Outdoor Skills Instructor - Tenders Global

Outdoor Skills Instructor

Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa

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Position: Outdoor Skills Instructor (AmeriCorps, ages 18 – 35)
Location: Saint Paul, MN
    This is not a residential program; participants must secure housing near the crew location
Service Term: 450-hour AmeriCorps position; May 20 – August 14, 2024

Position Summary: The Outdoor Skills Instructor will provide basic camping instruction, paddling instruction and environmental education for the I Can Paddle! and I Can Camp! programs. I Can Paddle! and I Can Camp! are part of several I Can! programs, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  I Can! programs introduce Minnesota families to a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, paddling and biking.

Outdoor Skills Instructors will co-lead single day and overnight workshops for canoe/kayak paddling and front-country camping. Each pair of instructors teaches basic skills instruction for 2-4 hour long drop-in workshops and 2-3 day overnight workshops.

Hours & Schedule
Schedules can vary, depending on crew location. Crew members should expect to be scheduled for at least 40 hours of service per week. A typical schedule is Wednesday – Sunday, with hours varying depending on workshop schedules.  Service days include a mandatory 30 minute lunch break which does not count towards service hours. Overnight travel (3 – 4 consecutive days) is often required for workshops.

Benefits: 

  • Living Allowance: $2,300/month
  • Education Award: $1,824.07, if eligible and upon successful completion of program
  • Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans)
  • Health insurance
  • Childcare assistance
  • Training, certifications, networking

Qualifications

  • 18-35 years old
  • Ability and desire to work well with others in a team setting, outdoors and in all weather conditions
  • Desire to education and inspire community members by fostering a safe and supportive environment for camping and paddling
  • Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, service, respect, equity and community
  • Dedication to complete the full term of AmeriCorps service
  • Preferred: Knowledge of basic paddling strokes and techniques; knowledge of basic camping skills
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate weekend out-of-town and overnight assignments
  • Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the US
  • Must pass a criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check. Passing the criminal history check is defined as no positive hits on the NSOPW and no history of violent offenses on the state or FBI checks.
  • High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED

HOW TO APPLY

View complete position description and application deadlines at https://conservationcorps.org/join/

Questions?
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