Georgia Job Adventures

Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness

Field Instructors

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. A location halfway between Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA allows staff to live among the best the Southeast has to offer—vibrant cities and miles of trails, rivers, and views to explore!

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. A location halfway between Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA allows staff to live among the best the Southeast has to offer — vibrant cities and miles of trails, rivers, and views to explore! Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, physically fit, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates don't necessarily need advanced skills in outdoor education or psychology to be considered, but a love of the outdoors, an empowered attitude, an open mind, and an appreciation of personal growth are all prerequisites. 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 generally 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 »

Jessi Harris
Recruiter
Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness
236 File St.
Clayton, GA 30525
careers@blueridgewilderness.com
BlueRidgeWilderness.com
Backdoorjobs.com/BlueRidgeWilderness.html

Fortson 4-H Center

Environmental Educators

Located just a half hour from bustling Atlanta, Fortson 4-H Center is nestled on 75 acres of forest, field, pond, and wetlands — the perfect place for K-12 youth to explore the wonders of nature and get dirty!

Do you have a passion for environmental education and inspiring change and wonder in youth? Live, work and play in Georgia’s Piedmont Region while delivering environmental education classes for youth at Fortson 4-H Center. Seasonal Environmental Educators will teach and lead classes that focus on ecology, team building, living history and outdoor skills. Additional responsibilities involve animal care, curriculum development, conducting evening programs, assisting with facilities and grounds maintenance, and housekeeping. Positions are available during the spring (mid-February through May) and fall (late August to mid-November), with preference given to those who can make a two season commitment. Compensation includes $14/hour, plus on-site housing with private room and bath and shared common living room, kitchen, sun room and laundry for $20/week. Meals are provided while working and offered for $3/meal during time off. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in environmental education, natural sciences, biology, outdoor education or related fields. If you have a genuine interest working with kids, a dynamic personality, well-developed communication skills, and are creative, flexible, and excited to lead programs independently, apply at UGAJobSearch.com; then email Mary Melson your application confirmation #, resume, cover letter and 3 professional references.

Mary Melson
Environmental Education Center Director
Fortson 4-H Center
999 Fortson Rd.
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 946-3276
mary.melson@uga.edu
Fortson4H.org