ANCA Job Board
The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Job Board showcases all levels of positions at nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations.
A career at a nature center offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a profession that facilitates environmental education, conservation, and community engagement. By working in this field, professionals can make a meaningful difference by providing spaces and experiences for communities to connect with the outdoors.
This job board is the only such resource specific to the nature center and outdoor school profession, and serves to support the growth of our unique field.
Nature Day Camp Adventure Trip Leader
Description
Organization: Chippewa Nature CenterJob Type: Full-Time, temporary (seasonal)
Location: Midland, Michigan
Salary: Starting salary is $560 per week ($14/hr.) with additional stipends for overnight camps ($60/night in the field), staff uniform, CNC membership, 20% discount in Nature Center Store, 10% discount on program fees.
Inspire children’s love of the outdoors by leading adventure trips into Michigan’s wilderness, including backpacking the Porcupine Mountains, navigating the Big Manistee River by canoe and exploring the sand dunes of the Manitou Islands. Job Summary: Join a team of creative, energetic professionals who work together to connect children with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Chippewa Nature Center is in search of a Nature Day Camp (NDC) Adventure Trip Leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children by providing powerful, dynamic programs in the backcountry. The Adventure Trip Leader will lead 5- to 9-day programs, introducing 10-16 year olds to backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and backcountry camping in the state of Michigan. Objective: To develop and implement programming of predetermined adventure trips for campers to support and strengthen their relationships with the natural world.
Learn more at:
https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment
Closing Date: 02/03/2023