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Employment/Volunteering

If you are interested in any opportunities below, submit a resume & cover letter indicating the program you are applying for to psu-outdoor-center@mail.plymouth.edu (use "volunteer/employment" as subject line) or MSC 71 Attn: Outdoor Center.

Volunteering / Service Learning

New Horizon’s Facilitator

Student volunteers to facilitate 1 to 2 hour workshops focused on group development for on-campus student groups (e.g., student organizations, residential life, athletic teams). You will work in teams with other experienced facilitators under the guidance of the Outdoor Center staff. This is an ideal opportunity for Adventure Learning or Education students or for any student wanting more experience leading and facilitating groups. Please submit a resume and cover letter to psu-outdoor-center@mail.plymouth.edu (use "volunteer/employment" as subject line) or mail to:

PSU Outdoor Center
17 High St., MSC 71
Plymouth, NH 03264.

SOAR Trip Leader

The Student Outdoor Adventure Recreation (SOAR) trip program is looking for energetic, fun, hard working students to instruct outdoor activities for PSU students under the cooperative adventure leadership philosophy. Trips range from day to multiday/overnight(s) trips in activities such has, rock climbing, paddling, hiking/camping, surfing, and biking. Students who have prior outdoor leadership experience and/or WFA/WFR certifications are encouraged to apply. Please submit a resume and cover letter to psu-outdoor-center@mail.plymouth.edu (use "volunteer/employment" as subject line) or mail to PSU Outdoor Center, 17 High St., MSC 71, Plymouth, NH 03264.

Employment

Student Orientation Adventure Program (SOAP) Facilitator

Student facilitators engage new incoming students in adventure-based large and small group activities to kick off New Student Orientation! Students who enjoy &/or have experience leading games are encouraged to apply. Students who apply by the application deadline will be eligible for FREE PSU housing for May/June dates.

Mandatory Dates: May 27-29, 2009 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) & May 31, June 7, 10, & 14, 2009 (7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Pay Range: $280-$330 dependent on experience
Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
Please do not apply if you are unable to commit to all the above dates

White Mountain Orientation Trip Leader

White Mountain Orientations are scheduled cooperative adventure trips connecting incoming first year students to human powered outdoor activities and the NH outdoor environment. The program is led and instructed by PSU students who promote a respect for the environment and a love for the outdoors. Trips can include rock climbing, surfing, canoeing, challenge course, hiking, etc… Students who have experience leading these outdoor activities are encouraged to apply.

Mandatory Dates: August 19 -30 , 2009
Pay Range: $280 - $400 dependent on experience
Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
Please do not apply if you are unable to commit to all the above dates.