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Pali Institute is seeking enthusiastic Educators with a strong work ethic and a passion for teaching to join their outdoor education family!
Pali Institute is seeking enthusiastic Educators with a strong work ethic and a passion for teaching to join their outdoor education family!
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Pali Institute is a rigorous, fast-paced, fun-filled program constantly striving to develop exciting outdoor curriculum for students in grades 4-12.

Pali Institute

Outdoor Education Instructors

Pali Institute is a rigorous, fast-paced, fun-filled program constantly striving to develop exciting outdoor curriculum for students in grades 4th-12th. The campus is located on 74 acres of pine and hardwood forest with views of surrounding peaks. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, the region offers just about any type of outdoor recreation and endless places to explore. In the winter months you can go snowboarding in the morning and surfing in the afternoon. Within 2 hours of Pali you can find Joshua Tree National Park, Big Bear Lake or the Pacific Ocean. While up on top of a mountain in a small community of about 5,000 you are 30 minutes from San Bernardino and a couple of hours from Los Angeles.

Program in the Spotlight Pali Institute is seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the mountains! Outdoor Education Instructors will teach a variety of classes that focus on science, outdoor education and leadership 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 bottle rockets, squid dissection, outdoor cooking, skits, astronomy, team building sessions, low ropes course, five high ropes courses, quad zip lines and more! Positions typically run from early January to early June and mid-August to mid-December, with shorter-term, mid-season and full season contracts possible. 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. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree or those with extensive experience in the camping and/or experiential education fields are preferred. Must be at least 21 years old, passionate about science, outdoor education and/or leadership development, comfortable and confident supervising and teaching students in large and small groups, and able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly.

Current Hiring @ Pali!
More to Explore!Pali is actively recruiting Outdoor Ed Instructors for the fall 2024 (August 19th–December 20th) AND spring 2025 (January 6th–May 30th) seasons.

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Shannon Kane
Staff Recruiter
Pali Institute
30778 Hwy 18
P.O. Box 2237
Running Springs, CA 92382

(909) 939-0877 ext. 323
hiring@palimountain.com
PaliInstitute.com
Backdoorjobs.com/PaliInstitute.html

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Stanford Sierra Conference Center: Resort, Hospitality & Guest Service Job Opportunities every spring and fall.Stanford Sierra Conference Center

General All Purpose Staff, Kitchen Staff, Housekeeping/Grounds Crew Leaders, Assistant Dining Room Managers, Nightwatch Relief, Office Assistants

Located five miles from South Lake Tahoe on the shores of Fallen Leaf Lake, a gorgeous Sierra lake with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Behind the resort is Desolation Wilderness, a national wilderness area with some of the best hiking and scenery in the Sierras.

Program in the Spotlight If an exciting hospitality job and beautiful mountain setting is beckoning you, the Stanford Sierra Conference Center is a place where you'll have the opportunity to work and play hard, make new friends and help guests enjoy their stay. The staff comes from all walks of life—college students, professionals between jobs, experienced workers in the service industry, travelers or people taking time off. Most first-year seasonal staff will spend their time working in housekeeping, the dining room, and/or exclusively in the kitchen; however, specialized and management positions are also available. Beyond the rewards of working and playing in a beautiful mountain setting, you'll earn a $16+/hour wage, live in onsite rustic cabins, indulge in delicious and healthy meals, and have full use of the recreational facilities. Self-motivated, hardworking, and reliable people who have an excellent sense of professionalism, a warm personality, and a high level of maturity will thrive here. Positions are available every spring (plus an option for 3-season work) and the fall season.

Spring 2024 Conference Season Jobs
More exploration!Stanford Sierra is currently accepting applications for the spring conference season (mid-April to mid-June + an option for 3-season work) until all positions are filled.

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Jan Schlereth
Staff Director
Stanford Sierra Conference Center
P.O. Box 10618
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158-3618

(530) 541-1244
janms@stanford.edu
StanfordSierra.com
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Backroads. The world’s #1 active travel company.

Backroads

Trip Leaders & Trip Prep Specialists

As the world's #1 active travel company, Backroads is energetically recruiting Trip Leaders and Trip Prep Specialists for their luxury biking, walking, hiking and multi-adventure vacations geared for groups of families, solos or couples in destinations throughout the United States, Europe and the world. Field staff houses are located in California, Vermont, Alberta, Iceland, the South of France, Norway, Argentina and more. Explore the Backroads website to see all of the places around the world in which they have trips!

