North America Job Adventures (U.S. & Canada)

NCOAE is seeking exceptional individuals to join their growing team of outdoor adventure-based field instructors and program administrators!
NCOAE is seeking exceptional individuals to join their growing team of outdoor adventure-based field instructors and program administrators!
Summer Jobs, Seasonal Jobs, Internships and Volunteer Work in the U.S. & Abroad



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.

Unpause Your Life. A one minute peak into Camphill life.

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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The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor adventure and education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development.

NCOAE

Field Instructors

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is a values-based outdoor adventure and education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development. The main campus in North Carolina sits on 17 wooded acres adjacent to the Cape Fear River, just a short three-minute drive to the sandy white beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. NCOAE's outdoor adventure courses take place in North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Ecuador and beyond. Enjoy traveling and working in unique, pristine areas throughout the United States and the world!

Program in the Spotlight NCOAE develops and facilitates professionally guided outdoor experiences that foster an engaged educational community through personal growth and the acquisition of technical and academic skills. Field Instructors manage the safety of trip participants while co-facilitating multi-day outdoor adventure education courses in the field, including kayaking, canoeing, whitewater paddling, backpacking, rock climbing, remote backcountry travel, and camping. Instructors must be committed to contributing to participant interpersonal, academic and leadership development and invested in creating a positive impact at a community level. Additional duties include leading curriculum lessons, facilitating a meaningful group process, managing risks, and setting an emotionally and physically safe, fun, and engaging tone for students. Starting pay ranges from $80-$145/day (DOE) with opportunities for advancement. Staff housing, food pantry, industry pro-deals, and other stipends are also available. Current WFA/WFR & CPR certifications and satisfactory completion of a 14-day Instructor Course is required prior to employment. Seasonal positions are available from April to October, with occasional opportunities to continue employment into the fall and winter. If you have a background in outdoor education, outfitting and guiding, or adventure-based programming, email your cover letter and resume to NCOAE Human Resources. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

2024 Seasonal Staff Training
More exploration!Applications from exceptional outdoor and wilderness-based educators, guides, and field staff are being accepted for the 2024 season (April to October). Completion of NCOAE's 14-day Instructor Course (at no cost to you) is required prior to beginning seasonal employment. Apply now for the next course in North Carolina from May 1st–14th, 2024.

Watch as students from Cape Fear Academy explore Ecuador during the trip of a lifetime with NCOAE and engage in a unique combination of adventure, lesson in sustainability, and cultural immersion.

Human Resources
The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education
9809 River Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28412

(910) 399-8090
hr@ncoae.org
NCOAE.org
Backdoorjobs.com/NCOAE.html

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Wilderness Adventures provides teenagers with the opportunity to travel the world with outstanding leaders, participate in once in a life time actives and develop leadership and self-confidence, self reliance and lasting group leadership skills.

Wilderness Adventures

Trip Leaders

Wilderness Adventures runs summer programs that focus on multi-activity backcountry travel. Students (ages 11-20) are able to develop leadership, communication and team building skills while experiencing our natural world. With headquarters in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Leaders come here to train for their summer before setting out to some of the most amazing destinations. Trips are led in the United States (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, New York Adirondacks, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) as well as abroad (the Alps, Cambodia, Chamonix Zermatt, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Galápagos, the Pyrenees, and Vietnam).

Program in the Spotlight Serving as teacher, facilitator and mentor, Trip Leaders introduce small groups to the merits of living simply while participating in a variety of activities such as mountain climbs, backpacking in over 30 National Parks and wilderness areas, rock climbing, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting and kayaking, ice climbing, canyoneering, sailing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, service projects, and language programs. Responsibilities include teaching outdoor skills, minimum-impact camping, environmental and cultural awareness, natural and cultural history, and more! The trips are both mentally and physically challenging for leaders and participants, with adventures ranging from one to six weeks in duration. Applicants must be at least 21, have an excellent driving record, hold current CPR and WFR certifications (WA sponsors a WFR course for leaders—ask about it when you apply!), and be available to work the entire duration of the summer contract (June 2nd–August 5th, 2024, including staff training). Wilderness Adventures pays leaders a competitive weekly wage based on previous experience leading youth outdoors. In addition, all food, accommodations, and travel are paid for throughout your summer. Folks will also receive access to a variety of pro-deals to purchase gear at discounted prices before your summer kicks off. Explore more at WildernessAdventures.com!

Take a look inside Wilderness Adventures and do something wild!

