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Description
The Boojum Institute for Experiential Education offers outdoor programs that provide for personal growth and environmental education in a variety of wilderness settings. Participants on Boojum programs are challenged to develop personal skills in leadership, communication, team building and self confidence through facilitated adventure experiences.
The environmental education component of Boojum programs explores natural history through hands-on investigation allowing the participant to develop a relationship with the environment and providing insight into and skills for responsible and sustainable environmental behavior. The Institute is dedicated to personal and organizational development through unlocking potential, promoting self-discovery and inspiring growth.
Boojum offers 3 types of programs: Experiential outdoor education courses for public and independent school students, leadership development and organizational development programs, and Adventure Challenge Programs for urban and rural youth at-risk populations.
Since its founding in 1975, over 50,000 youth and young adults have participated in its base camp, rock climbing, challenge course (ropes course), canoeing, sea kayaking, and backpack programs in locations such as Joshua Tree National Park, Idyllwild, Point Reyes National Seashore, Yosemite National Park, Colorado River and Lake Mead, and the Sierra Nevada, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz and San Jacinto Mountains.
Position Overview:
Field instructors provide outdoor education and leadership development programs for school groups, adult groups, and at-risk youth. Activities include wilderness backpacking, expeditionary flatwater canoeing, sea kayaking, environmental education, high ropes course facilitation, and rock climbing. Our course areas include Yosemite National Park; the Sierra Nevada, San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains; the lower Colorado River, Joshua Tree National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Channel Islands National Park.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include leading outdoor expeditions of a few days up to 3 weeks in length, group management, curriculum and lesson plan development and implementation, course logistics, and field risk management.
Qualifications:
Minimum 21 years of age. Current Wilderness First Responder certification, preferably from WMA, WMI, or SOLO. Current CPR certification. Outdoor teaching experience with adults and youth. Skills in: backcountry travel, rock climbing, flatwater canoeing, sea kayaking, LNT, team-building initiatives, environmental education and interpretation, and/or ropes course facilitation.
Understanding of California and Southwest ecology and natural history preferred. Bachelor's degree in outdoor education or related field preferred. Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Proven ability to safely manage groups in the field. Room and board provided during course; limited housing available throughout the season. Staff trainings and staff expedition opportunities. Extensive pro-deal professional purchase program.
Availability:
Spring & Fall are our busiest seasons. Some summer work also available.
To Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, current resume, copies of wilderness medicine training certificates, and Field Staff Application with 3 completed references to Julie Pendola.