile from a beautiful beach and a short drive to historic Savannah, Georgia. |
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• As an Ecology Educator for Ferry Beach Ecology School, you will accentuate the magic, mystery and wonder of nature so that students can better understand and care for the environment. |
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• As an Intern or Residential Teacher Naturalist with Echo Hill Outdoor School, you will enjoy being an integral part of a community which stresses genuine concern for others, cooperation, integrity and enthusiasm for life. |
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• PBC Facilitators will work with underserved youth from the inner cities of Newark, Trenton and New York City. Each experiential education program is developed to meet the specific goals of each group with a focus on social and emotional learning, leadership skills, team building skills, communication skills, and conflict resolution skills. |
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• Join the Frost Valley YMCA team and work with great people, in a beautiful environment through meaningful programs that touch the lives of thousands every year. |
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If you love kids and are looking for fulfilling employment in the experiential education and outdoor adventure fields, come work, live and play with Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center and their small, dynamic community of outdoor professionals. Located in beautiful Adirondack Park, the Center offers programs in living history, high adventure, earth sciences and team building for students of all ages and abilities. Outdoor Education Interns and seasonal Instructors teach exciting experiential classes in all program areas, lead wilderness trips (from kayaking and hiking to mountain biking and rock climbing) and participate in work projects geared towards facility maintenance and curriculum enrichment. Benefits include a monthly stipend ($250 for Interns; $1,000 for Instructors), room, board, Internet access, use of equipment on days off, pro deal purchases and participation in staff enrichment days. Instructor positions are offered during the spring (April to mid-June), the fall (late August to late November) and year-round (late August through mid-June); Internships are available during the spring and fall as well as the winter season (Jan/Feb). If you are personable, energetic, a team player, enjoy working with young people and have a strong desire to share your love of the outdoors, grab an application online or connect with Brian DeGroat for more information.
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• Making learning natural for students, Pok-O Instructors & Interns have the opportunity to teach and lead exciting programs in high adventure and survival skills, team building and the challenge course, earth sciences and sensory awareness, and living history. |
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• Did you know? With a goal to protect the environment and to teach young people to be better stewards of it, Green River Preserve is a GREEN AMERICA approved business. Their partnership with Leave No Trace provides campers with guidelines for low impact camping, and the farm to table program is just one of their many efforts in sustainable leadership. |
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• Looking to join a team of creative experiential educators? YMCA Camp Greenville Resident Program Staff bring energy and excitement to a program of challenging and creative outdoor activities for campers. |
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• Blending coastal/marine-focused environmental education programs with team building activities through the low-elements challenge course, Don Lee Center environmental education instructors create unique learning experiences for youth. |
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• Are you looking to enhance your connection to the environment and promote learning in a positive and energetic way? With in-depth training over a ten-month period, naturalist interns at Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center are prepped for a career as naturalists, interpreters or educators. |
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With two unique camps in Ohio (Pilgrim Hills and Templed Hills) Nature’s Classroom provides a supplement to classroom education with dynamic, hands-on learning in the natural world so that children can learn about the interdependency of humans and the environment in which they live. Teachers will be involved in every aspect of running Nature's Classroom—from teaching 3-5 day residential programs in an outdoor setting, engaging children in morning and evening activities, working on special projects to grow the program, maintaining and providing care for the Nature Center and animals, and reinforcing a sense of community and self-esteem. Positions are available during the spring (late February to late May) and fall; with a 5-day/week schedule from 8 a.m. to about 9:30 p.m. Compensation starts at $300/week (more for experience & certifications). Room and board is provided during the workweek, and the staff is welcome to stay on the weekends. Complimentary WiFi and CPR/first aid certification is also provided. An applicant with a science or outdoors background is one step ahead of the game; however, diversity in the teaching staff is desired, so those particular backgrounds are not imperative. At minimum, candidates should have an Associates/Bachelor's degree and a strong commitment to children and their learning. To begin the application process, email your resume to Joyce Oyler. |
• The staff at Nature's Classroom comes from a wide variety of college backgrounds: hardcore science folks, liberal arts, recreation, education, environmental studies, theater, English... you name it! They all come together to share their personal, professional and educational experiences to make a valuable impact on the children and fellow staff members. |
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• As an Outdoor Education Instructor or Intern at Camp Campbell Gard, you'll help provide a positive, supportive atmosphere where children, adults, and families have fun and develop new skills in the outdoors. |
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• 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. |
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• Blending sensitivity, awareness and respect for all living things, seasonal outdoor education leaders with South Mountain YMCA Camps teach everything from low/high ropes courses to environmental education day and evening classes. |
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• Seasonal Instructors at YMCA Camp Thunderbird get students excited about Mother Earth, foster a respect for our physical and social environment, and instill responsibility and confidence through interactive experiences in a dynamic learning environment. |
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Immediate Opening: Program Specialist (now through December 1st) The Program Specialist will assist with all aspects of the environmental education program including staff training, curriculum development, scheduling, activity area supervision (high ropes, challenge course, archery, nature center and summer camp), teaching, and hosting guest groups. Applicants must possess the ability to clearly communicate with groups of various sizes and ages while exhibiting a positive team attitude. Lifeguard certification is required (training may be provided). Compensation based on experience, plus onsite housing, meals, laundry facility, WiFi access, CPR/first aid training and use of recreational equipment. If you are an energetic educator and program-minded individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about working in an outdoor camp and retreat setting, email your cover letter, resume and three references to Penny Laitos. |
