Recreation Related Job Openings
Employer and Job Information
Trail Management and Protection Director
Catamount Trail Association
Burlington, VT
The Catamount Trail Association is seeking a highly motivated professional for a full-time, year-round position as Trail Management and Protection Director for the 300-mile-long Catamount Trail, a backcountry ski trail running the length of Vermont. Candidates must have experience in all aspects of land conservation and trail management and must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Responsibilities include the annual fall maintenance of the trail, recruiting and supervising volunteers, scouting and mapping trail relocations, coordinating an outreach program with organizations, state, and federal agencies, grant writing and administration, landowner outreach, and implementation and stewardship of trail easements.
Qualifications: experience developing, managing, and conserving trails, GIS and GPS proficiency, comfortable functioning in the backcountry alone, excellent writing (including grants) and communications skills, experience recruiting and managing volunteers, familiarity with VT trails and conservation organizations, avid backcountry skier, ability to multi-task effectively within a small non-profit organization.
Pay commensurate with qualifications.
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume via email to Jim Fredericks, Executive Director, jfredericks@catamounttrail.org by June 23, 2008. No phone calls please.
Spend the summer as a Camp Counselor
Outdoor Wilderness camp needs you to share your knowledge! You will lead,
instruct, and supervise fun and adventure for 9-16 year-old boys from June 21 –
Aug. 11, 2008. This is your opportunity to spend the summer outdoors learning
and teaching in a fun and professional environment on 700 pristine acres in
northeast Pennsylvania, south of Binghamton NY.. Some counselors may work an
extra week at our Family camp for all ages and both genders Aug. 10-17.
Our wilderness summer camps are an opportunity to experience new and exciting
activities in a safe, supervised environment with encouragement from trained
counselors and staff
You will learn and grow as you assist or lead in teaching waterfront skills,
canoeing, camp craft, woodworking, light construction, archery and other
activities. You will be actively involved in all program activities, leading and
participating in recreational and instructional times as scheduled. You will
directly supervise children while being involved in classes and activities (on-
and off-site), and stay with campers over night.
Qualifications: Residential camp experience preferred. You should love the
outdoors and have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work
and live with campers and staff. You need good teaching skills and an ability to
implement creative “hands-on” teaching methods.
Salary: $2000-2500 plus room and board, 1 day off a week, time off every day &
the big city is just 20 miles away.
Application at
www.campchoconut.com or by email request
john.bauer@campchoconut.com
John Bauer, Director
Camp Choconut
802-279-7222
Hiring for the 2008
Field Season
- Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
It’s that time of year again! We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for 2008 Field Season. There are 24 crews and 180 Corps Member positions to fill for positions throughout the state. This year’s non-residential positions are based in Woodstock, Montpelier and Burlington as well as at Allis State Park and North Hero State Park. Our traditional Roving and Wilderness crews still offer a residential experience. If you are interested and between the ages of 16 to 24 please apply online or contact Matt Brantner at mbrantner@vycc.org or 802.434.3969 ext. 138
Appalachian Trail Adventures in Killington is currently seeking part time hiking guides from June to mid October. Hikes consist of day trips ranging from 3-10 miles. Yoga instructors and chefs for evening cooking demonstrations are also needed. For more program information check out www.appalachiantrailadventures.com Please call or email john for more information. 802 747 8630 or john@appalachiantrailadventures.com
Semester Lead Teacher / Outdoor Educator
Kroka Expeditions, a Non Profit Earth Living Skills School, located in Marlow, NH is looking for an experienced outdoor educator to lead and teach in our unique semester programs as well as in the summer and school outreach programs. We are looking for an outstanding teacher with both wilderness and academic teaching background, who is capable of leading extended wilderness journeys by ski, canoe and on foot while teaching a fully integrated curriculum, which encompasses academics, traditional and indigenous skills and handwork, singing, leadership and life learning. To apply, please view job description at www.kroka.org; then send a handwritten letter of interest, your resume and two written recommendations to: Lisl Hofer, Semester Coordinator, 767 Forest Rd., Marlow, NH, 03456. No phone or email inquiries, please.
Seasonal Outdoor Teachers and Guides
Kroka Expeditions, an Earth Living Skills School, located in Marlow, NH
is looking for outstanding candidates to teach and guide in our unique programs.
