NEWOutreach Educator

The Outreach Educator works as a part of ADK’s (Adirondack Mountain Club) Education team at Cascade Welcome Center and the Heart Lake Program Center in Lake Placid, New York. This role is an exciting opportunity to grow your skillset as an educator and start to develop skills in program coordination.

There are two major components to this dynamic position: environmental interpretation and program planning. As a member of the Outreach team, this role leads and supports educational programming that connects participants with the outdoors and promotes responsible recreation. This position also flexes to support the education department in fulfilling daily tasks, developing programming, and other duties as assigned.

Location: Cascade Welcome Center and Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid, NY

Position Dates: January 2025 to Late August 2025; start/end dates flexible

Salary/Wage: $17.50/hour

Benefits: Paid sick time

Perks: Free ADK membership; extensive training and certifications (Wilderness First Aid, Certified Interpretive Guide, Leave No Trace Trainer, and more); free ADK workshops; discounts on store merchandise and rental equipment.

Housing: Shared onsite housing available at Heart Lake Program Center with three meals a day for a small deduction.  

Application Deadline: January 5, or until position filled

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