Program in the Spotlight Do you have a zest for life with a passion for people, travel and the outdoors? Whether by foot, bicycle, kayak or raft, Trip Leaders are the catalyst for a fun, interesting, safe and personally rewarding experience for their group of active travelers. Leaders enrich each trip with their personality, drive, and passion for travel and the outdoors, while providing outstanding customer service and sharing their love and knowledge of the area. Backroads is also seeking to build a diverse team of seasonal Trip Prep Specialists (TPS) to work behind the scenes in tandem with Trip Leaders to ensure smooth trip logistics (bikes, vans, trailers and trip-related paperwork) before and after each departure. The TPS role is based in one of many regional hubs but does not work on trip. First year Leaders receive a competitive daily wage and gratuities, plus gourmet meals, accommodations in some of the best inns, hotels and campgrounds the region has to offer, travel costs, generous pro-deals and many other fringe benefits. At minimum, applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. If you are master problem solver, effective public speaker, skilled driver, meticulous record keeper, a motivating force in group dynamics while being sensitive to individual needs, and have a passion for travel, join the Backroads.com family!

Summer 2024 Hiring!
More job exploration!2024 is going to be HUGE! It's an exciting time to work at Backroads with loads of opportunity! Now accepting applications for U.S., Canadian and European Trip Leaders and Trip Prep Specialists who can work from April through October 2024. Speaking a foreign language is welcome, but not required.

Curious what it means to be a Backroads Trip Leader? Take a look at this video to meet a few of Backroad's amazing field staff!

Backroads
801 Cedar St.
Berkeley, CA 94710

leaderapplicants@backroads.com
Backroads.com/leaders
Backdoorjobs.com/Backroads.html

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Caritas Creek at Catholic Charities CYO Camp is a comprehensive, 5-day residential environmental education experience for students in the 5th-8th grades.

Caritas Creek at CYO Camp

Teacher Naturalists

The CYO Camp & Retreat Center is located amidst 215 acres of towering redwood forest and open meadow in historical western Sonoma county, just six miles from the Pacific Ocean and a short walk away from the town of Occidental. The Russian River winds through valleys to the north and the San Francisco Bay Area lies tantalizingly close, 60 miles to the south.

Program in the Spotlight Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be a mentor and educator, gain valuable experience, and make a lasting impact in the lives of youth? Caritas Creek is a comprehensive, 5-day residential environmental education experience for students in the 5th-8th grades. Teacher Naturalists live and work in a community of 20 fun-loving individuals dedicated to holistic education, making a difference in kid's lives and changing the world. Duties include delivering an innovative science curriculum and facilitating an experience that deepens your group's connection to self, others, nature and God. Positions are available during the spring season (mid-January to June 1st) and fall (late August to early December). Compensation includes $535/week (with a $535 incentive payment for completing the season), one paid week off each season, housing in a private room, meals while programs are in session, and a $500 medical reimbursement. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (or comparable and amazing life experience), experience in working with children, and the ability to support and deliver academic, social and spiritual goals. If you are a dynamic, fun-loving individual dedicated to connecting students to one another and to the natural world through science and exploration, learn more and apply!

Fall Season Jobs at Caritas Creek
Actively hiring Program Naturalists AND Site Directors for the fall 2024 season (late August to early December).

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Paul Raia
Associate Director
CYO Camp and Retreat Center
2136 Bohemian Hwy
Occidental, CA 95465

(707) 874-0226
praia@catholiccharitiessf.org
CYOCamp.org
Backdoorjobs.com/CYOCamp-CaritasCreek.html

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Leading the way in innovative, creative outdoor education, Trackers Earth summer camps are rooted in fantastic legend and authentic traditional skills, and fueled by compelling story and old-school outdoor lore and adventure.

Trackers Earth

Guides (Educators) and Coordinators (Teacher & Manager)

Work options are available in the Bay Area (CA), Denver (CO), Portland (OR), and Seattle (WA). The Bay Area is the ideal place to blend outdoor skills with an urban environment; Denver offers access to stunning natural features to explore as well as adventure sports like climbing, kayaking, and hiking; Portland offers incredible natural areas and is one of the most fantastic cities to live and play outdoors; while Seattle puts you right on the Puget Sound, with waterways to explore and the Cascade Mountains looming in the distance!