Rachel Salata (she/her/hers)
Staffing Director
Wilderness Adventures
85 East Snow King Ave.
PO Box 2768
Jackson, WY 83001

(307) 733-2122
rachel@wildernessadventures.com
WildernessAdventures.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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Wilderness Inquiry is all about access, inclusion and opportunity. Programs operate in a manner that facilitates full participation by everyone, including people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Wilderness Inquiry

Outdoor Leaders

With a home base in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wilderness Inquiry sits right on the bank of the Mississippi River. From this main office and warehouse location, staff are sent to countless locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as throughout the U.S., including popular National Parks such as Yellowstone and Glacier. The sea kayaking base camp in Little Sand Bay, Wisconsin takes kayakers throughout the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior's South Shore—known for its red sandstone sea caves, sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and historic shipwrecks. Both locations offer lots to see and do during your off time!

Program in the Spotlight Whether you're an expert or beginner in outdoor recreation and education (or not particularly outdoorsy at all!) there is a place for you at Wilderness Inquiry. Like participants, staff come from all backgrounds, skillsets, and interests, with one thing in common: we are all passionate about making the outdoors a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible community for all. With various program models, staff can enjoy working on extended trips across the country or spend their days working locally and returning to their own homes every night. Over the course of a single trip, Leaders will embrace many roles including educator, guide, leader and more. Seasonal positions are offered from March through November, with staff training dates available each season. Compensation ranges from $18-$21/hour for day programs and $172-$202/day for overnights/extended tours. Staff housing, meals on extended trips, and professional service stipends are also provided. If you're looking for a place to make friends, participate in cool experiences, get paid to spend time outside, and work with a crew of amazing individuals where you feel like you truly belong and make a difference, learn more about the Wilderness Inquiry community.

2024 Outdoor Leader Positions NOW OPEN!
Now seeking great applicants for a variety of Outdoor Leadership job openings. Explore featured job openings »

Take a virtual tour of the Wilderness Inquiry Apostle Islands Base Camp!

Evan Jones (he/him)
Program & Staffing Manager
Wilderness Inquiry
325 Randolph Ave., Suite 300
St. Paul, MN 55102

(612) 676-9409
hr@wildernessinquiry.org
WildernessInquiry.org
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Windigo leads innovative 1 to 3 week off-the-beaten path small group outdoor adventure tours for people of all ages and all tastes across Canada and the USA.

Windigo

Adventure Travel Guides

Windigo specializes in customized small group camping, lodging, hiking and themed tours for international clients traveling in a 15-passenger van (with a 5x8 foot cargo trailer). From the dramatic coast of Newfoundland to the stunning sunsets of Vancouver Island... Into the wild of Alaska’s frontier to the canyons of the Southwest... And not to forget the burning volcanoes of Hawaii or the ice caps of the Canadian Arctic, Windigo’s playground is massive.

Program in the Spotlight Do you want to hit the open road, enjoy an adventure of a lifetime, and get paid for it? Join the dynamic team at Windigo as a Guide and travel to some of the coolest places in North America! Meet new people from different cultures and provide unforgettable experiences to grateful travelers. It's not a job opportunity, it’s a lifestyle. Guides will lead with service and share their passion for the outdoors through innovative trips that will get your international group hiking, biking, paddling, and more! Responsibilities include researching unfamiliar destinations, providing daily briefings, relaying historical, geographical and cultural information, handling group dynamics, maintaining outdoor equipment, organizing food shopping and cooking meals, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all passengers. Compensation ranges from $125-$180/day plus tips and commission. Accommodations and most food while on tour are included, as well as access to pro deals, bonus options, and the opportunity to travel to enticing and off-the-beaten path destinations. If you are at least 23 years old (21 for Canadian applicants), have a clean driving record, an adventurous spirit, love the outdoors, and are looking for an exciting challenge, apply to join the Windigo team! The operation season runs from April to late October with contracts available for a partial or full season.

Join the adventure! View the Windigo Guide experience »

Windigo Canada & USA
Windigo.Travel
Backdoorjobs.com/Windigo.html

More exploration!Canadian & French Speaking American Applicants
Julie Turcotte
Operations Manager
Windigo
400 Atlantic Ave., Suite 801
Montreal, Quebec H2V 1A5
Canada
(514) 948-4145 ext. 223
hr@windigousa.com

More exploration!American Applicants
Mike Hodge & Jared Bailey
Windigo
1476 Rancho Navarro St.
Henderson, NV 89012
(707) 495-9488
hr@windigousa.com

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Embracing the concept of providing affordable tours without sacrificing quality, Bindlestiff Tours specialize in the Southwest USA as well as in Alaska and the Western Canadian Rockies.

