Employment

NOW HIRING FOR SPRING & SUMMER 2012

Due to the large volume of returning staff, our spaces are extremely limited. Please contact us as soon as possible for spring 2012 interest.

Qualifications

People always ask us what we look for in our leaders or “how do I know if I am qualified?”, and we tell them that we look for people with great personalities, solid communication skills, an excellent work ethic, and a great attitude. Our training is very thorough and we can teach you to do all the hard skills, what we can’t teach you is to:

have a desire to teach youth, and,
be comfortable spending two weeks at a time living out of a backpack.

If the idea of spending two weeks without running water, going to the bathroom in the woods, getting wet, getting dirty, being challenged, getting bit by bugs, etc. sounds appealing then you are exactly what we want. Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing hires primarily for our Summer Adventure Program. Other programs include Corporate Team-building, Outdoor Education and Custom Group Adventure Programs.

Responsibilities for those applying for our Summer Adventure Program: Mandatory orientation and staff training for trip leaders ~ June 3rd – June 16th; Support Staff are encouraged, but not required to attend the orientation. The Apprentice Program has it’s own mandatory orientation called the LTP (Leader Training Program) that is 6/17/12-6/23/12.

Requirements: High standard of moral character and desire to teach children in wilderness setting. Must have backpacking and camping experience and own equipment. Senior Leaders and Activity Instructors must be 21 years of age or older, WFR or better preferred. A limited number of Assistant Leaders and Base Camp Support Staff can be 18+ years of age. Wilderness First Aid is the minimum medical training for trip leaders and instructors, and a course will be offered at the start of orientation. Please email us if you are interested in registering for the WFA course on June 10th-11th, 2011, all applicants welcome even if you are not interested in a staff position.

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If you would like to be considered for employment please download an employment application and mail it to us along with a cover letter and resume. Join the team that helped to make Wilderness Adventure Outside Magazine’s Top 50 Places to Work (nationwide) in 2010 & 2011.

Seasonal & Full Time Opportunities

Now hiring for all Summer 2012 positions and group leaders for Spring 2012 (to begin in March-May, depending on openings and your availability). Spring hires will only be brought on if they are able to stay through the summer.

Positions available for spring, summer and/or fall: Activity Instructors, Wilderness Trip & Retreat Center Leaders, and a variety of Base Camp Support Staff (including vehicle maintenance, kitchen help, equipment managers, etc). Year round and extended seasonal positions are also available. Support Staff may begin then or later date to be determined.

Trip Leaders (TL) TLs work leading 1 week or 2 week trips, typically based on experience. First year TL work primarily with our Outdoor Discovery Program and our Classic Adventures. We are currently accepting applications and will begin interviews in December. We typically have all our summer staff positions filled by February or March so please get your applications in early. Click here to see a description of a Classic Adventure trips and Click here to see a description of our Outdoor Discovery Trips. If you decide to stay through the fall then you will begin to work with our group program guiding school groups, corporate groups, families, etc. during the day and hosting them in our lodges at night. Typical salary is $225-$275 per week, a raise will be awarded if you are chosen as a year round staff member. Trip leaders 21 and older will receive a higher salary as long as they are eligible to drive vehicles which is based on your driving record. As a TL you will potentially lead a total of 6 weeks straight (3 two-week trips back to back to back) Mandatory start date of June 3rd, 2012 for all Trip Leaders, if you need WFA then the start date is June 1st.
Support Staff
We are currently accepting applications for Support Staff and will begin interviews in December continuing through May. Support Staff will work at our Base Camp and will work with all facets of our entire program (seasonal positions only). Areas of responsibility include: equipment repairs, shuttles, food packaging, issuing of resupply, trail work, etc.
Apprentice/Leadership Training Program
You must be a former or current participant and be at least 17 years old or a senior in H.S. After successful completion you will work the rest of the summer as an Apprentice. Come spend your summer learning the ins and outs of what goes on behind the scenes in an camp, conference and adventure center…click here for more info!

Benefits: Training and trip experience, room and board included, compensation according to position and experience. Discounted Wilderness First Aid courses. Discounted outdoor gear purchases. Medical insurance, paid vacation, and additional benefits are available for those who are chosen for a full time position.

Internships available with stipend.

Not convinced WAEL is awesome enough for you?? Check out this letter from a former employee!

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Outdoor Leader Course

If you are unable to work the entire summer or lack the experience required for employment you may still be eligible to take part in our staff orientation. We run the most comprehensive and exciting staff orientation of any company in the industry. Our 14 day course covers everything you need to have the confidence and skills to be a respected leader in the outdoor industry. While all companies require certain training for you to learn their local operating procedures, many programs follow industry standards. To learn more details about tuition and what is included in our Outdoor Leader Course click here.

Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification is included in this course. If you are hired as a WAEL employee your cost for Outdoor Leader Course is waived and the WFA cost will be deducted from your first pay check. If you are not hired by WAEL but would like to attend only the WFA course from June 1st-2nd please email us or call 800-782-0779.

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Download Application & Reference Form

Click on the following links to download the forms. We do most of hiring by February and March for both Spring and Summer positions so please return them as soon as possible.