Program in the Spotlight With immersive programs filled with epic stories and adventure, Trackers Earth is a youth organization dedicated to igniting children's passion for real-life adventures while learning to navigate obstacles. Trackers believes empowering kids to tackle genuine challenges, fostering resilience by developing grit and character is essential for them to thrive. Educators/Guides and Coordinators are needed for summer youth camps to create thoughtful, challenging adventures in the outdoors. Prospective staff members must have the know-how (or a great willingness to learn) diverse skill sets such as wilderness survival and bushcraft, farm craft and homesteading, archery and bow making, kayaking, fishing and foraging, martial arts, rock climbing, and blacksmithing. Trackers pays more for day and overnight camps than comparable industry organizations. Training for the majority of teachers begins in early June with the summer season running through late August. If you maintain high professional standards, are able to set and communicate boundaries for youth in a positive way, think on your feet, and are creative in challenging situations, explore current job opportunities in the Bay Area, Denver, Portland and Seattle.

Tony Deis
Co-Founder
Trackers Earth
4617 SE Milwaukie Ave.
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 345-3312 / (888) 998-3903
employment@trackersearth.com
TrackersEarth.com
Backdoorjobs.com/TrackersEarth.html

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Incredible Adventures believes that traveling should be life-changing. Inspiring. Immersive. In their tours, they strive to go a little further, do things a little differently, and provide an experience for guests that they won’t get anywhere else.

Incredible Adventures

Tour Guide/Drivers

Incredible Adventures is an environmentally conscious outdoor travel company specializing in small group tours from San Francisco — with destinations including Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, Big Sur, and Lake Tahoe! The team is an adventurous group who thrive on being in a casual and laid-back workplace that is offset by challenging and dynamic jobs. All guides can expect to become experts in popular travel destinations and build a career in the outdoor travel industry.

Now seeking enthusiastic Tour Guide/Drivers who are reliable, safety-driven, organized, and desire adventure. On single day trips, Guides will pick-up and drop-off passengers at San Francisco hotels and provide informational narrative during the entire tour. On multi-day adventures, Guides will arrange daily logistics, outdoor and evening activities, sightseeing excursions, and teach sustainable travel, camping etiquette and cooking skills. Guides for the 2024 season will either be based out of San Francisco (day or short multi-day trips with ideal work availability from March/April through October) or SF-based remote (Overland Guides— experience required, with ideal availability from May/June through October). Wages are per trip, with half-day wages starting at $85 and full-day wages ranging up to $300/day, not including tips. Wages for overnight, multi-day tours are per trip and range from $275-$525, plus tips. Housing assistance is provided for all guides living in SF. A seasonal performance and safety bonus is available for all guides who complete a full season. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age, have or be willing to obtain a Class C Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement (training provided for the right candidates), a clean driving record, high energy, excellent people skills, and be available to work weekends and holidays. If you have a customer-service-oriented disposition, a fun and outgoing attitude, and enjoy interacting with people from all over the country and the world, read through the Guide FAQ or fill out the online application!

Chadwick Kieser
Operations & Recruitment Manager
Incredible Adventures
765 Pennsylvania Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94107

(415) 642-7378
ops@incadventures.com
IncAdventures.com

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High Trails is a Big Bear based small business that focuses on residential outdoor education for California elementary and middle schools and their students.

High Trails Outdoor Science School

Outdoor Instructors

The High Trails sites are located off Highway 38 about halfway between Redlands and Big Bear in Southern California. Deep in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest is their neck of the woods, known as Barton Flats. This area bustles in the summer with camps and vacationers, but as August draws to a close and everyone heads back to school, a peaceful quiet settles over the majestic Ponderosa Pines and high mountain streams. With this peace comes an opportunity to look past the paved roads and to explore, to see nature as it should be seen; uncrowded, untouched and beautiful.

If you're looking for a friendly, innovative and fresh approach to the world of outdoor education, join High Trails Outdoor Science School and your very own dirty classroom! High Trails is a residential outdoor education center that needs good people to teach 6th grade students. 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. High Trails has three staff trainings during the school year: September is their largest training, with smaller trainings occurring in January and March. Most contracts are written for the traditional school year, from mid-September through the end of May. Check out their staff page and you'll see why they believe they're the most progressive place in the country. If you have a college degree, a healthy amount of experience both with kids and the outdoors, and the willingness to work and live in a small, close-knit staff community, give 'em a holler with questions or apply now.

High Trails Current Hiring!
High Trails is currently seeking Instructors for the spring season (March/April start through May 24th, 2024) AND the 2024/25 school year (mid-September through the end of May).
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The heart of the High Trails Instructor position? To help their group of students learn two things: the importance of nature and how to interact positively with the community around them. View the staff experience »

Leslie Urban
Director
High Trails Outdoor Science School
P.O. Box 2640
Big Bear City, CA 92314

(800) 428-1851 phone/fax
work@dirtyclassroom.com
DirtyClassroom.com

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Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp in the scenic San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California for kids ages 8-16.

