Overview
Do you want to work on an island this summer and make an impact in the local Portland, ME community? Rippleffect is accepting applications on a rolling basis for seasonal Wilderness Education Guide and Counselors. Work is available for this position during our Spring, Summer, and Fall Seasons, with trainings provided prior to each season. During the Summer season, Wilderness Education Guides will primarily lead our expeditionary and overnight programs, including sea kayaking and backpacking. Most summer programming is based on and around our 26-acre eco-campus on Cow Island in Casco Bay. Spring and Fall guiding pivots to leading our Youth Partner Programs at our mainland challenge course facility (ROCC), Cow Island, and local schools. This position requires a Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification upon employment start date.
Qualifications:
This position requires a Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification upon employment start date.
About Rippleffect
Rippleffect is a non-profit youth and community development organization, serving over 4,000 youth annually. Our mission is to promote youth development and leadership through adventure, healthy communities and living sustainably. We believe that hands-on adventure education is fundamental to healthy development of citizens and communities. Our students build confidence, develop critical leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and grow their appreciation for the outdoors through exploration of Cow Island, the waters of Casco Bay, and the wilderness of New England.
We own Cow Island, a beautiful 26-acre eco-campus in Casco Bay, Maine, where we run many programs. We also have developed a mainland facility, the Rippleffect Outdoor Community Center, that is a central piece in Rippleffect's vision to provide equitable access for all Maine youth. This site is a launching point for groups to make connections, challenge themselves, and foster the next generation of outdoor adventurers.
