Montana Yellowstone Expeditions (MYE) creates summer youth programs in southern Montana that provide programming and full scholarships for underserved youth ages 15-18 from California, Montana, New York and elsewhere. Each program is a multi-element experience that combines wilderness backpacking, a river trip, service learning and projects, equestrian training, leadership, and personal and group development into an effective 25-day experiential learning experience. Upon completion of the MYE summer program, alumni are engaged in a Life Skills follow-up program that builds upon new skills. This provides the connections and resources for each alum to become who they want to be while taking their initial steps into the adult world.

Job Opportunities

Outdoor Instructors (June 5 to August 17, 2010)
As an Instructor, you will have the opportunity to help craft and deliver high quality programs that will make a true and lasting impact on participants and staff alike. Each member of the staff will also play an integral role in MYE's daily operations and contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of MYE programming.

Working in pairs, Instructors are primarily responsible for all aspects of the daily experience, well being, and management of a group of ten students. You are where the experience, impact and success of MYE programs are crafted and delivered. MYE expects a tremendous level of commitment, professionalism, creativity and judgment from each instructor, and they will support you with the resources, training, materials, and an unfailingly positive environment in which to do your best.

Kitchen Coordinator (May 17 to August 22, 2010)
The MYE kitchen is used to feed students and staff who are on site at the MYE basecamp (approximately 40 people) three meals per day. MYE attempts to purchase and provide local, organic, whole food meals, with an emphasis on quality, flavor and sustainability whenever possible. Educating participants and staff about food, its origins and substance is also provided. The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for overall management of the MYE kitchen, dining room and food facilities.

Support Staff – Kitchen Assistant (June 1 to August 20, 2010)
MYE Support Staff are the backbone of creating an MYE experience. This position will include a wide variety of tasks in all areas of MYE operation and is specifically tasked with supporting kitchen management, food preparation and food service.

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Location

MYE operates from a basecamp in the Tom Miner basin area of Montana's Paradise Valley, just north of Yellowstone National Park, and south of Livingston and Bozeman, MT. The picturesque Yellowstone river, the Absaroka and Gallatin mountain ranges and Montana's Big Sky make this an ideal location for a wilderness adventure program. From here it is easy to get into the backcountry for our multi-day hiking trips; river access is a short walk away and wildlife watching can literally happen in your new backyard.

Basecamp facilities have everything needed to accommodate 2-3 groups of 10 students at a time. Staff housing is on site, or just next door, and provides shared indoor rooms, with bath, living area, and kitchen. MYE prides itself on being a professional place to work, with great facilities for teaching, learning, and living.

View the Experience

Life in Big Sky Country Learn more about the MYE experience by watching this documentary produced by Phil Eastman.

Perks & Rewards

Benefits include a competitive per diem wage (dependent on experience), and meals and lodging at the MYE facilities for the entire season.

The Essentials

Working at MYE requires flexibility, ingenuity, commitment, and a desire to make a difference. Staff members are encouraged to accept new challenges, step outside their comfort zone, and take advantage of all that MYE has to offer. The goal is to create an environment of professional growth and learning for all staff.

Your First Move & Connections

Mail, fax or email (preferred) your resume and a cover letter summarizing your professional and personal outdoor experiences. You will receive a response within three days to arrange an initial conversation. Positions are open until filled.

Ellen Sagmyr Program Director Montana Yellowstone Expeditions P.O. Box 962 Bozeman, MT 59711 406.570.0957 888.280.5261 fax ellen@myeconnect.org www.myeconnect.org

MYE Summer Location: Tom Miner Basecamp

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