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McDowell Environmental Center is making the world a better place by educating tomorrow leaders about the natural world on which we depend.

Want to hike, explore, climb, play in water, and have the freedom to create your schedule, design your own lessons, and learn new skills in the heart of Alabama?

Cool Job of the Week McDowell Environmental Center is calling all outdoor lovers to come live, work, and learn in nature. As an Environmental Education Instructor, you’ll be leading hands-on programs for students of all ages and backgrounds. You’ll get to teach topics like geology, forest ecology, canoeing, high ropes, and more—while making learning fun, interactive, and meaningful. Plus, you’ll have the freedom to design your own lessons and teaching style.

What’s in it for you?
Work/Life Balance: Monday–Friday with weekends off
Pay & Perks: $350/week to start (with seasonal raises), free meals, private room, WiFi, pro-deals, and more
Living at Camp: Live in a laid-back environment with big screened-in porches, rocking chairs, and a shared kitchen to bond with your crew
Training: Two weeks of paid, intensive training to get you set for the season

If you’re at least 21, flexible, and ready to get your hands dirty, a natural leader with a passion for the outdoors and teaching kids, a great team player with a sense of humor and initiative, apply now. Seeking Instructors for the fall season (September 2nd to December 16th).

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Working at Mowglis will develop your leadership, communication, and teamwork skills — and you will form lifelong bonds of friendship with your fellow counselors!

Established in 1903 on Newfound Lake in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camp Mowglis is a fun, back-to-basics summer camp for boys, ages 7-15.

Program in the Spotlight Mowglis is currently seeking Instructors/Dorm Counselors for the 2026 summer camp season who can specialize in one of the following activities: camping & wilderness survival skills, backpacking, trip leading, riflery, swimming, and specialized care for younger children. In addition to running one of the various camp activities, counselors live in and supervise their group in the dorms and at meals, create a safe learning and living environment, are active participants in dorm chores, lead evening programs, and co-lead day hikes and possibly backpacking trips. Compensation starts at $200/week plus room and board over a 9-week period (June 15th to August 15th, 2026). Wilderness First Aid & CPR certification courses are offered as part of staff training. Qualified applicants must be at least 19 years old, have one year of college or equivalent, and previous summer camp experience as a camper or staff is desired. If you are interested in helping bring Mowglis to life for the summer and making a positive impact on the lives of campers, apply now!

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As an Assistant Director you will supervise, manage and provide continued development of a technical skill program!

The St. Lawrence University Outdoor Program provides professional outdoor recreational and educational programming to the campus community, locally in the Adirondack Mountains, throughout North America, and internationally.

Cool Job of the Week St. Lawrence University is currently seeking an Assistant Director for the Outdoor Program who will teach two courses with outdoor related themes (one in the fall semester and one in the spring), team-teach the Outdoor Leadership Course (Guide Training) during the spring, manage two campus facilities (indoor climbing wall, rental equipment, canoe livery), supervise, manage and provide continued development of a technical skill program (climbing, paddling, skiing, biking), and collaborate with and mentor graduate assistants. Compensation includes a salary of $51,961.67 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), WFR/CPR certification, experience leading and instructing multi-day technical trips, extended wilderness trips, and outdoor leadership. In addition, candidates should be able to teach and lead technical outdoor courses in climbing, paddling, skiing or other technical skill sets. Professional experience with organizations such as NOLS, Outward Bound, or similar programs is preferred.

This is a permanent, 10-month position from August 1st to May 31st. Interested applicants must apply online (a cover letter, resume, three reference letters, and copies of certifications are required). Download a detailed job description here; questions may be sent to Anna Carpenter. Review of applications will begin immediately with priority review by May 15, 2026.

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Make the beach and marsh your new classroom as an Environmental Educator with Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island!

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Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience working, living and playing on a barrier island one half mile from a beautiful beach and short drive to historic Savannah, Georgia.

Cool Job of the Week Make Tybee Island your new outdoor classroom at the Burton 4-H Center! Educators will teach hands-on day and night classes most frequently to 3rd-8th grade students. The majority of environmental education classes are taught outside covering material from ecology of the beach, maritime forest and salt marsh to herpetology, invertebrates, dissections and more. Compensation includes $14/hour, a private bedroom in a spacious coastal staff house (with an outside back porch overlooking the salt marsh) for $20/week, limited health insurance, pro deals, opportunities to network with other UGA 4-H Centers, and paid training in coastal barrier island ecology and environmental education. Applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree (education or science preferred) and a minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a summer camp and/or outdoor education setting.

Currently accepting Educator applications for the 2026-27 school year (August 17th, 2026 through June 5th, 2027, with a 4-6 week winter break).
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This is an exciting time to be involved with BlueFire — you’ll be working with seasoned professionals developing the program they always dreamed of.

Why BlueFire? Learn more about the amazing opportunities and adventures staff have experienced while working at blueFire Wilderness.

In order to facilitate understanding and growth, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy uses the metaphor of a fire building model: Gather, Build and Ignite. This metaphor applies across all aspects of BlueFire programs.

Cool Job of the Week Located in the high plains desert in southwest Idaho, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy offers an unprecedented treatment approach that incorporates an ideal blend of wilderness expeditions, high adventure activities, equine interaction, individual and group therapy, academic work, service projects and family connections — all designed to deliver treatment opportunities and life skills attainment. Now seeking Field Instructors who will lead groups in multi-day hiking expeditions and outings that combine an academic curriculum, primitive living and outdoor skills, volunteer work and adventure. Compensation includes a competitive wage of $160-$243/day, full benefits, regular work-related trainings and professional development opportunities, BlueFire swag and pro deals. A 2-week on, 2-week off schedule allows for travel, adventure and fun on your time off. A one-year commitment is preferred; seasonal positions are also available.

Learn more about BlueFire Wilderness Therapy!Apply now for an upcoming Instructor Training Seminar scheduled each month!
Learn more about BlueFire Wilderness Therapy!BlueFire is also seeking Adventure Coordinators and a Milieu Therapist. Explore all current job openings.

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