Outdoor Education Jobs
Outdoor educator, instructor, guide, trip leader and park openings. Teach and lead outside.
Updated October 2026
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- States
- 8
- Cost to apply
- Free
Open outdoor education jobs right now
Overland Summers · Williamstown, MA · trips worldwide
Trip Leader · Summer 2027
Lead small groups of students on outdoor adventures. Training begins June 13, 2027 in Williamstown; leaders depart August 9.
Rustic Pathways · Seasonal travel · multiple countries
Program Leader · Spring–Summer 2027
Mentor students on educational travel programs while supporting safety, logistics, and local partners.
Rustic Pathways · Kefalonia, Greece
Local Greece Program Leader · Summer 2027
Guide and mentor students during educational travel programs based in Greece.
Rustic Pathways · Venice, Italy
Local Italy Program Leader · Summer 2027
Support student travel and experiential learning programs in Italy.
Rustic Pathways · Lisbon, Portugal
Local Portugal Program Leader · Summer 2027
Lead student travel experiences and work alongside the local program team in Portugal.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Nature Specialist · Summer 2027
Share an interest in the natural world while working as a counselor at a Colorado residential camp.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Backcountry Trip Leader · Summer 2027
Lead or assist backcountry trips while caring for campers at a residential Colorado summer camp.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Canoeing Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach canoeing and support camper care, trips and daily life at a Colorado residential camp.
Eagle Rock School · Lost Creek Wilderness, CO · Housing
Outdoor Education Field Instructor · Summer 2027
Lead a 21-day backcountry orientation for high school students in the Lost Creek Wilderness.
WisCorps · Wisconsin Dells, WI
Education and Conservation Specialist · 2027
Lead environmental lessons and serve as a land steward at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center through AmeriCorps.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Backpacking Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach backpacking and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Fishing Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach fishing and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Hiking Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach hiking and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Horseback Riding Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach horseback riding and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Mountain Biking Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach mountain biking and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Mountaineering Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach mountaineering and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Outdoor Leadership Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach outdoor leadership and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Rock Climbing Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach rock climbing and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Ropes Course Specialist · Summer 2027
Teach ropes course and support campers at a residential summer camp in Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Trip Logistics Coordinator · Summer 2027
Join Sanborn Western Camps as a trip logistics coordinator, supporting its residential summer programs near Florissant, Colorado.
Sanborn Western Camps · Florissant, CO
Wrangler · Summer 2027
Join Sanborn Western Camps as a wrangler, supporting its residential summer programs near Florissant, Colorado.
Crotched Mountain · Bennington, NH
Terrain Park Attendant · Winter 2026/27
As a Terrain Park attendant, help shape the terrain that you love to ride! The terrain park attendant assists with the designing, building, shaping, and maintaining the terrain parks for our guests.
Crotched Mountain · Bennington, NH
Experienced Terrain Park Crew · Winter 2026/27
The Advanced Terrain Park Crew will deliver the Terrain Park experience for our employees and guests. This individual is responsible for the team's supervision, training, scheduling, and motivation.
Crotched Mountain · Bennington, NH
Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow!
Crotched Mountain · Bennington, NH
Advanced Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Crotched Mountain · Bennington, NH
Snow Cat Operator · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowcat Operator, you will groom and prepare the snow surface for the skiing guest. Learn to operate some of the coolest equipment in the ski industry! Seeking self-motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people to save their days for skiing, and use their nights to return the trails to a perfectly groomed state.
Crotched Mountain · Bennington, NH
Experienced Snow Cat Operator · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snow Cat Operation team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface for thrill seekers.
Mount Snow · West Dover, VT
Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow!
Mount Snow · West Dover, VT
Advanced Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Mount Snow · West Dover, VT
Lift Operator · Winter 2026/27
The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine.
Mount Sunapee · Newbury, NH
Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow!
Mount Sunapee · Newbury, NH
Entry : Lift Experience Team Member · Winter 2026/27
The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading assigned as either a Lift Operator or a Ticket Checker. As a Lift Experience team member, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine.
Okemo Mountain Resort · Ludlow, VT
Terrain Park Attendant · Winter 2026/27
Terrain Park Attendants help create and maintain freestyle terrain environments around the mountain to provide reasonably safe and enjoyable experiences for guests.
Okemo Mountain Resort · Ludlow, VT
Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow!
Okemo Mountain Resort · Ludlow, VT
Lift Operator · Winter 2026/27
The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine.
Stowe Mountain Resort · Stowe, VT
Terrain Park Attendant · Winter 2026/27
As a Terrain Park attendant, help shape the terrain that you love to ride! The terrain park attendant assists with the designing, building, shaping, and maintaining the terrain parks for our guests.
Stowe Mountain Resort · Stowe, VT
Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow!
Stowe Mountain Resort · Stowe, VT
Advanced Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Stowe Mountain Resort · Stowe, VT
Lead Base Area Operator · Winter 2026/27
As an Advanced Base Area Operator, you will perform critical operations in the base area to deliver an incredible arrival experience. It is a great opportunity to perform a variety of different work through the day ensuring great service and smooth operations of the resort.
