As a Wilderness Ventures staff member you will be leading a co-ed group of teenagers on outdoor expeditions throughout the western US including Alaska and Hawaii or in one of several amazing international destinations. These are amazing trips and we travel to the best wilderness areas that exist today. Our staff are responsible for the group at all times and safety is paramount in everything we do. We have a myriad of trips that usually include several exciting activities such as: backpacking, rock climbing/mountaineering, whitewater rafting & kayaking, sea kayaking, surfing, SCUBA and many others. Our staff lead all activities with the exception of technical climbing and whitewater, SCUBA and surfing. In these activities we utilize professional instructors. Group facilitation is very important in every trip we run. These are fantastic positions for those interested in working in amazing environments with young adults.

Staff Qualifications:
* You must be 21 years of age.
* You must be available from June 14 until July 31, August 10, or August 19
* You must have proven experience working successfully with teenagers.
* You must have proven outdoor skills demonstrating the ability to lead small groups of teenagers through remote backcountry. This includes, but is not limited to, route finding, map and compass skills, campsite selection and
maintenance, and minimum impact camping techniques.
* You must have at least Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
* You must have a valid Driver’s License and have an impeccable driving record.
* International trip may require proficiency in a foreign language

* The opportunity to lead a group of bright and highly motivated students from all over the United States and around the world.
* The opportunity to take part in spectacular snow and rock climbing expeditions, whitewater rafting trips, sea kayaking and canoeing trips, and
backpacking trips into some of the most scenic, dramatic, and wild environments left in North America and abroad.
* The opportunity to work in a noncompetitive, nurturing and close-knit living
environment, where you will gain the incredible satisfaction and sense of accomplishment from providing each student with a positive, life-lasting and life-changing experience.
* Excellent opportunity for second summer advancement with substantially higher salary and increased responsibilities.
 

If you wish to be considered for summer employment, please download our application from our website (www.wildernessventures.com) and send it with a resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications based upon the criteria stated below. Please remember to send a photo of yourself.

Ways to Apply:
1. You can download the application and mail it to us, with your resume. OR 2. Send us your resume via fax, e-mail, or U.S. Mail and we can mail an application to you.

Send completed application, resume, cover letter, and photo to:

Attn: Scott Stolte
Wilderness Ventures
P.O. Box 2768
Jackson, WY 83001