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If you love kids and are
looking for fulfilling employment in the experiential
education and outdoor adventure fields, come work, live and
play with Pok-O-MacCready
Outdoor Education
Center and
their small, dynamic community of outdoor professionals.
Located in beautiful Adirondack Park, the center offers
programs in living history, high adventure, earth sciences
and team building for students of all ages and abilities.
Outdoor education interns, seasonal instructors and
full-time instructors
teach exciting experiential classes in all program
areas, lead wilderness trips (from kayaking and hiking to
mountain biking and rock climbing) and participate in work
projects geared towards facility maintenance and curriculum
enrichment. Benefits include a monthly stipend ($250 for
interns; $900 for instructors), room, board, Internet
access, use of equipment on days off, pro deal purchases and
participation in staff enrichment days. If you are
personable, energetic, a team player, enjoy working with
young people and have a strong desire to share your love of
the outdoors, grab an application online or connect with
Devin
Winter for more
information. Instructor and intern openings are offered
during the spring (April through mid-June) and
the
fall (August 18th through November
26th); year-round
positions are also available beginning in the fall.
Applications are accepted until all positions are fillled.
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Making learning natural for students, Pok-O Instructors have the opportunity to teach and lead exciting programs in high adventure and survival skills, team building and the challenge course, earth sciences and sensory awareness, and living history. |
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As an intern or residential teacher naturalist with Echo Hill Outdoor School, you will enjoy being an integral part of a community which stresses genuine concern for others, cooperation, integrity and enthusiasm for life. HOT
NEWS:
Echo Hill
Outdoor School is now recruiting for residential
teacher/naturalist and intern positions beginning
in late August. |
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Are you looking to work in the environmental field, live and serve with fellow team members in the outdoors, learn new skills and enjoy backcountry adventures in Oregon, Washington or Wisconsin? Spend six months to a year with the Northwest Service Academy and inspire change. |
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SCA members complete projects in every conservation discipline—from archaeology to zoology—and everything in between. |
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So you gain a greater awareness of Nature's Classroom programs, environmental/outdoor educators are encouraged to change their scenery and teach at one of the 14 centers spread throughout the Northeast. A majority of staff members are promoted within the organization, with opportunities to open your own site in association with Nature's Classroom. |
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Wilderness Medicine Institute instructors get their start as professional outdoor educators, urban EMS providers, remote researchers and military special operators—they know what it feels like to make tough decisions in remote places because they've been there. |
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Housed at the Alabama 4-H
Center and its 246 acres of lush rolling woodlands along the
banks of beautiful Lay Lake, the Coosa
River Science School
provides hands-on, educational experiences that connect
people of all ages to the natural world. Seasonal
instructors
facilitate a wide range of environmental, outdoor and
experiential education programs, including lake ecology,
herpetology, canoeing, team building, climbing wall and
challenge course. Other duties include animal care, program
development and general maintenance of the facilities. A
9-month commitment from February
14th through November 25th
is preferred (3 and 6-month contracts are also available).
Benefits include a salary of $290/week, fully-furnished
onsite staff housing, meals when the dining room is in
service, Internet access, partial medical coverage up to
$3,000 a visit and an extensive 12-day staff educational
training program, including certification in CPR,
lifeguarding, first aid and the Alabama boating course.
Applicants must have a college degree in an outdoor-related
field and a genuine interest in children and teaching,
positive attitude, outgoing personality, well-developed
communication skills and leadership abilities. To begin the
application process, email your cover letter, resume and
three references to Gregory
Fisher or call
205.669.4241 for more information. |
Are you ready to take the next step and start building or expanding your foundation in environmental and outdoor education? The tremendous amount of learning and teaching opportunities at the Coosa River Science School enables seasonal instructors to become well-equipped for most any position in the outdoor field. |
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Connect people to the
environment. Teach respect for the Earth and its beings.
