College Outdoors On-Call Trip Staff

About the Position:

College Outdoors is seeking qualified individuals to lead outdoor trips for groups of college students. Depending on the trip, activities may include but are not limited to hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, and surfing.

Essential Functions:

• Lead groups of college students on outdoor trips
• Risk management
• Facilitate group dynamics
• Trip planning
• Manage emergency situations
• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year experience leading outdoor group trips
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years experience leading New Student Trips for Lewis & Clark College Outdoors
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience driving and backing trailers
• Ability to drive LC vehicles
• Wilderness First Responder certification or equivalent certification or experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the physical activities of the outdoor trips. Depending on the trip, this may include lifting and carrying up to 70lbs, hiking long distance on uneven terrain, strong swimming ability in dynamic waters, and ability to lead a group in physically demanding outdoor environments.
• Bending, crawling, kneling/squatting, twisting, Climbing (ladders/stairs), standing, driving, sitting, walking, grasping, pinching/squeezing, reaching, pushing/pulling, repetitive hand movements, seeing, talking, listening.

Work Schedule

• Hours/Days per week: varies depending on need
• Benefit Eligible: No

Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience, starting at $80 per day

Directions for Cover Letter

Please include a cover letter describing your interest in joining Lewis & Clark and the ways you can contribute to a culture of inclusion on our campus.