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Thank you for your interest in joining the team of the AYF. Applications remain current for 90 days. Reapplication required thereafter. If accommodation assistance is needed for completion of the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact the location where you are applying.
The American Youth Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran’s status.
Full Time:
Outdoor Education Program Staff (full-time, seasonal)
The American Youth Foundation’s Miniwanca is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Outdoor Education Program Staff. This position runs from April 14, 2010 through September 3, 2010, with possible extensions for motivated individuals through the end of September. Responsibilities include group facilitation for spring and fall school programs, specialist or coordinator role on our summer camp program team (DOE), facilitation of our National High School Leadership Conference, and the completion of an individual project. All team members must commit to 10 days of staff training upon arrival, which will include facilitation training, site orientation, ARC Lifeguard/FA/CPR certification and AYF curriculum orientation. $200-$280/week, DOE. Benefits include housing, meals during programs, and health insurance reimbursement. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in any youth-, outdoor- or education-related field, have a strong passion for positive youth development, some experience with outdoor facilitation and a demonstrated, positive work ethic. Experience with lifeguarding, ropes courses, environmental education or WFA/WFR a plus, but not required. Visit www.ayf.com for additional details about the American Youth Foundation and Miniwanca. Mail or Email resume and cover letter to Adam Russell, 8845 W. Garfield Road, Shelby, Michigan 49455.
Outdoor Education Program Coordinator (full-time, seasonal)
The American Youth Foundation’s Miniwanca is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Outdoor Education Program Coordinator. This position runs consecutively from April 1, 2010 through September 6, 2010, with possible extensions for motivated individuals through the end of September. Responsibilities include assisting in the creation and facilitation of program staff training, small group facilitation for spring and fall school programs, Client Group Coordination for spring and fall programs (including program development, client contact and program implementation), coordinator role on our summer camp program team (DOE), coordinator/ facilitator role in our 3 National Leadership Conference Programs, and completion of one or more individual projects. $325/wk. Benefits include housing, meals during programs, and health insurance reimbursement. ARC Lifeguard/FA/CPR certification provided. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in any youth-, outdoor- or education-related field, qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate higher level facilitation skills, a desire to serve as a mentor to younger staff, experience working with youth and in the outdoors, have a strong passion for youth development and a strong work ethic. Experience with lifeguarding, ropes courses, environmental education or WFR/WFA a plus, but not required. Visit www.ayf.com for additional details about the American Youth Foundation and Miniwanca. Send resume and cover letter to Adam Russell, 8845 W. Garfield Road, Shelby, Michigan 49455.
Part Time:
There are currently no part-time opportunities available.
Summer and Seasonal:
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