FIND Outdoors

Explorers Club Counselor

FIND Outdoors  •  Onsite  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

About FIND Outdoors:
 
FIND is a 50+-year-old nonprofit headquartered in Pisgah Forest, NC whose mission is to provide all people with education, recreational and interpretive opportunities about natural resources and cultural history. FIND Outdoors serves over 800,000 visitors each year with over 150 educational and recreational programs, special events, and tours, and manages 15 recreations, education, and camping facilities in North Carolina, Kentucky and Georgia. In addition, FIND offers our visitors forest- related gifts, education resources, and provides partnership opportunities for the health of our forests and the safety of our forest users on public and private lands.
 
About the Opportunity:
 
Explorers Club Counselor
FIND has an exciting opportunity for an Explorers Club Counselor. Explorers Club is an outreach of FIND Outdoors and provides high-adventure outdoor recreation trips for youth who have previously had limited access to such opportunities. These trips occur on local public lands at a minimum cadence of six through the May – November season, primarily occurring on the weekends.

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and instruct youth recreation trips
  • Provide positive mentorship and encouragement to build confidence and skill in youth participants
  • Maintain a fun, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere
  • Model best practices for safety and supervision
  • Set up and inspect necessary gear for safety and appropriateness; assist in the maintenance and storage of gear after recreation trips return
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Previous experience in youth development preferred.
  • Able to motivate and inspire youth toward a lifetime love of the outdoors.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience:
  • Native Spanish speaker preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Competence in outdoor settings and proficiency in activities such as backpacking, kayaking, hiking, and biking.
  • Being able to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
 
FIND Outdoors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

FIND Outdoors

About FIND Outdoors

FIND Outdoors is the Southeast's leading provider of public land access, offering exceptional recreational experiences to inspire people to connect with nature. With well-managed outdoor recreation sites, campgrounds, visitor centers, guided tours, and educational opportunities for all ages and abilities, FIND Outdoors strives to make nature accessible to all. The organization also manages retail outlets that offer forest-related gifts and souvenirs, nature-based activities for children, local crafts, and trail guides. FIND is an over 50 year-old 501(c)(3) tax deductible nonprofit based in Pisgah Forest, NC serving over one million visitors annually in three states: North Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
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Website
gofindoutdoors.org
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