At Wilderness Inquiry, we recognize the experience of our staff is just as important as the experience of our participants. Check out some of the perks and improvements we offer to make sure our staff have a fun and rewarding experience working for Wilderness Inquiry: Training: We'll prepare you for the work you will do whether or not you're a wilderness expert, never camped in your life, or just interested in leading land-based local day activities. Our training is paid at $14/hr, or $112/day for overnight experiences. Wages: Our seasonal staff wages range from $14-$20/hr for daily work or $112-$160/day for extended programs. Check out each available position for more compensation details. Professional Certification Stipends: We know the cost of obtaining and maintaining certifications required for professionals in the outdoor field can be a financial burden. We offer a $300 stipend to our Outdoor Leaders who work 55 trail days for Wilderness Inquiry while holding valid certifications to help offset these costs. Inclusion: Not sure if you can see yourself working at Wilderness Inquiry? Don't hesitate to get to know us better! We've been making some big changes to our organization over the past few years and would love to connect with prospective applicants to talk about how you can become a part of the Wilderness Inquiry community! When we say "community" we mean it! Many of our current and former staff's lifelong friendships and careers have come from their time working for Wilderness Inquiry. 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- work for Wilderness Inquiry!
At Wilderness Inquiry, we believe that everyone belongs. We work to ensure this belief holds true in our workplace, in our community, and in the outdoors. We pursue this belief through our mission and shared values of paddling together, seeking the exceptional, and finding a way.
Outdoor Leaders create the magic at WI. Leading single to multi-day adventures for adults, youth, and families of all backgrounds and abilities, Outdoor Leaders bring Wilderness Inquiry programming to life in the field. Canoemobile Outdoor Leaders are dynamic facilitators who share their excitement for exploration and learning, while building community with Wilderness Inquiry’s youth participants.
Canoemobile experiences include mostly day trips within the Twin Cities Metro Area, but may also include extended camping trips 2-12 days in duration, as well as extended national tours 2-12 weeks in length. Activities on these trips range from canoeing, hiking, environmental education facilitation, and leadership and team-building activities. During the spring and fall Canoemobile travels city-to-city with Wilderness Inquiry’s 24-foot, 10-person North canoes to facilitate introductory and accessible experiences that connect youth and communities to their local waterways and green spaces. Canoemobile national tours are made up of 6-8 Outdoor Leaders and all equipment necessary to facilitate programming for an extended period of time. A full season for a Canoemobile Outdoor Leader can take place from the end of March – November (or portions within that time frame).
Canoemobile focuses on introducing youth and young people from historically marginalized communities to the outdoors. We recognize that as an industry, there is much to do to increase representation in our field to reflect the communities we aim to serve. We also know that diversity of identities, experiences, and ways of thinking result in better solutions for our communities. For this reason, we especially encourage folks from communities who experience systemic barriers — including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities — to apply for this position.
For a first hand experience, read more about Canoemobile from Outdoor Leader Jake Marble in Spring 2022: https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/current-news/news-notes/canoemobile-2022-a-day-in-the-life/
SCHEDULE:
Two Employment Opportunities (applicants have the opportunity to work any combination; dates subject to change as programs are confirmed):
1. Twin Cities Canoemobile Day & Overnight Programs:
2. Fall Canoemobile Extended Tours:
All Canoemobile staff must pass a North Canoe Stern Assessment. Qualified applicants may be asked to participate in WI Driver Training. All new Outdoor Leader hires are contingent upon successful completion of required training.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibility of a Canoemobile Outdoor Leader is to lead engaging and welcoming educational experiences through outdoor experiences. Canoemobile Outdoor Leaders are responsible for the lives and well being of participants throughout a Wilderness Inquiry adventure. Life as an Outdoor Leader can be fun, exciting, and incredibly rewarding, but it is also a tremendous amount of responsibility and it can involve hard and challenging work.
Group Facilitation & Education
On-Trail Technical Skills & Safety
Pre-Trip Prep & Post-Trip Responsibilities
CERTIFICATIONS:
Required Certifications: (or ability to obtain- courses may be available as an addition to initial training):
Preferred Certifications:
*Driver’s license status will not impact eligibility for hire, but may impact eligibility to work specific programs/events
For information on how to obtain certifications visit click this link.
COMPENSATION:
Outdoor Leaders are classified according to skill and experience. Compensation varies depending upon program type:
Further details on compensation are available upon request. Opportunities for advancement available upon demonstrated performance with Wilderness Inquiry. Local staff housing and professional service stipends available. Food budgets and lodging expenses are covered by Wilderness Inquiry on Canoemobile tours.
All Outdoor Leaders regardless of position/experience are compensated at $14/hr and/or $112/day for training.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Wilderness Inquiry is actively hiring for positions starting now and in the fall. Apply today: https://www.wildernessinquiry.org/job/canoemobile-outdoor-leader/
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