Bindlestiff Tours

Tour Guides

With headquarters in Las Vegas, Bindlestiff Tours specialize in single day tours in their own backyard and multi-day adventures throughout the Southwest, Northwest, Canadian Rockies, and Alaska. Extensive experience in the industry and knowledgeable, down-to-earth Guides affords Bindlestiff to create the absolute best itineraries.

Program in the Spotlight Do you want to enjoy an adventure of a lifetime and get paid for it? Tour Guides are responsible for delivering in-depth headset commentary to guests on the geology, history, flora, and fauna of the region while driving a 7 or 15-passenger van. Multi-day tours require you to be comfortable towing a 5x8-foot cargo trailer. Additional responsibilities include handling group dynamics, food shopping and cooking, planning and problem solving on the road, maintaining outdoor equipment, managing accounting and paperwork pre and post tour, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all clients. The guiding season runs from March (sometimes earlier) through the end of October, with options for full/part-time contracts and those who wish to be on-call for ad hoc tours during the crunch season. The base rate for first year Guides ranges from $155-$220/day depending on industry experience, plus a generous seasonal bonus package and 401k. With tips and commissions, experienced Guides can earn as much as $500/day. Benefits include accommodations and meals while on tour, full training, and housing in between tours. If you have strong leadership and motivational skills, a passion for the outdoors, able to multi-task, and possess exceptional people skills, learn more at BindlestiffToursJobs.com.

Join the fun! Let a Bindlestiff Tour Guide lead you on a 3-day all-inclusive camping trip throughout the Southwest. Highlights include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon.

Rachel Urban
Owner
Bindlestiff Tours
4120 W. Patrick Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89118

(800) 557-6989
ops@bindlestifftours.com
BindlestiffTours.com
BindlestiffToursJobs.com
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The Road Less Traveled offers life changing travel with programs that focus on service learning, global perspectives, adventure & leadership expeditions, and language learning.

The Road Less Traveled

Summer Trip Leaders

Experience the extraordinary lands and cultures of North America (Alaska, British Columbia, Colorado, Florida Keys, Hawaii, Maine and Puerto Rico) and places around the world (Bali, Belize, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Laos, Norway, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam).

Program in the Spotlight The Road Less Traveled is a life-changing educational travel experience—an extraordinary opportunity to join with others, explore humanity, build deep relationships, and develop an appreciation for our world’s vast adventurous scenery and its people. As a Leader, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and love of the wilderness, service learning, and cultural awareness with bright and enthusiastic young people; work with other highly motivated, qualified, committed professionals; and experience extraordinary lands and cultures around the world. RLT Field Staff are genuine, spirited, friendly, active, educated, and well-traveled. They are not just educators and counselors, they are mentors. They are responsible, committed, purposeful, and bold. Instructors begin their summer with ten days of paid staff training, then guide and engage participants in service-learning projects, language immersion programs, backpacking, rock climbing, biking, kayaking, trekking, SCUBA diving, whitewater rafting, and more from June through August. Benefits include a salary, living expenses, a stipend towards certifications, and the opportunity to work with world-renown and expert guides.

2024 Trip Leader Hiring
Learn more!The Road Less Traveled is now hiring Field Staff for the summer 2024 season. Apply early to ensure positions are still available!

A ten-day training is mandatory for all RLT summer staff. Check out staff training »

Laura Dunmire
Director
The Road Less Traveled
PO Box 1040
Brookfield, WI 53008
(773) 342-5200
employment@theroadlesstraveled.com
TheRoadLessTraveled.com
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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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Explore the world with Bold Earth Adventure Camps: learning through leadership and adventure since 1976!

Bold Earth

Summer Trip Leaders

Bold Earth operates 12 to 21-day domestic and international adventure travel-based programs for teenagers designed to foster community, teach leadership, and enhance global citizenship. Groups have the opportunity to surf on the Kona coast in Hawaii, trek throughout Iceland, snorkel in Costa Rica with turtles, and so much more! Bold Earth is especially seeking Trip Leaders who will return year after year and contribute to their amazing staff culture.

Trip Leaders facilitate safe, fun, and meaningful summer experiences for teenagers from all over the globe. In the process, Leaders get to explore beautiful areas, contribute to local communities, and make a positive impact in the lives of teenagers. Trip Leaders are in charge of managing group dynamics, coordinating logistics, and leading and assisting with activities that include trekking, rock climbing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, surfing, whitewater rafting, cooking and more. The Trip Leader position involves a unique combination of risk management, role modeling, leadership, laughter, games, and hard work! Compensation starts at $500/week for first year Leaders, and includes a paid week-long staff training, all meals (you'll eat well!), accommodations, travel expenses, and industry pro deals on outdoor gear. Applicants must be 21 years old, a college graduate or working towards a degree, WFR certified, demonstrate prior leadership experience with youth, and have an ability to facilitate fun.

