WASKOWITZ OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER: Our vision is to create a future where all people are stewards of
the land with a profound connection to the outdoors and one another.

Our values include:

• Reverence for our history
• Stewardship of the land
• Joy in our work
• Belonging in community and the outdoors
• Respect for students as young leaders
• Care for one another
• Leadership in outdoor education
• Hope for the future

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not
exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also

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be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Core Duties Across All Programs

• Ensures the physical and emotional safety of students, staff and guests
• Support logistics and implementation of programming, including trail maintenance, dining hall
  supervision and hosting, and activity preparation.
• Assist with daily facility upkeep including cleaning, organization, and basic maintenance of program
  areas.
• Develop, refine, and maintain program materials and lesson plans.
• Participate in professional development and required training (e.g., paraeducator certification).
• Deliver programming to a wide range of audiences, including students, families, teachers, and rental
  groups.
• Assist in kitchen, office, or other related roles when needed.
• Collaborate with visiting groups to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Serve as a support for rental group needs, including dining, facilities, and program coordination.
• Lead nature-based and team-building educational programming for guests and rental groups.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and uphold the reputation of Waskowitz as a professional,
  mission-driven outdoor learning center.

Trail Team Specific Duties

• Facilitate student-centered environmental and social-emotional learning using evidence-based practices
• Lead trail-based environmental education lessons focused on curiosity, exploration, and stewardship.
• Guide students in outdoor learning activities that emphasize nature connection and systems thinking.
• Build mentoring relationships with high school student leaders; train and support them in instructional
  and leadership roles.
• Mentor high school leaders in trail instruction and student engagement.
• Recruit, train, observe, evaluate, and support high school leaders.

Cabin Team Specific Duties

• Provide overnight supervision for students and high school leaders, ensuring a safe and inclusive living
  environment.
• Build mentoring relationships with high school student leaders; train and support them in instructional
  and leadership roles.
• Facilitate evening programs that build community and deepen learning through reflection and
  connection.
• Support the leadership development of high school students through ongoing mentorship.
• Recruit, train, observe, evaluate, and support high school leaders.