Pali Adventures

Summer Camp Counselors

Located in the scenic San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California just outside the town of Running Springs, Pali is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp for kids ages 8-16. A well-equipped and extensive facility offers campers the opportunity to experience many new adventures, including 29 specialty activities ranging from High Octane Action Adventure and Secret Agent Camp to creative and performing arts and everything in between. Tree top decks, paintball fields, culinary kitchens, ropes courses, zip lines, a large dining hall and an amphitheater with concert quality sound are just some of the available amenities.

Looking for a life-changing summer job? Pali Adventures is seeking Summer Camp Counselors for the following activity areas: water sports, action sports, street art, culinary, secret agent camp, motorsports, paintball, DJing, film/broadcasting, fine arts, Hollywood stunts, Ninja Warrior/Parkour and rock star. You will be responsible for the health and safety of campers in your group: creating a positive in-cabin experience, making sure they wake up on time, dress appropriately for the weather, eat properly, drink water, put on sunscreen, attend the correct activities, make great friends, and so much more! You will also be teaching a specialty, a variety of different electives, dressing up for the evening activity and, of course, making sure each camper is having fun and feels that you are there for them. The 2024 summer season kicks off with two weeks of staff training beginning on May 27th, with work through August 18th. You will be working long hours and will be asked to do wild and crazy things at any moment! Benefits include a competitive wage, room and board, paid staff training (CPR/first aid certification provided) and being able to share your passion with the next generation of aspiring adventurers. If you are a self-aware, empathetic, responsible, positive, energized, and kid focused individual who can help create the best summer experience possible for Pali campers, apply now.

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Nicole "Coral" Carnevale
Assistant Director
Pali Adventures
30778 CA-18
P.O. Box 2237
Running Springs, CA 92382

(909) 867-5743
assistantdirector@paliadventures.com
PaliAdventures.com

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Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute. Serving public and private schools throughout Southern California. Growing self-esteem. Sparking interest in science. Inspiring respect for nature.

Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute

Instructors

Work and play in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains! Located at Camp Cedar Crest, near the town of Green Valley Lake, ECOS Institute welcomes students, teachers and staff to life at 6,500 feet above sea level. While base camp is close to several towns and to all of the advantages of civilization, you’ll enjoy the thrill of living in a remote, natural area, with fresh air, clean water and the chance to connect with the natural world. End work in the forest at noon on Friday, then surf at the beach or camp in the desert with world-class rock climbing and starry skies.

Are you looking for life's next adventure? Be a mentor and guide for 5th and 6th grade students from across Southern California as they experience life at science camp. With a focus on whole-child development, ECOS Institute aims to cultivate curiosity, confidence, and connection in every student. An ECOS Institute Instructor plays the essential dual role of naturalist and counselor, guiding students through a science curriculum based in geology, wildlife biology, forest ecology and astronomy. Instructors also serve as primary support for a cabin of 10-15 campers to encourage their social growth and help them develop independence. In addition to the science curriculum, a typical day includes hikes to beautiful vistas, team building activities, skits, dances, songs, and all other things camp! Positions run from mid-September through the end of May (full/partial season contracts), with a Thanksgiving and winter break as well as many 3-day weekends. Compensation starts at $140/day plus up to $2,000/year in bonuses, weekday meals, reduced housing at $100/month, WiFi access, professional development subsidies, and sponsored staff outings. If you are interested in a camp or outdoor education career, an instructor role at ECOS is the perfect place to start or grow. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience working with kids and ECOS appreciates candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. If you have the passion and drive, ECOS can help you grow your skills and knowledge! Click here to start your application or contact hr@ecosinstitute.com with any questions.

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Program Director
Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute
P.O. Box 3048
Running Springs, CA 92382

(909) 206-5070
hr@ecosinstitute.com
ECOSInstitute.com

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The Stanislaus County Office of Education operates Foothill Horizons Outdoor School for the 6th grade students who take part in outdoor science classes and evening activities that include a campfire program, a night hike, and team building.

Foothill Horizons Outdoor School

Naturalist Interns

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains surrounded by 143 acres of oak woodlands, Foothill Horizons Outdoor School provides an interactive outdoor science experience, a collaborative learning environment, and personal growth opportunities through individual challenge. The Outdoor Education Center is located five miles east of the historic town of Sonora, California, at an elevation of 2,500 feet—and just a short drive up the hill is the Stanislaus National Forest with its wilderness areas, granite peaks, mountain lakes, rivers, and ski areas. Year-round climbing is available at nearby Table Mountain, and Yosemite National Park is about a two hour drive away.

