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Working at Confluence is a terrific avenue for those who want to explore a career in therapeutic services, experiential education, mental health, social work, and/or agrarian living.

Confluence Behavioral Health combines a residential care setting with the prescriptive use of outdoor adventure and wilderness experiences to guide young adults facing mental health, motivational and relational challenges towards engaged, positive and fulfilling lives. Now seeking Field Mentors to comprehensively guide participants through social, emotional and physical challenges with the goal of achieving greater emotional awareness, developing positive change, and fostering growth. Field Mentors work a continuous 8-day/7-night shift consisting of off-site adventure programming and activities on the farm, followed by 6 days off. Compensation starts at $44,000/year with benefits that include a relocation bonus, paid time off, health insurance, chef prepared home cooked meals while on shift, pro deals, and fully sponsored training opportunities (WFR, CPR, Lifeguard, Swift Water Rescue, Yoga Instructor, Motivational Interviewing, AEGIS, Mindfulness).

If you have a Bachelor's degree, experience in camping and backpacking, and have the desire to join a supportive community dedicated to bettering the lives of young adults, join the team.

Come join the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity family and help create safe, stable, and energy efficient affordable housing while being a community leader and learning new skills!

Build sustainable community solutions. Gain valuable real-world experiences. Prepare for your future. Now seeking four Habitat-AmeriCorps members to serve as Construction Crew Leaders on residential new construction sites. Responsibilities include assisting with day-to-day construction activities, helping maintain a safe and efficient work environment, understanding local and sustainable building methods, and gaining the skills and confidence needed to lead groups of volunteers. Members receive $17,600 for the year and receive an education award of $6,495 following successful completion of service. Members also have access to free medical care, food assistance, school loan deferrals, and subsidized housing in Habitat's newly constructed 1-bedroom rental units during their service year. If you have a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, a bias to action, are a good listener, resilient, passionate about helping others, and interested in personal and professional development through hands-on instruction and leadership, send your resume to Susan Makris or apply online.

• Construction experience is not required. Leaders serve full-time for 46½ weeks, MO-FR, 8am-4pm. Ideally looking for new members to begin work this August and October. Exact start dates are based on organization needs, construction project schedules, housing availability, and availability of the applicant.

Taft's multidisciplinary, place-based and experiential outdoor education program teaches an appreciation, understanding, and awareness of the natural community to visiting students and staff by studying and interacting with the natural world.

Outdoor Education Instructors for NIU Lorado Taft Field Campus are responsible for teaching classes to students in the 4th-8th grades, developing curricula and resources for the program, assisting in the coordination of the residential outdoor education program, helping with the maintenance and upkeep of campus teaching, habitat, and resource storage areas, completing special projects, and participating in staff training prior to teaching and throughout the school year. Compensation includes $2,440/month, a private, furnished room, and health, vision, and dental insurance. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in education, science, natural resources, recreation, history, or related field.

• Now recruiting Instructors for the 2024-2025 academic year (mid-August through the end of May). To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, transcripts, list of three reference through the NIU online application system. Applications will be considered immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. For questions contact Melanie Costello.

The NCOAE is seeking exceptional individuals to add to their growing team of outdoor adventure-based educators!

From North Carolina to Alaska to the high Himalayas to Patagonia, The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education is a values-based outdoor and adventure education provider for teens and adults interested in personal growth and professional development. Field Instructors will take on a variety of roles with NCOAE participants — serve as a trip leader, program facilitator, outdoor educator, and role model! 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.

Applications from exceptional outdoor and wilderness-based educators, guides, and field staff are being accepted for the 2024 season (April to September). 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.

Join the Elements field team as you create deep bonds with clients and create a life-changing, challenging and fun wilderness experience!

Elements Wilderness Program works with assigned male at birth adolescents (13-17 years of age) and young adults of both genders (18+) who are struggling to lives their lives in healthy, productive ways. From the initial training onward, Field Mentors are given the skills they need to utilize the wilderness, meaningful relationships, and evidence-based treatment models in effective and engaging ways. While in the field, Mentors teach outdoor living skills, facilitate adventure activities like climbing, rappelling, fly fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, low ropes initiatives, and mountain biking. Field Mentors also run therapeutic groups, check in with clients 1-on-1, practice mindfulness and other Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and generally role-model what it means to be a healthy adult. Mentors work 8-days-on followed by 6-days-off, giving you almost 150 days off a year! Compensation starts at $175/day, with the opportunity to move up to $240/day and up to $1,100 in other bonuses within the first year.

Apply now for the next Field Mentor training opportunity (which are held each month!). Speak with the Recruitment Team to find a training that works with your availability!

Why work at Green River Preserve? Check out the GRP staff vibe and why people feel like they belong—seek the joy!

Green River Preserve. Become part of a special team of people who inspire a profound appreciation of ecological respect, interconnectedness and the joy of living.

Through wilderness skills, creative arts and the exhilaration of outdoor fun and discovery, Green River Preserve Mentor Naturalists lead and teach challenging and nurturing learning experiences at this 3,400-acre private wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each Mentor also adopts a camper cabin for the summer term and serves as a valuable adviser and support system for the cabin counselor and campers. Summer job opportunities include Mentors, Cabin Counselors, Activity Leaders, Expedition Leaders, Program Interns, and medical staff. Creative, self-motivated, and open-minded applicants must have a college degree (or equivalent experience) with knowledge of the environment and a true passion for teaching children. Mentors must be at least 24 years of age and WFA certified.

Now accepting applications for 2024 summer camp (May 28th-August 8th). Learn more about the GRP philosophy »

Calleva is a community of hard working, fun-loving, and professional leaders!

Introducing kids and adults to gorgeous wilderness areas in the DC area, Calleva provides outdoor adventure, sustainable farming and nature immersion programs. Now seeking passionate individuals who are excited about coming to work every day — people who aren't afraid of getting dirty or being in the river all day, and who can roll with the punches and have a good time doing it. Instructors/Facilitators will lead land and water-based outdoor adventure programs that include canoeing, kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, surfing, fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, environmental education, farming, horseback riding, and general camping. In addition to financial compensation ranging from $600–$1,000/week, benefits include meals for all overnight trips, 5-10 days of paid training and summer preparation, pro deal purchases, use of program equipment for personal adventures, and compensation for advanced training or certifications in specific areas.

Calleva is actively recruiting seasonal Instructor / Facilitators to begin work this April (with the option of working continuously through mid-November). Apply here.