Position Available - Stand Up Paddleboard Guide:

Looking for a safety-conscious, energetic, organized, fun and friendly person to head up our new stand up paddleboarding program. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a new sport and you will help introduce it to Vermont leading fitness classes, group outings and running events. This is a summer/early fall position with great potential.
Think summer,

Rachael Z. Miller
Stormboarding
802-578-6120
www.stormboarding.com

Technical Coordinator Job Announcement

The job announcement for the Technical Coordinator position at the Lake Champlain Basin Program can be found online at www.lcbp.org or www.neiwpcc.org. 

Please pass this along to anyone that may be interested in applying for the position.  Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to NEIWPCC, Attn: Selene Lehman, Boott Mills South, 116 John Street, Lowell, MA  01852 or to slehmann@neiwpcc.org.  Applications must be received by May 29^th.

GMNF Recreation GS-462-05 Perm 13/13 Vacancy Announcement

Greetings.  We are currently outreaching for two GS-0462-04/05 Recreation Technician (Permanent Seasonal) vacancy announcements on the Green Mountain National Forest in Rochester and Manchester, Vermont.  The vacancies are currently posted on the USAJobs website (www.USAJobs.opm.gov) under two announcement numbers.  This is a re-advertisement of our prior outreach in March and all candidates will have to reapply to be considered.

1) ADS09-R9GMFL-MRD-844/845G
2) ADS09-R9GMFL-MRD-844/845DP

Attached is a brief description about the positions.  Please share far and wide as you find appropriate.

Thanks

Chad VanOrmer
Recreation, Wilderness & Heritage Program Manager
Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
Supervisors Office
231 North Main Street
Rutland, Vermont 05701
cvanormer@fs.fed.us  802.747.6722
 

• Abigail Mendenhall
• Youth Development Coordinator
• Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
• 1949 E. Main Street
•  
• Richmond
• VT
• 05477
• 802-434-3969
• info@vycc.org
• www.vycc.org

We are currently accepting applications for Corps Members to work on small crews completing high-priority environmental conservation projects across the state of Vermont. Each summer, VYCC crews restore trails, streams, historical sites and natural areas, as well as manage Vermont State Parks. Working for the VYCC gives you a chance to make a lasting contribution to Vermont's communities and landscape. For more information visit our website at www.vycc.org

Appalachian Trail Adventures in Killington is currently seeking on call
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 or  contact john at 802-747-8630 or
john@appalachiantrailadventures.com

• Joe Henry
• Retail Manager
• Umiak Outfitters
• 849 South Main St.
•  
• Stowe
• VT
• 05672
• (802)-253-2317
• retail@umiak.com
• www.umiak.com

Retail Sales Part-time or Full time. If you are a dynamic, outgoing, positive person who can talk with customers in our store and on the phone we want to hear from you. If you like a fast paced, fun environment where every day is different, and have a passion for outdoor sports you will love working for us. Previous sales or customer service experience is preferred. Send resume and cover letter to: Retail Manager, Umiak Outdoor Outfitters, 849 South Main Street, Stowe, VT 05672 or email retail@umiak.com

• John Lynds
• Operations Manager
• Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
• 849 South Main st.
•  
• Stowe
• VT
• 05672
• 802-253-2317
• programs@umiak.com
• http://umiak.com/Jobs.htm

Guides, Instructors, River Shuttle Staff Part-time or full-time seasonal. Umiak Outdoor Outfitters is hiring for canoe and kayak instructors, guides, river shuttle drivers, and lakefront staff for the upcoming season. If you want to spend the summer outside in beautiful Vermont, don't mind working hard, and are a positive person, we can teach you the specific skills you’ll need. Preferred knowledge and skills include: previous outdoor leadership experience, First Aid/ CPR training, ACA instructor training. Sales & Reservations Staff Full time seasonal. Looking for dynamic, flexible, outgoing and positive people to join our sales and reservations staff. You will spend some time as a guide or instructor. You need great organizational skills and the ability to get the details right. Computer skills required. Preferred knowledge and skills: previous sales or customer service experience, fluency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with reservations/ database software is a plus. Early applications will receive first consideration. Email resume and cover letter to: programs@umiak.com , Attn: Operations Manager. Or mail to Operations Manager, Umiak Outdoor Outfitters, 849 South Main Street, Stowe, VT 05672

• Jeff Snyder
• Owner/Pilot
• Above Reality Inc. Hot Air Balloon Rides
• P.O. Box 75
•  
• Jericho
• Vermont
• 05465
• 802-899-4007
• pilot@balloonvermont.com , abovereality@gmail.com
• http://www.BalloonVermont

We are looking for team members for our hot air balloon chase crew. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Feel free to call if you already have a "real job" as almost everyone on our team does too (except for the retirees). If you can show up on time, follow instructions, and work on a team then you are eligible. A fun work environment for anyone looking to make extra cash. Flights occur at sunrise and sunset and the time commitment is approx 3-4 hour per flight. Call for more info 802.899.4007

