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From a Paul Sveum Photo Get a JOB!
Edventure Program Leadership Staff Apprentice Leader Climbing Wall Paddling Sessions Outpost Contract Instructors & Presenters Non-Northland Jobs, summer, etc
Ed-venture Program Leadership Staff Student Leaders are responsible for many of the great opportunities offered to other students. Staff mentor others in traditional, outdoor and creative skills, lead hikes and bike trips, go to concerts, teach paddling and climbing, and just about anything else you can think of!
The following are the primary areas that staff work within;
Description: Apprentice staff are those who are just starting out in the leadership/teaching/outdoor trip leading field. LA's assist the head leaders to facilitate the planning and implementation of various programs. This is an unpaid position however LA's usually get to attend the event for free. You may be required to be an LA for a trip or two before being hired on as a regular leader, or you might just want to help out for a trip or two a year. Up to you!
Qualifications: Leader interns should be enthusiastic and have a great desire to learn the arts of leadership. Dependability a must!
Responsibilities: Assist in the planning of trips with trip leaders.
Benefits:
Description: Staff plan programs focused on getting people out & away from the everyday, learning new skills, and meeting new people.
Qualifications: We prefer our staff to have varied interests. This may be a love for outdoor sports such as climbing and skiing, to art, photography or hunting. Specifically, staff must; 1. Have basic first aid and CPR. Wilderness first aid or first responder & healthcare provider CPR preferred. 2. Have experience in the areas you will be leading (e.g. a kayak trip leader must have experience in a kayak) 3. Have enough free time on weekends and some weekdays to facilitate programs.
Responsibilities: 1. Attend weekly staff meetings 2. Plan and lead several programs (at least 2) throughout the semester 3. work to develop your skills in leadership, teaching, and knowledge within the areas you lead
Benefits: 1. Work as part of a team of great folks! 2. Staff training and development opportunities 3. A great pro-purchase program 4. Staff rental privileges at the Northland College Outpost
Leaders also act as facilitators and mentors for Northland college recreation facilities include the climbing wall, ropes course, paddling sessions in the pool, and hopefully a soon-to-come ice climbing wall. Staff facilitate regular (usually every weekday evening) sessions to teach the skills participants need to be safe and have fun in the activity they choose. Depending upon qualifications, staff may work one or several program areas or facilities. Below are some details of responsibilities and expectations.
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Qualifications:
Description: Staff provide rental and repair service to the campus community.
Responsibilities: 1. Be dependable and on time. be willing to be flexible with your yours 2. inventory equipment and keep it secure 3. Communicate with other staff and coordinator to keep program and equipment in top quality condition.
Qualifications: 1. prior retail work recommended 2. enjoy helping people 3. enjoy problem solving and repairing equipment
Outpost Summer Student Manager 2009 Overview: The Summer Manager is responsible for the oversight of the Outpost rental program, and to be liaison to the Recreation Program Coordinator and or Director of Student Development. During the summer, the role of the Outpost manager differs from the normal role taken during the regular school semesters in that there are no staff management responsibilities. You are on your own. There are also more group rentals of gear. Planning for these group needs is a major aspect of the job, with Outdoor Orientation the culminating challenge of the summer. The manager must be extremely organized and dependable. Due to solitary nature of this position this person must not only be self motivated, but be able and willing to take on ALL roles within the Outpost that are normally delegated throughout the year. As an example; the manager should not only be there if needed, but advertise Outpost services to the greater community, be able to fix equipment and feel comfortable in ordering equipment to meet needs. The summer manager should not have other commitments that would interfere with the main duties of working at the Outpost. (i.e. Other jobs, Outdoor Orientation leader position, summer classes, etc.)
Responsibilities at work:
Qualifications: v A 2.25 GPA must be maintained. v Trustworthy with sensitive documents, money and passwords. v Dependable for being on time and accessible. v Well-versed in outdoor equipment design, care, use and repair, and actively training to become more so. v Detail oriented
Benefits v Free INDIVIDUAL rentals of Outpost gear. v Flexible schedule v Competitive pay
Contracted Instructors and Presenters Overview: Like a folk school, Edventures hires craftspeople and specialists to teach courses and workshops anywhere from knife-making to kayaking. Anyone is welcome to apply.
Responsibilities: coming soon
Qualifications: coming soon
Benefits: Flexible schedule Competitive pay
Send Resume or letter of experience and cover letter to Greg Weiss, Program Coordinator gweiss@northland.edu or campus mail.
Non-Northland Job Opportunities Northland Career Services http://www.northland.edu/Northland/CurrentStudents/Offices/Careers/OnlineJobListLocalJobs.htm Outdoor Education Department http://www.ncstaff.net/oed/OutdoorEducationJobOpportunitiesPage.htm Sea Kayak Guide-Living Adventure, Bayfield, WI Lake Valley Camp - Expedition Guides
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