Our season extends from Mid April to Mid October.
Responsibilities: Lead groups
of 10 – 15 highly motivated youth, ages 7 – 18 on unique wilderness journeys
that combine travel by foot and canoe, white water paddling, climbing and caving
with community living, indigenous and traditional skills and handwork, singing
and farming. Programs range from one to two weeks and include custom journeys
for Waldorf and other school groups and 20 summer camp programs. We are looking
for highly motivated and hardworking people, who will contribute to our program
their special talent, enthusiasm and skills.
Compensation: Competitive salary based on skills and
experience, room and board at Kroka village, professional training and
opportunity to be part of visionary community. Potential for year round
employment.
To apply: After reviewing Kroka’s programs and
philosophy at
www.kroka.org, mail or email a letter of interest and resume to Misha
Golfman, Kroka Expeditions, 767 Forest Road, Marlow, NH 03456.
school@kroka.org
Ugly Dog needs to hire a full/part time person
The position details are noted below.
Order in put and processing.
Packing and shipping ( no heavy lifting)
Telephone customer service
The position requires basic computer skills and good communication skills. Hours
can be flexible. However this 40 hours a week from September 1st
through December 31st. This position will start early May. The Ideal
person should be able to relate to the Upland/ waterfowl group and must like
dogs! We offer a fair wage and a fun environment work in. (no office politics)
If anyone is interested they can email me at
info@uglydoghunting.com Or
802-482-7080 Web:
www.uglydoghunting.com
Terry Wilson
Ugly Dog Hunting
Hinesburg, VT.
Semester Lead Teacher / Outdoor Educator
Kroka Expeditions, a Non Profit Earth Living Skills School, located in Marlow,
NH is looking for an experienced outdoor educator to lead and teach in our
unique semester programs as well as in the summer and school outreach programs.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher with both wilderness and academic
teaching background, who is capable of leading extended wilderness journeys by
ski, canoe and on foot while teaching a fully integrated curriculum, which
encompasses academics, traditional and indigenous skills and handwork, singing,
leadership and life learning. To apply, please view job description at
http://www.kroka.org/jobs_semester_teacher_0308.shtml;
then send a handwritten letter of interest, your resume and two written
recommendations to: Lisl Hofer, Semester Coordinator, 767 Forest Rd., Marlow,
NH, 03456. No phone or email inquiries, please.
Employment Opportunity
Category: Conservation
Job Title: Administrative Support
Company: Lake Champlain International, Inc., 501(c)(3) organization
Location: Colchester, VT
Country: USA
Contact Name: James Ehlers
E-mail: james@mychamplain.net
Apply via email only
Job Description: Administrative support includes aspects of business,
communications, sales, marketing, written work, and public relations. The
primary function is to assist Executive Director and Events Director in
development of programs and events. Responsibilities will include, but are not
limited to, record keeping, newsletter preparation, correspondence preparation,
database management, web-related research, customer service—on the phone, in
person, and in writing.
The individual in this position will be working with an array of people. Strong interpersonal skills are helpful. Strong computer skills are a must. Individual should be highly motivated and able to work effectively under tight deadlines. This person needs to be punctual, creative, energetic, imaginative, and innovative. Right candidate would need to be friendly and outgoing and should be adept at multi-tasking. Communication skills need to be strong, verbal and written, especially written. Detail-oriented skills are essential. Ideal candidate would have some management skills. Some weekends and evenings required usually with several weeks or months advance notice. Some light manual labor should be expected periodically.
Additional Information:
Knowledge of the fishing industry/heritage
Familiar with conservation field
Comfortable working in the service of a charitable organization
Adept working in Excel, Access, FrontPage, Word and Outlook
Experience with Photoshop and HTML design helpful, but not necessary
3 years of relevant administrative/customer service experience
Energetic, self-disciplined and self-motivated personality
This is a part-time position with potential for full-time employment. Send letter of interest, references and resume. Include pay and benefit requirements. Lake Champlain International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Interns Needed at
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
We are seeking five
talented interns to work with us this summer and thought you might know some
good candidates.
Stewardship Interns will complete trail work
along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, living in a tent, working at times alone
and at times with other interns, staff, and volunteers.
