Primary Responsibilities Include:
• Actively participate in an immersive training which will cover wilderness travel and camping technical skills, group management, working with diverse groups, and BOLD & GOLD curriculum
• Help facilitate 1 or 2 wilderness expeditions under the guidance of 2 BOLD & GOLD Instructors
• Create values-forming experiences for adolescents
• Create an inclusive environment for youth in the outdoors
• Help with both pre-course preparation and logistical support and post-course work
• Work with fellow interns on one end-of-season project, under the supervision of the Program Director
Critical Success Factors:
• Commitment to working with diverse groups, openness to learning about one’s own biases, and creating an inclusive environment for all participants and staff members
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness to learn new skills and ideas
• A commitment to making the transference of a wilderness experience relevant to the everyday lives of youth participants
• Knowing how to have fun!
BOLD & GOLD AORE Interns will be assigned to spend the summer working at one of the following wilderness Camps:
• YMCA Camp Widjiwagan (Ely, MN)
• YMCA Camp Menogyn (Grand Marais, MN)
- OR -
• Seattle BOLD & GOLD Basecamp
Intern preference in MN will be taken into account, but assignment will be made based upon
Dates of Employment:
• June 1st to August 31st, 2019 (Approximate)
Compensation:
• Daily rate
• Room and Board in MN
To Apply:
• Send a resume and cover letter to Kurt Simer at [email protected]
Questions:
• Contact Kurt Simer at [email protected]
Application Closing Date:
• December 31, 2018