http://www.oapn.netNew outdoor adventure Jobs posted on OAPNeninfo@oapn.netOutdoor Adventure JobsTrail Blazer camps is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Biking Specialist. The Biking Specialist is responsible for our mountain biking program on our 1100 acre property in Sussex County, NJ. Responsibilities include running the general bike program for the camp, maintenance of bike fleets, as well as assisting in preparation for the biking group which goes on a 3 day biking trip. The specialist must also play an active role in general camp life. Trail Blazers is an award-winning youth development organization that, for 125 years, has touched the lives of thousands of young people from New York and New Jersey. Each summer, over 400 children attend Trail Blazers’ core program, the Outdoor Experiential Education Adventure, a unique sleep away and day camp program. Since 1887, Trail Blazers has sponsored thousands of children to take part in these outdoor adventures where learning happens experientially — by living and playing together, and experiencing the challenges and opportunities the natural environment offers. The Biking Specialist position runs June 12th to August 18th. Minimum age 21. Position Open Until Filled.http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1712Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:34:30 -800Trail Blazer CampsSummary of Position: This position is seasonal, requiring up to 125 hours of planning and preparation beginning early spring. Position requires working 40 hours a week beginning June 18 continuing through August 10 while the camp season is in progress and approximately 60 hours after the camp season. The Camp Director is responsible for all aspects of camp, including program development and supervision of staff and campers. This position requires a mature, responsible person who can make sound decisions and problem solve independently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Interview, hire, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate staff. • Creates season themes, program schedule. • Following established guidelines develops and adheres to an individual budget for each program, event or activity. Maintains records of program participation and program evaluations making recommendations concerning program success, development and expansion to the Director. • Maintains an inventory of all materials and equipment. Orders new materials and equipment for activities. Receives and processes new materials and equipment, maintains inventory and provides for the responsible use, maintenance and storage of all equipment and materials used in association with activities. • Update staff manual and information packet for parents. • Communicate effectively with children, supervisor, parents, school district personnel and community members. • Coordinate field trips and community based programs. • Ensure a clean, healthy and safe environment for participants and staff. • Responsible for proper storage, distribution and documentation of all medications. • Prepare a weekly snack schedule and procurement of all snack needs. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • To perform this job successfully, the Director must be able and willing to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. • Bachelors Degree in Recreation or Elementary Education, or three years working with children in an educational or recreational setting with leadership responsibilities. • Experience planning and implementing developmentally appropriate recreation curriculum for children grades K-6. • Good written and verbal communication skills with staff, parents and children necessary. • Must have proven leadership skills; Prior supervisory experience preferred. • First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain same). • Physically and mentally capable of supervising children and staff for eight hours a day, most of which time is spent outdoors. • Administrative skills required: planning, communication, decision-making and problem solving. • Ability to lift 40 pounds. • Must hold valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to operate 12 passenger van. http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1711Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:17:38 -800San Juan Island Park and Recreation http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1710Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:11:56 -800Imagine yourself living in Maine, the great "vacationland" state. Maine's beauty will surround you as you hone your environmental skills and give back to our local communities. The Maine Conservation Corps Environmental Educator Program provides opportunities for members to gain experience in environmental education, volunteer leadership and community service projects. The rewards are unlimited. Join MCC-an AmeriCorps term of service in Maine will make a difference in your life and ours. For over 25 years, the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) has helped environmental organizations throughout Maine support and accomplish their conservation goals. MCC is a participant in the Maine Commission for Community Service AmeriCorps program and is within the Department of Conservation. The mission of the MCC is to: accomplish natural resource related projects, with long term public benefit, in partnership with public and private non-profit organizations; provide job training, education and service opportunities; provide conservation education; and promote and manage volunteer opportunities related to natural resources. Our Environmental Education Program places individual AmeriCorps members at Host Sites that share our conservation mission. Environmental Educators can recruit, train and lead volunteers, teach school children and adults about environmental issues, work with watershed organizations to monitor water quality conditions, and research, educate and promote green initiatives such as energy conservation. Environmental Educators earn a living allowance while gaining environmental experience, receive free health insurance, receive assistance with child care costs, can earn an Education Award to use toward student loans or for future college tuition, receive ongoing training and experience networking opportunities. http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1709Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:46:13 -800Maine Conservation CorpsMay 15 to August 10, 2012 or May 15 to November 9, 2012 The Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to accomplishing outdoor recreation and conservation projects. MCC engages teams throughout the State of Maine. Improve Recreational Trails throughout Maine & Build Great Things with Great People! MCC Teams: * Have fun and make new friends. * Live in some of Maine’s most beautiful places. * Learn outdoor living skills. * Build experience in the field of Natural Resources. * Improve fitness through rugged and satisfying outdoor service. * Help maintain and restore Maine’s Park and Public Lands. Training topics include: First Aid and CPR certification * Communication, Conflict Resolution and Diversity Training * Introduction to Trail Tools * Safety Practices and Personal Protective Equipment Qualifications: Have the ability to live and perform strenuous work under challenging conditions * Have the desire to learn and serve with others to make a difference * Must be at least 18 years old * Must be a US citizen * Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply Application Deadline March 30, 2012 The Maine Department of Conservation provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1708Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:42:13 -800Maine Conservation Corps GearTrade.com is seeking a creative and energetic Online Marketer to join our newly growing team. This is an exciting