Are you searching for a position that helps you learn how to teach? Creating rich and rewarding experiences for visiting sixth grade students, teachers, and counselors, Naturalist Interns teach hands-on science curriculum in a fun, engaging way while leading groups of students as they hike the trails, explore the surrounding region, and gain a greater understanding of the natural world. In addition to teaching out on the trails, Interns will have the opportunity to lead evening activities such as night hikes, campfire programs, and team building. This role serves as a change of pace and allows interns to gain a holistic understanding of a residential outdoor education program. Once comfortable, Interns also play a huge role in the high school counselor program. Positions run from mid-August through early June (with mid-season start dates). Compensation includes $15.50/hour (most weeks are 40 hours/week), private bedroom in shared housing, the option to enjoy meals when students are in session during the week (basic food staples are provided on weekends), extensive training from a community of dedicated and passionate naturalists, a $300 health stipend, two paid professional development days to visit other programs, and financial assistance towards tuition fees for an AEOE conference. Applicants must have two years working with children in a paid position or a Bachelor's degree. If you are a self-motivated, flexible, hardworking, and passionate individual who has the desire to connect and inspire children with nature, fill out the online application or connect with Diann Rastetter for more information. Six Interns will be hired for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Diann Rastetter
Assistant Director
Foothill Horizons Outdoor School (SCOE)
21925 Lyons Bald Mountain Rd
Sonora, CA 95370

(209) 532-6673
drastetter@stancoe.org
FoothillHorizons.com

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Naturalists at Large is a leading outdoor and environmental education group in California.

Naturalists at Large

Outdoor Education Instructors

Naturalists at Large runs programs at over 35 outdoor learning sites and lodge-based trip locations in California including Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Point Reyes, the Colorado River, Catalina Island, Coastal Redwoods, San Bernardino Mountains, and more. The Instructor position will take you to all kinds of ecosystems and introduce you to the wonder and beauty of pursuing a fulfilling career in outdoor education!

Are you a person who loves teaching students about the outdoors? Instructors lead students in 1-6 day outdoor education programs for grades 4-12, teach natural history, human history, environmental education, team building and a variety of outdoor skills (camping, hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing and backpacking), and assist specialists with student instruction in rock climbing, ropes course and kayaking/snorkeling. All staff are responsible for transporting themselves from site to site throughout California. For an average 4-day program plus a staff preparation day, the pay is $988.85 plus room (or tent space) and meals. A variety of specialized trainings are also offered throughout the season. Applications are accepted year-round for positions during the spring (March to June) and fall (August to November). Ideal applicants must have a minimum 1-year of related experience or a college-level education, WFA certification (WFR/WEMT preferred), previous experience working with youth in an outdoor setting, demonstrated leadership/facilitator and safety/risk management skills, and familiarity with a variety of outdoor activities. If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who demonstrates a good rapport with both young children and teens, learns quickly, and has an inquisitive nature, send an application, cover letter and resume to Ally Littell.

Spring Season 2024 Instructors—Now Hiring!
Naturalists at Large is accepting Instructor applications for the spring season (March to June).

Ally Littell
Program Director
Naturalists at Large
P.O. Box 3517
Ventura, CA 93006
(805) 642-2692, ext. 13
info@natsatlarge.com
NaturalistsatLarge.com

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Sierra Nevada Journeys is built on a simple premise: Science education is a necessity, and nature’s classroom is a great place to teach it!

Sierra Nevada Journeys

Outdoor Program Instructors

Surrounded by magnificent vistas, valleys and meadows on 515 acres of forest in Northern California's Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada Journeys' Grizzly Creek Ranch is a modern camp that offers excellent program resources, including a challenge course, hiking trails, archery range and pond. The camp is within convenient travel distance to Lake Tahoe and Reno.

Sierra Nevada Journeys is committed to delivering innovative, outdoor science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship. During the spring and fall seasons, Outdoor Program Instructors (10-15 openings) are responsible for leading residential, 1-5 day outdoor science educational programs for 12–15 students primarily in 5th and 6th grades, including facilitating large group activities, leading meals, and working evening programs. All lessons are hands-on science and collaborative problem solving based with a focus on critical thinking, exploration and environmental stewardship. During the summer months, Sierra Nevada Journeys delivers a traditional summer camp and tailored programs for people with disabilities and leadership development groups. Instructors may find themselves in a summer camp leadership role and facilitate activities such as the challenge course, swimming, kayaking, and leadership programs. Compensation includes $110-$115/day, off-site housing, workday meals, extensive training using UC Berkeley's BEETLES teaching techniques, and being part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community! Applicants must have experience working with youth, the ability to work irregular hours and days/nights, and a passion for working with students and making a difference through education. Instructor positions run from early February through mid-November. Visit the career page to read a detailed job description and apply online.

