Overview
Our extended trip team of Outdoor Leaders lead multi-day trips in various destinations across the region and country including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Voyageurs National Park, Superior Hiking Trail, the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers, Yellowstone National Park, and more. Extended trips vary from frontcountry to backcountry settings and require a range of skill sets and experiences. Most extended trips are 3-12 days in duration.
We recognize that as an industry, there is much to do to increase representation in our field to reflect the communities we aim to serve. We also know that diversity of identities, experiences and ways of thinking result in better solutions for our communities. For this reason, we especially encourage applicants from communities who experience systemic barriers – including black, indigenous, and people of color, women, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities – to apply for this position.
Qualifications:
Desire to lead, motivate, and manage groups of varying ages, abilities, and identities in an outdoor setting
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work as a team and conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a positive working environment with peers
Willing to keep flexible hours
Must pass a background check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally allowed to work in the United States
Required Skills:
A minimum of Basic First Aid & CPR (or ability to obtain)
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) preferred
Desire to lead, motivate, and manage groups of varying ages, abilities, and identities in an outdoor setting
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work as a team and conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a positive working environment with peers
Willing to keep flexible hours
Must pass a background check
Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred Skills:
A minimum of Basic First Aid & CPR
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or (WFR)
Wilderness Water Safety, Lifeguard or other Professional Rescuer
Current driver’s license* and a safe driving record dating back at least five years
One or more seasons or years of professional experience in outdoor recreation or education, leadership or guiding, group facilitation, or other related experience
Experience working with individuals from diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
About Wilderness Inquiry
Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people from all walks of life to the natural world through shared outdoor adventures. Through the medium of outdoor adventure travel, we inspire personal growth, enhanced awareness of the environment and community integration. Wilderness Inquiry is all about access, inclusion, and opportunity. We believe exploration of the natural world is a birthright we all share, and we act on that belief. We operate in a manner that facilitates full participation by everyone, including people of all ages, background, and abilities.
