The AMC's Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) provides training and support for youth workers in the Northeast region to independently lead youth groups on outdoor adventures such as camping, backpacking, hiking, canoeing, snow-shoeing, and cross country skiing. YOP makes the outdoors accessible to urban and at-risk youth through provision of training, trip planning assistance, reduced rates at AMC destinations, and use of equipment. Each year YOP supports 200 youth agencies, trains 220 youth workers, and serves 10,000 youth. Outdoor Leadership Interns are responsible for supporting YOP's many youth worker trainings as well as our outdoor adventures for youth. YOP interns are exposed to six core program areas and specialize in two areas for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Trips and Trainings Logistics
• Community Outreach Liaison
• Senior Editor (The YOP Leader and other YOP publications)
• Program Administration
• Assistant Trip Leadership
• Equipment Room Management

Based out of our Boston, MA, headquarters, this position comes with a generous stipend, opportunities to attend free trainings including the Outdoor Leadership Training, and additional benefits. Internships should last a minimum of two months and up to one year and may be full- or part-time. Programming takes place year-round. More information and a sample calendar are available at www.outdoors.org/yop.

Employment Qualifications

• Understanding of outdoor education, youth development, and/or youth serving agencies, preferable
• Excellent communication abilities including strong writing skills
• Highly dependable, prompt, self-starter with an eagerness to learn
• Knowledge of Boston area outdoor resources and Massachusetts and New Hampshire trails, preferable
• Flexible team player with sense of humor
• Ability to work with a variety of diverse populations including adults, volunteers, and staff
• Complete commitment to getting the most out of this fantastic experience — a must!

To Reply

Send cover letter and resume to James Barnett, Youth Programming Manager, Youth Opportunities Program, Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA, 02108; email at jbarnett@outdoors.org; or fax to 617-523-0722.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.