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Outdoor Skills Instructor

The Outdoor Skills Instructor will provide basic camping instruction, paddling instructor and environmental education for the I Can Paddle! and I Can Camp! programs. I Can Paddle! and I Can Camp! are part of several I Can! programs, sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). I Can! programs introduce Minnesota families to a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, paddling and biking. Outdoor Skills Instructors will co-lead single day and overnight workshops for canoe/kayak paddling and front-country camping. Each pair of instructors teaches basic skills instruction for 2-4 hour long drop-in workshops and 2-3 day overnight workshops. During the summer, instructors will travel and camp at state parks and state water trails throughout Minnesota. Instructors are responsible for monitoring weather and completing pre-trip calls with DNR staff to ensure workshops are safe to hold. Instructors will provide environmental education, offering information about local ecology and natural resources during each trip. Instructors will also handle day-of workshop operations including communicating any necessary workshop cancellations, properly cleaning and storing all equipment and maintaining regular communication with DNR and Conservation Corps staff. AmeriCorps Crew Members must be able to serve effectively on a team comprised of their peers, helping fellow members achieve personal and program success through the principles of team-work and service-learning. Members must be responsive to instructions and feedback delivered by the Crew Leader, Regional Staff, and DNR staff.

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Member Duties : • Coordinate and provide instruction for camping, paddling and hiking workshops • Coordinate workshop logistics for multiple paddling and camping workshops each week • Communicate logistical details and equipment needs • Abide by Corps program safety regulations as well as applicable federal/state/municipal law and OSHA requirements; communicate any safety concerns and incidents • Review safety protocols daily, begin each workshop with a safety briefing, ensure workshop participants follow safety protocols and abide by the rules of the Park, ensure adequate safety equipment, first-aid kit and functioning communication devices are available on all workshops • Contribute actively to the team to complete projects, demonstrating a commitment to the Corps values of safety, justice, stewardship, community and leadership. • Positive attitude, desire to learn new skills, interest in community service; represent Conservation Corps in positive manner in public

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Training .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Environment .

Skills :
Team Work , Youth Development , Environment .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Outdoor Skills Instructor

Program Start/End Date
05/16/2025 - 08/15/2025

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 30

Program Locations	MINNESOTA

Accepting Applications
From 02/27/2025 To 04/30/2025

To apply :
Phone 651-209-9900
E-mail recruit@conservationcorps.org
Website www.conservationcorps.org/join

Contact	Haley Nelson
60 Plato Blvd E
Saint Paul MN 55107
651-209-9900
recruit@conservationcorps.org
www.conservationcorps.org

Listing ID	125857


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