Four Corners School of Outdoor Education Southwest Ed-Ventures Head Guide 2010

General: Four Corners School of Outdoor Education (FCS) is a twenty-five-year old non-profit based in Monticello, Utah. Our mission is to create lifelong learning experiences about the Colorado Plateau bioregion (Southern Utah, Southwest Colorado, Northwest New Mexico and Northern Arizona) for people of all ages and backgrounds through education, service, adventure, and conservation programs. Our vision is to build a diverse community of people who are committed to conserving the natural and cultural treasures of the Colorado Plateau.

FCS achieves its mission/vision through 4 education, service, adventure, and conservation programs that include:

1-Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC)-an employment, education, and leadership program for primarily Navajo youth ages 16-23, who complete public lands projects on the Colorado Plateau.

2-Southwest Ed-Ventures (SWED)-adventure education trips for all ages throughout the Colorado Plateau, whose net income supports the other 3 programs of FCS.

3-The Bioregional Outdoor Education Project (BOEP)-a place-based environmental education training program for all K-8 schools and teachers on the Colorado Plateau.

4-The soon-to-be Discovery Institute for Conservation Education-part of the new campus of FCS, the Canyon Country Discovery Center, that provides place-based learning on and about the Colorado Plateau bioregion.

Job-Description: The Southwest Ed-Ventures program seeks a Head Guide for the 2010 season. It is a part-time position, mid-March to mid-November. It may or may not allow you to work for other companies during the season, depending on our schedule of booked trips each year, but SWED trips will need to be your first priority for work. You will work SWED river and land trips, BOEP and CCYC river trips, and as cook where needed. Pay is subject to the FCS guide payscale, as attached. This person will work as head guide on all trips (unless there are overlaps), plus some basecamp office days (10-15) as needed to keep equipment, logistics, and pre-trip paperwork in order. As the number of river and land-based trips vary from year to year, the number of workdays a month will vary. Will report to Janet Ross (Executive Director), unless a SWED Manager is in place. Can live at FCS basecamp at no cost when working. In a typical year you will work fifteen to twenty 3 to 7 days trips.

Overall duties are:

1. Trip leader, whenever you are on a trip (being a good cook is a must)

2. Supervise of trip staff (Janet does the hiring)

3. Create menus, shop for, and pack out all trips with other staff (even if you are not on them) including BOEP/CCYC river trips

4. Repair gear and manage/maintain basecamp

5. With Pam/Kathy send out pre-trip information

6. With Pam/Kathy make sure all logistics are handled for each trip

7. Set up/take down of Safari Camp with other staff, if the trips go

8. For non-field days worked you will be paid your same daily rate

9. Work with Tim on vehicle maintenance and management

Qualifications Needed:

1-Guide 1 or 2 in Utah with WFR and CPR certification

2-Good dutch oven and camp cook for high-end menu

3-Well-organized, multi-tasker, and some computer skills

4-Good people skills (guides and clients and office staff) with high-end clientele

5-Good interpretive skills for Colorado Plateau bioregion

6-Ability to lead river, backpack, hike, basecamp, and service trips

7-Handy with tools for basecamp and gear repairs

Email: Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your availability to Janet Ross, jross@fourcornersschool.org. She will then send you further information and schedule a phone interview with you. Thanks!