2024 staff training runs from June 17th–25th just outside of Denver, CO, with contracts ending no later than mid-August. If you can facilitate a fun, growth-oriented environment that inspires teenagers in an adventure travel setting, learn more about working with Bold Earth and the application process, or connect with Izzy Perry for more information.

With over 40 years of experience, Bold Earth leads fun and adventurous trips with small groups of great teenagers to over 20 destinations around the globe! View the Bold Earth experience »

Izzy Perry (she/her)
Staffing and Program Manager
Bold Earth Adventures
1899 Berea Church Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28739

(303) 526-0806
staffing@boldearth.com
BoldEarth.com

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The American Conservation Experience is dedicated to providing professional development and outdoor job skills training to youth (18-35) interested in careers related to conservation and land management.

American Conservation Experience

Conservation Crew & Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC)

Offering so many fascinating and amazing locations in which to live and work, ACE has a robust remote workforce across the country and operates out of the following hubs: Southwest (Flagstaff, AZ), Pacific West (Ridgecrest and Sacramento, CA), Mountain West (Hurricane, UT), Eastern (Asheville, NC), and EPIC (Nationwide).

AmeriCorps education award provided!Experience a different way of life. Meet people from around the world. Enjoy spectacular landscapes. Contribute your energy to meaningful and challenging outdoor projects. Take pride in your team's accomplishments. This is American Conservation Experience—providing a range of professional development opportunities for environmentally-focused American and international individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world. ACE's most popular programs include Conservation Crew and Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC). Projects include trail construction and maintenance, native plant re-vegetation, non-native species removal, fence construction, erosion control, and wilderness restoration over a period of 2-12 months throughout the year. Members are supported during their service terms with a cost of living allowance, transportation and food on projects, free common housing on off days in most locations, and the ability to earn an AmeriCorps education awards based on term of service. With a focus on professional career development, EPIC applicants are generally between the ages of 18-30, physically fit, and able to stay positive and enthusiastic through less than perfect situations.

Ready to challenge yourself and make a difference with ACE? View the experience »

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Travel for Teens offers a full range of travel experiences that teens can choose from to create their own ideal international experience.

Travel for Teens

Summer Trip Directors and Counselors

Travel for Teens home office is based in the greater Philadelphia area, with remote staff based in Costa Rica, Spain, Greece, and South Africa. Summer staff will have the opportunity to work across six regions (Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Asia, and Africa).

Travel for Teens has crafted unique programs to engender love for travel, hunger for learning, curiosity about differences, recognition of universalities, and an appreciation for global citizenship. Summer Trip Directors and Counselors are responsible for ensuring the safety of their group, creating and maintaining a positive environment, teaching and infusing knowledge about the locations that are experienced, creating life-long enjoyable memories, keeping a clear line of communication with parents and office staff and completing day to day tasks, that include errands and odd jobs. Applicants must be fully vaccinated, over 21 years old, able to commit to at least two summers, experience working with teens and living, traveling or working in one or more of TFT's destinations, a willingness to work unusual hours with limited time off, and fluency in English (knowledge of additional languages is a bonus). Upon hire, all staff must attend a mandatory training weekend from June 6th–9th, 2024 in person (or virtually if you are unable to travel). TFT's sessions will run from mid-June to mid-August. If you have a passion for experiential learning, travel, and working with teens, fill out the online application—successful applicants will be invited to submit a questionnaire and video in support of their application.

What's it like working for Travel for Teens? View this video »

Allison Vila
Recruitment Specialist
Travel for Teens
900 West Valley Rd., Suite 300
Wayne, PA 19087

(484) 654-1035
(888) 457-4534 toll free
info@travelforteens.com
TravelforTeens.com

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The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking or llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, car-camping basecamp style, and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes.

The Wildland Trekking Company

Guides

The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking, llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, car-camping basecamp style, and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes. Guests can expect delicious meals and extraordinary guides who can turn a great get-away into an unforgettable, inspiring adventure.

Share your passion of hiking, nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors! Now seeking Guides to lead trips from March or June through September/October for seven stunning regions across the US—from Olympia, Washington to Morrisville, Vermont (and beautiful destinations in between). Guides manage all aspects of the trip: you’ll prep gear and food, cook meals, teach guests the basics of backpacking and camping, provide interpretive information, manage risk in varied environments, and facilitate social dynamics and guest satisfaction. Benefits include a fun, supportive work environment with high quality people, a competitive wage scale, paid training, post-trip gratuities, and opportunities for professional growth into management positions. Applicants must be at least 21 years old to guide/drive, have previous guiding or outdoor leadership experience, WFR/WEMT certification (or willingness to obtain), fantastic camping, cooking, interpretation and teaching skills, strong local knowledge (or willingness to learn), and a service-oriented work ethic. If you have a high level of fitness, excellent written and verbal communication, enthusiasm for being outside, superb customer service and people skills, complete the online application. Explore more at WildlandTrekking.com!