Wildcat Mountain · Gorham, NH
Lead Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Wildcat Mountain · Gorham, NH
Advanced Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Roundtop Mountain Resort · Lewisberry, PA
Advanced Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Paoli Peaks · Paoli, IN
Advanced Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Roundtop Mountain Resort · Lewisberry, PA
Lift Operator · Winter 2026/27
The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine. You are responsible for the safety and friendly, and…
Wilmot Mountain · Wilmot, WI
Lift Operator · Winter 2026/27
The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine. You are responsible for the safety and friendly, and…
Roundtop Mountain Resort · Lewisberry, PA
Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow!
Wilmot Mountain · Wilmot, WI
Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Operate all snowmaking equipment in a safe and efficient manner Operate all vehicles, including snowmobiles, in a safe and efficient manner Perform basic snowmaking equipment maintenance Work on the production of snow to create the best skiing surface for our guests. Other duties as assigned
Wilmot Mountain · Wilmot, WI
Skilled Lift Maintenance · Winter 2026/27
We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Entry-Level Ski Lift Maintenance Assistant/Mechanic to join our mountain operations team. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced lift maintenance personnel to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all aerial and surface lift systems. No prior lift maintenance…
Whitetail Resort · Mercersburg, PA
Advanced Snowmaker · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.
Roundtop Mountain Resort · Lewisberry, PA
Lead Lift Experience · Winter 2026/27
The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and our Lift Experience Team is no exception to this experience of a lifetime. As a Lift Operations Lead, you will be responsible for the safe…
Wilmot Mountain · Wilmot, WI
Skilled Lift Maintenance · Winter 2026/27
We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Entry-Level Ski Lift Maintenance Assistant/Mechanic to join our mountain operations team. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced lift maintenance personnel to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all aerial and surface lift systems. No prior lift maintenance…
Whitetail Resort · Mercersburg, PA
Experienced Ski Patrol · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the safety of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on safety with the ability to remain calm in crisis when incidents arise.
Whitetail Resort · Mercersburg, PA
Lead Ski Patrol · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the safety of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on safety with the ability to remain calm in crisis when incidents arise. Responsible…
Whitetail Resort · Mercersburg, PA
Lead Terrain Park Crew · Winter 2026/27
The Lead Terrain Park Crew will deliver the Terrain Park experience for our employees and guests. This individual is responsible for the team's supervision, training, scheduling, and motivation. The team lead terrain park crew will perform a daily risk management assessment of the venue including the design/construction and layout of features and placement…
Whitetail Resort · Mercersburg, PA
Specialist Ski Patrol · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are alert and dependable professionals focused on promoting safety with the ability to remain calm in a…
Whitetail Resort · Mercersburg, PA
Experienced Snow Cat Operator · Winter 2026/27
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snow Cat Operation team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface…
Whitetail Resort · Mercersburg, PA
Snow Cat Operator · Winter 2026/27
As a Snowcat Operator, you will groom and prepare the snow surface for the skiing guest. Learn to operate some of the coolest equipment in the ski industry! Seeking self-motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people to save their days for skiing, and use their nights to return the trails to a perfectly groomed state.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) · Killingworth, CT
Seasonal Park Ranger · Summer 2026
Park rangers manage visitor services and operations at state parks like Chatfield Hollow.
South Shore YMCA Camp Burgess & Hayward · Sandwich, MA · Housing
Adventure Trip Leader · Summer 2026
Lead teenagers on biking, surfing, and hiking trips across New England.
The Trustees of Reservations · Ipswich, MA
Seasonal Property Ranger · Summer 2026
Maintain and protect historic and ecological sites on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
Where these jobs are
- CO · 15
- VT · 14
- PA · 11
- NH · 10
- WI · 5
- MA · 3
- ME · 3
- IN · 1
- All locations
About outdoor education jobs
Outdoor educators teach science, leadership and outdoor skills outside the classroom at nature centers, residential programs, camps and parks.
These listings come from outdoor adventure and parks & conservation employers. Teachers transition especially well into these roles.
What the work involves
- Teach ecology, science and nature lessons
- Lead hikes, canoe trips or climbing
- Facilitate team-building and leadership
- Supervise school groups overnight
- Care for gear and program spaces
Common requirements
- Wilderness First Aid or WFR for many programs
- Experience teaching or leading groups
- Background check
- A degree in education or science for some roles
General guidance. Each listing shows the employer’s own requirements.
How to get hired
- 1Highlight teaching and group leadership on your profile.
- 2Earn WFA, lifeguard or climbing certifications.
- 3Apply to residential programs for housing included.
- 4Ask about spring and fall seasons, not just summer.
- 5Build references from program supervisors.
Tips before you apply
Certifications
Wilderness First Aid or WFR are often required or preferred for guiding roles.
Teachers fit well
Classroom experience transfers directly to outdoor education programs.
Housing is common
Remote outdoor roles frequently include staff housing. Check each listing.
Common questions
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