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Seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California!
 Outdoor Education Instructors with Pali Institute will teach a variety of classes 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 rockets, squid dissection, outdoor cooking, skits, stargazing, team building sessions, low ropes course, five high ropes courses, quad zip lines and more! 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. Must be at least 21 years old, passionate about science, outdoor education and/or leadership development, and able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly.
 Join a community of like-minded people ready for the next adventure! Pali is actively recruiting Outdoor Ed Instructors for the fall 2026 season. Flexible work start dates of August 17th, September 7th or October 5th through December 18th. Also check out Pali Adventures for summer camp work options!
Experience the tight knit Pali community.
   
Blue Ridge Instructors are outdoor educators, group facilitators, risk managers, excellent communicators, story-tellers, and teachers—the perfect job for someone who wants to make a positive impact on youth while working in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness helps adolescents reset, reconnect, and thrive through programming that blends evidence-based therapy with immersive wilderness living to spark lasting transformation. With an 8-day-on/6-day-off schedule, Field Instructors will guide students through a journey of growth—managing safety, leading discussions, teaching backcountry skills, and helping them understand their values and choices. You’ll backpack, bow drill, cook over fires, hold strong boundaries, and support students through breakthroughs. In addition to a $450 stipend after completion of Field Instructor training, pay starts at $150/day and moves upwards with staff development to $215/day. Instructors also receive additional overtime pay, PTO, annual bonuses, gear discounts, health insurance, dog-friendly field shifts, ongoing staff training and professional development, and a supportive community and staff culture.
 If you demonstrate a track record of leadership and service to others, and are comfortable and confident living in the woods, take a look at Blue Ridge! Training for prospective Instructors is held the first week of every month.
The Instructor role requires resiliency, a passion for service, and an ability to connect with others. View the field staff experience »
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