2024 Instructor Jobs + Summer Camp Staff
Sierra Nevada Journeys is now hiring Instructors for the 2024 season AND summer camp staff.

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Andy Stephens
Program Director
Sierra Nevada Journeys
5900 Grizzly Rd.
Portola, CA 96122

(530) 832-1085
jobs@sierranevadajourneys.org
SierraNevadaJourneys.org/jobs

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Camp Kinneret is a place where creativity and expression are encouraged and a community where the courage to try is celebrated and the desire to succeed is supported.

Camp Kinneret

Summer Day Camp Jobs — General Counselors, Lifeguards/Swim Instructors & Specialists/Activity Instructors

Nestled in the rolling hills of Agoura, California, Camp Kinneret provides children aged 4–14 with a classic, outdoor day camp experience. Camp activities include pony riding, animal care, nature & ecology, wilderness play, farming & gardening, arts & crafts, performing arts, high ropes challenge courses, rock climbing, and more! Most staff ride the bus to camp each day with their campers from various Conejo and San Fernando Valley cities. Buses leave from North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, West Hills, Agoura, Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Newbury Park. If your home is within 30 minutes of any of these locations, you can easily be a part of the Camp Kinneret experience this summer.

Embrace new challenges. Help campers be their best. Be a role model and team player. Camp Kinneret is a place where creativity and expression are encouraged and a community where the courage to try is celebrated and the desire to succeed is supported. Committed, supportive staff members work hard to nurture growth in each and every child, using the Kinneret Roots as their guide: Independence, Teamwork, Creativity, Friendship and Community. Working at camp is an opportunity to be part of an intentional, growth-oriented community as a role model, leader and mentor to your campers. Kinneret provides nurturing support and mentorship, and you'll gain a summer's worth of leadership development that you won’t find elsewhere! Compensation is based on position and previous experience. The range for a first-year staff member is $6,500–$7,000 for a 10-week summer. Applicants must be college-aged or older, have summer housing available in the greater Los Angeles area and able to make a commitment from June 10th–August 16th, 2024 (MO-FR, 8:30am–4:30pm). If you are a compassionate, motivated individual who is passionate about personal growth and development (for yourself and for others!), fill out the online application and select a group interview to attend virtually or in-person.

Each summer spent at Camp Kinneret is a whole new adventure filled with growth and development.

Ryan Rosen
Director
Camp Kinneret
29646 Agoura Rd.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301

(818) 706-8255
info@workatcamp.com
CampKinneret.com

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Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice.

Hidden Villa

Summer Camp Staff

Live, work and play on a 1,600 acre wilderness preserve and organic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains this summer! Bottle feed baby goats. Harvest fresh organic produce from the educational garden. Live sustainably. Backpack from bay to sea. Play on the ropes course. Swimming, hiking, storytelling, crafts and more! Summer camp at Hidden Villa will awaken each camper’s sense of awe for natural and human beauty, provide tools for multicultural community building, and create a learning environment that encourages a commitment to social and environmental justice.

Be part of a positive, creative, and inclusive camp staff that works together to welcome campers from all backgrounds to be themselves, develop self-confidence, experience a sense of belonging, and make friends in this beautiful setting. With positions including Residential Counselors, Program Heads, Backpacking Trip Leaders, Farm & Garden staff, Activity Specialists, and Lifeguards, there are over 25 summer job opportunities available in 2024. Compensation starts at $600/week with increases depending on position and certifications, plus housing and meals. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a love for working with youth, a fun-loving spirit, energetic, flexible, mature, and team oriented. A commitment from June 3rd to August 4th, 2024 is required (leadership positions start a week earlier). Apply online or email camp@hiddenvilla.org for more info.

Discover. Explore. Connect. View the Hidden Villa experience!

Ben King (he/him)
Summer Camp Director
Hidden Villa
26870 Moody Rd.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

(650) 949-8607
camp@hiddenvilla.org
HiddenVilla.org

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Mountain Meadow Ranch offers a traditional, classic camp program, where a unique summer camp philosophy allows campers to bond and become like family through the many activities offered.

Mountain Meadow Ranch

Summer Camp Counselors

The camp is uniquely located on a spacious 900-acre ranch north of Lake Tahoe, in the northeastern slopes of the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains—nestled between the preserved natural beauty of the Lassen and Plumas National Forests, and the wild desert of the Great Basin.

