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Organization
Christodora-Manice Education Center
Job Posted
January 22, 2024
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Remote
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Website
Contact Name
Jake Kreuzer
Contact Email
employment@christodora.org
Deadline to Apply
Location
North Adams, MA
United States
United States
Christodora, a 126-year-old, non-sectarian, non-profit organization, seeks a outdoor leader to work as the Excursions Supervisor at the Manice Education Center (MEC), located in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity to manage overnight outings for NYC youth on backpacking and canoeing adventures–often for the first time. The Excursions Supervisor leads the operations and training of a safe, healthy, and fun outdoor adventure program for middle-and high-school students from NYC, working to sequentially tailor excursions by age, maturity, and ability. Backpacking and canoeing outings range from one to four nights in nearby state forests, on national scenic trails, and nearby rivers in Massachusetts and Vermont.
Summary
The Supervisor will:
- Review existing trip itineraries, update risk management planning, scout trails and rivers for changes in conditions, renew and attain required land-use permits, and develop new trips as needed.
- Continue to foster and maintain strong working relationships with land-owners and partner organizations who contribute to the success of MEC excursions
- Review and make improvements to the existing training program to effectively prepare a range of outdoor leaders
- Provide positive mentorship and lead a feedback-oriented culture that focuses on growth, support, and goal accountability for outdoor leaders
- Provide ongoing support for excursions and MEC activities by being on-call for emergencies and trip support and supervise camp alongside the Director/Assistant Director
- Work closely with the Wilderness Health and Logistics Supervisor to coordinate medical needs, medications, and the infirmary in support of excursions
- Closely mentor four high school-aged Wilderness Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Transport students to and from excursions and occasionally assist with participants traveling to and from NYC
- Provide regular updates to the MEC Director/AssistantDirector about the status and needs of the excursions and provide administrative support for MEC programs
Qualifications:
- Experience as an outdoor leader for backpacking and canoeing expeditions in a wilderness context with youth
- Wilderness First Responder, CPR, Waterfront Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain before summer or during training
- BA/BS in outdoor leadership, adventure recreation, or related discipline; significant professional experience also considered
- Valid Drivers License
- Background clearances, medical physical required, and record of required immunizations per Massachusetts camp law
- Outdoor leadership and/or wilderness navigation certifications preferred
Compensation Information
- $800/week, commensurate with experience, paid in biweekly intervals
- Room and board at MEC during employment
- Outdoor equipment discounts