Essential Functions:

• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Listen to and comprehend oral communication
• Read written documentation both on paper and on screen
• Be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting
• Work with and have patience for children for up to 8 hours a day
• Hike up to three (3) miles each day on terrain of varying difficulty
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
• Comfortable making difficult decisions in stressful situations with full knowledge of 
organizational policy and procedure
• Recognize and respond positively to social cues of children and adults
• Utilize discretion when faced with sensitive issues that could impact individual parties 
involved in/with MS or the organization as a whole
• Work in a team, perform interactive behaviors, and respect a chain of command

Experience and Attributes: Ideal candidates will be committed to MS’ mission and possess relevant experience and key personal attributes including:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a related field
• At least 2-3 years of experience in education, including significant experience in experiential education and teaching
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of the local natural history of the Mountain region
• Basic map/outdoor navigation skills
• Positive work ethic and attitude

Specific duties include:

• Education/Program Delivery:
  • Provide high quality field instruction to 5th grade students
  • Ensure exemplary field safety
  • Responsible for delivery of the MS curriculum during each expedition while maintaining good time management
  • Maintain appropriate behavior and group management in an outdoor classroom
  • Arrive at the field site on time and in a professional manner
• Resupply/Logistics:
  • Responsible for helping to maintain and organize the field vehicle
  • Maintain individual instructor kits keeping materials in good shape and organized
  • Coordinate with the Assistant Program Director when resupply items are needed
  • Communicate with teaching team via email before the expedition on carpooling and vehicle logistics
• Administrative Duties:
  • Responsible for submitting pay and mileage logs on time each month
  • Complete mid and end-of- season personal evaluation forms
  • Submit lead instructor reports following each expedition
• Staff meetings/Trainings:
  • Responsible for attending pre-season training days (3-5) in addition to mid- year staff meetings
  • Obtain Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certification
  • Enroll in (if not already) the NC Environmental Education Certification program

Education Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferably with prior school/professional experience in the field of education and/or another related field.