Student Conservation Association Crew Leaders
www.thesca.org/employment/team-leaders/#project

Location: United States (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming)

Duration: 2-8 weeks

The Experience: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) places volunteer crews in more than 100 spectacular national parks, forests, refuges, and urban sites across the United States. Crew Leaders work in teams of two alongside crews of 6, 8 or 10 high school students in backcountry, front country, or urban community sites. Typical projects involve physical labor up to eight hours per day and include such activities as trail maintenance, construction of bridges and shelters, repair of stone steps, improvement of wildlife habitats, and invasive plan removal.

Financial Info: Stipend (varies by program length), airfare, meals

Eligibility: Minimum age 21, driver’s license, certification in First Aid and CPR, outdoor skills (which can including hiking, camping, cooking, map/compass skills) and/or conservation work skills or related skills (which can include carpentry, construction, landscaping, gardening, masonry). Wilderness First Aid is required for non-urban positions.

Requirements: Crew Leaders must attend a training session in spring; airfare, housing, and meals are covered for the training period.

To Apply: Application, cover letter, resume, 3 references, phone or in-person interview

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
P.O. Box 550
689 River Road
Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603.543.1700
Fax: 603.543.1828

Adventures Cross-Country Trip Leaders
www.adventurescrosscountry.com/whoweare/jobs/

Location: Australia, Belize, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Italy, Morocco, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United States (Alaska, California, Hawaii)

Duration: 14-37 days (mid-July through late August)

The Experience: Adventures Cross Country (ARCC) offers Adventure, Community Service, International Travel and Wilderness Travel programs for teenagers. ARCC Trip Leaders focus on fostering constructive group dynamics; facilitating games, activities and initiatives; overseeing outfitted activities; and ensuring that each person in the group is able to safely achieve goals consistent with his or her abilities. Trip Leaders also provide natural and cultural history education relevant to their location as well as teach the curriculum designed for each of our trip types: Leadership, Language, Blue Water, Community Service and Discovery. Leaders will guide groups of up to sixteen students, with a co-leader, through rigorous adventure programs. Other leader responsibilities may include travel logistics, keeping a daily trip log, and communicating with office staff about the status of the trip.

Financial Info: Airfare, housing, meals, stipend ranging from $1,000-$1,600 depending on trip length

Eligibility: Minimum 21 years of age; U. S. citizen or eligibility to work in the U. S.; current certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR), EMT, or WEMT, current driver’s license and clean driving record

FYI: Trip Leader applicants don’t apply for a specific trip; instead, ARCC matches skills and experience as needed

Requirements: All leaders are required to participate in our Staff Training (June 13-23)

To Apply: Application, resume, photo, 3 references

Application Deadline: Rolling. The hiring period runs from October until late April.

Contact:
Adventures Cross-Country
Trip Leader Application
242 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: 800.767.2722
Fax: 415.332.2130
employment@adventurescrosscountry.org

Slide Ranch Summer Camp Teacher-in-Residence Internships
www.slideranch.org

Location: United States (California)

Duration: 11 weeks (May-August)

The Experience: Slide Ranch offers a summer camp for children ages 5-12. Teachers-in-Residence lead groups of 8 students in week-long experiential educational day programs planned by the Teacher-in-Residence. Activities may include learning to care for farm animals and gardens, exploring miles of wildland trails, discovering ocean tide pools, cook, and participating in arts & crafts projects.

Most weeks also include afternoon sessions involving teacher meetings, gardening, animal care, and/or facilities maintenance. Occasional teacher observations complement the position. Teachers are also responsible for daily ranch chores outside of the 8-hour day. Residential responsibilities include weekly chores, cooking dinner for fellow residents twice each month, and monthly resident meetings.

Financial Info: Rustic housing, meals, monthly stipend of $400

Eligibility: Prior experience in education or working with children required. Gardening, animal care, environmental education, second language and community living and carpentry skills are valuable assets. Work can be physically demanding; will include manual labor such as shoveling, lifting up to 50 lbs., use of power tools, and farm chores outside of an 8-hour day.

To Apply: Resume, 3 references, personal statement

Application Deadline: March 15

Contact:
Slide Ranch, Attn: Program Director
2025 Shoreline Hwy., Muir Beach, CA 94965
Fax: 415.381.5762
admin@slideranch.org

Slide Ranch Teacher-in-Residence Internships
www.slideranch.org

Location: United States (California)

Duration: 10 ½ months (late January- mid-December)

The Experience: The Slide Ranch Teacher-in-Residence Internship offers a hands-on experience in agricultural and environmental education on the cultivated and wild lands of the Pacific Coast. Teachers instruct five days per week and plan and lead experiential educational programs that include the exploration of the farm, garden, trails and tide pools. Teachers are also responsible for daily ranch chores and maintenance projects, some of which can be physically demanding. Some days are quite long, with morning meeting at 8 a.m. and farm work into the evening.

