Instructor - Intercept; Struggling Teens; Ely, MN

Description

Field Staff
· Ely, MN

At Voyageur Outward Bound School, webelieve in the potential of every individual. We believe when people discover strength of character, an aptitude for leadership and a desire to serve, it has a positive impact on their lives and the lives of those around them. When you join us, you are joining a growth minded community that actively engages in creating a more inclusive organizational culture.

To foster a more welcoming outdoor community for all, we are working to address barriers related to race, culture, socioeconomics, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation and mental health. See our Equity Statement here.

Voyageur Outward Bound School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks staff as diverse as the communities it serves. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect.

Protecting our minor students against abuse and neglect is of the highest priority.

We know that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage any interested applicant to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed.

Spend your summer on the edge of the Boundary Waters
- America's premier canoeing wilderness area and one of the few places like it in the world. As a member of our team, you’ll help deliver wilderness courses that challenge and inspire students to:

• Work and communicate effectively with their peers
• Build resilience through shared challenges and successes
• Develop self-awareness, honing their strengths and leadership roles
• Reflect and apply learning from their course to life back home
• Have fun while creating lifelong connections

This is more than a job; it’s a chance to grow personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. If you’re passionate about the outdoors, eager to create unforgettable experiences, and ready to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on our team.

This is a seasonal position (arriving in May and continuing through August) working primarily in the field. Candidates are required to attend a pre-employment training before the season begins that includes wilderness travel training, technical skills training, OB curriculum and educational philosophy.

On-the- job training continues when the Instructor (I) begins working in the field under the supervision of a Course Director and Lead Instructor (LI). Working as part of an instructional team, Instructors are expected to observe, learn, and practice the art of facilitating educationally effective programs and teaching students the skills necessary to thrive on a wilderness expedition. They are also expected to learn and follow VOBS safety policies and procedures meant to mitigate the risks inherent to remote travel.

This position emphasizes working with our Intercept Program, though the candidate should also be willing to work in other course types as needed. VOBS serves a wide range of student populations. The majority of our students are youth and young adults between the ages of 14 and 25. Our Intercept Program specifically works with youth and young adults who are striving to make positive decisions in one or more areas in their lives and whose needs cannot be met through…