Family-owned Mountain Meadow Ranch is a co-ed, sleep-away summer camp for kids ages 7-16. So much more than just a camp, Mountain Meadow is a place where genuine relationships are born and flourish, a place to unplug from technology, a place to fall in love with the great outdoors, a place where fears are conquered, and identities found. As a Camp Counselor you will live in a cabin with campers and instruct an activity. From skiing or wake boarding on Lake Almanor, SUPing or fishing in the lagoon, mountain biking or horseback riding on the trails, exploring your creative side through ceramics or photography, or challenging yourself on the high ropes course or a backpacking adventure, you will be playing with kids all day in your specialty—and enjoying the camp family for evening activities or color war games on the weekend! The 2024 camp season runs from June 16th to August 9th, with mandatory staff training beginning on June 7th and the possibility of a June 2nd arrival for pre-staff high risk specialty activity training. Base pay starts at $500/week plus room and board.

Not for the faint of heart, all staff must commit to the following: UNPLUG (I choose to be tech-free), BE HEALTHY (I choose to enjoy a clean summer), and STAY IN THE FRIEND ZONE (I choose to view my co-staff as family). If you are ready to truly impact kid's lives in a selfless way and enjoy a summer filled with growth, discovery, laughs and silliness, complete the online application.

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Katherine Whitestone
Staff & Program Director
Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp
704-950 WingField Rd.
P.O. Box 610
Susanville, CA 96130

(530) 310-1107
kwhitestone@mountainmeadow.com
MountainMeadow.com

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P-CREW provides opportunities for urban and rural teens to restore the environment, learn about natural resource management, gain job skills, and disconnect from technology while they camp for five consecutive weeks working on projects that benefit the environment.Sierra Institute P-CREW Youth Corps

Summer Youth Corps Crew Leaders

Sierra Institute’s P-CREW Youth Corps is an immersive five-week experiential work opportunity designed to offer employment on Northern California’s public lands to youth from rural and urban areas around the state. In 2024, P-CREW Youth Corps will field four 14-person youth corps crews over a 10-week period to complete conservation projects such as: trail maintenance and building, invasive species removal, aspen and meadow restoration, fuels reduction, and forest restoration. Crews will spend their weekends playing in the mountains through activities like hiking, backpacking, climbing, paddling, swimming, and more!

Now seeking resourceful and dynamic individuals with strong leadership skills to serve as Summer Youth Corps Crew Leaders from May 19th to August 23rd. After 2-3 weeks of paid in-field training, Crew Leaders will train, supervise, and mentor their youth crews 24/7 for two, five-week sessions. Responsibilities include managing group dynamics, engaging students in a variety of restoration and resource management projects in unpredictable back and front country settings and having the ability to keep the team motivated in a variety of adverse weather conditions. Compensation ranges from $1,080-$1,242/week (commensurate with experience) plus all meals. Applicants are experienced outdoor enthusiasts 21+ years old with the skills and interests to be excellent role models. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of youth through meaningful landscape stewardship under the umbrella of a growing, transformative, and innovative program. If you are comfortable working with a diverse group of high school participants and have a positive attitude with a sense of humor, send your resume, cover letter (noting earliest start date and reasons you'd like to work with P-CREW), and contact information for three references as one PDF to jobs@sierrainstitute.us or connect with Bo Noel for more info.

Dive into a rewarding summer full of adventure and restoration work all while mentoring the next generation of landscape stewards! View the P-CREW experience.

Bo Noel
P-CREW Youth Corps Program Coordinator
Sierra Institute for Community & Environment
P.O. Box 11, 4438 Main St
Taylorsville, CA 95983

(530) 284-1022
pcrew@sierrainstitute.us
PCREW.SierraInstitute.us

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Camphill Association of North America

Camphill Communities

Live-in Volunteer Program

Camphill Communities are dedicated to creating communities where the recognition of each individual's gifts and contributions offer a model of renewal for the wider society. Camphill Volunteers live and work alongside children, youth and adults with developmental and other disabilities in one of fifteen sustainable communities throughout the U.S. (California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont) and Canada (British Columbia).

Program in the Spotlight Spend a year developing yourself—discover your deeper purpose and share your life and gifts in a thriving intentional community with Camphill! Live-in Volunteers grow faster than they imagined possible, build deep, lasting relationships, and develop practical and creative skills that open doors for the rest of their lives. Begin to master new skills and carry them forward into your future. Biodynamic farming. Artisan baking. Woodworking. Leadership and cooperative collaboration. Mindfulness. Through a mix of structured training and hands-on practice under the guidance of mentors, you dive right in, and by the end of your year, you're not only comfortable with them, but you’re also leading others in learning. In addition to college loan support program, the community ensures that every volunteer's basic living needs are covered. This means you receive a monthly stipend, a private room in a beautiful environment, wholesome, mostly organic meals, medical insurance, and other essentials—from toiletries to use of community cars.

