Alaska Field Instructor & Expedition Guide

Onward & Upward, Inc.

Palmer (AK)

Hybrid

USD 58,000 - 62,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Onward & Upward, Inc. is seeking an experienced Field Instructor/Guide in Alaska to lead youth programs in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and beyond. You will deliver high-quality experiential education, mentor students, and ensure safety and meaningful learning during extended expeditions.

Starting salary ranges from $58,000 to $62,000 annually, with 10 paid holidays and up to 160 hours of PTO. Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with longer hours for multi-day trips and special

Qualifications

Minimum age 21.
Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification.
Experience working with vulnerable youth in outdoor settings.
Background clearances including FBI and driving record.

Responsibilities

Lead outdoor educational programs for youth across Alaska.
Build positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
Facilitate activities that build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership.
Implement curriculum and contribute to lesson development.
Assist with planning, logistics, equipment, and field operations.
Participate in risk assessment and management processes (RAMP).
Ensure participant safety, inclusion, and meaningful learning.
Represent the organization with professionalism in the community.
Support multi-day expedition programs and extended trips.
Contribute ideas and leadership to growing organization.