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Description
Background:
The Haw River Program, (HARP), located in Brown Summit, North Carolina
is seeking dedicated and energetic outdoor education enthusiasts to become
HARP instructors. HARP offers visiting students 1-day experiences up to
5-day/4-night residential stays. Our "classrooms" include 220 wooded acres,
pristine wetlands, a 6-acre lake, and the headwaters of the Haw River.
Our Mission Statement:
The Haw River Program is committed to immersing students in an engaging,
informative, entertaining, and inspiring curriculum that nurtures a lifelong respect
for the relationships within our natural environment.
Duties:
In addition to teaching classes, HARP instructors will:
- Develop and implement classes that adhere to HARP's mission statement.
- Maintain trails and classroom materials.
- Assist with special projects, outreach programs, and participate in some
evening/weekend activities. - Please see the official job description (.doc document).
Qualifications:
HARP's requirements for employment are as follows:
- BA/BS in related field is preferred. Interns must be working towards an
undergraduate degree. - Experience with and an enthusiasm for working with people of all ages in
an outdoor setting. - Teaching and facilitation skills.
- Confirmed knowledge of a variety of outdoor science activities and skills.
- Experience with team building and group dynamic activities.
- Desire to become a member of a shared working and living environment.
- Strong work ethic.
- Positive attitude.
- Flexibility.
- Creativity.
- Sense of humor.
Compensation:
Should you be fortunate enough to be deemed worthy of the title of "HARP
Instructor," your employment here will include:
- Salary based on experience ($200 to $250 per week).
- Housing (if needed, in a private, motel-style room).
- Meals (when groups are visiting).
- Outdoor education training. Subject areas include Anthropology,
Astronomy, Botany, Geology, History, Orienteering, Tracking, Wetlands
Ecology, and Zoology. - Laundry facilities available on-site.
- Free parking.
- Conference Center amenities, (See the "Facilities page" on our website for
more information).
Application Instructions:
Interested? Check out our website.
Intern programs and "Per program" Instructor positions are also available now.
Please contact us by email for more information. Also, feel free to
fax your rsum to us.