Jobs and Internships

Want to work for an organization dedicated to giving women and girls a sense of voice and power? Want to be a part of a workplace that has a whole room dedicated to outdoor gear and takes mandatory Frisbee breaks at noon? We did too….

Office Positions
Field Positions
Internships
Volunteering

Office PositionsMarketing DirectorOur search is on for one amazing individual whose combined marketing expertise and passion for The Women's Wilderness Institute will drive communication about our groundbreaking and impactful programs. This highly skilled and experienced professional will lead the strategy, development and execution of all marketing, communications, media and public relations for The Women's Wilderness Institute. Thank you for your interest. The application deadline for this position has passed. 

Field Positions Field staff are at the heart of our mission. The Women's Wilderness Institute strives to hire the best professional staff in the industry-women dedicated to connecting, encouraging and strengthening the women and girls who attend our courses. We are committed to offering a competitive daily rate, professional development opportunities and a positive and powerful environment in which to work.

Successful applicants must possess the following experience, skills and current certifications:

  • Wilderness First Responder - must be current for the period of employment (not in a grace period)
  • Adult CPR
  • A minimum of 2 seasons working in a mission-oriented outdoor education.
  • For Girls' Programming:
    • Experience working with youth ages 12-18 (prefer experience working in girls-only environments)
    • Able to manage a top-rope climbing site (teach belay school, helmet & harness fitting, set a "safe zone", and manage novice belayers)
    • Able to manage a group of up to 10 girls in remote mountainous environments. Knowledge of mountain hazards - weather, animals, snow fields, falling trees, etc. and ability to teach basic backpacking curriculum - camp selection, kitchen safety management, group travel, navigation, route finding, stream crossing, etc.
  • For Women's Programming:
    • Significant personal and professional experience in the skill area in which one is applying to work (moving water canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, mountain biking, telemark skiing, ice climbing, etc.)
    • Experience facilitating adult groups
    • Experience teaching adult learners
The hiring process:Applications may be completed and submitted at any time of the year; however, the following timeline will increase your likelihood of employment. Please take a look at our listings for 2008/9 Winter jobs and 2009 Summer jobs, and follow the steps below if you would like to apply.

Between October 1 and January 15:
  • Download and complete the attached field staff application form
  • Email the completed application along with your professional resume and an outdoor resume pertinent to the skill area that you are applying to instruct to jody@womenswilderness.org
  • Download and send 3 separate copies of the recommendation form to 3 different references (preferably from prior employers and managers). Have the recommendation form returned directly to Jody by March 15.
Between January 5 and March 15, Jody will conduct interviews on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Office-based Program Internships (paid) and Field Internships (unpaid) are listed below.

Internships

We offer a range of paid and unpaid internships each year. The following is a sample of our typical internship offerings. Dates are approximate; please check back for postings during the time periods listed below.

Program Coordinator:This is a 6-month seasonal full-time position starting April 1 and finishing October 1 with a stipend of $6160. Responsibilities include management of course logistics (food & gear), coordination with program interns & volunteers, pre- & post-season administrative duties (permit & licensing requirements, service projects, etc.) Additional benefits include: attendance at staff training, shadow-leading 1 to 2 girls wilderness program courses & auditing unlimited women's courses. Actual start/end dates & hours somewhat negotiable. To apply, download an application which you can email to Jody, our Program Director. Also, please download and send 3 separate copies of the recommendation form to 3 different references (preferably from prior employers and managers). For a more detailed description, please visit our 2009 Program Internships Page

Program Assistant:This is a 3-month seasonal half-time position starting June 1 and finishing August 31 with a stipend of $1500. (Attendance at staff training held May 15-22 is optional & unpaid, but strongly encouraged). Responsibilities include course logistics delivery, assistance with admin or office work as necessary. Additional benefits include: shadow-leading 1 girls wilderness program course & auditing up to 3 women's courses during the internship period. To apply, download an application which you can email to Jody, our Program Director. Also, please download and send 3 separate copies of the recommendation form to 3 different references (preferably from prior employers and managers). For a more detailed description, please visit our 2009 Program Internships Page.

Program Intern: May – August (2 positions)
Hiring conducted in January/February

Photography Intern: June 1- August
Hiring conducted in May

Administrative & Marketing Intern: June – August
Hiring conducted in April/May

Marketing Intern: January – June
Hiring conducted in November, filled for 2009

We are sometimes able to create unpaid individualized internship opportunities. Please send your inquiry to: info@womenswilderness.org.

VolunteeringGetting involved with Women’s Wilderness can happen on many levels! Why not volunteer? We can always use enthusiastic and talented folks on our team! Read more about volunteering with TWWI.