| Company Name: | Chippewa Nature Center |
| Phone: | 9896310830 |
| Email: | jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org |
| Address 1: | 400 S Badour Rd |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Midland |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48640 |
| Position Title: | Adventure Trip Leader |
| Number of Openings: | 2 |
| Position Type: | Sales & Marketing |
| Position Type Other Description: | Outdoor Recreation |
| Start Date: | 05/18/2026 |
| Duties: | Inspire children’s love of the outdoors by leading adventure trips into Michigan’s wilderness, including backpacking the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, navigating the Big Manistee River by canoe and exploring the sand dunes of the Manitou Islands.
Job Summary: Join a team of creative, energetic professionals who work together to connect children with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Chippewa Nature Center is in search of a Nature Day Camp (NDC) Adventure Trip Leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children by providing powerful, dynamic programs in the backcountry. The Adventure Trip Leader will lead 5- to 9-day programs, introducing campers ages 10-17 to backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and backcountry camping in the state of Michigan.
Objective: To develop and implement programming of predetermined adventure trips for campers to support and strengthen their relationships with the natural world.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage camper health and safety
2. Communicate with families regarding camper needs, safety concerns, dietary considerations and trip highlights/experiences
3. Determine specific routes for the predetermined trip locations
4. Plan, prepare and shop for meals
5. Provide day-to-day programming for youth ages 10-17
6. Communicate regularly with the Camp Director
7. Be an engaged member of the CNC team
8. Other duties as assigned
See full position description at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment |
| Experience Required: | Required Qualifications:
• Experience working with youth in the outdoors
• Personal or professional experience backpacking, canoeing and/or kayaking and backcountry camping
• First aid and CPR certifications
• Valid chauffeur’s license (can be obtained after hire)
• 18 years of age or older
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours, including some weekends and evenings
Preferred Qualifications:
• Wilderness First Aid/First Responder and Lifeguard (or ability to become certified)
• Preference will be given to those who have earned or are working toward a degree in outdoor recreation, biology, ecology, environmental education or another related field
• Knowledge of local natural resources (ecology, identification of birds, plants, etc.) |
| Wage or Salary: | 600 |
| Per Week |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | 40 |
| Hours |
| How to apply: | Application Procedure: Send cover letter and resume to Steve Frisbee, Camp Director at sfrisbee@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640 |
| Posting End Date: | 01/30/2026 |