Financial Info: Rustic housing, meals, monthly stipend of $400, health insurance, potential additional scholarship funding

Eligibility: Prior experience in education or working with children required. Gardening, animal care, environmental education, second language and community living and carpentry skills are valuable assets. Work can be physically demanding; will include manual labor such as shoveling, lifting up to 50 lbs., use of power tools, and farm chores outside of an 8-hour day.

To Apply: Resume, 3 references, personal statement

Application Deadline: September 30

Contact:
Slide Ranch, Attn: Program Director
2025 Shoreline Hwy., Muir Beach, CA 94965
Fax: (415) 381-5762
admin@slideranch.org

iD Tech Camps Instructors and Lead Instructors
www.internaldrive.com

Location: Canada, United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC)

Duration: One-ten weeks (June-August)

The Experience: iD Tech Camps provides weeklong, day, and overnight programs where students ages 7–18 build robots, create video games, design Web sites with Flash, film digital movies, and learn programming. Located at more than 50 college campuses in the U. S. and Canada, iD offers camps with specific foci: iD Gaming Academy, the iD Film Academy, and the iD Programming Academy. Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing, and participating in daily programs. In addition to creating an optimal learning environment, Instructors are in charge of continuously supervising students and maintaining a safe atmosphere.

Financial Info: Stipend (varies based on duration), housing, meals

Eligibility: At least 2 years of college, CPR certification, proficiency one or more of the following: Programming (C++ and/or Java) and Robotics, Web Design and Flash Animation, Digital Video Editing (Industry Standard Programs Only), 2D or 3D Video Game Design, Game Modeling, Character Modeling, Graphic Arts

FYI: Not all programs take place at all locations; see website for details

To Apply: Application, phone or in-person interview, 3 references

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
iD Tech Camps
42 W. Campbell Avenue, Suite 301
Campbell, California 95008
Phone: 888.709.8324
Fax: 408.871.2228
hr@internaldrive.com

LEAP Now Trip Leaders
www.leapnow.org/employment.php

Location: Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Peru, Uganda, United States (California)

Duration: Three-five months (with possibility of renewal)

The Experience: LEAP Now offers group study/travel programs for college students ages 17-21. For most of its existence LEAP Now focused on semester-long programs; the company is now shifting toward lengthier 9-month programs. The One Revolution program involves five months of group travel and service in Central America, Asia and Africa. Trip Leaders manage logistics, supervise participants, and lead discussions and activities focused on personal development, leadership, and spirituality.

Financial Info: Airfare, housing, meals, medical insurance, all program activities, $2,500 per three-month semester

Eligibility: U. S. citizenship; minimum age of 25; experience leading groups; experience coaching youth through personal and spiritual crisis; experience working with teens and young adults; work, study or travel in the relevant geographic region; proficiency in Spanish for the South America position; basic knowledge of Hinduism and Buddhism for the India position, experience with a spiritual practice and ongoing commitment to personal evolution; certification in adult CPR and Wilderness First Aid.

Requirements: Trip Leaders attend a 10-day training in California in August (housing, meals, and a stipend to cover airfare are provided)

To Apply: Application, resume, cover letter, 3 references, in-person interview

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
Hiring Coordinator, LEAPNOW
11640 Hwy 128
Calistoga, CA 94515
Phone: 888.424.5327
Fax: 707.431.8479

Semester at Sea Faculty
www.semesteratsea.org

Location: Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States (California, Hawaii, Virginia), Vietnam

Duration: One summer or one semester

The Experience: Semester at Sea offers summer and semester shipboard academic and experiential programs for college students (and a small number of older “lifelong learners”). Faculty develop and teach undergraduate-level courses (students receive college credit from the University of Virginia). In addition to teaching coursework, faculty make themselves available for discussions with students outside of the classroom as well as develop and lead in-country field trips for courses taught

Financial Info: $8,000 for teaching three courses (semester-long voyages); $5,350 for teaching two courses (summer voyages). Shipboard accommodation, meals, and a travel allowance are also provided ($900 for semester-long voyages, $700 for summer voyages).

Eligibility: An earned doctorate or highest appropriate terminal degree, fluency in English, minimum of three years recent full time undergraduate teaching experience, a demonstrated record of teaching ability and ability to work with undergraduate students in a close student/faculty relationship, a significant level of international expertise/experience in one of the major geographical areas of focus, a record of scholarly accomplishment in one discipline or equivalent professional experience

FYI: There are approximately 28 faculty members on board each voyage, teaching about 70 courses.