Promote a commitment to lifelong learning. As a seasonal
environmental education instructor with McDowell
Environmental Center,
you'll share 1,000+ acres of secluded forests, streams,
waterfalls and canyons in northwest Alabama with school
groups of up to 12 students (usually in grades 4-8). Using a
hands-on, experiential approach, you'll teach classes
including forest ecology, earth and water science, insects
and wildlife, map and compass, low and high ropes, Native
American history, astronomy and canoeing. Positions
are offered for three months beginning either in late August
or late February. Benefits include a weekly stipend starting
at $250, meals, private rooms with shared kitchen, laundry
and living space (including screened-in porch with rocking
chairs!), free nationwide long distance, satellite Internet
and an intensive two-week staff training period. Applicants
must have a bachelor's degree, CPR/first aid certified, the
desire to help children learn and grow in the outdoors and
have maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, a sense of humor,
flexibility and a team spirit. Email or mail your cover
letter, resume and references to Maggie
Wade Johnston,
Director, 105 DeLong Road, Nauvoo, AL 35578 or call
205.387.1806 for more information. |
With a focus on basic ecological concepts and experiential learning, seasonal environmental education instructors at McDowell Environmental Center teach a curriculum that is hands-on and minds-on, giving students the greatest opportunity to learn about themselves and better understand our natural world. |
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With the help of 230-acres
of beautiful San Diego mountain land and Lake Jessop, the
Outdoor Education Program at Camp
Marston serves
5th and 6th grade students in a five-day outdoor residential
experience; while Raintree
Ranch caters
to smaller groups in a more intimate setting. Year-round
programming includes school groups coming for educational
programs, families and groups on the weekend, and a
traditional and ranch summer camp. Outdoor
Education Instructors
lead hands-on experiential education classes in natural
science, group-dynamics, personal challenge and outdoor
living skills—focusing on character and cultural
awareness while introducing children to our natural world
and the fun of camp life. Positions run from now through
June 6th, with opportunities also available during the
summer and fall. Instructors receive a wage of $60-$65 per
day, housing, most meals, complimentary use of YMCA
facilities, and benefits including medical, dental, vision,
paid vacation and holidays and retirement plan. Applicants
must have a bachelor's degree in education, natural
sciences, recreation or related field (or equivalent
experience), experience working with children, demonstrated
mature judgment and enthusiastic people skills. To begin the
application process email your cover letter and resume to
Tara
Murgatroyd or call
760.765.0642 for more information. |
Teacher by day and mentor by night. The energetic team of outdoor education instructors at Camp Marston and Raintree Ranch provide a quality experience of classes, challenges, evening programs, and cabin leadership that leads to a very full, fun and educational schedule for their students. |
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Challenging students to become Christians committed to knowing, living and sharing a compelling faith, Mission Springs Outdoor Education naturalists lead hands-on classes and field trips in the beautiful redwood and coastal ecosystems near Santa Cruz, California. |
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Imagine leading
interpretive canoe, boat and beach programs for children and
adults... Implementing weeklong environmental specialty day
camps for students... Teaching ecology of south Florida to
school children... Working with the environmental policy
staff to monitor development and environmental governance
boards... Assisting the science staff in research projects
such as monitoring sea turtles... Assisting with the
rehabilitation of an injured pelican. Sound interesting? If
you are an aspiring environmentalist, Conservancy
of Southwest Florida
will provide you with real-world, hands-on experience
dealing with marine ecosystems, native wildlife,
environmental policy/advocacy, education programs and more!
Over 50 interns are selected throughout the year with
assignments lasting anywhere from 3-9 months. In addition to
a stipend of $150 per week, benefits include optional free
housing, laundry, accident insurance, uniform shirts and
Conservancy membership. Applicants must be in their senior
year of college or a recent graduate, quick and eager
learners, have keen environmental interest and enjoy working
in the outdoors. Details on each internship
and applications are available online. |
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center interns at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida assist in the care and treatment of injured, sick and orphaned Florida wildlife—just one of 50 internship positions that focus on marine ecosystems, native wildlife, environmental policy/advocacy and nature education programs. |
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Imagine
learning every day and helping others discover all
that they can; this in itself is part of the magic
everyone should experience at one time in their
life. |
Are you looking for a post-graduate training program focused on developing teaching skills in a residential environmental education setting? Learn by doing as a Professional Naturalist Fellow at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. |
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With an inspirational
blend of natural and historic resources set over 372
secluded acres in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains of
upstate New York, the Ashokan
Field Campus
Outdoor Environmental Education Center is an ideal location
for hands-on learning and environmental education. The
center hosts school groups for single day and residential
trips, with programs that focus on natural history, early
American history and colonial crafts, and adventure
education. Dedicated, hard-working, enthusiastic, artistic,
musically-inclined, responsible and environmentally-minded
staff members are needed throughout the school year to share
their love of nature, history, and adventure with students
of all ages. Responsibilities also include daily supervision
of meals and free-time, overnight dorm supervision once
every four weeks, and evening duties one night a week—it's
all the fun of being a camp counselor with a little more
pay, a little less work and a lot more satisfaction.
