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:
There are no full time openings at this time.
Summer and Seasonal:
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. 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.
To apply: Mail or email resume and cover letter to Adam Russell, 8845 W. Garfield Road, Shelby, Michigan 49455. Arussell@ayf.com
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