time to get on board this start-up posed for stardom. If you love the outdoors, gear, e-commerce and innovation then this is your dream job. GearTrade.com is a compelling business model centered around the reuse of outdoor gear in a marketplace format. As a marketplace, our margins are small and we rely on volume to be profitable. Since we are unable to play in the traditional affiliate based marketing games, we need a truly creative and scrappy marketer to build our brand and traffic while growing profitability. Responsibilities: Develop a Marketing Strategy to double unique visitors in the next operating year. Work creatively with outdoor industry websites to promote our site. Guest blogging, Building effective inbound links,etc. Develop a SEO/SEM strategy to increase traffic and gain great google presence on relevant search terms. Startup a paid search marketing program while monitoring key metrics and campaign elements to decrease costs and increase ad effectiveness Incorporate site analytics and user research intelligently into our marketing programs. Create Ads from idea to copy to design. Bring inspired ideas and motivation into a collaborative team environment. Requirements Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing or Business. Minimum 2+ years online marketing in an e-commerce environment. Strong understanding of SEM/SEO marketing and the ability to identify key success metrics and make data-driven decisions or recommendations. MS Office skills Passion for driving positive results and working in fast paced changing environments. Self-Motivated with the drive to manage multiple simultaneous projects. Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Graphic Design Experience = a huge plus. http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1707Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:31:09 -800GearTrade.comThe Discovery Center, an award winning diversity education program is seeking counselors for a high quality experiential curriculum and outdoor activities effort. Our full year program offers residential experiences for 4th, 5th& 6th grade students from urban & suburban communities in a camp setting. Camp, teaching, or outdoor education experience is a plus. Responsibilities include teaching classes in diversity, math, science, language arts, teambuilding and creating a positive learning environment. Spring session starts 3/12/12 and ends 6/14/12. (ACA Accredited)http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1706Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:54:22 -800The Discovery CenterGirl Scout Camp River Ranch in Western Washington is seeking a Waterfront Director experienced managing boating and swimming activities on an open waterfront. The Waterfront Director supervises the Waterfront Lifeguards, sets weekly schedules for all waterfront activities, and plays an active role in camp life. Girl Scout Camp River Ranch is located 40 minutes east of Seattle, WA in a beautiful river valley, just below the Cascade Mountains. Every summer we play host to 250 girls a week plus staff from all over the world. Activities at Camp River Ranch include boating on our 40-acre lake, mountain biking, climbing wall, arts and crafts, archery, horseback riding, low challenge course, nature, gardening, pioneering, and lots of singing! Staff receive time off on the weekend and have the opportunity to join staff trips around Washington. The Waterfront Director position runs May 31st to August 22nd with possible employment opportunities extending through early September. Minimum age 21; applicants with experience supervising staff and current waterfront lifeguard certifications will be given priority. Position Open Until Filled http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1705Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:02:55 -800Girl Scouts of Western WashingtonThe C5 Youth Foundation takes select, high potential teens from Los Angeles to a summer leadership camp in rural Wyoming for the adventure of a lifetime! Outdoor Adventure Specialist will manage & instruct rock climbing & rappelling program for campers and staff, will plan and coordinate overnight camping events, teach orienteering, teach outdoor living skills and help students appreciate the great outdoors! - WFR, WFA, EMT, W-EMT a huge plus! In addition to providing transportation & room and board for the length of training and camp program, we offer a competitive summer salary based on experience and position. The campsite is located in Hyattville, Wyoming, please contact the C5 office in Los Angeles for employment information (213) 863-8444. Position fills quickly, submit an application today!http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1704Tue, 01 Jul 2014 23:26:47 -800C5 Youth Foundation, Southern California (C5LA) Live and work at Odiyan Retreat Center on one thousand breathtakingly beautiful acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Northern CA. Join a community of like-minded individuals from around the world engaged in meaningful work that benefits oneself and others. Integrate creative and challenging work with a path of self-exploration that opens your inner potential. You receive *housing *vegetarian meals *living allowance of $150 per month *classes and discussion groups on practical integration of Buddhism in everyday life *opportunity to engage in a wholesome lifestyle of self-sufficiency, meaningful work, inner development, taking responsibility *healthy setting of nature, wide open spaces, sacred beauty, fresh air, clean water, nutritious food, regular and active routines The Odiyan Center is seeking resident volunteers for outdoor landscaping work and gardening, indoor maintenance, construction, foundry work and vegetarian cooking. Landscaping needs include large-tree planting, orchard pruning and maintenance, weeding and irrigation. Also seeking those with experience in vegetarian cooking, organic gardening and foundry work. ( metal work and casting) Gain practical, hands-on experience while living in beautiful, rural coastal Northern California amongst a caring, supportive community that fosters inner growth. We are seeking people with working experience in the trades (construction, electrical, plumbing, machine operation, carpentry), foundry work, landscaping, gardening and cooking. Those without previous experience who are interested in the lifestyle and work of Odiyan are also welcome to apply. Please be physically strong and able to handle manual work. You do not need have any religious affiliation , but please have a sincere interest in Buddhism. See our work gallery for more images at http://www.odiyan.org/volunteerGallery.html Living and working at Odiyan is not for the faint of heart or body. You need to be someone who enjoys physical labor, can work long hours, is flexible and positive in attitude and comfortable with the outdoors. Housing is two people to a room, each room with an outdoor deck. This is challenging, meaningful work in one of the most spectacular Tibetan Buddhist centers in the world. You will merge work for the benefit of all humanity with opportunity to develop your potential while living in a community of people dedicated to spiritual development and self sufficiency through work. Classes such as Tibetan yoga, Skillful Means ( work as a path of practice) and discussions on Buddhist philosophy, history and art are also offered periodically to all residents. Minimum age is 22. We cannot accept children or pets. Couples are welcome to apply. Six month commitment, includes one month trial period. Now accepting applications for Mid-February and beyond. See our web site http://www.odiyan.org/volunteerOverview.html for more pictures and information about Odiyan. http://www.oapn.net/jobdetail.php?id=1703Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:47:42 -800Odiyan Buddhist Retreat Center