Benefits include a weekly stipend of $262, great staff
housing and generous meals with fantastic vegetarian
alternatives. Perhaps the biggest reward is finding out if
you really want to be a teacher—and if you're good at
it! Applications
are accepted year-round. |
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Are you looking for a
place that promotes the interconnectedness of people,
communities and nature? Nestled in the heart of New York's
Catskill Mountains, Frost
Valley YMCA
provides programs designed to build character among
children, connect families and provide hands-on learning for
students and rich experiences for adults and seniors. For 10
months beginning in late August, program
instructors are
responsible for teaching environmental education and outdoor
recreation classes that combine teambuilding with high and
low ropes, wildlife and forest ecology, outdoor living
skills, interpretive hikes, rock climbing, arts and crafts,
boating, archery and more. Stipends average $270 per week
with benefits that include private room in shared or
individual housing, meals, free phone and Internet access,
professional conference and training opportunities and
pro-deal purchases (medical benefits also kick in after 30
days!). If you have a Bachelor's degree and are energetic,
flexible, friendly, creative and passionate about working
with both children and adults, email your cover letter and
resume to Linda
Campbell.
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Join the Frost Valley team and work with great people, in a beautiful environment through meaningful programs that touch the lives of thousands every year. |
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Blending coastal/marine-focused environmental education programs with team building activities through the low-element challenge course, Don Lee Center environmental instructors create unique learning experiences for youth. |
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The Green River Preserve. A place where the majesty of the wilderness is unspoiled. A setting perfect for a unique environmental camp. Become part of a special team of people who inspire a profound appreciation of ecological respect, interconnectedness and the joy of living. |
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Located atop 1,600 acres
in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, YMCA
Camp Greenville
is a year-round residential camp offering adventure,
environmental education, teen leadership and community
building programs as well as group conferences and retreats.
Summer
Adventure Specialists
are responsible for the daily programming of coed groups on
2-3 day outdoor adventures that include backpacking, caving,
mountain biking, rock climbing and whitewater rafting.
Duties include menu planning, preparation of equipment,
general trip briefing, adequate skill progression while in
the field, necessary outdoor living skills and Leave No
Trace techniques, trip debriefing and equipment clean-up
and repair. Applicants must be at least 21 with a valid
driver's license and have current WFA, CPR and AED
certifications and teaching experience in their field of
expertise. Preference is given to those who have WFR/WEMT
and/or lifeguard certification (for water specialties),
teaching/tripping experience with children, and can commit
for the full, nine-week summer (May 29th through August
8th). Benefits include a salary, housing, meals and
training. For more information contact Lucas
Newton through
email or by calling 864.836.3291 x150. |
YMCA Camp Greenville adventure specialists bring energy and excitement to a program of challenging and creative outdoor activities for their campers. |
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OHIO JOBS more |
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Naturalist Internship
Opportunity—Fall 2008! |
Are you looking to enhance your connection to the environment and promote learning in a positive and energetic way? With in-depth training over a 19-week period, naturalist interns at Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center are prepped for a career as naturalists, interpreters or educators. |
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Environmental education
interns at Shaver's
Creek Environmental
Center have a
strong desire to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for
the natural world with school students, program participants
and families who visit the nature center. As Penn State
University's outdoor learning laboratory, Shaver's Creek
offers environmental education programs, natural history
exhibits, a raptor center and hiking trails.
Interns
become an integral part of the staff and participate in all
aspects of the center's operation. Areas of opportunity
include day and residential school programs for grades K-12;
visitor center operations; live animal care and handling;
volunteer training and supervision; weekend festivals and
events; team building and adventure programs; and curriculum
and program development. A background in education or the
natural sciences is helpful but not necessary. Benefits
include on-site housing with private rooms, a weekly stipend
of $175, opportunities for professional development and a
workspace with computer and Internet access. Application
deadlines for each season: summer (March 1st), fall (July
1st) and winter/spring (November 1st); however, applications
are accepted until all positions are filled. Phone
interviews are conducted with top candidates. For questions
call 814.863.2000 or complete the online
application.