Camphill Is Actively Welcoming Volunteers!
More to explore!Apply for one of the 125 volunteer spots with start dates throughout the year and share your gifts in one of Camphill's 15 sustainable communities. Learn more about the volunteer experience and explore current positions here.

More to explore!Explore open positions at Camphill Communities California

Leila Kaplan
Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
Camphill Association of North America
2542 Route 66
Chatham, NY 12037
(917) 765-5315
volunteer@camphill.org
Camphill.org
Backdoorjobs.com/Camphill.html

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Through adventures designed to foster community, build confidence and teach leadership, Adventure Treks operates wilderness-based programs for teenagers.

Adventure Treks

Outdoor Instructors

Adventure Treks operates 13- to 30-day summer and semester-long wilderness-based programs in British Columbia, Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and North Carolina.

Being an outdoor instructor at Adventure Treks is an incredible opportunity—seeing students immersed in nature, fostering a community and building their confidence and leadership on the trail! Instructors know the demands of operating on the sun's clock and sleeping in a tent for weeks at a time with peers and students that rely on them. In the highs and lows of a trip, they're always engaged, bringing fun to any situation, staying motivated, and working hard. Instructors are in charge of safety, satisfaction, and success. It's not always easy, but it's so rewarding! Instructors lead activities like backpacking, rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canoeing, whitewater kayaking, and whitewater rafting. On each adventure, the five- to six-person instructor team works together to create fun, growth-oriented, and community-minded experiences and coordinate all aspects of the trip like managing group dynamics, teaching outdoor skills, maintaining equipment, and handling medical issues. A 60% instructor retention rate is in part due to their competitive salary, benefits and opportunities to work the summer, Leadership Adventure Semesters, and fall educational programs. See the qualifications page to learn more and apply.

Why work with Adventure Treks? Meet the faces of Adventure Treks and take a glimpse into Instructor Orientation.

Staffing Director
Adventure Treks
P.O. Box 1321
Flat Rock, NC 28731

(888) 954-5555
employment@adventuretreks.com
AdventureTreks.com

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ARCC Programs specializes in teenage summer adventures, student travel, service travel, wilderness adventures and teen adventure travel programs since 1983.

ARCC Programs

Summer Trip Leaders & Gap Semester Field Instructors

Come join ARCC Programs exciting and informative staff training in Bend, Oregon before you travel to the far corners of the world leading and inspiring teenagers while seeking adventure and immersing in communities. Program destinations include Australia/Fiji, Bali/Sumatra, Belize, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ecuador/Galápagos, India, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, the U.S. (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).

For over 40 years ARCC Programs has offered extraordinary service and adventure programs for teens and young adults in some of the world’s most spectacular locations. ARCC is seeking Summer Program Leaders who are enthusiastic about working with students ages 13-18 and who have strong experience working with groups. Leaders will guide groups of up to eighteen students, with a co-leader, through rigorous international or domestic service projects, cultural exchange, and adventure programs that include backpacking, rafting, SCUBA diving, surfing, snorkeling, and sea kayaking. Leaders also provide cultural history and education relevant to their location and teach curriculum designed for community service programs. . Leaders must be available for staff training in Bend, Oregon from June 13th-18th, 2024, and then are contracted to lead one or two summer trips, ranging from 2-4 weeks through early August. Leaders can also transition into the Gap Semester Program as a Field Instructor. The first-year leader salary rate ranges from $1,600-$5,000 (depending on the length, location, and number of trips led), and includes all living and travel expenses on program and great pro-deals. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, WFR certified by mid-June 2024, in excellent physical condition, and have a current driver’s license and clean driving record. If you are ready to lead, teach and inspire teenagers while traveling to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, fill out the online application. A resume, cover letter, and three references are required for a complete application.

Fall Season Hiring!
Gap Semester Programs offer an educational and cultural bridge between high school and college. Now seeking Gap Semester Field Instructors for the fall 2024 season. View the ARCC Gap experience »
FYI: hiring for summer 2024 Trip Leaders is now complete.

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ARCC Programs
19800 Village Office Ct., Suite 200
Bend, OR 97702-1813

(415) 332-5075
employment@arccprograms.com
ARCCPrograms.com

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