• Are you interested in teaching hands-on classes in team building, ecology, conservation, outdoor recreation and environmental education in a faith-based setting? River Ridge Program Specialists get 4th-8th graders and adults excited about the great outdoors. |
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Located just three miles from the headwaters of the crystal clear Guadalupe River in the heart of Texas Hill country is Mo-Ranch and home to the hands-on Environmental Leadership Program. With programming that revolves around the core concepts of change, connections, cycles, energy flow and diversity, Seasonal Field Instructors will lead and teach a group of students in environmental and outdoor educational activities, prepare age-appropriate lesson plans and supervise in the dining hall. Each day is different: your morning might be spent facilitating on the Challenge Course and your afternoon may be spent knee deep in the river exploring habitats! Benefits include an hourly wage of $7.25/hour (approximately $210/week) plus time and a half for overtime, a private room in the spring and fall season (may be shared in the summer), shared living space and kitchen, laundry facilities, WiFi, some meals and all training costs. Positions are available during the spring (February-May), summer (May-August) and fall (mid-August to November). Each season employed brings additional duties, responsibilities and benefits (including health insurance & 401k). Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or a combination of education & experience), a passion for teaching, sense of humor and love working with children. Apply online or contact Patrick Fitzgerald for more information. |
• All Mo-Ranch staff participate in an extensive training program that focuses on communication and teaching skills, child behavior management, age level expectations and risk management. Staff receive specialized training and/or certifications in CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, ropes course facilitation, canoeing and archery. |
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Are you interested in teaching children exciting things about the outdoors in the outdoors? The Outdoor School (TOS) is a residential outdoor education program that focuses on hands-on experiential education and outdoor courses for children in grades 4-9. TOS at Camp Champions is located in the heart of Texas Hill Country, while TOS at Camp for All is amidst the lush lands of the Brazos Valley. Outdoor Education Instructors will teach pre-approved academic and adventure curriculum, facilitate team building and high ropes courses and lead interesting evening activities. Benefits include $215/week (with the opportunity for paid work on the weekends), housing, partial board, free laundry facilities, a staff lounge (with satellite TV and Internet access), two to three weeks of orientation and training, lifeguard/CPR/first aid certification, and pro deal purchases. Applicants must either be in college or have a degree, love children, have the desire and ability to teach and work in the outdoors, and be self-motivated, flexible and patient. International applicants are also welcome to apply. Positions are available during the spring (ranging from February through late May) and the fall (mid/late August through November). There is also the opportunity to work multiple seasons, each with additional responsibilities, offering a holistic view of the administration and direction of an outdoor education center. Applications are available online or contact Maddie Kissane for more information.
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• In addition to facilitating team building on the high ropes course and climbing wall, Instructors with The Outdoor School connect kids to the natural environment—a place where they can see, hear, touch, smell and even taste nature. |
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• As a Marine Science Educator, Program Assistant or Summer Intern for the Marine Science Consortium, you will have the wonderful chance to network with the FWS, NPS, University faculty, teachers, and other professionals in this exciting and wildly diverse field of environmental education and interpretation. |
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• The Cispus Challenge Course offers an exceptionally large Low Course, with 34 individual elements nestled among salal, Oregon grape and slide alder. In addition, a newly refurbished High Course is hidden in the forest canopy with five elements, including a one-of-a-kind running zip line. |
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Blending adventure, conservation and education together in a rigorous and challenging environment, The Mountain Institute's Mountain Learning Program highlights physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through experiential learning and discovery. Reflecting respect for mountain cultures and environments, the Spruce Knob Mountain Center campus incorporates Mongolian-inspired yurts with modern dormitories, dining facilities, library, and a 400-acre outdoor classroom encompassing caves, wetlands, fossil beds, endangered species and spectacular views. Seasonal & Resident Field Instructors are the catalyst for teaching and leading programs that combine group interaction with academic topics in this unique backcountry environment. By making observations and drawing out essential lessons for learning and growth, communication, peer relations and leadership topics unfold naturally in a small group setting. Seasonal Instructor positions are offered in the spring and fall (minimum commitment of two months), while Resident Field Instructors bridge the gap from late February through November. Benefits include compensation starting at $60/day, room, board, training, opportunities for advancement and paid vacation and holiday time. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Connect with Dave Martin for more information.
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• Seasonal and Resident Field Instructors with The Mountain Institute will find hard work is balanced with a tight community of adventurous, dedicated and conscientious professionals who are willing to take a side, and work for what they believe in. |
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• As a Naturalist for Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your skills by teaching natural and cultural programs, outdoor recreation and low ropes initiatives, as well as learning about scheduling and coordinating. |
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The Association for Experiential Education is a great way to begin your journey in the experiential and outdoor education field. A wide variety of members make up the association, including ropes course operators, university staff and faculty, therapists, outdoor education practitioners, organizational development specialists and experience-based professionals working in a nonprofit setting. |
The oak tree logo of the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education is symbolic of their work of planting seeds in the hearts and minds of children to make the world a better place: seeds of knowledge, seeds of understanding, seeds of appreciation, seeds that grow into positive actions for a healthy environment for all. |