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Title

Assistant Adventure Coordinator Intern

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Minnesota - America North
Town/City Audubon Center of the Northwoods, Sandstone, MN
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Voluntary & Interns
Deadline 31/07/2009
Company Name Audubon Center of the North Woods
Contact Name
Email kleese@audubon-center.org
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Audubon Center of the North Woods is seeking a motivated team player for an internship as an Adventure Programming Coordinator Assistant from August 2009 through August 2010.
Duties Include:
*Train staff on use of Adventure Courses including Climbing Wall, High and Low Ropes and Initiatives Courses
*Inspections, maintenance and improvements of adventure courses and equipment
*Coordinate and lead Community College weekend programs including Backpacking, Winter Skills, Wilderness Navigation, River Canoeing and Outdoor Sampler
*Teach outdoor education classes to residential K-12 school groups
*Liaison for school groups
*Lead summer youth camp backpacking and canoe trips
Benefits:
*Room and Board
*Meals provided when groups in residence
*Use of Audubon Center adventure equipment and facilities including canoes and climbing wall
*Environmental Education Certificate from Hamline (10 Masters credits free)
*Stipend of $160 per week
Skills Needed:
*Experience in ropes course management
*Competency in teaching belaying and climbing skills
*Canoe training and background
*Expedition and trip planning
*Teaching ability for wide range of ages and audiences
*Flexibility with work

To Apply
Send Resume, cover letter and list of three references to:

Katie Kleese
Audubon Center of the North Woods
PO Box 530
Sandstone, MN 55072
(320) 245-2648 ext. 103
kleese@audubon-center.org

 

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