Requirements: The faculty member and any accompanying family members are responsible for obtaining any visas that must be acquired individually. The cost of obtaining these visas varies, but usually lies in the range of $200 per person. Non-U. S. passport holders are required to make their own visa arrangements and may require a visa to enter the United States.

To Apply: Application, resume, cover letter, 4 references

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
Semester at Sea
Institute for Shipboard Education
PO Box 400885
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Phone: 800.854.0195

Semester at Sea Interport Lecturers
www.semesteratsea.org

Location: Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States (California, Hawaii, Virginia), Vietnam

Duration: One to two weeks

The Experience: Semester at Sea offers summer and semester shipboard academic and experiential programs for college students (and a small number of older “lifelong learners”). Interport lecturers are international scholars or professors living outside of the U. S. who are selected for their deep knowledge of a culture or field of study. They join the voyage for one to two weeks to serve as a resource for specific ports of call. The Interport Lecturer’s primary function and responsibility is to orient the shipboard community to a particular country or region. Generally, Interport Lecturers discuss topics based on their own field of research and expertise. They also give a general overview of, for example, the main challenges of a country, what will be faced in the future, and a brief review of the political climate. They also make recommendations for field experiences in the ports of call and make themselves available for discussions with individual faculty and students. Since Interport Lecturers are often invited to be guest speakers in various classes, it is suggested that they familiarize themselves with the course listing and the roster of faculty members, to assess which subjects are being taught.

Financial Info: Airfare, shipboard housing, meals, $100 per day honorarium

Eligibility: Fluency in English, demonstrated record of ability to work with undergraduate students, a significant level of international expertise/experience in one of the countries and/or major geographical areas of focus

FYI: It is usually possible for a spouse to accompany Interport Lecturers on the journey for $20 per day

To Apply: Application, resume, cover letter, 4 references

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
Semester at Sea
Institute for Shipboard Education
PO Box 400885
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Phone: 800.854.0195

National Geographic Student Expeditions Trip Leaders
http://ngstudentexpeditions.com/about/tripleaders/

Location: Belize, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Greece, Iceland, India, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Tanzania, United States (California, Maine)

Duration: Two to three weeks

The Experience: NG Student Expeditions runs programs focusing on travel, adventure, and learning; most also include a community service component. Programs are available for teenagers grades 9-12, two travel programs for college students (Peru and Tanzania), and two On Campus programs based at colleges in California and Maine. Groups range between 16 and 28 students, except for the On Campus program, which can accommodate up to 50 students. Two to three Trip Leaders manage each group; additionally, on each trip, a National Geographic photographer, writer, researcher, or explorer joins the group for a portion of the trip. Accommodation includes small, family-run inns and hostels; student centers; university housing; or research stations.

Financial Info: Airfare, housing, meals, all program activities, and a stipend (varies by trip length) are provided

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree, proficiency in the host country language, travel or living experience in the country, extensive experience with one of the On Assignment specialties on which the program focuses, certification in First Aid and CPR

FYI: Putney Student Travel manages hiring for National Geographic Student Expeditions

To Apply: Resume, cover letter, in-person interview (interviews available in various U. S. cities)

Application Deadline: Rolling. Most hiring is completed January through March.

Contact:
National Geographic Student Expeditions
345 Hickory Ridge Road
Putney, Vermont 05346
Phone: 877.877.8759
Fax: 802.387.4276

AAVE Trip Leaders
www.aave.com

Location: Australia, Belgium, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington)

Duration: Four to nine weeks (June-late August)

The Experience: AAVE offers domestic and international summer travel and adventure programs for teenagers aged 11-18 (programs are broken down into age groups). Programs have a wide variety of foci, ranging from language study to surfing to horseback riding (see website for specifics of each trip). Each trip incorporates community service and outdoor adventure experiences. All trips include one male and one female Trip Leader.

Financial Info: $300 per week stipend (more for returning Leaders), airfare, housing, meals, and all program activities

Eligibility: Minimum age 21, bachelor’s degree (or in the process of completing one), a maximum of one moving violation on the applicant’s driving record in the past three years, certification in Wilderness First Responder or Advanced Wilderness First Aid (lifeguard training is highly recommended), previous work with teenagers. Language skills are required for most international programs.

FYI: Eighty percent of all AAVE first-year jobs are within the United States

Requirements: Staff training is required and takes place June 21-26, 2009, in Golden, Colorado.

To Apply: Application; photo; 3 references; photocopies of health insurance card, first aid and CPR certifications, and driver’s license; official copy of state motor vehicle driving record; in-person or phone interview

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
AAVE–All About Visiting Earth
2308 Fossil Trace Drive
Golden, Colorado 80401
Phone: 800.222.3595
Fax: 303.526.0885
info@aave.com