The Program Intern
will assist NFCT staff with the wide variety of activities that happen in the
busy Waitsfield, Vermont office.
The Youth Program Intern will help coordinate
and lead NFCT’s new Northern Forest Explorers Youth Program in Maine.
Candidates will need to be at
least 18 years old at the time of the internship.
http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/pages/stewardshippages/internshippositionspage.html?%E2%80%99.data/SiteTrash/internshippositionspage.html
Extreme Adventures of Vermont and Vermont Adventure Camps Jobs
for 2008
Assistant Guide, Camp Counselor, Camp Counselor/Office Assistant
Assistant Guide: We are looking for an assistant to help our head guide. The
person that we hire for this position will help with all guided trips and also
guide trips. We are looking for some one who can guide beginner kayaking and
give white water kayaking instruction. A strong role is a must. You will go on
the Expedition Travel camp for two weeks with out a day off. The ability to
guide adults and kids is a must. Professionalism and competence with our clients
is very important. This job starts at the beginning of June and ends at the end
of August.
Camp Counselors: We are looking for male and female counselors with specialties
in: climbing, backpacking, hiking, paddling, rafting and other various
activities for Vermont Adventure Camps for the summer of 2008. Previous
experience with kids is preferred, but not a must. Enthusiasm and energy are
essential for this job.
Camp Counselor/Office Assistant: Same responsibilities as a camp counselor, but
your time will be split in helping the camp director with the various office
tasks. You will only be helping in the office a few times a week so you will
still have plenty of time to go interact with the campers. Previous experience
with office operations is preferred, but we will train you if necessary.
These jobs start on June 15th and go until the end of August or longer.
Bunk House (co-ed) lodging and some meals are provided. Pay range is from
$1500-$3000.
If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please send a
cover letter, resume, and letter of reference, and a picture of you doing
something outdoors. Also, if you have any certifications, please send us a copy.
Please Mail email or give us a call
PO box 1035
Chester, Vermont 05143
802 875 5626
info@extremeadventuresvt.com
www.extremeadventuresvt.com
FRIENDS CAMP
South China,
POSITION: Counselor / Outdoor Education Leader (June to August)
QUALIFICATION:
1. Minimum of 19 years of age
2. At least one year of college, more preferred
3. Certifications: Wilderness First Aid and/or ARC Lifeguard Training and/or Trip Leader Certification.
4. Experience and training in wilderness camping, canoeing, and backpacking
5. Significant experience working or volunteering with young people
RESPONSIBLE TO: Camp Director
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Leadership & guidance for the youth in the wilderness program.
2. Lead/teach activities within guidelines of Junior Maine Guide program
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Live and work with a group campers and help each camper adjust and growing relation to other campers and camp life; and monitor daily hygiene of the group.
2. Work cooperatively as necessary with all other staff members in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
3. To interpret philosophy, rules and regulations of the camp, with special emphasis on safety and health regulations.
4. Guide each individual camper in participation in all group and all camp activities.
5. Offer special programming in; Trip equipment, wilderness shelter/setting up wilderness camp site, cooking, camp tools, fire building, canoeing, map/compass, first aid, trees, safety issues, backpacking, leave no trace, and knowledge of Maine.
6. Assist with camp program activities & other camp wide activities as assigned.
7. Lead campers in work cleanups responsibility and other work projects.
8. Attend, lead, and participate in Meeting for Worship.
9. Attend staff meetings and relay information to other staff not present.
10. Set an overall good example for other staff and campers.
11. Prepare written evaluation at the end of the summer following the guidelines provided by the Director.
Nat Shed, Director
Friends Camp
207-873-3499
A Cool Job on Wheels That Pays!
UPS is now hiring seasonal Bicycle Helpers
· Deliver packages on a UPS provided bicycle and cart.
In your local area. (safety equipment provided)
· Work 3-9 hours per day.
· $9.50 per hour.
· Weekends and Holiday’s off.
· Could lead to career opportunities.
· Bonus program available.
For this seasonal position, apply online as a driver helper: www.UPSJOBS.COM
UPS is an equal opportunity employer.
GAME WARDEN I
Department of Fish and Wildlife