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Working, learning and living at Penn State University's outdoor learning laboratory, Shaver's Creek environmental education interns become an integral part of the staff and participate in all aspects of the center's operation. |
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Located on a 140-acre,
3-point peninsula overlooking Watts Bar Lake in Ten Mile,
Tennessee, River
Ridge Environmental Education
Program offers
team building, ecology and outdoor recreation programs for
small groups of 4th-8th graders. Activities include a low
and high ropes course, lake ecology, canoeing, reptiles and
amphibian adaptations, conservation and campfire cooking
with entertaining evening programs—all in a
family-style work environment. Instructors
teach up to four hands-on classes per day, 2-3 evening
programs per week, aid in various aspects of center
operations and work two weekends per season with retreat
groups. Seasonal job opportunities are available during the
spring (early March to late May) and the fall (late August
through mid-November). Benefits include a stipend of
$230/week, meals, shared living quarters in a renovated
staff-only house, laundry facility, CPR/first aid training,
Internet access, pro deal purchases, use of recreational
equipment and a flexible work schedule. Outgoing and
self-motivated individuals who are enthusiastic about
learning and teaching in an outdoor setting will thrive
here. To begin the application process, mail or email your
cover letter, resume and 3 references to Rachel
Norris, Director
of Environmental Education, River Ridge EE Program, 591 W.
Rockwood Ferry Rd., Ten Mile, TN 37880. |
Are you interested in teaching hands-on classes in team building, ecology, conservation, outdoor recreation and environmental education? River Ridge seasonal instructors get 4th-8th graders excited about the great outdoors. |
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With a 350-acre campus located in Fort Worth, Texas, Camp Carter YMCA outdoor education instructors actively engage students in hand-on learning experiences in the great outdoors. |
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Are you ready to team up
with a world-class outdoor facility? Newly built
Collin
County Adventure Camp—with
state-of-the-art facilities and equipment—connects
people of all ages with the natural world through
life-changing outdoor adventures. The summer primarily
focuses on recreation and day camp groups, while the fall is
their busiest season, with over 7,000 5th-graders
participating in school programs and 3,000 weekend guests.
Outdoor
education facilitators
are needed year-round to assist with the entire operation as
well as plan, coordinate, teach and facilitate a program
menu that includes nature trails, challenge course, climbing
wall, archery, canoeing, swimming, water study, group games,
compass and GPS navigation and campfire songs. Benefits
include a wage of $275/week, staff-only housing (with
private room, telephone, half-shared bath, shared living
room, kitchen, television, A/C and heat), meals, health
insurance plan, certification in first aid, CPR, AED and
life guarding, training classes, regular evaluations and
opportunities for enrichment. Preference is given to
applicants with a bachelor's degree with at least one season
of camping work. Excellent communication, interpersonal and
organizational skills are essential. For more information,
connect with Jim
Parry, Outdoor
Education Director, 469.952.5600. |
Along with planning, coordinating and facilitating a program menu filled with life-changing outdoor adventures, Collin County Adventure Camp outdoor education facilitators lead this week-end group to the willow teaching shelter for a hands-on nature demonstration. |
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Now Recruiting Outdoor
Instructors for Fall 2008
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In addition to facilitating team building on the high ropes course and climbing wall, instructors with The Outdoor School connect kids to the natural environment—a place where they can see, hear, touch, smell and even taste nature. |
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The Outdoor Environmental Education Program at Camp Colman is an opportunity for environmentally conscientious college graduates to share their love for the outdoors and get students excited about exploring the world outside their front doors. |
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Seasonal and residential field instructors with The Mountain Institute will find hard work is balanced with a tight community of adventurous, dedicated and conscientious professionals who are willing to take a side, and work for what they believe in. |
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Would you like to hand-rear and care for young captive lion cubs in South Africa? Or maybe you'd like to work in the savannahs of Namibia, creating a home for neglected and orphaned wild animals? Working Abroad's Wildlife Volunteer in Africa program can place you in volunteer positions with researchers, environmentalists and other animal lovers dedicated to protecting the future of African wildlife. The program includes training and assistance from highly trained game rangers as well as accommodations and meals. Some programs also include participation in local community development projects. |
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