Outdoor Educator: River Trips & Field Camps

Canyonlands Field Institute; Moab, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals provided

Mentorship

Equipment access

Job summary

Canyonlands Field Institute in Moab, Utah, seeks a First Year Naturalist Educator for a seasonal program (Mar 3–Oct 31, 2027). You will lead land-based programming for schools and youth at Professor Valley Camp and multi-day river trips on the Green, Colorado, and San Juan Rivers.

This paid position includes free housing, mentorship, and outdoor education training. Applicants must be 21+, pass a background check, and be prepared for field-based teaching, guiding, and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Teaching and facilitation experience for youth or adults.
• Experience cultivating relationships with diverse groups.
• Willingness to develop river guiding and safety skills.
• Ability to manage groups and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to safety and risk awareness in remote settings.
• Understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Teach and guide groups up to 15 students or adults.
• Lead river trips and set up river camps; perform cooking duties.
• Maintain health and safety standards; follow risk management policies.
• Rig and de-rig equipment; assist with program outreach and documentation.
• Develop lesson plans with program managers; contribute to curriculum.

Skills

Teaching & Facilitation

Youth experience

Boating/Technical Guiding

Group management

Risk management

Inclusion & accessibility

Teamwork

Self-management

Job description

Canyonlands Field Institute in Moab, Utah, seeks a First Year Naturalist Educator for a seasonal program (Mar 3–Oct 31, 2027). You will lead land-based programming for schools and youth at Professor Valley Camp and multi-day river trips on the Green, Colorado, and San Juan Rivers.

This paid position includes free housing, mentorship, and outdoor education training. Applicants must be 21+, pass a background check, and be prepared for field-based teaching, guiding, and leadership roles.