Learn about the Guides who lead Wildland's award-winning trips!

Emily Rolando
Hiring Manager
Wildland Trekking
4025 East Huntington Dr., Suite 150
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

(800) 715-HIKE (4453)
hiring@wildlandtrekking.com
WildlandTrekking.com

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Intrepid: Creating positive change through the joy of travel!

Intrepid Travel

Tour Leaders

Offering sustainable, experience-rich travel experiences, Intrepid Travel is looking for Tour Leaders to immerse travelers in the heart of a destination through authentic, experience-rich travel—all with a smile. Departures throughout the year offer diverse U.S. itineraries for leading trips, including hike, bike, and kayak adventures, festival trips, family tours, and foodie experiences.

Leaders are not only travel experts, but teachers, travel gurus, and enthusiastic purveyor of grassroots experiences. They know the urban legends behind every town square, the shortcuts down timeworn alleys, and the traditional dishes you wouldn’t find on the tourist menu!
Leaders take care of all the trip details, inspire travelers, immerse them in the culture, and expose them to real-life experiences.
Leaders come from strong customer service backgrounds and are incredible at building relationships with a broad range of people.

Successful applicants must commit to staff training in April and lead a variety of trips through September. Perks include travel to/from trip, accommodations at the hotel where guests are staying, some meals, access to e-learning platforms, comprehensive leader training and internal career opportunities, and travel discounts for you to experience Intrepid as a passenger. Applicants must have a passion for travel, experience traveling within North America, able to inspire and develop rapport with a broad range of individuals and groups, be physically fit and healthy to withstand the combination of long hours (and often mentally and physically challenging conditions), able to drive a 15-passenger van, and possess a current passport and valid driver's license. To begin your adventure with Intrepid, fill out the online application.

Yosemite, Zion, the Grand Canyon. View the experience though the eyes of an Intrepid traveler.

Emily Jirout
People Partner
Intrepid Travel
emily.jirout@intrepidtravel.com
IntrepidTravel.com

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Avid4 Adventure: launching kids into a lifetime of outdoor adventure.

Avid4 Adventure

Summer Camp Instructors & Expedition Specialists

As the only Certified B Corp summer camp in the world, Avid4 Adventure is committed to caring for the outdoors through a Leave No Trace philosophy, giving back to communities by providing over a hundred camp scholarships every year, and driving change in the outdoor industry through our JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) initiatives to ensure the outdoors is welcoming, accessible and safe for all. Programs are based in California (5 locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado (Boulder, Denver & Golden), Maine (Portland), Minnesota (Minneapolis/Edina), Oregon (Bend & Portland), and Washington (Seattle/Bellevue). Job opportunities include Day Camp Instructors (MO-FR, 35-40 hours/week), Overnight Residential Camp Instructors (room & board included!) and Expedition Instructors (multi-day field expeditions SU-FR in CA/CO).

This isn't your average summer camp job (it’s way, way cooler!). As a member of the Avid4 Adventure team, you’ll spend your days atop mountains, in rivers and on trails alongside colleagues who share your passions all while teaching curious kids how to paddle, climb, hike, bike, backpack and thrive in the outdoors. It’s crazy fun, blissfully tiring and endlessly rewarding. Great perks are also offered to help keep the outdoors always at your fingertips. Whatever kind of job you’re looking for—day camp, residential camp, or expedition trips, Avid4 Adventure has the job for you! And don't worry if you aren't an expert in one of the activities offered—Avid4 has plenty of options and a world-class training week. Are you a good fit? You're excited about adventure and sharing that passion with the next generation. You have personal experience in one of the four core activity areas (mountain biking, climbing, paddling, and/or hiking) and ideally the certifications to prove it. You have personal experience working with kids or are eager to experience inspiring campers for the first time. Training begins mid/late May and wraps up early/mid-August depending on program, specialty, and location. Explore current job openings or reach out to Tori Madsen for more information.

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Tori Madsen (she/her)
Manager of Talent Acquisition Operations
Avid4 Adventure
1501 Empire Rd.
Louisville, CO 80027

(720) 637-9911
torim@avid4.com
Avid4.com/jobs

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