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!
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 May through October, with varied staff trainings. Compensation ranges from $19-$24/hour for day programs and $182-$232/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.
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From Minnesota’s scenic Superior National Forest, Mississippi River water trails and Twin Cities parks to Iowa’s forestland and wide-open prairies, Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa offers a wide range of opportunities to develop leadership and natural resource skills.
Spend a season or year outdoors conserving natural resources, gain field experience, and make a difference! If you want to work on a team of peers, build trails, learn how to manage wildfires, lead youth in conservation work, or land a hands-on apprenticeship, Conservation Corps MN & IA might be a good fit for you!
Benefits include a living stipend ranging from $2,300-$2,500/month depending on position, health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term, a post-service AmeriCorps education award, and hands-on training and certifications. Applicants must be 18-30 years old (35 for Veterans) and able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work. Corpsmembers value hard work, community service, and environmental stewardship and join the Corps to give back to the community while gaining life-long skills. Whether looking to jump-start a natural resources career, protect the environment, or simply try something new, Corpsmembers often have a transformational experience leaving them feeling more prepared for whatever comes next. Explore open positions and learn more!
Serve Outdoors with Purpose this Summer! • CCMI has kicked off their biggest round of summer hiring. Summer crews begin in April/May and serve through August 20th OR December 15th. • Sign-up to receive email notifications when future applications open or deadlines approach!
Whether it's a renewed appreciation for the outdoors or a personal roadmap for a career in natural resources, check out what these Corpsmembers had to say about their lives being positively impacted during the course of their service term.
Providing exceptional lodging, dining, guided summer fishing trips, marina and dock services, and outdoor recreation experiences on the legendary Lake of the Woods, Hennum’s Oak Island Lodge is a family-owned resort that has been welcoming guests to Minnesota’s Northwest Angle since the late 1940s. The island has epic multi-species fishing, hundreds of cool places to explore, friendly people, and a fun vibe.
Immediate job openings are currently available for the summer season, with an option to work again during the winter months. • Seeking a dependable and motivated Cook with at least one year of restaurant kitchen experience who takes pride in preparing quality meals. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, staff meals, guest box lunches, and shore lunches, washing dishes, prepping food, stocking, and assisting in planning specials. $20-$25/hour + tips. •Dock/Maintenance duties include pumping gas, selling bait, hauling guest luggage, boating to get groceries and supplies, yard work, and general maintenance. $17/hour + tips. • The Server/Housekeeper position combines restaurant service and housekeeping responsibilities, so applicants should be comfortable multitasking, staying organized, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the lodge, guest accommodations, and dining areas. $11.50-$20/hour + tips.
The summer seasons runs May through mid-October while the winter operates mid-December through mid-March. Workdays vary each week with shifts between the hours of 6am to 10pm (35-45 hours/week). In addition to an hourly wage plus great tips, all staff receive housing (with bed, bath, microwave, small fridge, tv, and WiFi) and meals at the lodge. Complimentary transportation to/from the island is also provided. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, hardworking, positive, team-oriented, and willing to help wherever needed to create a welcoming experience for guests. If you're looking for opportunity to live and work in a unique setting, fill out the online application or connect with Diana Hennum for more info.
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 with and engage 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).
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 imagine possible, build deep, lasting relationships, and develop practical and creative skills that open doors for the rest of their lives. This is a great chance 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, each community ensures that every volunteer's basic living needs are covered. This means you'll receive a monthly stipend, a private room in a beautiful environment, wholesome, mostly organic meals, medical coverage, and other essentials—from toiletries to use of community cars.
Camphill Is Actively Welcoming Live-In Volunteers! 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.
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