Retreats & Conferences Facilitator

As a facilitator with our retreats and conferences program, you will help adults and students reconnect with one another, explore the outdoors, celebrate their successes, and support their social-emotional learning growth while engaging in a fun day or overnight camp experience.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a real impact on 6,000–8,000 guests each semester
• Build confidence, leadership & SEL (social emotional learning) skills through outdoor experiences
• Join an award-winning, mission-driven program
• Fun, supportive team with global staff connections
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate outdoor/camp activities with a Core Value lens: climbing, archery, fire building, kayaking, nature, team-building, etc. Training is provided!
• Create a safe, inclusive environment and model 4-H values
• Work closely with a collaborative team
  
  

What We Provide

• No Cost On-site housing (water, electric, A/C, Heat, & furnished)
• $84 per day within a 5 day standard work week
• Meals when the dining hall is open for guests
• Access to activities within your training when not on duty
  
  

Training & Growth

• Provided certifications (CPR, First Aid, plus optional specialty trainings)
• Technical outdoor skills: ropes, lifeguarding, target sports, and facilitation
• Weekly professional development mentorship
• Resume-building leadership & teaching experience
  
  

Work Environment

• Beautiful outdoor setting: Flint Hills Prairie, trails, river front, lake/pond, camp environment
• Seasonal structure great for students & travelers
  
  

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Availability of 5 days a week with overnights
• Team-oriented and adaptable
• Willing to complete required certifications (provided)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment.
  
  

Dates Of Employment

This is a seasonal, full-time position. Positions are available during Fall (late August-early December).