JOB REQUIREMENTS: Program Description: MSCR Outdoor programs offersdynamic and engaging experiential and environmental educationopportunities for students, community and corporate clients.Our missionis to empower and facilitate individual and group transformation throughexperiential learning by providing a positive outdoor experience. Paidprofessional development and training are provided to help build yourskills, flexible scheduling is provided, and opportunities to work inother program areas of MSCR. Why work for MSCR? We love our community!MSCR employees work hard while having fun to create engaging, welcomingand safe programs that make a difference for all of our participants. Welove our staff! All MSCR staff receive paid professional development tolearn and enhance their skills. Enjoy access to the Employee AssistanceProgram, and opportunities for growth within the organization! JobDescription & Duties: Outdoor Programs Instructors are trained tofacilitate a variety of outdoor activities including environmentaleducation, orienteering, canoeing, kayaking, and high and low challengecourses. Instructors facilitate outdoor programming activities, helpdevelop and design programs, and maintain safe operating procedures forall activities. Instructors are trained to facilitate in all programareas but may choose to work in or prioritize a specific area. Programstake place in a variety of locations in Madison and the surroundingarea. Training is through end of March, Programs run Apr-Nov with somewinter opportunities in the off season of Dec-Mar ***** OTHEREXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Willingness towork outdoors for up to 8 hours. Comfortable facilitating/leading smallgroups of youth and/or adults in the outdoors. Ability to assess groupsgoals to select appropriate activities. Certified or able to obtaincertification in CPR/AED. Function as a team member workingcollaboratively to support program operations. Willingness to travel toprogram site locations. Enthusiasm for facilitating and learning in theoutdoors. Commitment to the mission and vision of MSCR and the goals ofMSCR Outdoor Programs. Required trainings include: Outdoor ProgramsSeason Kick-off Meeting 3/18/24 (9am-12pm), Facilitation Principles on3/14 (1pm-4pm). Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of regionalflora/fauna including forest, prairie, oak savanna and wetlandecosystems. Previous experience teaching environmental educationconcepts. Logged Challenge Course facilitator hours that attest totechnical and facilitation skill and/or Association for Challenge CourseTechnology (ACCT) FI-FII certifications. Logged hours to attest topaddling facilitation skills and/or American Canoe Association (ACA)Canoe and/or Kayak Level 1 certifications . Secondary language skills inSpanish and/or Hmong highly desired. Other Information: For moreinformation, please contact Emily Peffer at [email protected]***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: PLEASE NOTE! MSCR has a new,online Employment Application system. To apply for any current MSCR jobposting, you must use this system-no paper applications will beaccepted. MSCR only accepts applications for current job postings.Follow these instructions to look for and apply for an MSCR position: 1)Go to Job Opening Listings and view the current open positions. 2) Tobegin the application process click the Apply For A Job button to begin.3) Note! You will be taken to our online application system that weshare with Madison Metropolitan School District. You will have to createan Account and then you can look at and apply for any posted MSCR jobs.4) If you have questions on how to use this new system, please call(608) 204-3000. Apply Online:https://mmsd.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/4866?c=mmsd