• Amanda Cashin
• Art Director
• Outdoors Magazine / Elk Publishing
• 531 Main Street
•  
• Colchester
• VT
• 05446
• 802-879-2013
• amanda@elkpublishing.com
• www.outdoorsmagazine.net

Outdoors Magazine, the Northeast’s premier monthly hunting, fishing and trapping publication, is seeking a Web Design Intern. Applicants must be highly motivated, independent and creative. Proficiency in Microsoft Frontpage, Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop with a knowledge of HTML and CSS required. An interest in hunting and/or fishing would be helpful but is not mandatory. We are looking for someone who can grow our website and take it to the next level. Duties include maintaining our website with weekly updates, creating an online blog, hunting scrapbook, electronic archiving, and much more. The possibilities are endless (we have 2 other websites that need help!) when you become a member of our rapidly expanding company! If you are interested in working 5-10 hours or more per week in our Colchester office and/or from home, have your own laptop computer with Frontpage or Dreamweaver and Photoshop, and are looking to infuse your creative energies into our website while gaining valuable real-world experience, please contact us! Academic credit and a letter of recommendation are available for compensation. Please send your resume and link to your online portfolio to: amanda@elkpublishing.com 

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is Seeking A Few Good Interns
Well, we’re actually seeking seven this year! NFCT’s interns gain valuable skills while serving as a critical element of our mission delivery. Based out of our Waitsfield, Vermont office, seven positions (two more than in 2008!) are available across the areas of stewardship, youth education, and non-profit administration. Visit our Summer Internship Page and apply by Friday, March 6th. Spread the word! http://northernforestcanoetrail.org/sitePages/news.cfm?action=view&ID=118
 

FAMILY RESORT IN VERMONT'S NORTHEAST KINGDOM SEEKS MANAGER
Open to guests for five months each year (mid-May to mid-October), with an intensive eight week high season during July and August.

 Duties include:  Hiring and supervising staff (dining room, kitchen, housekeeping, reception, counselors, and property maintenance),  Customer Relations, Financial records and reporting to the Board of Directors, Marketing and Guest Bookings,   Problem solving and Property Maintenance,   Residing on site during guest season (cottage provided),  Caretaking in off-season Candidates must possess experience in the service and outdoor industries including many of the above mentioned functions. Please submit a cover letter stating your salary requirements, your resume, and a list of references to:  wcoleman@together.net

The VYCC is hiring!
Each year the VYCC employs over 300 Corps Members, and 50 Crew Leaders to complete conservation and education projects across the state of Vermont and other parts of the nation. Each crew type is unique and requires individuals with a wide range of skills and abilities to complete priority conservation and service projects.

The VYCC has a variety of positions available for those interested in the environment, education, personal development, leadership, or just a cool summer job. Our recruitment staff will help select the perfect fit once you have applied. Visit: http://www.vycc.org/positions.html

March 18, 2009, Poultney, VT - Central Vermont Outdoor Job Fair
Green Mountain College will be hosting the Central Vermont Outdoor Job Fair in Withey Hall on March 18^th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM with interviews from 2:00PM to 3:00PM.  Over 50 vendors have been invited and four different schools have committed to bringing students seeking summer jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities.  Please go to: http://www.greenmtn.edu/career_services/job_fair.aspx for more details.

Guide Needed for guided and self-guided inn-to-inn hiking, bicycling and cross country skiing/snowshoeing trips in the Woodstock/Barnard/Quechee area.

Bredeson Outdoor Adventures
Deborah Lewis, 595 Forrest Road, Bridport, VT. 05734
866-533-4361
dlewis@bredeson.com
http://www.bredeson.com

We are looking for experienced guides to help on a freelance basis with occasional guided and self-guided inn-to-inn hiking, bicycling and cross country skiing/snowshoeing trips in the Woodstock/Barnard/Quechee area.

MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR

The Green Mountain Club, a nonprofit hiking organization headquartered in Waterbury Center, maintains and protects Vermont’s Long Trail.  GMC seeks a friendly, energetic, computer-savvy professional with excellent organization and communication skills.  Responsibilities include membership recruitment and retention, database management, event coordination, and managing and supporting an extensive volunteer program.  Requires experience working for a member-based non-profit, strong communication skills, attention to detail, database management experience, and strong commitment to member and volunteer service.  Raiser's Edge, In Design software, and/or website experience highly desirable.  Great working environment, good benefits. Full time, flexible scheduling.  Applications must be received by Dec. 12.  EOE. 

 Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: GMC, Attention: Executive Director, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center VT 05677

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail Hiring for Two Positions

We have two positions available on our staff. Please help spread the word! The Program Director is a new position responsible for expanding our community outreach; our target hire date is early October.  The Trail Director is responsible for all aspects of trail management; our target hire date to fill this position is early January.  Feel free to contact Kate Williams with interest or questions.

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

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

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 1^st through December 31^st. 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, Maine

www.friendscamp.org

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

25 Burleigh Street, Waterville, ME 04901

207-873-3499

director@friendscamp.org

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.