"Adirondack Associate Director"

The Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute seeks an Associate Director for our immersive two-week college-level program for high school juniors and seniors. The Associate Director will play a crucial role in delivering our transformative educational experience from July 20-25, 2025, both on campus and during a 4-day camping trip to the Adirondacks. The ideal candidate will guide field trips for student projects while collaborating with the Director on curriculum and logistics. Key responsibilities include managing on-site operations, supervising the campsite, providing daily oversight of college-student staff, addressing major student concerns, and supporting staff with student management. Qualified applicants must have experience in outdoor/experiential education settings and working with high school students. Additional requirements include staff supervision abilities, skills in leading educational sessions and team-building activities, excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities, and competence in responding to health and safety issues in backcountry environments. Preference given to candidates with Adirondack familiarity, teaching experience, and wilderness first-aid certification. More information about ESSYI is available at: http://essyi.hws.edu Responsibilities: Guides and/or co-leads field trips for student project; Collaborate with Director in terms of logistics and curriculum; Manage on-site logistics; Manage and supervise campsite; Helps to manage staff daily; Responds to major student issues; Supports staff in terms of student management. The Adirondacks Associate Director will be paid $400/day for 2 days of preparation, 1 day of staff training, and 6 days during the program ($3600). Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Experience in outdoor, experiential, or adventure education settings; Experience with high school students; Ability to supervise and manage college-student staff; Lead or co-lead educational sessions and team building; Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; Ability to respond to student health and safety in a backcountry setting; Basic first-aid certification. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the Adirondacks; College or high school teaching experience; Wilderness first-aid certification.