Entry-Level Outdoor Jobs

100+ POSITIONS
Starting Oct 2005, and winter/spring 2006
Spend a year with us in the beautiful Pacific NW! Northwest Service Academy members work with 100+ partner agencies throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho to address local environmental and community issues. Beyond gaining hands-on and leadership skills, you will also have a chance to network with the pros from throughout the environmental community and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. One of the most environmentally rich corners of the earth, the PNW Region abounds with natural wonders from the snow-capped peaks of the Saw Tooth Mountains to the Cascades; from the mystical waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge to the rugged Pacific Ocean coast; and, from the remote outback of the high desert to the vast stretches of wilderness areas. Outdoor adventures such as hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and kayaking are waiting to be experienced. Benefits include: a $945/month stipend, health insurance, a $4,725 scholarship, networking opportunities, on-going training & professional development, loan forbearance and childcare allowance. (EOE) Additional information at: www.northwestserviceacademy.org.

GREENAPPLE CORPS – AMERICORPS
NYC Parks & Recreation, www.nyc.gov/parks, seeks participants for our GreenApple – AmeriCorps program. Starting fall 2005, work on projects aimed towards improving the City through environmental initiatives. Requirements: at least 17 years of age, a US citizen or permanent resident and able to work approximately 38 hours per week. Participants receive a modest living stipend throughout the program and an education award upon completion. Send resume with cover letter to: Brian Aucoin, GreenApple Corps, Parks & Recreation, 1234 Fifth Avenue, Rm 200, NY, NY 10029. Email: GreenApple@parks.nyc.gov. EOE

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
Come work with children in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. YMCA Camp Marston & Raintree Ranch of the YMCA of San Diego County is looking for Instructors to work with our Residential Outdoor Education Program. Instructors lead hands-on experiential education classes in natural science, team building and recreation using the classroom of the Cuyamaca Mountains in northeast San Diego County. Starting salary for instructors is $55-$65 per day with room and board provided. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in education, environmental studies, recreation or a related field, equivalent life experience accepted. Experience working with children in an outdoor setting. Good communication skills including speaking in front of groups. Applicants should also be energetic and motivated with a sincere desire to work with children in the outdoors. Our season will begin at the end of September and run through June 10. Please send a cover letter and resume to Tara Murgatroyd by email: tmurgatroyd@ymca.org or by mail to Camp Marston, P O Box 2440, Julian, California, 92036. For additional information or questions contact by email or call 760-765-0642.